Open Water

The SSI Open Water Diver course at Merak Diving certifies you to dive independently to 18 m worldwide. It's the standard entry-level certification and the most complete first course the centre offers at 495€.

Theory is delivered via the SSI e-learning system — you can start before arriving in Menorca and come to the centre ready for water sessions. Confined water training and open water dives take place from the boat at Merak's regular Mahón sites. The shallow, protected waters near Mahón are well-suited to open water training: calm, clear, with enough marine life to make the dives interesting without the current or depth that characterises the reserve sites around Isla del Aire.

Menorca's waters are notably clear, which makes the underwater navigation and buoyancy exercises easier to execute and review. The centre requires a valid dive medical and insurance before any in-water training begins — both can be arranged locally if needed. Once certified, you'll be eligible to join the daily guided dives to all the intermediate-level sites in both the Mahón and Fornells programme.