Head offshore from Mallorca’s east coast for a guided introductory scuba dive from a speedboat. Small groups and full kit make this an accessible, high-visibility first dive among seagrass meadows, rays, and groupers.
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A speedboat cuts a clean line across the Mediterranean as the coastline of eastern Mallorca shrinks behind you. Salt air tightens around the group; instructors check gear with quiet efficiency. When you enter, the surface hum drops away and a different world opens — seagrass meadows undulate, shoals of fish scatter like coins, and an octopus slips beneath a rock as you hover, weight balanced, learning to breathe under water.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: comfortable swimming ability and ability to get on/off a boat; no advanced conditioning required
Wildlife
History
East Mallorca’s ports grew around fishing and salt production; local communities have centuries-old ties to the sea that shaped diving routes and fishing grounds.
Conservation
Seagrass (Posidonia) is critical habitat here; choose operators that avoid anchoring on meadows and follow no-take and contact-minimizing practices.
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Hydrate and avoid alcohol
Drink water before your dive and skip alcohol for 24 hours to reduce dehydration and risk of decompression issues.
Wear sensible shoes for boarding
Bring slip-resistant sandals or reef shoes for climbing on and off the speedboat and rocky docks.
Declare medical conditions
Tell the operator about ear, heart, or pregnancy concerns—some conditions disqualify you for scuba baptisms.
Arrive rested and fed
Have a light meal 1–2 hours before diving to avoid nausea; be well-rested to help with focus during briefings.
Swimsuit
Worn under the wetsuit or alone in warmer months for comfort during gearing up.
summer
Light towel and change of clothes
For drying off and staying warm after the dive, especially on breezy boat decks.
Reef or water shoes
Protects feet when boarding from docks or rocky beaches and provides traction on slippery decks.
summer
Dermatological sunscreen (reef-safe)
Apply before arrival to protect skin without harming marine life; reapply after the dive to exposed areas.
summer