Scuba Diving Baptism in Menorca

Última actualización: 20/08/2024

Menorca is an island that thanks to the posidonia posidonia has a spectacular visibility in the water.
For this reason Menorca is a very good place to do a diving baptism in a calm and quiet environment. Whether you have previous experience in the sea or you are a novice, the diving baptism is an activity that you will probably enjoy.
Unless you are a bit claustrophobic or overwhelmed by being underwater, try scuba diving is something I recommend almost everyone to try (I have taken 3 scuba diving and 1 freediving certification).
I took the PADI Open Water Diver in Menorca and I loved it, especially because the water clarity is very high and gives you a lot of visibility and tranquility.

What is a Scuba Diving Baptism?

A diving baptism is an activity in which you can try the experience of diving in a controlled and quite safe environment accompanied by a diving instructor. There are two types of diving baptisms:

1. Swimming pool diving baptism: You put on all the diving equipment (wetsuit, BCD, weights, tank, fins, goggles, etc.) and try the diving experience in a swimming pool with an instructor. It is common in some hotels and usually focuses on people who have very little experience in the sea and want to try in a very well controlled environment.
2. Baptism of Scuba Diving in Open Water: You put on all the diving equipment and test the diving experience, with an instructor. It usually starts from the beach although sometimes it can be started from a boat.

How long does a Scuba Diving Baptism last?

There is no minimum time, but normally a diving baptism lasts between 10 and 40 minutes of underwater time.

• The total time is much longer,because before entering the water there are concepts of theory and practice that must be explained.
• If you are going to do a diving baptism, calculate that you are going to dedicate at least 2 to 3 hours to it.

Which Material Do I Need to Do a Scuba Diving Baptism?

You don’t need anything to do a scuba diving baptism, as the center where you do it will rent you all the equipment. What I recommend to bring are your goggles and snorkel (in case you have one), in case you feel like sharing goggles and snorkel with other people.

• These are my diving goggles: Cressi Big Eyes (They go great)

Where can I do a Scuba Diving Baptism in Menorca?

You can do a diving baptism in any of the diving centers in Menorca.

• If you want an activity with a closed price near Ciutadella, you can make this diving baptism for 75€..

What does the 75€ Diving Baptism Activity of Cala in Blanes include?

If you decide to do the activity of
Baptism of 75€ in Cala en Blanes (5min from Ciutadella), this is what it includes:

1. Pick up in the center of Ciutadella or in the urbanization of Cala en Blanes.
2. Basic diving equipment
3. Theoretical explanations needed for the activity
4. Exercises on the beach with the water up to your knees (before doing the diving immersion)
5. Immersion in the sea at a maximum of 12 meters and for a maximum of 40 minutes.
6. Free cancellation up to 14 days before the activity.

The activity ends at the dive center and is only allowed for ages 8 and older.

Important: Flight Restrictions after Dive Baptism

After a diving baptism you will not be able to take a plane until 24 hours after the dive. You won’t be able to climb high mountains until after 24 hours, although that is not a problem in Menorca 🙂

Online Reservations (Ciutadella, Addaia, s’Algar)

• Diving baptism in Ciutadella(75€ – free cancellation up to 14 days before): Minimum age 8 years old
• PADI Open Water Diver Course in Ciutadella (499€ – free cancellation up to 14 days before): Minimum age 10 years old
• Diving baptism in Addaia(65€ – free cancellation until 24h before): Minimum age 8 years old.
• PADI Open Water Diving Course in Addaia (420€ – free cancellation until 24h before): Minimum age 10 years old.
• Diving baptism in s’Algar(75€ – free cancellation until 24h before): Minimum age 10 years old.