In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationBalearic Islands / Minorca
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AgeFrom the age of 18
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CO₂-Emissions86.38 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
In a few words
If you've never dived but dream of exploring the underwater world, this trip is for you! Just a few hours' flight from France, the Balearic Islands await. In just a few days, you 'll learn the basics of diving by earning your PADI Open Water Diver certification , including Nitrox Diver certification (always useful, even essential, when diving in the Red Sea, Maldives, etc.). Join our passionate team for an unforgettable experience. Throughout your training, your instructor will guide your progress and reinforce the theoretical knowledge that will also—and most importantly—make you a skilled diver. Enjoy the warm waters of the Balearic Islands and their abundant marine life to begin your diving adventure!
The highlights
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Ideal conditions for starting out in diving
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A team of passionate instructors
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A certification that allows you to dive anywhere in the world
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Sport
Level
Scuba diving
In figures
Diving
- 2 average daily practices
- Maximum depth: 18 m
Management
Program
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Arrival and check-in
- Accommodation Apartment
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Arrival day and check-in at accommodation in the fishing village of Fornells.
Day 1 -
Training
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 18 m
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
In the morning you will have an appointment at 8:15 am (time may be changed) at the dive center to begin your PADI Open Water training.
You will meet your instructor who will introduce you to the Dune Baleares Fornells diving center, the diving equipment and explain the practical part in detail.
You will make 2 dives between 09:00 and 13:30.
The Open Water training program is structured around three aspects:
- theoretical training,
- training in a sheltered environment, and
- training in a natural environment.
The theoretical section is accessible online as soon as you register. It's a fun and interactive learning experience that allows you to acquire the knowledge necessary for a good understanding of the mechanisms involved in scuba diving. It consists of 5 chapters. At the end of each chapter, you will have to complete Knowledge Review exercises. At the end of the 5th chapter, you will have to take an online exam.
Our advice? Complete this part before your trip. This way, at your own pace and without pressure, you'll have time to absorb all the concepts covered. And of course, you can ask the instructor questions throughout the training if anything is unclear.
Your instructor will take the time to summarize with you, as you progress, the five chapters of theory, linking them to the practical part.
This is the best way to make the course your own!
The first day is all about adventure! After a briefing (theory) at the dive center, you'll head out on the boat. Everything begins in a "protected" environment: very shallow water and calm conditions. This is where you'll try underwater breathing for the first time. Your instructor will demonstrate basic exercises, which you'll practice with them until you feel comfortable. Safety, ease of movement, communication, and equipment handling: the exercises are varied, accessible, and fun.
After this training session, it's lunchtime. Remember to bring something to recharge your batteries, and above all, stay well hydrated. Diving makes you hungry!
Next, you'll dive at "real" dive sites, in a natural environment. The conditions are those any diver would encounter, with a depth initially limited to 12 meters, then to 18 meters in the following days. You'll repeat some of the exercises practiced previously and, of course, enjoy a superb underwater excursion! Open your eyes wide, relax: that's it, you're a diver! The following two days also consist of two dives. After three days of progression, a total of 6 dives, and validation of your theoretical knowledge, your instructor will award you the well-deserved prize: your Open Water certification! Welcome to our extended family!
Days 2 to 4 -
Day Off
- Accommodation Apartment
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Take advantage of this free day to continue diving or to visit the beautiful island of Menorca.
Days 5 to 6 -
Departure day
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
After enjoying the Balearic Islands' underwater world, it's time for you to head back and tell your friends about your new experience!
Day 7
Note
This program is given as a guide and may be subject to change depending in particular on weather conditions.
Accommodation
The package is offered with accommodation at Can Digus apartments, or a hotel of equal or higher category.
Located in Fornells, Can Digus features a garden, an outdoor pool, and a sun terrace. Cavalleria Beach is 5 km away. All units include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a toaster, and a refrigerator. There is also a stovetop, a coffee maker, and a kettle. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided. There is a restaurant on site.
The package is offered with accommodation at Can Digus apartments, or a hotel of equal or higher category.
Located in Fornells, Can Digus features a garden, an outdoor pool, and a sun terrace. Cavalleria Beach is 5 km away. All units include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a toaster, and a refrigerator. There is also a stovetop, a coffee maker, and a kettle. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided. There is a restaurant on site.
Price details
The price includes
- 6 nights in an aparthotel in Fornells
- PADI Open Water Diver Course: 3 days, 6 dives
- Full diving equipment included
- Boat trips
- Theoretical content
- Diving insurance
- PADI Open Water Diver Certification to 18m
- Access to the marine reserve
The price does not include
- Flights
- Meals
- Excursions, extensions, other activities and paid services
Options
- Additional dive : CHF44.83 / unit
- Extra night before stay - 1 bedroom apartment (1 person) : CHF77.76 / unit
- Extra night before stay - 1 bedroom apartment (2 people) : CHF77.76 / unit
- Extra night before arrival - 2-bedroom apartment (sleeps 3) : CHF107.03 / unit
- Extra night before arrival - 2-bedroom apartment (sleeps 4) : CHF107.03 / unit
- Extra night before the stay - Single room in a hotel : CHF62.21 / unit
- Additional night after stay - 1 bedroom apartment (1 person) : CHF77.76 / unit
- Additional night after your stay - 1 bedroom apartment (2 people) : CHF77.76 / unit
- Additional night after your stay - 2-bedroom apartment (sleeps 3) : CHF107.03 / unit
- Additional night after your stay - 2-bedroom apartment (sleeps 4) : CHF107.03 / unit
- Additional night after stay - Single room in a hotel : CHF62.21 / unit
- Diving package : CHF0.00 / person
- Adult companion package : CHF-471.12 / person
- Child companion package : CHF-434.53 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (
For example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return date. Consider visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to take into account any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
All diving equipment is provided for the training.
However, if additional dives are added at the end of the stay, the rental of the equipment will be charged in addition to the dives themselves (€19 per day).
Equipment to bring
If you have your own fins, mask, or snorkel, you are welcome to bring them with you. Otherwise, we provide everything!
Clothing to bring
Besides your swimsuit, it's a good idea to bring something to protect you from the sun during the day (a sarong, hat, or cap) and from the cool evening air. Lightweight trousers and a sweatshirt or light sweater are often welcome at the end of the day when the temperature drops. If it's windy, you'll also appreciate being able to cover up after a dive!
They traveled with us
The Marie team
For over 25 years, we have been exploring, imagining, and operating trips to the heart of the world's most beautiful destinations, both underwater and on land. It all began with a passion for the ocean… which has now become a true expertise in creating and organizing seamless and perfectly executed travel experiences. We don't just design trips—we operate them from start to finish. From the initial idea to our clients' return, we are there every step of the way to guarantee a flawless, safe, and worry-free journey. Diving and snorkeling are at the core of our DNA. We know the sites, the seasons, the hidden treasures—and above all, we love to share them. At the same time, we remain deeply committed to responsible tourism, with constant attention to our environmental impact. But beyond the destinations, our priority remains the same: our clients. Availability, attentiveness, and attention to detail—we always go the extra mile to offer much more than just a trip. Because true luxury is a perfectly executed journey.
