Scuba Diving in Gran Canaria: 15 Dives to Book

1.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria

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

Learn basic scuba skills with a PADI-certified instructor, practice in shallow water, then explore a Gran Canaria site chosen for the day’s sea and weather. Groups are limited to four, equipment and insurance are included, and free pickup is offered in southern coastal towns. Instructors include Mike, Veronica, Miguel, and Jessica.

“A fantastic first scuba diving experience for my 18 and 20 year old boys - would have come back for more if we could have fitted it in before the end of our holiday! Booking was easy and followed up by great communication from Mike to ensure everything was ready for the dive itself. Mike then came to collect them from the hotel in the morning and and took them to the dive site. Miguel expertly ran the dive session, ensuing they had a great experience and sharing so much information before delivering them back to the hotel mid afternoon. We will definitely be back for a full PADI course…”

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2.Try Scuba Diving for Beginners

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

Spend half a day learning scuba basics with Puerto Rico Diving. A PADI-certified instructor explains the gear and safety skills, then guides you from shallow-water practice into a one-hour underwater outing. Groups are limited to eight, and pickup is included from selected southern coastal towns. You might see parrotfish, trumpetfish, rays, or barracuda.

“First time diving and I was nervous at the start. I had a fabulous guide that taught us the basic of diving and what to do and what not to do. Would definitely go again and highly recommended”

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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 for a small-group introduction to scuba, with gear provided, basic skills practice in shallow water and a guided visit to a reef. Instructors named in past sessions include Kate, Chris, Keko and Jerry. The outing takes about two hours, though you should confirm the exact meeting location before you go.

“Super professionel team. Safety is top priority and instructors are very good. We were never worried and the team was taking good Care of us at all times.”

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4.Discover Scuba Diving – Free Transfers

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

From a south-coast hotel, you’ll ride to Leagues Ahead Diving, get fitted with Cressi gear and learn basic scuba skills before a guided underwater session of up to 50 minutes. Instructors including Aaron, James, Ben and Emil work with beginners at a site chosen for the day’s conditions, often Tufia or Amadores. Transfers are included; photos and videos cost extra.

“Fantastic experience!!! The day started with the pickup, right on time. Then we were transported to the diving center. The right clothes were chosen there and additional advice was given about sizes. We then took the bus to the beach together and the journey began. After a very informative, safe and successful briefing, a few safety tests were carried out on land and in the water. The diving experience then lasted almost exactly 50 minutes (pure diving time without instructions). Even my girlfriend was able to dive almost the entire time, despite fears from a negative experience from her vacation in Turkey. The sea creatures were to be found in…”

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5.Live an Adventure and Learn to Dive with Expert

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

Learn the basics of scuba in Playa de Amadores, where an instructor guides you from the beach to a depth of up to 6 meters. Expect a safety briefing, gear, and a small-group session, with pickup from southern Gran Canaria. Instructors speak several languages; Mike is one named guide, though your instructor may differ.

“Kiitos mahtavasta kokemuksesta. Opas oli osaava ja huomioon ottava näin aloittelijoille. Hienoja kuvia muistoksi!”

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6.Discover Scuba Diving Beginner Program

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

At Delphinus in Mogán, you’ll cover basic scuba theory, practise with the equipment in shallow water, then head into the Atlantic with an instructor. The four-hour session is limited to two participants and includes gear, insurance and hotel pickup on request. Bring swimwear and a towel; visibility and time in open water can vary.

“Super nette Tauchlehrer und schöner Tauchgang mit viel zu sehen unter Wasser”

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7.Discover Scuba Diving in Puerto de Mogan

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

Start at 9 a.m. in Puerto de Mogán for a PADI Discover Scuba Diving introduction with Delphinus Diving School Gran Canaria. Your instructor covers basic theory, equipment and pool skills before supervising an open-water session. Hotel transport, equipment, insurance, a snack and a drink are included. Alex and Ronnie are instructors associated with reassuring support, though your assigned instructor is not guaranteed.

“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

Meet your instructor for a scuba briefing, then head to Las Canteras for equipment fitting and a guided underwater session among local marine life. The three-hour outing is open to beginners aged 14 and up, with groups capped at 10. Instruction is in English or Spanish. Past sessions have included instructors named Carlos, Lucas, Yemi, and Brian, though you cannot request a specific guide.

“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

At Puerto Escala harbour, Blue Water Diving runs a two-hour beginner scuba session for ages 10 and up. A PADI instructor guides you through the gear, basic skills and a supervised open-water outing, with equipment and insurance included. Groups are limited to eight; you need to be comfortable in water and complete a short medical form.

“amazing experience! all was so good and the staff is very professional. recommend activity.”

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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 outings at Gran Canaria sites chosen for conditions and ability. PADI professionals lead groups of up to 10 certified participants, with CRESSI equipment, water, a snack, and south-coast hotel pickup included. On a Tufia outing, marine life included rays, octopus, trumpetfish, and scorpionfish.

“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

Start at 8:30 am in Maspalomas for a beginner scuba session led by an experienced instructor. Equipment is included, and pickup is offered from San Agustin, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas and Meloneras. You may spot parrot fish, barracuda, sting rays, moray eels and crabs. Guides Alex and Mike have been praised for their patient teaching, though assignments can vary.

“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 or meet at Leagues Ahead Diving in Playa del Inglés. A PADI instructor explains the equipment and safety, then guides you through basic skills at Amadores Bay before an underwater session of about 40 minutes. The maximum depth is 12 meters, and instructors such as James and Paulo have helped first-timers get comfortable.

“James picked me up at my hotel and I was lucky enough to be alone with him. We directly aimed to the diving site, a lovely beach. Practices the skills and directly a very nice hike underwater of 45 minutes. Saw a lot of fish and aquatic life on the reef ! James was great, very helpful and didactic ! I highly recommend this experience !”

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13.2 Dive Package for PADI Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria

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

Join Blue Water Diving in Gran Canaria for two morning boat trips to reef and wreck sites, usually 16 to 18 metres deep. You’ll prepare at the centre, board the boat moored outside, and return around 1pm. PADI certification is required. Equipment and transfers from select hotels may be available as upgrades.

“I truly enjoyed Kate and Giles and the staff, very aware of safety and were very patient. Truly enjoyed the dive.”

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14.3-Day Open Water Diver Course

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

Train with PADI instructors at Cordial Mogan over three days: five theory sessions, five pool or shallow-water practices, and four Atlantic sessions. The course leads to certification for independent underwater exploration worldwide to 18 meters. Instructor Damian is one name associated with the school, but ask whether he will teach your dates.

“Very good experience, great conditions, I can only recommend your approach!!! Great staff 🥰”

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15.Scuba Diving Experience at Arguineguin and Puerto Rico

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

At Anfi del Mar, an instructor briefs you on safety and hand signals, then accompanies you from the boat for a 25 to 30 minute first-time scuba session. No license or prior theory is needed, but you should be comfortable in the water. Equipment, insurance, and boat fees are included; an underwater camera costs extra.

“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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