Discover Scuba Diving in the North Menorca Marine Reserve from Fornells
Accessible from age 10, this scuba diving discovery experience in the North Menorca Marine Reserve with a dedicated instructor is perfect for beginners.
Practical information
A 45-minute introductory dive in the North Menorca Marine Reserve, setting off from Fornells Bay.
- Benefit from premium instruction in small groups, led by a dedicated SSI-certified instructor.
- Experience a safe and gradual introduction to scuba diving at a sheltered site, reaching a maximum depth of 5 metres.
- Use all the necessary technical scuba diving equipment, fully provided by the dive centre.
Course of events
Please allow approximately 2.5 hours on site for the full experience.
- Meet your instructor at the Nautilus Diving Centre in Fornells harbour and complete the administrative formalities (15 minutes).
- Attend a comprehensive theoretical briefing covering safety procedures, equipment use and underwater sign language (30 minutes).
- Collect and fit your bespoke diving equipment, including wetsuit, fins, mask and BCD (15 minutes).
- Board the boat and enjoy a short cruise around Fornells Bay (15 minutes).
- Complete a 45-minute dive to a maximum depth of 5 metres under the supervision of your dedicated instructor, observing local marine life such as grouper, barracuda, octopus, cuttlefish and starfish.
- Return to the surface, re-board the boat and take part in a debriefing with your guide (15 minutes).
- Cross the bay back to the harbour by boat (15 minutes).
- Return to the dive centre, change in the changing rooms and conclude the session (10 minutes).
Activity requirements
You must be able to swim to take part in this activity.
To take part in this activity, you must not have any of the following medical conditions: respiratory problems (exercise-induced asthma), heart problems, ENT problems, lung problems, diabetes or epilepsy. If in doubt, please do not hesitate to contact us or seek medical advice.
Participants will be required to complete a medical questionnaire before starting the activity.
Special terms
This activity is not accessible to people with disabilities.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant women.
The duration and route of this activity depend on the weather.
If you wish, you can purchase photos and/or videos of your activity on the spot for an additional charge.
Pets are not permitted to take part in this activity.
Spoken languages:
French, English, Spanish, ItalianIncluded
- SSI-certified professional instructor
- Full set of scuba diving equipment
- Boat trip
Excluded
- Photos and videos (available on site at an additional cost)
Do not forget to bring
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit
- Bath towel
- Environmentally friendly sunscreen
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The North Menorca Marine Reserve is a protected natural area home to exceptional marine biodiversity. Ideally located near the village of Fornells, it offers the perfect setting for snorkelling and diving enthusiasts visiting Menorca. In crystal-clear waters with an average temperature of around 20°C, you may encounter groupers, barracudas, octopuses and even rays. Above the surface, the spectacular coastal scenery creates the ideal atmosphere to relax and disconnect.
It is in this remarkable environment that the team at Nautilus Diving Fornells invites you to experience your very first scuba dive. Your activity begins at the welcoming dive centre facilities in Fornells, where you will meet a team of SSI-certified instructors with more than 15 years of experience diving in Menorca’s waters. Following a comprehensive technical briefing, you will receive modern, carefully maintained diving equipment. You will then board a RIB boat for a short journey across Fornells Bay to a sheltered dive site within the North Menorca Marine Reserve.
Once at the site, you will enter the water alongside your dedicated instructor for an unforgettable dive lasting around 45 minutes at a maximum depth of 5 metres. Surrounded by the silence of the underwater world, you will learn how to breathe calmly and move weightlessly beneath the surface. As the marine environment unfolds around you, you will discover the unique sensations of scuba diving for the very first time. One thing is certain: this scuba diving discovery experience in Menorca will transport you into an entirely new world just a few kilometres from Fornells.
No previous diving experience is required to take part — you simply need to be able to swim. Book your scuba diving discovery experience in Fornells now and get ready to experience new sensations, encounter incredible marine life and perhaps even discover a new passion!