The 12 Scuba Diving Trips in Mallorca Worth the Boat Ride

1.Mallorca: Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 805 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $176Our pick

Start with a safety briefing, equipment lesson, and calm-water practice before a guided scuba session in Mallorca’s protected marine reserve. Groups are capped at six, with two PADI instructors in the water. Expect about 3.5 hours overall, shore entry, a maximum depth of 6 meters, and a certificate at the end.

“It was my first time scuba diving and the guides made me comfortable. When diving, they showed us step by step and continuously checked if I was ok. Overall, it was an amazing experience. Only downside was that it wasn't very colourful and there weren't as many fishes as I would have liked to seen.”

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2.Santa Ponsa: Try Scuba Diving in a Marine Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 172 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $130

Learn scuba basics, practice in shallow water, then explore the Malgrats Marine Reserve near Santa Ponsa to a maximum of 6 meters. PADI instructors such as Mara, Carmen, Marc, Rubia, and Carlos guide beginners in Spanish, English, French, or German. Small groups, equipment, and optional hotel pickup make this a friendly first underwater experience.

“Incredible experience and a wonderful day! Our instructor made the whole experience feel special and personalised. We had such a good experience. Everything felt professional and safe even when we were nervous, can’t recommend enough!”

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4.Mallorca: Discover Scuba Diving from the boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $290

Meet Big Blue Diving in Palmanova at 2 pm for a land briefing, then board the boat for two underwater sessions. You will first practice in shallow water, then go as deep as 12 meters if conditions and confidence allow. No previous experience is needed, but you must swim well and be in good health.

“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.”

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5.Mallorca: Snorkeling tour with diving instructor from a boat – Cap de Formentor

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 47 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $65Best value

Meet at SCUBANEO in Port de Pollença for a safety briefing, fitted MARES mask and snorkel, wetsuit, and optional fins. A small group of up to nine rides 15 minutes by speedboat to Cap de Pinar or Cap de Formentor, then spends about 50 minutes snorkeling with a certified guide among fish, octopuses, and rocky coves.

“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.”

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6.Palma de Mallorca: Shark Dive at Palma Aquarium

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 day

At Palma Aquarium, you’ll spend 40 minutes learning the safety rules before a 30-minute scuba session among 11 large sharks, rays, and hundreds of fish. Certified divers can reach 8.5 meters, while beginners go to 4 meters. English, Spanish, and German instruction, equipment, and aquarium entry for you and one companion are included.

“o experiență unică, ceva ce nu poti face oriunde. Tot personalul amabil ,instructorul foarte amabil si prietenos dar Coco ( Reina) pur si simplu spectaculoasă. Felicitări pt munca pe care o faceți. Recomand cu placere oricui.”

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7.Mallorca: Try Scuba Diving by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $123

Meet Skualo Porto Cristo for a two-hour beginner-friendly boat trip and underwater session along Mallorca’s coast. Your guide handles the equipment and stays close as you explore seagrass meadows and clear Mediterranean water. Keno and Carlos are among the friendly instructors, with Pedro sometimes on hand as photographer.

“Very beautiful spot. Very friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable instructor.”

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8.Mallorca: Discover Scuba Diving from the beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours · from $130

Test scuba in Mallorca without committing to a certification course. Big Blue Diving Mallorca provides a short lesson, shallow-water practice, full equipment, and a private beach session at 2 to 3 meters. English, German, Italian, French, and Spanish support is available. Bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.

“Great experience guides were great help would definitely recommend”

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9.Mallorca: Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

You’ll learn basic scuba skills with H2O Scuba Academy in a small group of up to 10. Your instructor explains safety, hand signals, pressure equalizing, and regulator use before you enter the water. The three-hour session includes equipment, pickup from designated points, and a controlled first underwater experience.

“To było nasze pierwsze nurkowanie i prezent, który zrobiłam mojej siostrze. 🤿 Ja miałam trochę obaw, ale instruktor okazał się bardzo cierpliwy i wyrozumiały. Pod wodą był cały czas blisko nas, co dawało ogromne poczucie bezpieczeństwa, a jednocześnie miałam wrażenie, że naprawdę sama pływam i doświadczam wszystkiego na własną rękę. 🐠✨ Było to niesamowite przeżycie, pełne emocji i nowych wrażeń. Idealny prezent i cudowna przygoda, którą obie zapamiętamy na długo! Polecam każdemu, kto chce spróbować czegoś wyjątkowego i niezapomnianego. 🌊”

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10.Discover Scuba Diving, scuba diving for begginers!!

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 10 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $141

Meet Palma Diving at Son Caliu beach for a 40-minute lesson, then spend up to 50 minutes underwater with a private instructor. You will begin at a maximum of 6 meters, with a possible descent to 10 meters if you feel ready. Equipment, insurance, photos, and digital certification are included.

“Superbe expérience, inoubliable ! Que dire de plus ? J’y étais avec ma fille, et nous avons passé un moment exceptionnel. Alex, notre instructeur du jour, a été tout simplement merveilleux. Le cours théorique était passionnant, vivant, et jamais ennuyeux une seule seconde. Il a fait preuve d’une grande attention et de beaucoup de bienveillance envers ma fille tout au long de notre plongée. Ayant déjà vécu d’autres expériences similaires, je peux dire sans hésiter qu’Alex est de loin le meilleur instructeur que nous ayons rencontré. Je suis plus que ravi de cette sortie, tant pour l’accueil que pour le professionnalisme et le soin apporté. Nous reviendrons, c’est une certitude…”

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11.Mallorca: Adventure Diving (without a license – in the quiet off-season)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $112

Meet Sven Daniel and the SCUBANEO team for a gentle SSI Try Scuba session near Mallorca’s coast. After briefings and gear practice, you spend about 50 minutes underwater with close instructor support, MARES equipment, and photos sent in full resolution. The water is about 16°C, so the supplied wetsuit and hood matter.

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12.Mallorca: Scuba Dive Adventure Cap Formentor – 1 Dive (license required)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Meet at the SCUBANEO center in Bonaire for a small-group scuba outing limited to nine people. With an Open Water certificate or higher, you’ll ride a 225-horsepower boat toward Cape Formentor, receive a safety briefing, and spend 45 to 50 minutes underwater with an SSI instructor. Equipment rental, tank, weights, water, and cookies are included.

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