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Earn your SSI Open Water certification over three days on Mallorca and enter a Mediterranean underwater world of seagrass meadows, rocky reefs, and clear visibility. This practical guide explains what to expect, how to prepare, and local tips for diving around Palma.
Earn your SSI Open Water certification over three days on Mallorca and enter a Mediterranean underwater world of seagrass meadows, rocky reefs, and clear visibility. This practical guide explains what to expect, how to prepare, and local tips for diving around Palma.
The boat slips away from a sun-bright harbor and the Mediterranean opens like a page: clear blue, a gentle swell that nudges you and a band of limestone cliffs keeping time along the coast. Instructors move with calm efficiency; students adjust masks and listen for the click of regulators — this is the threshold between surface and the algae-swept floor.
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Operated by Avispa Labs S.L. · Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands
The boat slips away from a sun-bright harbor and the Mediterranean opens like a page: clear blue, a gentle swell that nudges you and a band of limestone cliffs keeping time along the coast. Instructors move with calm efficiency; students adjust masks and listen for the click of regulators — this is the threshold between surface and the algae-swept floor.
Mallorca's shoreline is shaped by Miocene limestone and the slow carving of sea and storm; under the waves, Posidonia meadows anchor the island's marine life and hold stories of seafaring and small fishing hamlets that have worked these waters for centuries. The SSI Open Water course here blends modern training with that maritime legacy: online theory followed by confined-water skills and four open-water dives to a maximum of 18 meters. Expect sheltered bays for shallow drills and rocky reefs that host grouper, octopus, and bright damselfish.
Practicalities are straightforward. The course spans three days (about 72 hours including online theory), and a diving medical certificate is required. Equipment is provided, but many divers prefer to bring a personal mask and snorkel for fit and comfort. Water temperatures vary by season so plan your wetsuit accordingly; visibility can be excellent in spring and fall and busiest in summer.
Preparation tips: complete the online modules beforehand, get a brief medical check, and tune your swimming fitness with a few laps or snorkeling sessions. On the boat, follow the instructor's briefings, equalize early when descending, and respect Posidonia meadows — ascend slowly and control your buoyancy. Leave with an internationally recognized certification, a short list of favorite sites, and a new relationship to the undersurface world that will keep pulling you back.
moderate.
3 days (approx. 72 hours).
Moderate — comfortable swimming and able to perform short surface swims and repeated shallow-water drills.
You can start from age 10 with junior SSI Open Water certification available; adults follow standard certification requirements.
Use of scuba equipment is included, but many divers bring a personal mask and snorkel for fit and hygiene.
Yes — a diving medical certificate is required before in-water training; check local forms and obtain clearance from a doctor.
Visibility is typically best in spring and fall (10–30+ meters) and water temps range from about 14°C in winter to 25°C in late summer, so wetsuit choice depends on season.
Mallorca's coasts have a long maritime history from ancient sailors and fishermen to modern sport diving; fishing villages around the island still reflect that coastal culture.
Posidonia meadows are vital carbon sinks and biodiversity hotspots; divers should avoid contact, use mooring buoys where available, and use reef-safe sunscreen.
Avispa Labs S.L. operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips away from a sun-bright harbor and the Mediterranean opens like a page: clear blue, a gentle swell that nudges you and a band of limestone cliffs keeping time along the coast. Instructors move with calm efficiency; students adjust masks and listen for the click of regulators — this is the threshold between surface and the algae-swept floor.
The boat slips away from a sun-bright harbor and the Mediterranean opens like a page: clear blue, a gentle swell that nudges you and a band of limestone cliffs keeping time along the coast. Instructors move with calm efficiency; students adjust masks and listen for the click of regulators — this is the threshold between surface and the algae-swept floor.
Mallorca's shoreline is shaped by Miocene limestone and the slow carving of sea and storm; under the waves, Posidonia meadows anchor the island's marine life and hold stories of seafaring and small fishing hamlets that have worked these waters for centuries. The SSI Open Water course here blends modern training with that maritime legacy: online theory followed by confined-water skills and four open-water dives to a maximum of 18 meters. Expect sheltered bays for shallow drills and rocky reefs that host grouper, octopus, and bright damselfish.
Practicalities are straightforward. The course spans three days (about 72 hours including online theory), and a diving medical certificate is required. Equipment is provided, but many divers prefer to bring a personal mask and snorkel for fit and comfort. Water temperatures vary by season so plan your wetsuit accordingly; visibility can be excellent in spring and fall and busiest in summer.
Preparation tips: complete the online modules beforehand, get a brief medical check, and tune your swimming fitness with a few laps or snorkeling sessions. On the boat, follow the instructor's briefings, equalize early when descending, and respect Posidonia meadows — ascend slowly and control your buoyancy. Leave with an internationally recognized certification, a short list of favorite sites, and a new relationship to the undersurface world that will keep pulling you back.