Admire the beauty of the seabed in the Bay of Palma Marine Reserve on a snorkelling excursion to Cala Vella from El Arenal on Mallorca!
There is nothing like the Bay of Palma Marine Reserve if you want to go snorkelling in Mallorca, as this protected marine area is home to a rich and varied underwater fauna and flora typical of the Mediterranean Sea. The best way to discover this biodiversity without missing anything is to take part in this guided snorkelling excursion to Cala Vella from El Arenal, just a 20-minute drive from the centre of Palma! You will head out to sea for around 2 hours, heading towards the south of the island to reach Cala Vella, a not-to-be-missed spot for snorkelling in the Bay of Palma Marine Reserve.
You will take to the water for 45 to 50 minutes of snorkelling at Cala Vella, alongside your guide who will show you where to look underwater to make sure you don't miss out on the life that thrives there. Sea urchins, octopuses and many other small fish typical of the Mediterranean swim between the small underwater caves here, in crystal-clear water that can reach 27°C in summer. If you like, the guide can take photos and videos using his GoPro (for an extra charge), so you can take home some superb memories of your snorkelling excursion in Mallorca!
Accessible from the age of 10 to anyone who can swim, this boat tour to snorkel in Cala Vella from El Arenal will give you an enriching discovery of the underwater life in the Bay of Palma Marine Reserve. All you have to do is book your place on board the Life & Sea Mallorca boat to enjoy this must-do experience on Mallorca!
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Practical information
Spend 45 to 50 minutes observing Mallorca's underwater flora and fauna with a guide on this snorkelling excursion to Cala Vella!
- Welcome at the Life & Sea Mallorca base in El Arenal 15 minutes before the start of the activity
- Boarding of the boat with a quick briefing on the safety instructions to be observed on board
- Sailing time of around 25 minutes to Cala Vella
- Equipment with fins, masks and snorkels with a safety briefing
- Launch with the guide for 45 to 50 minutes of snorkelling at Cala Vella
- Return aboard the boat and sailing back to El Arenal in around 25 minutes
- Disembarkation and end of the activity
All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant people.
Access to the boat is via the beach and is therefore unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Those wishing to take part in the activity without snorkelling must reserve their place on board like any other participant.
Photos and videos on SD card are available at an additional fee of €25, to be paid onsite.
- Guide
- All the snorkelling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
- Life jacket
- Transfer
- Photos/Videos (€25)
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat / Cap