How much imagination and submarine fantasy are encapsulated in the submarine voyages of Jules Verne’s Captain Nemo when he said:
" The sea does not belong to despots. On the surface men can ply their unjust laws, fight and murder each other and let themselves be carried away by eternal horror.
But thirty feet under the sea and his reign ends, his influence is extinguished and his power vanishes.
Oh, Lord, live, live in the bottom of the sea. Where only independence reigns supreme. There is no master’s voice there to heed. There I am truly free..."
Jules Verne
If you can swim but have never gone diving, you simply must try it. I can assure you that the diving experience will introduce you to a totally unknown world, where peace reigns supreme.
When you dive you will forget all your troubles and earthly worries; and when you emerge you will feel as happy happy as the fish.
The Mediterranean Sea offers diverse rich marine life and flora at average temperatures, where life is constantly replenished and can at times only be described as spectacular.
The natural marine reserves and parks we visit are Córcega,
Cerdeña, Cabo de Creus, Medas, Menorca, Mallorca, Cabrera, Columbretes,
Ibiza, Formentera, Cabo de Palos, Cabo de Gata and Alborán.
Seabeds formed by volcanic peaks offer rich schools of fish including barracudas, sardines, tuna and sword fish.
In crystal clear waters you can see bream, grouper, lobster, snapper, sting-rays… and an unending number of species, and ,depending on the season and marine currents, you will also be able to enjoy the spectacle frolicking dolphins, sea turtles, tuna, whales…
Our Mediterranean Schooners are fully equipped to offer you high quality guided dives.
Our instructors will prepare the equipment and lead you on daily or nightly dives.
During your cruise on our schooners you will be able to take diving courses and enjoy underwater activities.
Our routes
We offer you the chance to visit various natural maritime-land parks, the most important being: the Columbretes Islands and Cabrera. These are top areas of interest for divers with their underwater Mediterranean landscapes, which have remained practically pristine in the face of overfishing and exploitation of our natural resources.
Access to these sites is strictly controlled by the Ministry of the Environment and permits are required to visit them.
Cabrera:
Amongst the flora and fauna of these depths, of special note has been the tremendous abundance of grouper of all sizes ever since Cabrera was declared a
Natural Marine-Land Park in 1991. There is also an abundance of barracuda, lobster and a large variety of multi-colour sponges.
Columbretes:
What is surprising about these islands are its volcanic seabeds, caves and, especially, its abundant marine fauna. It was made a National Park in 1988. Before that time these islands were a no-man’s land, subject to massive fishing and the poaching of red coral. Today it is a marvellous eco-system (calm, clean waters with but the slightest currents, which will make your visit a pleasant time when you think that there are still places like this in the Mediterranean).
Set on a seabed approximately 80 meters below the surface, the Columbretes Islands is the best example of volcanic presence on the earth, easily appreciable because of the materials that have given them their peculiar shape. Of special note is Grossa Island, made up of a chain of craters, and also Carallot Island, which, rising 32 meters out of the sea, is what is left of a svelte volcanic chimney.
The interest in the islands is even more evident when we diving underwater. The rich shape of the seabed, studded with rocks, banks and sand shelves, is a natural refuge for many overfished species.
Baleares:
The quality of the water of the Balearic Islands is one of the best in the Mediterranean.
The visibility on occasion is up to 40 m. giving one the sensation of vertigo when we peer over the cliffs that plunge straight into the depths.
The islands have a wide range of natural shapes (caves, canyons) as well as wrecks and a sunken fish-farm platform.
Innumerable Mediterranean species hug close to us on our dives. Huge banks of fish and marine life, including sea turtles and dolphins can be seen in the diving zones. It is a feast for the eyes to see the perfect state of conservation of the flora and fauna in these depths.
Summer is an excellent time for underwater photography since during this season the waters are the most luminous under a flaming summer sun.
Since we are sheltered amongst islands the great advantage is that we are always protected by the coast from the wind and by calm seas.
The Balearic Islands are full of tiny islets, coves and seabeds of all types. Sea life is generally located between 5 m. And 25 m, as most of the fish live close to the surface. There is abundant coral clinging to the rocks and sea walls, sharing their environment with anemones, sponges, etc. Crustaceans and shellfish live abundantly on sea walls and in caves.
Climate in the Balearic Islands
The high pressure systems over the Azores, which act as a barrier to the storms sliding off the arctic circle, allows for the inward sweep of masses of warm air from Africa, and, therefore, the climate of the Balearic Islands is generally mild year round.
As for winds, refreshing sea/land breezes during the day and land/sea breeze during the night help to cool down summer temperatures.
With 2,900 hours of sunlight per year, temperatures of between 16ºC and 28ºC, and a water temperature between 14ºC and 27ºC and just the slightest currents, we can say that the climate of these islands is ideal for enjoying an unparalleled vacation.
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