Ohana Diving

Ohana Diving operates from the Costa Dorada, with primary bases at Camping La Torre del Sol in Tarragona and an official CRESSI shop at Platja Cristal in Miami Platja. The centre is built around a family-oriented approach to diving, catering to those looking for a personalised experience whether they are taking their first breaths underwater or pursuing advanced certifications.

Beyond the local Mediterranean sites, the centre organises organised diving trips to diverse marine environments. These expeditions include destinations such as the Medes Islands, Minorca, Cabo de Palos, the Red Sea, and the Philippines. For those joining the trips to Minorca, accommodation is provided on the Emperor Asmaa, which offers double cabins with single beds, private bathrooms, and air conditioning.

As a PADI 5 Star dive centre, Ohana Diving maintains a high standard of instruction across a wide range of levels. The team is equipped to take you from your first Discover Scuba Diver experience through to professional levels, including Divemaster and Assistant Instructor.

The centre focuses on a safe, personalised approach to training. Their curriculum covers a vast array of specialties, from buoyancy control and navigation to more technical skills like dry suit diving and deep diving.

The training programme is comprehensive, covering the full spectrum of PADI certifications. Beginners can start with the Discover Scuba Diver or PADI Scuba Diver courses, progressing through Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver.

For those looking to refine their skills or advance their career, the centre offers Rescue Diver, Divemaster, and Assistant Instructor courses. They also provide specific specialty training, including Nitrox (Enriched Air), Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, Underwater Navigation, and Buoyancy Control. Environmental awareness is also integrated through AWARE specialty courses.

For trips aboard the Emperor Asmaa, the experience includes amenities such as Wi-Fi, tea, coffee, and refreshing drinks. On specific excursions, such as the giant tuna dives, guests can also enjoy fresh tuna tastings on board.

The centre provides a full range of rental equipment for divers. For those looking to upgrade their personal kit, they operate an official CRESSI shop at Platja Cristal.

Nitrox is available for divers looking to extend their bottom times. The centre also offers specialised training for dry suit diving, ensuring you have the correct kit and skills for cooler or more demanding conditions.

The local waters are home to a variety of Mediterranean species. You will encounter groupers, octopus, and moray eels near the rocky structures, alongside schools of barracuda and various colourful fish like damselfish and white seabream.

Macro life enthusiasts can look for nudibranchs and cuttlefish tucked into the crevices. The reef flats and rocky areas also host sea urchins and starfish.

In the Red Sea, the biodiversity increases significantly. At Shaab El Erg, you may encounter dolphins, while Gubal Island offers sightings of lionfish and moray eels during night dives. Ras Mohamed provides a vast reef system with an explosion of marine life.

Local diving in the Costa Dorada includes various environments, from shallow coves like Cala Calafat, which offers easy entry and good visibility, to deeper offshore sites. Night diving is also a regular part of the programme, with specific excursions to sites like Cala Sant Jordi.