Discover Mallorca’s secluded coves on a guided boat and snorkeling tour with Skualo Porto Cristo. Swim in clear Mediterranean waters and encounter vibrant marine life just off Porto Cristo’s shores.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable swimming in open water and able to handle moderate physical activity in wetsuits.
Wildlife
History
Porto Cristo's nearby caves, such as Cuevas del Drach, have long been part of local lore, dating back to prehistoric human settlements.
Conservation
The Balearic Islands emphasize marine conservation, promoting responsible snorkeling that avoids contact with protected sea grasses and reefs.
Skualo Porto Cristo
Discover Mallorca’s secluded coves on a guided boat and snorkeling tour with Skualo Porto Cristo. Swim in clear Mediterranean waters and encounter vibrant marine life just off Porto Cristo’s shores.
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 a water-resistant camera
Capture underwater life and scenic coastal views, but ensure your gear is rated for saltwater use.
Arrive early to secure parking
Porto Cristo can get busy during peak season; arriving early simplifies logistics.
Check your swimming ability
This tour requires confidence in open water swimming; inform guides if you need additional support.
Wear reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin without harming marine ecosystems during your snorkeling adventure.
Wetsuit
Provides thermal protection against cooler Mediterranean waters.
spring|fall|winter
Snorkel Mask
Allows clear underwater vision to appreciate marine life and formations.
Reef-safe Sunscreen
Protects skin while minimizing impact on delicate marine ecosystems.
summer
Waterproof Camera
Useful to document vibrant underwater scenes and coastline views.