REVIEW · MALLORCA
Mallorca PRIVATE Reservation*Scuba dive + photo/video
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Trying scuba should not feel like a risk. This private, first-timer setup in Mallorca keeps things shallow, guided by instructors Alex and Jose, and adds GoPro 10 photos/videos so you can actually remember the moment. I especially like the hands-on feel: you start at around 1 meter, learn breathing and gear adaptation in the water, and you’re supported the whole way. One thing to consider: there is an extra equipment/insurance-type payment on the day, so check your total cost before you go.
What I really liked is the “nothing fancy, just done right” approach. You get a short theory session (basic English, around 10 minutes), then you head into the sea from shore with no need to swim—your instructor keeps you safe and comfortable. If you want a simple first experience without crowds or guesswork, this is built for that.
In This Review
- Key Things That Make This Scuba Session Worth It
- Mallorca’s Private Scuba Session Setup: Palma, Bendinat, and a Real Beginner Plan
- The Gear + Theory Phase: Short Classroom Time, Quick Confidence Underwater
- Starting From Shore at 1 Meter: The Confidence-Building Trick
- Your Instructor’s Job: Holding You, Guiding You, and Keeping It Simple
- Underwater Time and What You’ll See: 45–50 Minutes of Living Sea Life
- The GoPro Moment: Real Photos and Video Included
- Location Matters: Palma City Base, Then 15 Minutes to the Water
- Price and Value: The Low Group Price Plus the On-Day Equipment Fee
- Who This Is For (and Who Might Want Another Option)
- How the Timing Works: A Realistic 2-Hour Plan
- Should You Book This Mallorca Private Scuba Session?
- FAQ
- Is this a private scuba session?
- Do I need to know how to swim?
- How deep will I go?
- What photos and videos are included?
- How long is the whole experience?
- How much time will I spend underwater?
- Where do we meet?
- How far is the water from Palma city?
- What do I need to pay on the day?
- Is there a theory session before going in the water?
- Can I cancel if weather is bad?
- Is there any restriction before flying?
Key Things That Make This Scuba Session Worth It
The GoPro Moment: Real Photos and Video Included
At first glance, the listing shows $29.96 per group (up to 2). That sounds like a steal—until you see the extra payment note.
You need to plan for an additional 110€ per person on the day for rental equipment, and the materials also mention 100€ per person for insurance and rental of equipment. Separately, the info says the package includes photo/video + scuba equipment, priced at 110€ per person, with guide price included. So, you should treat this as a “small base booking + meaningful on-day fee” situation.
Here’s the value logic: you’re paying for a private instructor ratio, beginner-specific training, shore-based support, and underwater GoPro capture. If you were to hire a similar private instructor in Europe without a package, the total often climbs fast. The on-day fee is the part that surprises people, so just confirm the exact total during booking.
For best value, this works especially well if:
- you’re going as a pair (up to two people)
- you want the instructor attention without sharing with strangers
- you care about photos/videos taken underwater
Who This Is For (and Who Might Want Another Option)
This session fits many first-timers. It’s explicitly described as doable for most travelers, and the plan includes accommodations like floating support and shallow training depth.
This is also a great fit if you:
- get nervous and want a calm pace
- don’t swim and still want to try
- want an experience designed around learning breathing and equipment control
- care about underwater photos/videos without bringing your own setup
You might think twice if:
- you can’t handle the idea of being in a controlled training environment and need a very athletic or fast-paced outing
- you have a tight flight schedule (there’s a note: no scuba activity 12 hours before flying)
How the Timing Works: A Realistic 2-Hour Plan
The overall experience is about 2 hours.
Within that, here’s the flow you can expect:
- Meet at Carrer Andreu Ferret, 1, Bendinat
- Short theory briefing (around 10 minutes, basic English)
- Gear fitting and first comfort steps in the water, beginning around 1 meter from shore
- Underwater time around 45–50 minutes
- Return to the meeting point area to finish
The good part of this schedule is that it doesn’t drag. You’re not there all day, and you still get enough water time to feel like you actually did something.
Should You Book This Mallorca Private Scuba Session?
Yes, if your goal is a first-time scuba session with real instructor attention and photos/videos included. The private 1-to-2 setup, the shallow shore start, and the support if you feel unsteady are exactly what you want when you’re learning.
Before you book, do two quick checks:
- Confirm the exact on-day fee you’ll pay (the info shows both 100€ and 110€ notes tied to insurance/equipment and the photo/video package).
- Make sure your travel plan allows the 12-hour before-flying rule.
If you want a calm, structured start with Alex and Jose, this is the kind of outing that tends to make people say, I might do this again.
FAQ
Is this a private scuba session?
Yes. It’s set up as a private tour/activity where only your group participates. The format is one instructor to up to two people, with no other people in your group.
Do I need to know how to swim?
No. The experience explicitly says there is no need to know how to swim.
How deep will I go?
The information states an instructor-led depth limit for beginners, with about 5 meters mentioned in the overview, and 6 meters maximum listed in the session details. Expect shallow, beginner-focused depths.
What photos and videos are included?
You get GoPro Hero 10 photos and videos included, captured underwater with help from an assistant.
How long is the whole experience?
It takes around 2 hours total, including theory and the underwater portion.
How much time will I spend underwater?
You should plan for about 45/50 minutes underwater (described as roughly 1 hour in the water).
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is Carrer Andreu Ferret, 1, 07181 Bendinat, Illes Balears, Spain. The activity ends back at the meeting point.
How far is the water from Palma city?
The water location is listed as about 15 minutes by car from Palma city.
What do I need to pay on the day?
The info says there is an important extra payment for rental equipment per person on the day of the activity, listed as 110€ per person. It also includes a note about 100€ per person for insurance and rental of equipment, so confirm your exact total at booking.
Is there a theory session before going in the water?
Yes. There’s a short 10-minute theory session with basic English. For French, it notes an online theory by phone, with other language options also available.
Can I cancel if weather is bad?
You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours in advance, and the listing also says the experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered another date or a full refund.
Is there any restriction before flying?
Yes. The listing says no scuba activity 12 hours before flying.
