About Dive Academy

We have more than 12 years of experience diving in the warm and crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean, we guarantee a unique service, with personalized and friendly service and a lot of fun from our qualified staff.

We are the only PADI IDC 5 star dive center in Santa Pola, meaning that both our dive center and our instructors meet the high standards of the world’s most recognized diving association: PADI. We will make sure that you will enjoy the activity of your choice in a professional but relaxed atmosphere, where you can trust your instructors and have a great time.

What sets us apart from other dive centers is our optimal location in the port of Santa Pola. Our boat is just a few meters from the center on the promenade of Santa Pola and we are also only 15 minutes by car from Alicante Airport.

The Dive Academy Team

Christian has always had a passion for the sea and in 2010 he graduated as a Marine Biologist at the University of Alicante.

While exploring the Caribbean he discovered the amazing underwater world and became hooked on diving. After obtaining his PADI diving instructor certification he decided to return to Spain in search of his next adventure.

After 16 years of gaining knowledge and experience Christian decided to take the next step and become the proud owner of Dive Academy.

Specialties

AWARE – Coral Reef Conservation, Boat Diver, Deep Diver, Discover Enriched Air Nitrox, Enriched Air Diver, Oxygen Provider, Night Diver, Buoyancy Mastery, Project AWARE, Skin Diver and Wreck Diver.

Christian Llácer

Owner and Instructor

Certifications

PADI IDC Staff Instructor, First Aid Instructor and Port Master.

Christian took George in when he was only 16 years old and taught him everything he knows about diving. He started diving 5 years ago and continues to be impressed by the great variety of marine life in the Mediterranean.

As the youngest member of our team, he shows great enthusiasm and passion for all aquatic activities.

George Lockwood

Diving Instructor

Certifications

PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

David Fernandez

Pattern

Certifications

Naval Technologist in Physical Oceanography and Technician in Navigation of the Merchant Navy “Patrón de Litoral – Patrón de Yate Profesional”.

David Fernandez, was a member of the Colombian Navy Military Forces.

David came to Dive Academy by fate, Christian needed to repair and upgrade the computers of the Dive Center and searching the internet he found him and eventually signed him in his team of professionals.

He is a Naval Technologist in Physical Oceanography and Navigation Technician of the Merchant Navy “Patrón de Litoral – Patrón de Yate Profesional”.

His motto is: “to always give the best, so that when you are not there, you will be missed”.

Diver, environmentalist and marine photographer. Passionate about the sea since she was a child and obsessed with knowing everything it hides. With the aim of promoting the conservation of the environment and make more and more people interested in it.

Laura

Diving instructor

Certifications

Divemaster

Leila

Reception

The office girl and diver. With a passion for the sea and marine animals since she was a little girl. Leila is here to help you and share her love for the ocean.

Since his first dive he was passionate about diving and the seabed, he is an empathetic person who enjoys working in a team. Always attentive to the needs of each diver and buddy.

Juancar

Diving Instructor

Certifications

PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

Rosa

Diving instructor

Certifications

PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor

Marine biologist and passionate about the sea since I was a child. I decided to become an instructor in order to share and discover the marine life of the Mediterranean Sea. What I like most about my job is to create new ambassadors of the sea.

SSI, PADI and FEDAS diving instructor, with many years of experience and an intact passion for the sea. Each person represents a new challenge. I adapt to your pace, needs and objectives to help you discover your maximum level of diving. For me, teaching is to accompany, listen and enhance the best of everyone underwater.

Miguel

Diving Instructor

Certifications

SSI, PADI and FEDAS diving instructor.

Hi, I’m Snorkel.

I was born here in the port of Santa Pola with my sister Scuba. My sister was adopted but I was always running away so they couldn’t separate me from my tree next to my favorite dive center.

They feed me every day and give me lots of affection (when I let them). The dive center is my home and I spend all day doing nothing in the sun. Sometimes, if I’m too lazy and don’t get away you can pet me under my neck, I love it.

I love you ❤️

Snorkel

The center cat

Years of experience

Dives

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Satisfied customers

More than a Dive Center

Many people come to the center nervous about the adventures that await them, it is normal to feel some vertigo before an activity that you have never done before, but do not be afraid. We have instructors highly trained in diving safety, we have rigorous standards and procedures for risk prevention.

Safety is a priority for us and we are very pleased to say that we have a 0% accident record at Dive Academy Santa Pola.

In addition to focusing on safety, we practice sustainable diving because for us it is very important to take care of our Mediterranean Sea. On a daily basis we collect garbage from the sea and try to raise awareness of the importance of respecting, caring for and protecting the seabed and the ecosystems that live there. Without them, diving would not make any sense.

In addition, our staff is made up of underwater enthusiasts, including marine biologists, so you can ask them any questions or concerns you may have about the underwater world.

Every year we organize diving trips to fantastic destinations around the world. We love to create unforgettable moments together with you and enjoy our passion for diving exploring different seas and oceans. For example, a vidabordo in Maldives, an incredible experience: a group of people get on a boat and a week later, a family says goodbye at the airport. Are you going to miss it?