BEST OF · SCUBA DIVING IN MALLORCA
This is the shortlist you would send a friend who has never breathed underwater: 12 scuba diving in Mallorca, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.
You’ll learn scuba basics with two PADI instructors in a group of no more than six, then make a guided shore entry in Mallorca’s protected marine reserve. Expect calm practice, a maximum depth of 6 meters, full equipment, transport, insurance, and a PADI Discover Scuba Diving certificate.
“It was my first time and I really enjoyed the experience!”
Learn basic scuba skills, practice in shallow water, then spend up to two hours exploring the Malgrats Marine Reserve near Santa Ponsa. PADI instructors such as Mara, Carmen, Marc, and Alejandro provide calm, personal guidance in small groups. Hotel pickup is available from selected areas.
“It was one of the best experiences I ever had. The teacher was great and very motivated to help us wherever he could. It was also a very positive surprise that the tour was happening in very tiny groups. So usually there were 2-3 people per teacher. So I felt the teacher could give us enough attention for the trip! I will definitely come back in my next holidays.”
Spend 2.5 hours learning scuba basics with Alexandru or Jose in a private one-instructor-to-two-person session near Palma. Start from shore, reach a maximum of 6 meters, and enjoy up to 50 minutes underwater with fish, photos, and GoPro Hero 10 video.
“Both guys Alex and Jose are experienced divers that you can trust blindly. Very friendly and professional, they explain everything you need and want to know until you understand it. Can’t recommend this diving school enough🤙🏼👌🏻”
Meet Big Blue Diving in Palmanova at 2 pm for a land briefing, equipment practice, and two boat-based underwater sessions. The first stays shallow for basic skills. The second may reach 12 meters, depending on your comfort and sea conditions. No certification is provided.
“Los equipos utilizados fallaban creo que para lo que cuesta y lo peligroso que es que te falle el equipo buceando y más la primera vez no es lo más recomendable.”
From SCUBANEO in Mallorca, you’ll take a 15-minute speedboat ride to a sheltered bay near Cap de Pinar or Cap de Formentor. A certified guide leads a 50-minute snorkel with MARES gear. Groups are capped at nine, and photos may be sent afterward.
“Over het algemeen hebben we een fijne ervaring gehad met een vriendelijke gids en goed materiaal. De activiteit zelf voelde echter vrij kort aan. Het staat aangegeven dat de activiteit ongeveer drie uur duurt, maar we waren al na ongeveer twee uur terug, inclusief de uitleg en het klaarmaken van het materiaal. De tijd die we daadwerkelijk in het water doorbrachten of met de boot vaarden, was dus korter dan verwacht. Het koekje en vooral het drinkbaar water achteraf op de boot waren wel een plus.”
At Palma Aquarium, an instructor prepares you for a 30-minute underwater session in the Big Blue tank, home to 11 large sharks, rays, and hundreds of fish. You can reach 8.5 meters with a license or 4 meters without one. Guides speak English, Spanish, and German.
“Incroyable ! Guide exceptionnel, il nous a parfaitement accompagné. Respectueux, méticuleux et à l’écoute. Un grand merci”
From Skualo Porto Cristo, you’ll take a boat to a clear-water cove for a beginner-friendly scuba session. Guides Keno and Carlos help you feel at ease, while photographer Pedro may capture the experience. Groups are limited to eight, and equipment is included.
“Very beautiful spot. Very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable instructor.”
At Big Blue Diving Mallorca, you’ll learn basic scuba skills in shallow water, then explore 2 to 3 meters below the beach with a certified instructor. The private two-hour session suits beginners aged 10 and up, with English, German, Italian, French, and Spanish support. No certificate is awarded.
“Friendly staff and good instructors. Definitely will go again.”
Spend three hours learning scuba basics with H2O Scuba Academy in Mallorca. Your English or Polish-speaking instructor covers safety, equipment, underwater signals, pressure equalizing, and regulator control before guiding you through your first underwater session. Transport, equipment, and a small group of up to 10 are included.
“Amazing experience!!!! would highly recommend. very friendly and helpful guide. so knowledgeable and really made the whole experience so enjoyable. great location too. great value for money.”
Meet Palma Diving at Son Caliu for a 40-minute lesson, then spend up to 50 minutes breathing underwater with a private instructor. Alex is praised for patient teaching, especially with children. Your session reaches 6 meters, or 10 meters if you feel ready, with photos and certification included.
“J aimerais qualifié Alex le responsable , une personne vraiment à l écoute et n hésite pas à répéter les explications, il te met en confiance +++ surtout pour les enfants. Il faut donner de la force à cette personne vraiment très très agréable et surtout il n hésite pas à vous transmettre l’amour de la plongée ss marine . Bravo Alex à très vite 🫡”
Meet Sven Daniel and the SCUBANEO team for a first scuba session near Mallorca’s coast. You’ll learn the basics, use MARES equipment, enter shallow water with close support, and spend about 50 minutes exploring with a maximum of two participants.
Meet SSI instructors at Bonaire for a 225-horsepower boat ride toward Cape Formentor or Cape Pinar. You’ll receive a safety briefing, use a 12-liter tank, and spend 45 to 50 minutes underwater in a group of no more than five per guide.
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