Started on June 11, 2026
Your First Dive on the Costa Brava

Diving Baptism in L’Estartit

Taking your first step underwater is an experience you will never forget. With our diving baptism in L’Estartit, you will discover the seabed of the Costa Brava in a safe, guided, and exciting way, accompanied at all times by professional instructors.

From the very first moment, you will live a real diving experience: you will learn the basics, practice in a controlled environment, and complete your first sea dive from a boat, starting to move underwater with confidence.

What does a diving baptism in the Costa Brava consist of?

The Costa Brava diving baptism is an activity designed for people who have never dived before and want to try this experience for the first time, without having to complete a full course.

It is an introduction to scuba diving where:

  • You will learn the basic concepts of diving
  • You will practice with the equipment in a controlled environment
  • You will perform a real dive in the sea

All of this is accompanied by professional instructors who will adapt the experience to your pace so that you enjoy it from the very first moment.

Your diving baptism in L’Estartit step by step

1. Simple and practical theoretical explanation

Before entering the water, we clearly explain how the equipment works, how to breathe, and how to move underwater.

2. First contact in calm waters

You will practice in a controlled environment (pool or beach), where you will become familiar with the gear and gain confidence.

3. Open sea dive from a boat

The most exciting moment arrives: you will board the boat and perform your first dive in the sea, always accompanied by your instructor, exploring the marine environment with total safety.

What does the diving baptism in L’Estartit include?

Everything is prepared so you only have to enjoy:

  • Price: €150
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Maximum depth: 12 meters
  • Professional instructor throughout the activity
  • Full diving equipment
  • Diving insurance included
  • 1 theory session
  • 1 confined water session
  • 1 open sea dive from a boat
  • SSI Basic Diver certification valid for 6 months
  • Unlimited access to SSI digital materials

What will you learn on your first dive?

During your diving baptism in L’Estartit, you will acquire the necessary foundations to dive safely:

  • How to breathe correctly underwater
  • How to use diving equipment
  • Buoyancy control
  • Basic communication with your instructor
  • Essential safety techniques

Everything is explained simply and adapted to your level.

Is it safe to do a diving baptism?

Yes, it is a totally safe activity.

At Diving Center La Sirena:

  • You will always be accompanied by a professional instructor
  • We work with small groups
  • We adapt the experience to each person
  • We use serviced and approved equipment

Our goal is for you to enjoy the experience with total peace of mind from the start.

Who can do a diving baptism?

The diving baptism in the Costa Brava is designed for practically anyone:

  • No previous experience needed
  • No certification required
  • You only need a basic physical condition
  • Ideal for adults and young people who want to try something new

Why do your diving baptism in L’Estartit?

Choosing the right location makes all the difference for your first experience.

The diving baptism in L’Estartit allows you to:

  • Dive in the protected environment of Montgrí
  • Discover great marine biodiversity
  • Perform the dive from a boat
  • Enjoy clear waters and ideal conditions

It is one of the best places in the Mediterranean to start diving.

After the baptism: your next step in diving

If you like the experience, you can easily take the next step.

With your Basic Diver certification:

  • You will only need 2 more days to obtain the Open Water Diver certification
  • You can continue training at any SSI center in the world
  • You will have a solid foundation to advance in diving

Frequently asked questions about the diving baptism

Is it mandatory to know how to swim to do a diving baptism?

It is not essential to be a great swimmer, but it is recommended to feel comfortable in the water.
Keep in mind that throughout the activity you will wear full equipment and be accompanied by an instructor who will guide you at all times, making the experience accessible even for people with little aquatic experience.

The complete activity lasts approximately half a day to a full day, depending on the organization and sea conditions.
It includes the theory part, practice in calm waters, and the dive in the sea. It is not just “trying it out,” but living a complete diving experience from the very first moment.

During the diving baptism, you will reach a maximum depth of 12 meters, always accompanied by your instructor.
The depth is adapted to your comfort and progress, so at no point will you go deeper than you feel prepared for. The goal is for you to enjoy it, not to feel forced.

This is very common. If after your diving baptism on the Costa Brava you want to continue training, you can go directly into the Open Water Diver course.
Thanks to the Basic Diver program, you will only need to complete two additional days to obtain your international certification and be able to dive autonomously anywhere in the world.

Book your diving baptism on the Costa Brava

Ready to live your first adventure underwater?

Book your diving baptism in L’Estartit now and discover a completely new world beneath the surface.

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