
Nautilus Diving Fornells - Centro de buceo en la Reserva Marina del Norte
Diving in the Northern Menorca Marine Reserve, courses, and snorkeling from Fornells Bay
About us
Nautilus Diving Fornells is a dive center located on the Passeig Marítim de Fornells, in Fornells Bay, in northern Menorca. It is located next to the Northern Menorca Marine Reserve, on an island designated as a Biosphere Reserve. It offers introductory dives, courses for all levels, guided dives, and snorkeling in small groups with a friendly, unhurried atmosphere. It is the sister center of Blue Islands Diving in Cala Galdana: with one center in the north and another in the south, they can choose the coast with the best sea conditions every day.
Facilities
- Reception, an area for preparing equipment, lockers and showers, and equipment storage.
- In-house tank filling station with a BAUER PE250 compressor, SECURUS filter monitoring, and B-Kool cooling, ensuring the air meets BAUER standards.
- Two 12-passenger Valiant RIBs, Calamardo and Te Das Queen, with 200 CV Yamaha engines.
Dive Sites
| Site | Max. Depth | Level | Navigation | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llosa d’es Patró Pere | 28 m | Intermediate | 10 min | The reserve’s star dive |
| Illa Tirant | 18 m | Easy | 5 min | Barracudas and natural arches |
| S’Olla | 30 m | Intermediate | 10 min | Giant groupers and large rocks |
| Illa de Porros Sur | 25 m | Intermediate | 12 min | Entrance tunnel and groupers |
| Illa de Porros North | 30 m | Moderate | 12 min | Large schools of fish |
| El Faro | 25 m | Moderate | 10 min | Sea cicadas and small tunnels |
| Cap Roig | 30 m | Advanced | 10 min | Large predators and gorgonians |
| Cala Viola Ponent | 20 m | Easy | 10 min | Islet, cave, and tunnels |
| Punta d’es Morter | 25 m | Easy | 5 min | Spectacular underwater scenery |
| Cueva de los Ingleses | 18 m | Easy | 8 min | Backlit cave |
| Coves d’es Llamp | 18 m | Intermediate | 5 min | Labyrinth of interconnected caves |
| Queso Suizo | 25 m | Intermediate | 25 min or from shore | Unique landscape |
They choose each trip based on the group’s skill level and sea conditions.
Published Prices
| Activity | Price |
|---|---|
| Dive with equipment | 65 € |
| Dive without equipment | 48 € |
| Double dive with equipment | 112 € |
| 6-dive package with equipment | 330 € |
| 10-dive package with equipment | 530 € |
| Scuba Diver (2 days, 3 dives, ages 10 and up) | 300 € |
| Open Water Diver (3 days, 5–6 dives, ages 10 and up) | 495 € |
There are also advanced courses, introductory dives, and snorkeling trips.
What You’ll See
Thanks to the protection of the reserve, it’s easy to spot large groupers, schools of spiny seabream, amberjack, dentones, barracudas, octopuses, moray eels, and nudibranchs here. The walls, crevices, caves, and tunnels make almost every dive special.
Tips
- Bring your certification, logbook, and diving insurance if you’re already a diver.
- Book the double dive if you want to see La Llosa and Porros in a single morning.
- When the tramontana blows, diving to the north gets tricky: if it’s blowing, ask about the Cala Galdana dive center.
- Cap Roig is for experienced divers.
- If you’re traveling with family, snorkeling in Fornells Bay is calm and safe.
What to Choose?
- First time: Introductory dive or Scuba Diver course.
- Want to get certified: Open Water in 3 days.
- Already dive: 6- or 10-dive package by reservation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is it? On the Passeig Marítim in Fornells.
Can I dive with my own gear? Yes, and the dive will be cheaper.
What’s the minimum age? 10 years old for Scuba Diver and Open Water.









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