
Mar Balear Dive Center
SSI Instructor Training Center and PADI 5-Star at Port Adriano, SW Mallorca, founded 2011; boat access to El Toro reserve with fully published dive pricing.
Last updated June 2026
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About Mar Balear Dive Center
Port Adriano sits between El Toro to the northeast and Dragonera island to the southwest — a marina position that puts Mar Balear Dive Center within short boat range of the Reserva Marina de les Illes del Ponent and the Dragonera nature reserve simultaneously. The center has operated from Port Adriano's leisure complex since 2011, building its programme around both reserves and extending it further with the Dique del Oeste wreck cluster in Palma harbour and the cave systems along the Andratx coast.
The center holds SSI Instructor Training Center and PADI 5-Star status, covering courses from beginner entry points — DSD from age 12, Bubblemaker from age 8, junior programmes from age 10 — through Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, and Divemaster under both agencies. The tagline "Conoce, respeta y explora el mundo submarino" puts marine education at the center of the brand identity. Night dives run on Thursdays and Fridays; scooter-assisted dives and private guide service are available on request. Mares and Aqualung equipment feature throughout. One distinctive feature of Mar Balear's approach is full published pricing across all activity types — single dives, packs, excursion formats, rentals — at marbalear.com/tarifas/.
The center is closed on Mondays and for the month of February. Staff operate in Spanish, English, German, and French.
What Divers Say
Mar Balear is consistently among the highest-rated centers in SW Mallorca's competitive Calvià zone. The combination of SSI Instructor Training Center affiliation and fully transparent pricing across every activity type is unusual in a zone where guided dive rates are often unpublished. Those familiar with the reserve describe the Port Adriano base as well-positioned for early departures to El Toro, with shorter transit times than centers further along the coast toward Palma. The YouTube channel, documenting real dives at El Toro, Malgrats, Dragonera, and the Palma wreck cluster, provides a direct preview of conditions across the program's main sites.
Dive Sites (8)
Pricing
We do our best to show current pricing, but rates may change without notice. Last verified June 2026. Always confirm the latest prices on Mar Balear Dive Center's official website before booking.
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All prices from marbalear.com/tarifas/. Member dive rate 35€/dive with 50€ annual membership. Verify current rates before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which sites does Mar Balear Dive Center dive regularly?▾
The core programme covers El Toro reserve (six mooring points), the Malgrats islands, Dragonera island, and Caló d'en Monjo's tunnel system. The Dique del Oeste wreck cluster in Palma harbour is on the schedule as a special excursion, alongside Cova de Sa Madona near Andratx. Boat access is standard for all sites.
What pricing structures are available for guided dives?▾
Single dives start at 47€ with own equipment, with pack rates dropping to 44€ (2+ dives), 41€ (6+ dives), and 37€ (10+ dives). Dragonera runs as a 2-dive excursion at 95€. A 50€ annual membership reduces the single dive rate to 35€ and equipment to 16€. Prices are published in full at marbalear.com/tarifas/.
Is Mar Balear open every day?▾
The center operates Tuesday through Sunday with full dive departures. Mondays are customer service only — no boats go out. The center closes for the month of February. Night and sunset dives run on Thursdays and Fridays.
What courses are available for children?▾
The Bubblemaker programme covers ages 8-10 in the pool (145€). Junior Discover Scuba Diving starts from age 10 with a pool session before the boat dive (105€); the standard DSD is available from age 12 (105€). Beginner certification courses follow the SSI and PADI pathways.
Is a PADI or SSI course available from beginner to professional level?▾
Both SSI and PADI programmes run from Open Water through Advanced, Rescue, and Divemaster. Mar Balear holds SSI Instructor Training Center and PADI 5-Star status, meaning instructor candidates can complete their training here under either agency.
Is equipment rental available, and what does it cost?▾
Full equipment rental (light and heavy gear, excluding dive computer) costs 31€ per dive. Individual items can be rented separately: mask/fins/snorkel 9€, wetsuit 9€, regulator 9€, BCD 9€, dive computer 11€. A nitrox upgrade adds 4€ per dive.
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