Blue Islands Diving - Buceo y excursiones en barco en Cala Galdana

Blue Islands Diving is a family-run SSI dive center and boat tour operator in Cala Galdana, on the southern coast of Menorca, very close to the bay. It is run by Enza and Pietro, a couple who left Milan in 2021 to live in Menorca and bought the center that same year. Their goal is to offer high-quality diving and boat tours with minimal environmental impact, always in small groups, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and local expertise.

They have a second center in the north, Nautilus Diving Fornells, located within the Northern Menorca Marine Reserve. This allows them to choose the coast with the best sea conditions each day.

What We Offer

Diving

• Intro to Scuba: your first dive, no prior experience required, with an instructor by your side.
• Guided dives for certified divers.
• SSI courses at all levels.

Boat excursions along the southern coast

Excursion	Duration	Details
South Coast	3.5 hrs	Macarella, Turqueta, and Mitjana; several stops for swimming and snorkeling; local appetizer; maximum 10 people; 10-meter boat with onboard restroom
Sunset	3.5 hrs	The same coastline bathed in sunset light; starting September 1, departs from 5:15 PM to 8:30 PM
On a traditional llaüt	3.5 hours	Aboard a Menorcan llaüt with a local skipper; maximum 11 people
Private	Half-day (3.5 hours), full day (7.5 hours), or sunset	Boat reserved exclusively for your group
Private Snorkeling	3 hours	On the Istar RIB, for small groups

Snorkeling gear is provided for everyone on all trips.

The Team

• Enza: Center manager; she’ll help you choose an activity. Passionate about ecology and the zero waste lifestyle.
• Pietro: SSI instructor and skipper.
• Roberto: SSI instructor; trained in Honduras and has been diving in Menorca for years.

Commitment to the Sea

• Small groups and responsible tourism.
• They hold the Menorca Biosphere Reserve designation.
• They are part of the Plastic Free Menorca Alliance.
• They work within the Natura 2000 Network.
• They are a Sentinel Observatory for the citizen science platform Observadores del Mar.

Why Cala Galdana

Cala Galdana is located in the center of the southern coast, so it’s very close to Menorca’s most famous coves: Macarella, Macarelleta, Turqueta, and Mitjana. Many of them can only be seen clearly from the sea, and in the summer it’s difficult to reach them by land: by boat, you avoid having to park and walk, and you can see several in a single day.

Tips

• If you get seasick, sit in the middle of the boat and look at the horizon; the southern coast is usually calm.
• Book early in July and August: groups are limited to 10–11 people.
• Bring ocean-friendly sunscreen, a hat, and water.
• Sunset in September offers beautiful light, and the sea is usually calm.
• Never gone snorkeling before? A beginner’s tour is the best place to start.

What to choose?

• Explore the southern coves with your family: a tour along the southern coast.
• Something traditional and authentic: the llaüt.
• For couples or special occasions: a sunset cruise or a private boat.
• First time underwater: Intro to Scuba.
• Already a diver: guided dives; if the southern coast has rough seas, ask about the center in Fornells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is it located? At Passeig des Riu, 7, Cala Galdana.

Is there a restroom on the boat? Yes, on the 10-meter boat and on the llaüt.

Is snorkeling gear included? Yes, for everyone.

How do I make a reservation? At [email protected] or by phone and WhatsApp.