Step aboard for a thrilling caving and boat adventure in Porto Cristo with Skualo. Navigate sea caves and shimmering pools on this family-friendly Mallorca excursion that promises unforgettable moments.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have basic swimming ability and moderate fitness to manage walking over uneven cave floors and swimming in pools.
Wildlife
History
Porto Cristo’s caves have been known since prehistoric times and were once local hideouts from pirate raids in the 17th century.
Conservation
Skualo Porto Cristo practices low-impact guiding to protect the fragile cave environment and marine ecosystem, emphasizing Leave No Trace principles.
Skualo Porto Cristo
Step aboard for a thrilling caving and boat adventure in Porto Cristo with Skualo. Navigate sea caves and shimmering pools on this family-friendly Mallorca excursion that promises unforgettable moments.
Skualo Porto Cristo is a diving and snorkeling operator based in Porto Cristo, Illes Balears. The company offers a comprehensive selection of guided dives, snorkeling excursions, and PADI certification courses tailored to a wide range of ages and skill levels. Offerings include PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Scuba Diver, a Nitrox specialty course, introductory "Bautismo de Buceo" sessions, guided dives on Mallorca’s East Coast, boat snorkeling to virgin coves, and a caving-by-boat excursion to Cova des Coloms.
Courses combine online theory with supervised open water dives: Open Water courses include five dives to 18 meters across three days; Advanced courses provide six dives to 30 meters across three days; Scuba Diver programs deliver three dives to 12 meters over two days; Nitrox is taught as a single-day specialty requiring prior Open Water certification. Introductory sessions last about two hours and suit participants from eight years old; several programs allow participants from ten or twelve years old depending on the course.
Skualo Porto Cristo supplies necessary equipment for guided dives and snorkeling trips and runs excursions focused on Mallorca’s rock formations, arches, caves, and clear coves. The operator emphasizes safety and education through structured PADI curricula and supervised in-water training. Located in Porto Cristo, services are focused on exploring the marine environment of Mallorca’s east coast with options for both beginners and certified divers. Bookings typically include equipment rental when stated, and sessions are led by instructors following PADI guidelines and safety standards locally.
Location
Porto Cristo
Based in Illes Balears
PADI Courses
Open Water to Nitrox
Structured PADI training available
Minimum Age
8+
Intro sessions from age 8
Tours Offered
10 experiences
Dives, snorkeling and excursions
Secure a spot on PADI courses, guided dives, or boat snorkeling trips — clear booking details and age requirements listed for every experience.
Bring swimwear and a towel
You'll get wet inside the cave, so packing swimwear and a towel is essential for comfort and warmth after the excursion.
Wear sturdy water shoes
The cave floor is uneven and slippery; closed-toe water shoes will protect your feet and improve traction.
Arrive early for easier parking
Porto Cristo is a small town with limited parking—arrive early to secure a spot near the meeting point.
No advanced caving skills required
This trip is designed for beginners ages 8 and up, with guides offering safety equipment and instruction throughout.
Swimsuit
Needed for swimming and splash moments inside the cave.
summer
Towel
Useful to dry off after wet sections of the excursion.
Closed-toe water shoes
Protect feet and provide traction on slippery cave surfaces.
Light waterproof jacket
Helpful in spring for unpredictable showers and breezes near the coast.
spring