Salou: try scuba diving with an instructor, no licence needed
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1 hour 30 minute first dive in Salou, in shallow water with an instructor at all times, including a theory session, equipment and underwater photos. No experience needed. Rated 4.8/5 from 46 reviews.
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Spanish, English, CA
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English · ca
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- 8+
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- First dive with no previous experience
- One-to-one instructor guidance throughout
- Shallow dive
- Underwater photos included
- Ages 8 and up
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Our take
It is a good introduction to diving for anyone who has always been curious, with one-to-one attention from the instructor and photos included. The price is high for an hour and a half, but the individual approach justifies it; confirm the time with the centre as soon as you book.
What's included
- Diving equipment rental
- Instructor guidance
- Theory session on basic technique and equipment use
- Underwater photos
Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drinks
- Diving certification
Good to know
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Comfortable clothes
Not suitable for
- Children under 8
- Pregnant women
- People with heart problems
- People with respiratory issues
Things to keep in mind
- You need to contact the dive centre to confirm your booking and availability
- It does not lead to any diving certification
Meeting point
Diving Salou dive centre, in Salou.
Contact the dive centre after booking to confirm the time and exact meeting point.
The experience
What you will see
- The seabed off the Salou coast.
- Shallow-water marine life, with the instructor by your side.
How it works
You meet the instructor at the dive centre, get a theory session on the equipment and basic techniques, and kit up. Then you get in the water for a personalised, guided shallow dive, with underwater photos included.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone who wants to try diving for the first time.
- Families with children aged 8 and up.
Who I don't recommend it for
- People with heart or breathing problems, or pregnant women.
- Anyone looking to get certified: this is just a taster dive.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know how to dive?
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