Your first breath underwater can feel unreal. This private scuba try in Mallorca pairs a calm training team with hands-on coaching, plus a built-in GoPro capture so you get visuals of the whole experience. I really like that it is 1 instructor to 2 people with no crowd pressure, and that you come away with GoPro Hero 10 photos and videos. One possible drawback to plan for is the extra on-day fee for equipment and insurance, so the final price is more than the booking amount.

From Palma City, the underwater team keeps things simple and supportive. You start from shore to build confidence, begin at around 1 meter, and move at your pace with equipment adjustments in the water and an instructor who stays close and offers steady physical help. The session runs about 2 hours total, with roughly 45 to 50 minutes underwater, which is great if you want real time rather than a quick demo, but it also means a schedule block you should protect.

You can also expect a lively checklist of marine life, not just blue water. The plan can include octopus, salpa, small grouper, sea bream, peacock wrasse, moray eel, cuttlefish, and more, and some first-timers find it exciting that breathing and depth change happen while you are also watching wildlife near you. If you are someone who hates medical paperwork, you will want to read and fill out the medical forms linked after booking, and if you have a flight soon, you need to avoid the activity within 12 hours of flying.

Key highlights that make this Mallorca session worth it

A big part of why people book this is the included media. You get GoPro Hero 10 photos and videos as part of the experience.

The details say an assistant handles the GoPro capture underwater, and you are included from start to finish in the recorded moments. For first-timers, that is a smart move, because you will be focused on breathing and gear, not on trying to hold a camera.

So while you learn, you also get a memory package that feels personal instead of generic.

Price math: the booking fee plus the on-day equipment and insurance

The booking price is listed as $29.96 per group (up to 2). That sounds like a bargain, but scuba experiences often have separate on-day fees for equipment and insurance, and this one does as well.

The provided information includes an important on-day fee of 110€ per person for rental equipment, and another note lists 100€ per person for insurance and rental of equipment. Because those notes appear in the provided data, I would treat this as an “expect an additional per-person fee” situation rather than a fixed, single number.

Here is how I think about the value. You are paying for a private 1-to-2 instructor format, shore-based first steps, roughly 45 to 50 minutes underwater, plus GoPro Hero 10 photos and videos captured by an assistant. For couples, that private ratio can be a lot more cost-effective than paying for separate instruction time, especially if you want the instructor attention focused on you.

So yes, check the full total before you commit. But also compare it to group-led options where you might get less coaching, fewer photo moments, and less time focused on your comfort.

Logistics that can affect your day: flying timing and weather

There are a few practical rules that you should take seriously.

You are asked not to do this activity within 12 hours before flying, so plan your travel days accordingly. You also need to read and complete the medical forms linked after booking. That is not optional busywork. It is there to keep the experience safe and smooth.

Weather matters too. The experience requires good weather, and if it is canceled due to poor conditions, you will be offered a different date or a full refund. That means you should not schedule this when you have a tightly packed day with no flexibility.

Meeting point in Bendinat: what to do once you arrive

You meet at Carrer Andreu Ferret, 1, 07181, Bendinat, and the activity returns there at the end. The area is noted as near public transportation, which is helpful if you do not want to rely entirely on taxis.

Since the water location is 15 minutes by car from Palma City, I recommend arriving with enough time to settle in. The session itself is about 2 hours, and you want the start to be calm rather than rushed.

If you are traveling with someone who is also a first-timer, the private setup is a strong match. Your instructor can still focus on both of you without splitting attention across a larger crowd.

Who should book this Mallorca experience

This is a great fit if you want a beginner-friendly underwater experience with patient coaching and strong safety support. It is also ideal if you want a private 1-to-2 format, so you can move at your pace without feeling like you are part of a rushed group schedule.

It is especially good for couples or friends who want the same experience together but still want personal attention. And it is a solid choice if you care about getting quality underwater photos and videos without handling a camera yourself.

It may not be the best fit if you want a long, adventurous underwater session. This is built around learning comfort and breathing adaptation, with a controlled maximum depth and a shorter but meaningful time in the water.

Should you book IKIGAI SCUBA in Mallorca?

If you are new to scuba and you want the reassuring route, I think this is an easy yes to consider. You get private 1-to-2 coaching, a shore start at about 1 meter, instructor support the whole time, and a GoPro Hero 10 photo and video package that turns your first underwater moments into something you can actually relive.

Just do the boring part first: budget for the on-day equipment and insurance fee, and plan around the 12-hour flying rule and the medical form. If you can handle that, this Mallorca session is one of the better ways to turn first-time nerves into a genuinely fun memory.

FAQ

How deep will I go?

The experience includes instruction up to a depth of about 5 meters, and it notes a maximum depth of 6 meters.

Do I need to know how to swim?

No. The experience states that you do not need to know how to swim.

How long will I be underwater?

You can expect about 45 to 50 minutes underwater, described as about 1 hour in the water.

Is this a private experience?

Yes. It is described as private, with 1 instructor for up to 2 people, and no other people in your group.

What language is the instruction in?

English is offered. For French, there is an online theory option by phone, and there are additional language options listed.

Are photos and videos included?

Yes. Underwater pictures and videos are included with a GoPro Hero 10.

Is there an extra fee for equipment?

Yes. The information states an important on-day fee for rental equipment per person, listed as 110€ per person. Another note also mentions 100€ per person for insurance and rental of equipment.

How long is the whole experience?

The total experience takes around 2 hours.

Where do we meet?

The meeting point is Carrer Andreu Ferret, 1, 07181 Bendinat, Illes Balears, Spain. The experience ends back at the same meeting point.

Do I need to follow any flying or medical rules?

Yes. You should not do the activity within 12 hours of flying. You are also instructed to read the medical forms linked after booking.