Do I need prior diving experience to join the Bautizo de buceo?

No prior experience is necessary; the dive is designed for complete beginners with professional guidance.

What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be at least 10 years old to join this introductory dive.

How long is the Bautizo de buceo experience?

The total activity lasts approximately 2.5 hours, including the briefing and water time.

Is the dive conducted from shore or a boat?

Dives typically start from the shore at designated meeting points along the Cambrils coast.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Expect to see Mediterranean fish like sargos, damselfish, octopus, and colorful sea anemones.

Is equipment provided?

Yes, all necessary diving equipment, including wetsuits, is supplied by Ohana Diving.

Introductory Mediterranean Diving with Ohana Diving | Free Diving

Located along the sun-drenched coast of Cambrils in Cataluña, Spain, Ohana Diving invites you to discover a new dimension beneath the Mediterranean waves with their Bautizo de buceo, or Baptism of Diving. This carefully guided introductory dive provides an immersive entry point into the rich underwater ecosystems that define this part of the Mediterranean Sea.

The coastline here, bordered by rocky coves and gentle sandy beaches, serves as a natural gateway to an underwater world teeming with vibrant marine species. Brightly colored fish such as damselfish, sargos, and damselfish weave among beds of sea anemones and underwater rock formations, while curious octopuses and castañuelas add to the lively scene. The calm, clear waters of Cambrils offer ideal conditions for newcomers to gain confidence breathing and moving beneath the surface.

Ohana Diving’s Bautizo de buceo is structured to ensure safety and comfort from start to finish. Onshore, experienced instructors provide a thorough briefing on equipment use, underwater communication signals, and safety protocols. From here, participants enter the water gradually, allowing their bodies to adapt while remaining under watchful guidance—eliminating stress and fostering a sense of freedom in this new environment.

What sets Ohana Diving apart is the family-like approach they bring to every session. Whether you’re 10 or older, this isn’t just a single dive — it’s a transformative experience that opens the door to continued underwater adventures, including certification for those inspired to advance. Beyond the dive itself, Ohana Diving is an established part of Cambrils’ outdoor recreation scene, supporting environmental respect and sustainable tourism in this ecologically sensitive marine region.

For visitors seeking a first encounter with scuba diving rich in both marine biodiversity and expert guidance, Ohana Diving’s Bautizo de buceo offers an unparalleled Mediterranean experience.

About Ohana Diving

Ohana Diving is a scuba center based in Cambrils, Cataluña, offering guided dives, snorkels and PADI courses across the Costa Dorada and nearby Tarragona coast. The center runs shore and boat dives to local sites such as Cala Llobeta, Cala Vidre, Cala Sant Jordi, the merchant wreck La Dragonera and the artificial reef Biotopo de Torredembarra. Ohana Diving provides introductory sessions (Pool Experience and Baptism of Diving), recreational certifications (Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, Reactivate) and specialty courses including Night Diver, Deep Diver and Wreck Diver, plus professional training with the PADI Divemaster program.

All programs are designed for a range of abilities: first-time snorkelers and pool learners, certified recreational divers, and candidates pursuing professional qualifications. Instruction follows internationally recognized PADI standards and emphasizes safety, environmental respect and local marine awareness. Guided experiences highlight Mediterranean marine life such as groupers, octopuses, nudibranchs and the schooling fish found around artificial reefs and wrecks.

Logistics and meeting points operate from Cambrils with access to nearby coastal sites on the Costa Dorada and Tarragona waters. Group sizes, exact itineraries and equipment options are confirmed at booking; the center offers guided shore entries and dives at depths suited to each experience, from shallow snorkels to deeper wreck dives. Visitors can expect trained staff, structured courses and a variety of short experiences and multi-day certifications that accommodate families, travelers and aspiring dive professionals.

Equipment rental and pre-dive briefings are provided to ensure safety and comfort for participants across all experiences in Cambrils, on the Costa Dorada.