Diving Gran Canaria: 15 Trips, First Dive to Certified

1.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107Our pick

Begin with a safety briefing and shallow-water practice, then explore Gran Canaria’s clear coastal waters with a PADI instructor such as Mike, Veronica, or Miguel. Groups are capped at four, equipment and insurance are included, and pickup is available from southern coastal towns.

“We got picked up from outside our hotel my the lovely Mike made us feel as ease straight away. We were here for our honeymoon and I was looking forward to this but fear got the better of me and I panicked. Andrea was amazing and totally understanding ❤️ my husband carried on though on had a fantastic time. The lady forgot to pass over the gopro so he didn't get any pictures but we would definitely recommend well done guys”

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2.Try Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 403 reviews · 3 hours · from $94Best value

Spend three hours learning scuba basics with a PADI-certified instructor, then explore Gran Canaria’s clear coastal water for about an hour. Pickup covers the southern coast, groups are limited to eight, and guides such as Mike, Alan, Veronica, and Miguel speak English, Spanish, Italian, or French.

“Excellent activity, super friendly staff, clear instructions and a fantastic scuba dive!!! Worth every pence!”

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3.Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet Blue Water Diving at Amadores, complete a health form and equipment check, then learn basic underwater skills in shallow water before heading to a reef. Instructors such as Chris, Kate, Keko, and Jiles work closely with beginners. The session lasts about two hours and includes all equipment.

“Had a great day. Traveling alone can sometimes be a bit lonley, but got to meet alot of nice people from around the world. The instructors was super professional ,shout out to Kate and Jean (think i spelled that right). Was a real fun experience, want to scuba dive more.”

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4.Discover Scuba Diving – Free Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Meet the friendly Leagues Ahead Diving team, learn basic scuba skills, and spend up to 50 minutes underwater at Tufia or Amadores. Your PADI instructor stays close throughout, with small groups, hotel transfers from southern Gran Canaria, and a good chance of seeing rays, octopus, fish, and angel sharks.

“It was super cool and communicating as well as planning with the dive center was super uncomplicated. It was also very well organised and I felt completely safe during the whole dive.”

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5.Live an Adventure and Learn to Dive with Expert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 109 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Meet an expert instructor, learn basic scuba skills, and descend up to 6 meters in the calm waters of Playa de Amadores. Your small group includes no more than two people per instructor, with gear, insurance, water, and south-coast hotel transfers included. Mike may be your guide.

“Molto bella Istruttore bravo e disponibile! La Consiglio vivamente per fare una bella esperienza!”

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6.Discover Scuba Diving Beginner Program

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 103 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Learn scuba skills in calm waters near Mogán, then make your first Atlantic open-water descent with a qualified instructor. This four-hour course includes equipment, insurance, hotel pickup, a participant guide, and instruction in six languages. Bring swimwear and a towel.

“Stroje mają swoje najlepsze lata już za soba, słaba organizacja, nie został mi wymieniony ustnik za który zapłaciliśmy a zdjęcia to porażka. Ogólnie nurkowanie na wyspie lepiej sobie odpuścić.”

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7.Discover Scuba Diving in Puerto de Mogan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $103

Meet the Delphinus team in Puerto de Mogán for a 3.5-hour PADI Discover Scuba session. You’ll cover basic theory, practice in a pool, then enter open water with a certified instructor. Alex and Ronnie are among the instructors named by guests. Equipment, insurance, snacks, and hotel transport are included.

“My son and I went for his first dive in Puerto de Mogan last week. Ronnie picked us up and was super friendly throughout. Before diving, my son got pretty anxious and was thinking of skipping the dive - Ronnie made him feel at ease, he got over his nervousness and had a Read more”

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8.Las Canteras Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 84 reviews · 3 hours · from $118

Spend three hours learning scuba skills at Las Canteras Beach, one of Gran Canaria’s best urban beaches. An English or Spanish instructor covers the basics, fits your equipment, and guides you underwater among local marine life. The session suits beginners aged 14 and up.

“Great experience, I have my PADI open water diving certificate but my partner had never dived before. He found the briefing straightforward and the instructor was really friendly. Wetsuits are provided (would be good to have this info on the booking page) But overall no complaints! Definitely worth it, we had a lovely time, we went up to 4.2m - there’s lots of beautiful fish to see and the 57 mins diving went so quickly felt like 30 mins! Clearly was having a great time”

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9.Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 2 hours · from $106

Meet Blue Water Diving at Puerto Escala harbour in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, for a two-hour PADI Discover Scuba session. You’ll learn basic skills, practice in shallow water, then explore up to 12 meters with a small group and English or Spanish instructor. Equipment, insurance, and guidance are included.

“Jerry and Lilly were great instructors. they were very knowledgeable, explained everything very well, and guided us along the way. It was an experience I wont forget. I highly recommend this experience!”

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10.2 Dive Package for Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Join Leagues Ahead Diving for two guided scuba sessions in Gran Canaria. PADI professionals, including instructor Paulo, lead groups of up to 10 qualified participants, with CRESSI equipment, hotel pickup, water, and a snack included.

“The dive was good, the staff was really 👍 I will recommend this to everyone ……………………….. // Sebastian”

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11.Discover Scuba Dive in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Spend about three and a half hours learning scuba basics, fitting full equipment, and exploring Gran Canaria’s coast with an English-speaking instructor. Hotel pickup is offered from San Agustin, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas, and Meloneras. Alex and Mike are praised for patient teaching, including help for first-timers.

“The gide was very patient and helpful. It was our very first time for diving and we really enjoyed it. We also got fotos for memory. It was unforgettable! Thanks, Alex! 🤗”

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12.Discover Scuba diving in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

Start with hotel pickup in southern Gran Canaria, then learn basic scuba skills with a PADI-qualified instructor before entering Amadores Bay. The session lasts about three hours, includes up to 12 meters underwater, and may feature angel sharks, rays, and reef fish. James and Paulo are among the instructors named by past customers.

“This is one of the best new things I tried out! I’ll definitely come back soon and do an advanced course! Super nice team of instructors! Thank you, you made my trip go on a new level!! ❤️”

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13.2 Dive Package for PADI Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet Blue Water Diving at 8:30am for equipment checks, paperwork, and two boat descents from the center’s dock. PADI-qualified guests visit reef or wreck sites around 16 to 18 meters, with guides such as Kasha, Kate, and Giles, then return around 1pm.

“An amazing full english / spanish team that welcomes you. They provide you with well kept and clean equipment. The instructors are very professional and are very Nice.”

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14.Gran Canaria 3 days / 6 dives in Various Locations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $320

Meet Chris, Kate, and the Blue Water Diving team at 8:30am for three mornings of scuba exploration around Gran Canaria. You will complete two sessions each day at changing shore or boat sites, with equipment, safety guidance, and routes matched to your certification.

“We had a brilliant week diving with the Blue Water Diving team. Friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable. A great experience at some interesting locations - from seeing our first angelshark to looking out for the tourist submarine, it was certainly memorable!”

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15.3-Day Open Water Diver Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 3 days · from $530

Spend three days at Cordial Mogan learning scuba skills with PADI instructors, including five theory sessions, five pool practices, and four Atlantic descents. Instructor Damian has earned praise for patient teaching. Hotel pickup, equipment, and insurance are included, but the PADI manual and certification cost €87 extra.

“Der Open Water Dive Kurs ist nur zu empfehlen. Das ganze Team ist super Nett und kümmert sich perfekt um einen. Ich hatte vom ersten Tag das Gefühl willkommen zu sein. Mein Tauchlehrer Damian hat mir mit viel Spaß und Hingabe die wichtigsten Schritte des tauchen gezeigt und die Tauchgänge mit ihm im Meer waren ein absolutes Highlight. Ich kann es auf jeden Fall jedem mit gutem Gewissen weiterempfehlen. Hier wird einem das Tauchen echt sehr gut beigebracht und nach dem Kurs fühlt man sich bereit auf weitere Tauchgänge zu gehen.”

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