Diving baptism at the Isla de las Palomas in Tarifa
Highlights
- Experience your first dive and discover the sensation of breathing underwater for the first time.
- Explore the biodiversity of the Costa de la Luz accompanied by an expert marine fauna instructor.
- Discover fascinating species such as nudibranchs, rays and orange corals on a 2-hour adventure.
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Full description
If your curiosity about the bottom of the sea is not satisfied with documentaries, it's time to go down and see for yourself.
In this 2 hour diving baptism in Tarifa you will experience your first dive in the heart of the Costa de la Luz. With full equipment included and an instructor guiding you through every fin, you'll discover that the silence of the sea has a lot to tell you. A great plan to share with a group and get to know the underwater world in an authentic way.
What we will do
We will meet at the agreed time at the meeting point in Tarifa. There we will meet our instructor, who will welcome us and accompany us to the end. The adventure begins with a 20 minute theory class where we will learn the basics of diving: how to breathe correctly, how to compensate the ears and the signals to communicate underwater.
Once equipped with wetsuit, mask and tank, we will start our route from the beach. Accompanied by our guide, we will dive in the Costa de la Luz for a dive of up to 45 minutes. We will descend to a depth of between 4 and 8 metres (with a maximum of 12 metres) , experiencing for the first time the incredible sensation of weightlessness. During the tour, our instructor will supervise every movement in groups of maximum 4 people, guaranteeing a safe and relaxed experience.
We will be able to observe starfish, octopus, moray eels and orange-coloured corals. If we sharpen our eyes, we will find even more curious species such as the rat fish hidden in the sand or the colourful nudibranchs.
At the end of the dive, we will return to dry land to remove our equipment, put our gear away and discuss the best scenes of the dive. In total, between preparation and diving, we will experience approximately 2 hours of pure marine connection before we say goodbye with the satisfaction of having completed our first diving baptism.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for ages 10 and up.
The maximum depth is 12 metres. The activity usually takes place between 4 and 8.
For children aged 8 and 9, the maximum depth is 2 metres and it is compulsory to inform the organisers in advance of their participation.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult or have a signed authorisation.
It is required to be in good general health and not to suffer from cardiorespiratory problems or ear ailments.
A medical questionnaire must be filled in; in the case of pathologies, it must be signed by a doctor.
The activity is accessible for people with reduced mobility or in wheelchairs, as long as there are no medical contraindications incompatible with diving.
It is not suitable for pregnant women.
Other information
The activity is available all year round.
The tour is confirmed with a minimum of 1 participant and a maximum of 4 per instructor.
It will be necessary to share with the organisers your weight, height and shoe size.
Once booked, you will need to contact the organisers to arrange the exact meeting point in Tarifa and confirm the start time, as times are flexible and depend on weather conditions.
Parking is available in the area, both free and for a fee. It is not recommended to arrive at the meeting point by public transport.
The organisers offer an optional GoPro photo and video shoot for €20 per group.
A storage space is available for personal belongings.
Changing rooms and showers are not available at the meeting point.
Pets are not allowed during the activity.
Recommended clothing
Swimwear
Don't forget to bring
- Towel
- Dry change of clothes
- Water
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Tarifa, Cádiz
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
