Breathe underwater for the first time on a private shore dive near Palma with professional instruction and GoPro coverage. Learn what to expect—from the brief theory session to a 5–6m shallow dive—plus practical tips for your booking.
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The salt air tightens as you step from the warm sand into a shallow, blue cradle; the instructor clips on a buoyancy vest and speaks in calm, clipped sentences while the sea pulls at your ankles. Within minutes you’re breathing through a regulator, the world above muffled, light fracturing into slow shafts. The instructor guides you down to 5–6 meters where small groupers skirt rocky ledges and a peacock wrasse inspects your fins.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most people in reasonable health; not strenuous but requires basic comfort in water and mobility for shore entry.
Wildlife
History
Mallorca’s coastal coves have long supported fishing and small-scale diving; modern recreational dive culture grew alongside the island’s tourism boom in the 20th century.
Conservation
Posidonia seagrass is protected and critical for biodiversity—avoid touching the seabed, do not collect marine life, and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
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Pay equipment fee on-site
Bring cash or card to cover the rental and insurance fee noted in booking (confirm exact amount before arrival).
Arrive hydrated and light
Don’t dive on a full heavy meal; hydrate well but avoid alcohol for 24 hours prior.
No flying within 12 hours
Plan travel after diving—follow the operator’s rule to avoid flying within 12 hours of your dive.
Wear reef-safe sunscreen
Apply sunscreen before arrival and use a cover-up while on the surface to protect Posidonia meadows.
Swimwear
Worn under the wetsuit or on its own for the warm Mediterranean water.
summer
Towel and change of clothes
Drying off and a warm layer after the dive is quick comfort and prevents chills.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects both your skin and the local marine environment.
summer
Light windbreaker or thermal top
Useful for early-season or evening departures when sea breezes cool quickly.
spring