Enhance your diving skills with Skualo Porto Cristo’s three-day PADI Advanced Open Water course, featuring six dives up to 30 meters deep along Mallorca’s spectacular coast. Ideal for divers 12 and up, this course blends online theory with hands-on underwater adventure.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have reasonable physical fitness and comfort swimming in open water environments.
Wildlife
History
Porto Cristo’s harbor has been central to Mallorca’s fishing community since the 19th century, blending seafaring traditions with modern water sports.
Conservation
Local dive operators promote sustainable diving practices to protect fragile reefs and marine habitats from overuse.
Skualo Porto Cristo
Enhance your diving skills with Skualo Porto Cristo’s three-day PADI Advanced Open Water course, featuring six dives up to 30 meters deep along Mallorca’s spectacular coast. Ideal for divers 12 and up, this course blends online theory with hands-on underwater adventure.
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.
Check Your Dive Certification
Ensure you have an Open Water Diver certification before booking this advanced course to meet entry requirements.
Prepare for Deeper Dives
Expect dives reaching up to 30 meters; physical fitness and comfort with deeper waters will enhance your experience.
Bring Your Own Dive Gear
While rental gear is available, using your own mask and dive computer can improve comfort and familiarity underwater.
Understand Local Marine Life
Respect the diverse marine habitat by avoiding contact with the reef and observable creatures like octopuses and groupers.
Mask and Snorkel
Personal mask ensures better fit and clear vision underwater.
summer
Wetsuit (5mm recommended)
Keeps you warm during cooler months and protects against scrapes.
fall|winter|spring
Dive Computer
Critical for monitoring depth and dive time for safe ascents.
Fins
Proper fins aid efficient movement and reduce fatigue underwater.