Start Diving
There is no better place to start your diving adventure than Ibiza. Warm water, great visibility relaxed atmosphere and unparalleled logistics. Top that off with a great variety of diving sites suitable for beginners and there is nothing left to wish for. If you’re doing any course you can now do all the theory online and make optimum use of your time on our beautiful island.
We are looking forward to welcoming you at the beach
Eva – Assistant Instructor / 4* Instructor
PADI Discover Scuba Diving
This is where it all begins! If you’re looking for a first ever underwater adventure, the Discover Scuba Diving program is for you! Easy, comfortable and unforgettable! Not being a certification ‘course’, we will just focus on FUN and adventure and make it your highlight activity on Ibiza.
Theory
You will start off your Discover Scuba Dive experience with a detailed briefing from your Instructor. We'll discuss all the diving equipment you will need, underwater life you will encounter and various scuba techniques you will use. (All theory is available in English, German, Dutch & Spanish)
Confined Water
After the briefing you will put on the equipment and start the dive directly off the beach at our diving center. First we will get used to being and breathing underwater, followed by some basic skills in shallow water. Once you are comfortable underwater and have mastered these skills, you will enter the boat and go for the actual dive. Both parts will be step-by-step, depending on your comfort level.
Open Water
After completing the first part in shallow water from the beach, you are now ready to take on real adventure!
Our boat will take you to one of our nearby dive sites, most of which are in the marine reserve. Once you enter the water, there are no more skills to complete, just enjoy. Your Instructor will be with you throughout the entire dive and keep you safe and comfortable, to a maximum depth of 12 meters.
Duration
The PADI Discover Scuba Dive program is run several times per day and takes between 3 and 3 and a half hours from start to finish. Time in the sea is around 45 minutes depending on air consumption.
Costs
We have 4 package deals for the PADI Discover Scuba Diving program. Basic at 98€, Standard at 119€, Premium at 148€ and VIP at 277€
Pre Requisites
To be able to participate in the PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience, you need to be generally healthy (for which we have a medical questionaire), comfortable in water and a minimum of 8 years old. (8 & 9 year olds have a depth limit of 2 meters and can only dive from the beach).
5 reasons for you to go Discover Scuba Diving
- You will have the opportunity to explore new worlds you never dreamed of
- You will become part of a worldwide community of scuba divers
- You will have the oppertunity to try scuba diving before deciding to do the full course.
- You will connect with nature like never before
- You will push your limits in a unique way
Our 5 Star Difference
Discover Scuba Diving is your first time underwater and needs to be special! Our multiple award winning team, knows how to put you at ease and make sure you have the most amazing experience. With us you will do your Discover Scuba Dive directly from the beach, going deeper step by step in a very low-stress setting, only going onto the boat dive when you are ready. If you enjoy your scuba diving so much that you book your certification course directly afterwards, we discount half the price of the Discover Scuba Dive on the course price!
‘Nicole and Matthias were our instructors for our first ever diving session and were absolutely incredible! So very patient and made us feel completely at ease. Nothing was a silly question, they gave us plenty of time to practice until we were comfortable and stuck to every word they said!
The facilities are good, the staff are so friendly and helpful and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Thank you so much to the team at Cala Pada – we hope to be back to see you soon!’
Claire
PADI Open Water Diver course
Become a certified scuba diver on Ibiza! At the end of this 3 day course you will walk away with the worlds most wanted and respected diver certification card. There is obviously a lot to learn, but also a lot of fun to be had allready during the course. Let the PADI Open Water Diver course open doors for you to keep scuba diving worldwide.
Theory
The Open Water Diver course consists of 5 chapters of theory, to be done online. (at home before coming to Ibiza if you prefer). At the diving centre you will be required to do the Open Water Diver exam to make sure you understood everything well. The theory is available in many languages.
Confined Water
In the Open Water Diver course you will start learning new skills by watching them on video, discuss them with your Instructor and then (after your Instructors demonstrates them) you give it a try! We practice in a protected, shallow environment untill you master every skill, at your pace. We have 2 to 3 skill practice sessions.
Open Water
After you have mastered all the skills in the confined water sessions, the only thing you'll need to do is show them to your Instructor again, but this time in open sea. You will do this on 4 Open Water dives from our boat. Obviously there will be enough time to actually enjoy your dives too 😉
Duration
We are quite flexible in planning the Open Water course to your needs. Generally you need to calculate 3 days, 6 half days or any combination. They do not need to be consecutive days.
Costs
We have 4 package deals for the Open Water course; the price is 398€ for the Basic version, 558€ for the standard, 678€ for Premium and 998€ for VIP. There are no hidden costs.
Pre Requisites
To be able to participate in the Open Water course, you need to be generally healthy, a minumum of 10 years old and master a basic level of swimming skills.
5 reasons for you to become an Open Water diver
- You will be certified to dive to 18 meters of depth, world wide
- You will be able to dive independently with a buddy
- You will gain the opportunity to explore new worlds you never dreamed of
- You will connect with nature like never before
- You will become part of a world wide community of like minded people
Our 5 Star Difference
Your Open Water course is all about you! Our experienced and enthousiastic Instructors will let you learn at your own pace and our planning is flexible. We offer the Open Water Diver course in 3 full days, 6 half days or any other combination. No better way to learn scuba diving than in the crystal clear waters of Ibiza! We teach the Open Water Diver course in English, German, Dutch, Spanish and French.
‘Couldn’t recommend this diving center enough. Davy was very patient on my Open Water Course and I felt comfortable under the water. The instructors are very professional and experienced divers, all very qualified. You’re in safe hands for sure! Friendly team, experienced divers who speak multiple languages, I’d recommend them to anyone. Thanks for everything guys!!’
Too little time or budget
We understand that your budget or available time on holiday might get in the way of doing the PADI Open Water course. Fortunately we have a great solution for you!
I want to start at home
You don’t want to waste any time whilst on holiday, but you still want to do your PADI Open Water course on Ibiza. Or you have a trusted PADI Instructor that can already get you started at home. Great!
Kids scuba diving
For 8 & 9 year olds we have the PADI Bubblemaker, which is the equivalent to the PADI Discover Scuba Diver program. The skills that are taught in the Discover Scuba Dive are not mandatory in the Bubblemaker program and the depth limit is 2 meters. From 10 years onwards kids are allowed into the normal Discover Scuba Dive program.
Courses 164€
For children from 8 years old an up, we offer the PADI Seal Team and Master Seal courses. These courses are conducted in the hotel pool and contain many skills from the PADI Open Water Diver course. Learning to use scuba equipment and scuba diving techniques in a playful way will prepare them well for a full course at a later age and is an easy way for them to investigate the underwater world.
Kids Certification courses
Junior Open Water Diver 559€
For kids from 10 years up to 14 years of age we have the PADI Junior Open Water course. Besides a depth limit up to 12 years of age, the contents of the course are exactly the same as the ‘adult’ Open Water course. This actually means that at reaching the age of 15, their Junior certification automatically changes into the ‘normal’ Open Water certification!
The PADI Advanced Open Water course is also available in a junior certification. Also here all skills and requirements are the same, however a depth limit of 21 meters applies. From 12 years and up.
Junior Rescue Diver 547€
Children ages 12-14 can enrol in the PADI Junior Rescue diver course. As with other junior courses, they will need to meet the normal performance requirements as adults and their certification will be changed to the adult version when reaching the age of 15.
Junior Divemaster 648€
Unlike other Junior certifications, the performance requirements for the junior Divemaster course are not the same as the adult version. They will need to study all the necessary theory online and do the same exams. At certification they do not have the same rights as an adult Divemaster, but upgrading when reaching the age of 18 will be very easy, since large parts of the course are similar. Minimum age to enrol is 15 years old and have a minimum of 20 dives logged. Contact us for more information.
Our 5 Star Difference
With loads of families visiting Ibiza every year we can safely say we are experts at working with children. It starts with them being able to do their courses in their native language. On top of that we have a very large inventory of diving equipment (even scuba tanks!) in the smallest of sizes, assuring a good fit and therefore a great experience. Our diving area, although directly in the sea, is the safest possible and has a nice beach and restaurants for parents to see their children enjoying their dives whilst having a nice coffee.
I took my kids here for their discover dive. They were a bit nervous at first, but they absolutely loved it! The instructors are very good with kids, make it great fun but still always with safety in mind. Next year we will be back for their open water course.
Thanks everybody,
Jochen
Snorkelling on Ibiza
Snorkelling is a fun and exciting activity for the whole family. Exploring the underwater world of Ibiza, easily and hassle free. On our snorkelling excursion you go out on our dedicated boat and explore a beautifull cove at Tagomago island. Full snorkelling equipment including wetsuit is provided. Our friendly boat captain & our snorkelling guide are always present to lend a hand if you need one.
Duration
The total duration of the snorkelling excursion is approximately 3 hours, this is including putting on wetsuits, the boat trip etc.
Costs
The costs of the snorkelling excursion are 54€ per person.
Pre Requisites
To be able to participate in our snorkelling excursion you need to have basic swimming skills and general good health. (Lifejackets are available, please advise if you or your child needs one). There is no age limit, although children under the age of 12 need to be accompanied by a parent.
5 reasons for you to go snorkelling
- Snorkelling is the easiest way to enjoy the underwater world
- Snorkelling is a great activity to enjoy with the entire family
- You will see a side of Ibiza very few people experience
- You can enjoy nature in a special way
- You can explore Ibiza in an adventurous way
Our 5 Star Difference
Being very passionate about the underwater world in general, but especially Ibiza, we can’t wait to show you the wonders that lie beneath the surface. We will take you on a beautifull boat trip to one of the most idyllic hidden coves Ibiza has to offer. Making sure you are comfortable and safe the entire time, we will guarantee you an activity you won’t easily forget!
