Big Blue Diving - Centro de buceo en Palmanova y Puerto Portals

Big Blue Diving is a dive center founded in 1997 with an excellent international reputation, located in southwestern Mallorca. It has two locations: the original one in Palmanova, at the end of Son Matías Beach with the boathouse right in front, and a new one opening in 2025 in Puerto Portals, designed for more exclusive and personalized experiences. It is an exclusive Mares / SSI center and offers introductory dives, courses for all levels, dives for certified divers, professional training, and VIP experiences, as well as a dive shop.

Where to Dive

Site	What You’ll Find	Level
El Toro Marine Reserve	One of the best marine ecosystems in the Balearic Islands	All
Porto Pi Wrecks	The island’s 4 largest wrecks, next to the Port of Palma	Advanced
Palma Caves	First steps in cave diving	Advanced
Isla del Sec	Groupers, barracudas, octopuses, moray eels, and 3 small shipwrecks	All
Illetas	Rocks and Posidonia; diving is possible in almost any weather	Easy
Isla de Sa Porrassa	Good dive site for beginners	Easy
Portals Vells and Cala Figuera	Coves in the southwest	All levels

Boats

Boat	Type	Engine	Capacity
Carlotta I	RIB	Suzuki 300 CV	12
Naia	RIB with deep V-hull	300 CV	14

Both are designed for diving: plenty of space for gear, speed to reach distant sites, and stability even in choppy conditions.

Courses and Activities

• Introductory dives to try out scuba diving.
• SSI courses: beginner, advanced, and specialty courses.
• Professional training with Master Instructor-level instructors.
• Dives for certified divers to marine reserves, shipwrecks, and caves.
• VIP experiences in Puerto Portals: private dives, customized itineraries, and specialized training.

Dive Shop

In Palmanova, we carry equipment from Mares, Aqualung, Cressi, and Apeks, as well as products for snorkeling and children. In Puerto Portals, as an exclusive Mares center, we carry the entire Mares lineup: regulators, wetsuits, masks, and fins, with expert advice. Both locations also carry clothing and accessories.

Team

A multilingual team (Spanish, Catalan, English, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Croatian, and Slovenian), including captains, divemasters, and instructors.

What You Need to Know

• Minimum age for certification: 10 years old (Junior Open Water). From ages 10 to 11, you can dive to a depth of 12 m when accompanied by a parent or a professional.
• You must be able to swim 200 m and float for 10 minutes without assistance.
• The Open Water certification allows you to dive down to 18 m; the limit for recreational diving is 40 m with proper training.
• You must sign a medical declaration; if you have certain medical conditions, you’ll need a doctor’s authorization.
• Neither pregnancy nor trying to conceive is compatible with diving.

What to Choose?

• If you’re traveling with family or it’s your first time: Palmanova, with the pier right in front and easy dive sites nearby.
• If you’re looking for something private or exclusive: Puerto Portals.
• Advanced diver: wrecks at Porto Pi and caves in Palma.

What to bring

• Swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen; the rest of the gear can be rented at the center.
• Certification and logbook, if you’re already a diver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are they located? At Carrer Martín Ros García 6, Palmanova (971 68 16 86), and in Puerto Portals, Suite 119 (696 58 05 98).

Do your ears hurt? No, if you equalize properly; that’s the first thing you’ll learn.

Do I need to take an introductory dive before the course? No, they’re different activities.