
Become a certified diver!
Scuba Diver
Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, French, English, German
13 hours in two days (in-person) + 4 hours (home study)
Certified for diving with the following characteristics:
- Up to 12m deep
- Diving with a diving professional (guide or instructor)
- Within the no-decompression limit
- Valid forever
- Valid worldwide with ISO 24801-1 supervised diver certification
Open Water Diver
Spanish, Catalan, Portuguese, French, English, German
20 hours in three days (in-person) + 6 hours (home study)
Certified for diving with the following characteristics:
- Up to 18m deep
- Dive with a partner with a similar or more advanced certificate
- Within the no-decompression limit
- Valid forever
- Valid worldwide with ISO 24801-2 certification autonomous diver
Which course is right for you?
Scuba Diver is the right diving qualification for you if the following characteristics describe the type of diving or dives you are looking for/want to do:
- See the fishes
- Shallow dives up to 12m
- Easy dive plans
- Calm dives without currents
- Be supervised by a professional
- Having a professional who cares about your well-being
- Have the option to upgrade to the “Open Water Diver” level at any time and SSI diving center.
The Open Water Diver is the right diving course for you if the following characteristics describe the type of diving or dives you are looking for/want to do:
- See the fishes
- Dive to depths of up to 18m
- Planning your own dives
- In the future, you can specialize in diving at greater depths, in other environments or with currents.
- Dive independently with a partner of the same level or more advanced.

You haven't tried scuba diving yet?
If this is the case, we recommend that you start your diving adventure with the Basic Diver, an experience program designed to give you a taste of scuba diving. Once completed we will credit it towards your diving course, if you choose to continue with us within the following 6 months.
Part 1: Scuba Diver

The initial level is divided into two parts. The first is the Scuba Diver. The Scuba Diver consists of three theoretical chapters, three sessions in confined waters and two dives in open waters.
In the theory part of the course you will become familiar with the different pieces and parts of equipment. You will learn how to identify them, assemble them, use them on the surface and underwater. In the meantime we will learn the basic concepts and laws that are related to pressure and diving at depths of up to 12m. Among them we will focus on the physiology of our body and the effects that pressure has on us.
In practice we learn basic skills such as: establishing good buoyancy, ascending and descending correctly, solving equipment problems and finally how to deal with a situation without air properly.
After completing this first part of the course and passing the final theoretical exam, you will reach the level of SSI Scuba Diver. The SSI Scuba Diver qualification does not expire and is certified according to ISO 24801-1 and therefore valid worldwide. It allows you to dive accompanied by a diving professional up to 12m deep.
Important: You can upgrade to Open Water Diver level with us or any SSI dive center or globally recognized agency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements to join the entry-level diving courses?
You must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 12 years old.
- Having completed a Try Scuba, Basic Diver, or similar diving test.
- Be physically fit to practice diving. This must be accredited through the RSTC form or with a valid medical certificate (valid for two years up to 45 years of age, then one year)
- Create/Have a mySSI account.
What do I have to study?
At the start of the course, we will send you the digital teaching material from our SSI certifying agency. You will have to study the material at home. We will then review the materials in person to resolve any doubts and deepen the knowledge acquired.
How many students are there per instructor? Can a private course be done?
On average, our beginner level courses have 3 participants per instructor. We have a maximum of 4 students per instructor.
If you are a closed group, or prefer to learn on your own with an instructor, you can book a private or VIP course with us.
What is the validity of my diving title/certificate?
SSI (Scuba Schools International) entry-level diving qualifications are recognised worldwide. They are also certified according to ISO 24801.
Where do we meet for the dives, how do I get to the diving center?
For all our activities we meet at the diving center at the time indicated in your booking confirmation. We recommend that you arrive 5 to 10 minutes early. Customers arriving late 10 minutes or more, may be denied boarding.
The diving center is located in Av. Mal Pas 1, 07400 Alcudia, Mallorca (link to Google Maps). Parking is possible on the streets near the diving centre where there is no yellow line. There is also a paid car park a 3 minutes walk away from the diving center.
Guests who do not have their own or rental car can take the bus to Alcudia and walk from there. Alternatively, taxis from Alcudia and Port d'Alcudia usually cost around €10, Playa de Muro around €15 and Puerto Pollença and Can Picafort/Son Baulo around €20.
To order a Taxi we recommend the Official «mallorcab» app.
Can I bring a passenger on the boat?
During the courses we do not recommend taking passengers as a family member or friend can mean additional stress for the student. Regardless of that, it is possible that they get on the boat to do another activity such as snorkel excursion.
Can I join the diving course without previous experience?
We do not recommend that you join the diving course without previous experience. We have designed our activities so that you can try diving with a Diving experience without a certificate and continue with the course afterwards.
What happens if I don't pass the practicals or final exam?
The courses are planned as intensive courses. If you are unable to overcome the skills in the scheduled time, we can add an additional dive for practice as a courtesy.
If you fail the final exam you have a second attempt to make up for it.
If after taking the above steps you are unable to meet the completion requirements, you have the option of booking additional classes in another beginner level course or with a private instructor.
Second part: Open Water Diver

The second part is the Open Water Diver. It also consists of three theoretical chapters, three sessions in confined waters and two dives in open waters.
In the theory portion of this course we will apply what we have learned in physiology and physics to developing safe dive plans. As new SSI Open Water Divers we are allowed to dive with other divers of the same level without supervision by a dive professional. So our main goal is to create safe dive plans and competent execution of them. To do this we will look at the different types of dives, proper entries and exits, orientation/navigation, safety aids and the essentials of a dive briefing.
We will learn that our diving buddy is a fundamental safety tool, as well as providing more fun. In practice we learn how to work as a team with the buddy, how to manage a separation and how to deal with difficult situations. At the end we will look at self-rescue skills and towing techniques for an exhausted buddy.
After completing the second part of the course and passing the final theoretical exam, you will reach the level of SSI Open Water Diver. The SSI Open Water Diver qualification does not expire and is certified according to ISO 24801-2 and therefore valid worldwide. It allows you to dive accompanied by another diver of the same level or more advanced up to 18m deep.

Do you want to go further?
Once you complete the Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver, the doors to the world of specialty courses. We have a wide variety of specialty courses which you can sign up for and take the next step.