15 Scuba Diving Tours in Gran Canaria to Build a Day Around

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.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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6.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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7.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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8.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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9.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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10.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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11.Scuba Diving Experience at Arguineguin and Puerto Rico

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Start at Scuba Sur in Mogán, complete a safety briefing, then head by boat for a 25 to 30-minute introductory scuba session. Instructors such as Kadri, Anita, and Joris are known for patient guidance, clear hand signals, and careful attention to beginners. Ages 12 and up are welcome.

“Experienced diver here. I like to do my homework before travelling and Anita at Scuba Sur answered all my questions quickly and in detail, unlike some nearby operators. I dropped my gear off the day before diving and met the multilingual team which confirm I’d made the right choice.”

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12.2 Day PADI Scuba Diver Course in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $390

Train with Blue Water Diving in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria, over two mornings. You will learn basic scuba skills in confined water, then complete two open-water sessions with an instructor. Equipment and selected hotel transfers are included, with groups capped at six.

“If I could give the experience 10 stars, I would! Every instructor was amazing, helpful, encouraging and friendly. Mostly certainly the highlight of my trip, Thank you to everyone there for making it magical.”

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13.Morning Scuba Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $118

Meet the English-speaking team at Blue Water Diving at 8:30am for equipment, paperwork, and a boat trip to two sites matched to your certification and recent experience. Expect clear water, reefs or wrecks, and possible angel sharks, rays, octopus, and colorful fish.

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14.6 Diving Sites Scuba Diving Package in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $376

Spend about two days exploring Gran Canaria’s underwater sites with Delphinus Diving School in Puerto de Mogán. Six sessions, air tanks, hotel transfers, snacks, and PADI guides are included. Ask about staff such as Jore, Elisa, Alvaro, and Bartek when arranging your schedule.

“We have booked a dive package directly with Delphinus. Adrian, the guy who works in the office was very friendly and helped us out with the schedule and online booking.”

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15.2-Day Padi Scuba Diving Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $371

Spend two mornings learning scuba skills with English- or Spanish-speaking PADI instructors in a group of no more than four. You’ll train in a heated pool, study the manual, then complete two ocean sessions around Gran Canaria. Equipment, hotel transfers, and certification are included.

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