MDS My Diving School

SSI Diamond Center at Cala Serena, Cala d'Or (SE Mallorca), with 20+ local sites, twice-daily speedboat departures year-round, a 12-step dive pricing ladder from 50 to 34 EUR per dive, and a strong record of five-star reviews.

Last updated June 2026

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SSI Diamond CenterYear-round Mon-Sat, twice-daily departures (09:30 + 13:30)20+ dive sites off Cala Serena speedboat12-step package ladder — 50 EUR (1 dive) to 34 EUR/dive (12 dives)Bioluminescent night dives + dolphin watching4 languages: DE, EN, ES, FR

About MDS My Diving School

MDS My Diving School runs from premises 150 metres from the beach at Cala Serena, a sheltered cove at the southern edge of the Cala d'Or resort cluster on SE Mallorca. Boats depart directly from the school twice daily — at 09:30 and 13:30 — on a Monday to Saturday schedule that continues throughout the year. The school holds SSI Diamond Center status and is the primary diving operation serving the German-speaking visitor community at Cala d'Or.

Twenty-plus sites make up the operating range. The house reef at Parque Mar, directly accessible from school, holds schools of barracuda and serves as the base for refresher dives and independent house reef sessions. Boat sites extend to an Ancient Galley Wreck at 31 m, an underwater archway at 11-20 m where air bubbles play against the ceiling, reef walls with morays, groupers, and stingrays, and coastal caves. The full SSI course catalogue is available from Try Dive through Divemaster, with specialties including Extended Range technical diving, Nitrox, Wreck, Night Diver, Search and Recovery, and nine further SSI programmes. Dolphin-watching excursions, pirate cave adventures, and bioluminescent night dives run alongside the core dive programme.

Guided dive pricing follows a 12-step package ladder from 50 EUR for a single dive (own gear) to 34 EUR per dive at the 12-dive level. Early booking discounts apply to most courses booked at least four weeks in advance before 1 June. Equipment is rented by individual item. The team works in German, English, Spanish, and French.

What Divers Say

MDS My Diving School is consistently highly rated across review platforms, with its most recent reviews from June 2026 confirming the operation is actively running and current. Across this volume, three themes recur with consistency: friendly and professional staff, equipment described as new or near-new, and dive environments with high biodiversity and excellent visibility. Stingrays and moray eels receive specific mention alongside the barracuda schools at the house reef. The reviewer base includes a notable proportion of experienced divers — one diver with thirty years in the water described the school as "one of the good ones," which sets the register well above the typical first-timer enthusiasm. Small group sizes and personalised attention are mentioned as defining characteristics.

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 MDS My Diving School's official website before booking.

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Courses

Try Dive99 EUR
SSI Open Water Diver499 EUR
OWD (PADI eLearning completed)269 EUR
Scuba Diver to OWD upgrade314 EUR
ReActivate + new eCard179 EUR
SSI Advanced Open Water Diver379 EUR
SSI Rescue Diver399 EUR
SSI Divemaster995 EUR
Enriched Air 40% (Nitrox)189 EUR
Deep Diver specialty299 EUR
Wreck Diver specialty299 EUR
Underwater Photographer specialty180 EUR
Boat Diver specialty180 EUR
Underwater Navigation specialty210 EUR
Scooter Diver specialty (scooter not included)240 EUR
Night Diver specialty210 EUR
Search & Recovery specialty210 EUR
Peak Performance Buoyancy specialty180 EUR
EFR — Emergency First Response149 EUR
Oxygen Provider149 EUR

Guided Dives

1 Dive (own gear)50 EUR
House Reef Dive — Parque Mar (own gear)30 EUR
Refresher Dive40 EUR
2 Dives — 88 EUR total (44 EUR/dive)88 EUR
3 Dives — 129 EUR total (43 EUR/dive)129 EUR
4 Dives — 168 EUR total (42 EUR/dive)168 EUR
5 Dives — 205 EUR total (41 EUR/dive)205 EUR
6 Dives — 240 EUR total (40 EUR/dive)240 EUR
7 Dives — 273 EUR total (39 EUR/dive)273 EUR
8 Dives — 304 EUR total (38 EUR/dive)304 EUR
9 Dives — 333 EUR total (37 EUR/dive)333 EUR
10 Dives — 360 EUR total (36 EUR/dive)360 EUR
11 Dives — 385 EUR total (35 EUR/dive)385 EUR
12 Dives — 408 EUR total (34 EUR/dive)408 EUR
Night Dive supplement (per dive)+10 EUR
Snorkeler / Passenger (single trip)30 EUR
Snorkeler / Passenger (double trip)55 EUR
Marine Protected Area surcharge (per dive)+5 EUR

Other Services

ABC (mask, snorkel, fins)5 EUR
Wetsuit5 EUR
Regulator6 EUR
BCD6 EUR
Dive computer (mandatory in Mallorca)5 EUR
Dive knife (mandatory in Mallorca)1 EUR
SMB (mandatory in Mallorca)2 EUR
Full equipment set25 EUR
Dive torch5 EUR
Underwater camera (bring USB stick)10 EUR
Underwater camera + light15 EUR
Tank (independent house reef dive)15 EUR

Dive prices are own-gear rates; equipment available to rent by item (see other). Early booking discount applies to most courses reserved at least 4 weeks in advance and before June 1. Prices sourced via Gemini grounded from mds-mallorca.de (SSL prevented direct fetch) — verify current rates at mds-mallorca.de before booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dive sites does MDS operate and what marine life can be expected?
MDS My Diving School accesses 20+ sites in the Cala d'Or area from its speedboat base at Cala Serena. The house reef at Parque Mar — walkable from the school — holds barracuda schools and is used for refresher dives and independent house reef dives. Boat sites include an Ancient Galley Wreck at 31 m, a large underwater archway at 11-20 m with air bubble plays, reef walls off the Cala d'Or coast with barracudas, moray eels, groupers, and octopuses, and shallower caves. Stingrays feature in multiple reviewer accounts. Site selection is made per departure based on conditions.
How does the 12-dive pricing ladder work?
A single dive is 50 EUR (own gear). Each additional dive in a package lowers the per-dive rate: 2 dives = 44 EUR/dive (88 EUR total), stepping down one euro per dive with each level up to 12 dives at 34 EUR/dive (408 EUR total). Packages do not need to be used on consecutive days — contact the centre to confirm validity period. A 10 EUR night dive supplement applies per night dive. Equipment is rented separately by item.
Is there a Marine Protected Area surcharge?
Yes. MDS My Diving School lists a +5 EUR Marine Protected Area surcharge on its own price list for dives in the local MPA. This is the centre's own published fee — it is not a government-mandated permit charged at an external counter. Contact the centre for details on which sites this applies to and how it is collected.
Are early booking discounts available on courses?
Yes. Most SSI courses at MDS attract a discount when reserved at least four weeks in advance and before June 1. For example: Open Water Diver drops from 499 to 449 EUR, Divemaster from 995 to 899 EUR, Enriched Air Nitrox from 189 to 169 EUR. Try Dive drops from 99 to 89 EUR. Check current eligibility directly at mds-mallorca.de as conditions may vary seasonally.
Does the school operate year-round and what are the departure times?
MDS My Diving School operates Monday to Saturday throughout the year, 09:00-17:30. Two boat departures run daily: 09:30 and 13:30. The school is one of relatively few SE Mallorca dive centres that maintains a full schedule outside the summer season, which is useful for divers visiting outside peak months.
What non-diving activities are available from the school?
Alongside the core dive programme, MDS runs dolphin-watching excursions, pirate cave adventures (combining climbing, swimming, and exploration), bioluminescent night dives, and VIP diving experiences. Snorkelers and non-diving companions can join boat trips at 30 EUR (single trip) or 55 EUR (double trip). These activities vary by season and conditions — confirm availability when booking.
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