What’s included in the price?
✔ Diving equipment ✔ Boat ✔ Instructor* ✔ Insurance ✔ Certificate** *Our instructors have extensive teaching experience and are accredited guides for the Natural Park of Montgrí, Medes Islands, and Baix Ter. **After the activity, we gift a certificate (not official certification), the book "Life at Sea" from the Ecoguide Project, and a discount voucher for the Open Water Diver course.
Where does the activity take place?
• Theory: El Rei del Mar Diving Centre (Hotel Panorama) • Pool session: Hotel Panorama • Sea dives: Montgrí Coast (Natural Park)
What should I bring?
✔ Swimsuit ✔ Towel ✔ Flip-flops or footwear that can get wet ✔ Sunscreen* *To protect marine life, we recommend avoiding sunscreens that may be harmful to some species. It's better to use protective clothing and accessories or ensure the sunscreen is eco-friendly.
What documentation do I need?
Before the activity, it’s necessary to complete a medical questionnaire to ensure there are no health contraindications. Before booking, ensure you are able to do the activity. If any doubt, consult your doctor or ask us for more information.
During which months do we offer courses?
July and August.We run beginner courses throughout the summer, every week in July and August, and possibly from late June to early September.Continuing education courses are also offered during the summer, and outside the season depending on instructor availability.
When are try dives available?
July and August.We organize try dives almost every day during July and August.Depending on instructor availability, we may also offer them from late June to early September.Advance booking is required.
What are the departure times?
We usually go out at 9am, 11am, 3pm and 5pm.Departure times from the harbor.
How are the dive trips organized?
We do dive trips every day, both in the morning and in the afternoon. The meeting time before each dive is always 30 minutes before the boat departure.* We meet at our diving center, located inside the Hotel Panorama, where we prepare the gear, load it into our truck, and head to the harbor. We transport the equipment, and meanwhile, the divers walk to the boarding area (about 5 to 8 minutes). Once there, we load everything onto the boat and, as we gear up, we head to the dive site, where we do an eco-briefing before the dive. Each[...]
What are the requirements for diving in the Medes Islands?
A diving certification is required. Introductory dives are not allowed in order to protect the flora and fauna of this protected area.The minimum accepted certification is Open Water Diver, 1 Star, Level 1 or equivalent. With this certification, diving must be done with a guide.
Is the center open all year round?
The season starts in April and ends in November. Exact dates may vary slightly from one season to another depending on public holidays.You can find all the information on our social media channels.
