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15 Scuba Diving in Gran Canaria Worth Getting Wet For

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Boats fill and the good instructors get taken. Below: the 15 scuba diving in Gran Canaria to reserve early, what each one includes and where they differ.

Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria - What the underwater session is like
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Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria

1.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria

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

Spend about three hours learning scuba basics, practicing in shallow water, then exploring Gran Canaria’s coast with a PADI instructor. Groups never exceed four, and guides such as Mike, Veronica, Miguel, Jessica, and Adriana are praised for calm, patient instruction.

“Brutal experience. The instructor explains the instructions very well and helps and guides you during the dive. Highly recommended.Auto-translated”

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Gran Canaria: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners - What the three-hour schedule really includes
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Gran Canaria: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners

2.Gran Canaria: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners

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

Learn scuba basics with a PADI instructor, practise in shallow water, then spend about an hour exploring Gran Canaria’s clear coastal waters. Small groups of up to eight, hotel transfers from the southern coast, multilingual guides, equipment, and accident insurance are included. GoPro rental costs €15.

“Our guide was very helpful and patient. It was clear he was very knowledgeable and experienced, but his kindness was wat really stood out as my kid struggled to clear his ears.”

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Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria - Learning to breathe underwater in shallow water
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Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria

3.Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria

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

Meet Blue Water Diving for a two-hour introduction to scuba. You will learn basic underwater skills in shallow water, then visit a nearby reef with an instructor at your side. Equipment is included, groups are capped at eight, and instructors such as Chris, Kate, Keko, and Kecko are praised for calm, patient guidance.

“I’m super happy I decided to try diving with this team( Jiles, Ari, and Ailin) especially after the scare I had last summer ( got a cramp and almost drowned!). These guys were amazing - so patient and always keeping an eye on us during the trip. You’re definitely in good hands with them. A big shoutout to Jiles for being extra patient with me at the start and helping me chill out, so I could have this awesome experience. Seriously, if you’re thinking about it, just go for it. You won’t regret it!”

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Gran Canaria: Discover Scuba Diving - Free Transfers - Choosing between Tufia and Amadores
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Gran Canaria: Discover Scuba Diving – Free Transfers

4.Gran Canaria: Discover Scuba Diving – Free Transfers

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

Meet the friendly Leagues Ahead Diving team, get fitted with Cressi equipment, and learn basic scuba skills before a guided underwater session at Amadores or Tufia. Instructors such as Aaron, Ben, Emil, and James work patiently with beginners, with hotel transfers from southern Gran Canaria included.

“Great experience! I did the activity with Aaron, who brought a really cool and professional vibe to it. Overall, the team was young, dynamic, and very multilingual, which was a big plus. I would totally recommend it and might even do it again with friends sometime.”

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Gran Canaria:Live an Adventure and Learn to Dive with Expert - Your four-hour schedule from hotel pickup to beach time
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Gran Canaria:Live an Adventure and Learn to Dive with Expert

5.Gran Canaria:Live an Adventure and Learn to Dive with Expert

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

Meet your instructor, learn the basics, and make a supervised scuba descent of up to 6 meters in Playa de Amadores. With gear, insurance, water, and south-coast transfers included, you get a calm first underwater session, time on the beach, and optional photos to buy afterward.

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

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Gran Canaria: Discover Scuba Diving Beginner Program - Shallow-water practice before the Atlantic session
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Gran Canaria: Discover Scuba Diving Beginner Program

6.Gran Canaria: Discover Scuba Diving Beginner Program

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

You’ll learn scuba basics with a qualified multilingual instructor, practice in shallow water, then take your first Atlantic swim near Mogán. The small two-person format, hotel pickup, equipment, and insurance keep this beginner session simple, while an optional mouthpiece and photos cost extra.

“wachten bus te lang . op anderen wachten terwijl ik groepje 2 personen heb gereserveerd. geen spaans praten”

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Discover Scuba Diving in Puerto de Mogan - The Theory Session: Learning Before You Enter The Water
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Discover Scuba Diving in Puerto de Mogan

7.Discover Scuba Diving in Puerto de Mogan

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

Start with hotel pickup or meet in Puerto de Mogán for a PADI Discover Scuba session led by instructors such as Alex or Ronnie. You’ll cover safety, practice in a pool, then make a supervised open-water descent. Equipment, insurance, a snack, and drink are included.

“It was our first time but it was made easy and very enjoyable thanks to our instructor Alex. Felt safe throughout, certainly do it again. Great experience.”

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Las Canteras Scuba Diving - The briefing and species lesson
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Las Canteras Scuba Diving

8.Las Canteras Scuba Diving

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

Meet your instructor, learn the basics, and explore the shallow waters off Las Canteras in a small group of up to 10. The 3-hour session includes equipment, insurance, and species guidance. English and Spanish instruction is available, with past sessions led by Carlos, Lucas, Yemi, and Brian.

“All good!! Enjoyed it a lot! Guides were very good and professional. Only the dive session could have been a bit longer.”

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Gran Canaria: Scuba Diving for Beginners - Getting comfortable with the scuba equipment
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Gran Canaria: Scuba Diving for Beginners

9.Gran Canaria: Scuba Diving for Beginners

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

Meet Blue Water Diving at Puerto Escala harbour in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria for a two-hour PADI beginner session. You will learn basic safety, practise in shallow water, then explore up to 12 metres with an instructor. English and Spanish support is available.

“The best thing ever i have done! I would recommend it to everyone that wanna do something awesome , see the underwater life!”

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2 Dive Package for Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria - Checking your certification before the morning starts
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2 Dive Package for Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria

10.2 Dive Package for Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria

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

Join PADI guides from Leagues Ahead Diving for two underwater sessions around Gran Canaria. Hotel pickup, CRESSI equipment, water, and a snack are included. You need a valid scuba certification, and groups are limited to 10 qualified participants.

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

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PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria - The move to a local beach on day two
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PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria

11.PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $549

Spend three mornings learning PADI skills with Blue Water Diving in Gran Canaria. You will train in confined water, then practice from local beaches to about 12 metres. Equipment, insurance, certification, and selected-hotel transfers are included, with English instruction and groups capped at six.

“I was a little apprehensive when my wife booked my son and I on a PADI course. But this was the great opportunity of the holiday and I decided to go for it.”

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Discover Scuba Dive in Gran Canaria - Learning the basics before entering the water
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Discover Scuba Dive in Gran Canaria

12.Discover Scuba Dive in Gran Canaria

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

Start at 8:30 am for a beginner-friendly scuba session off Gran Canaria. An instructor teaches the basics, supplies all equipment, and guides you through the water to look for parrot fish, barracuda, sting rays, moray eels, and crabs. Pickup is offered in four resort areas.

“I found it to be an unforgettable experience, my partner and I loved it ❤️❤️❤️we will repeat the diving experience againAuto-translated”

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Discover Scuba diving in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up - Amadores Bay, just 15 minutes from base
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Discover Scuba diving in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up

13.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, meet PADI instructors such as James or Paulo, learn basic skills, then spend about 40 minutes underwater at Amadores Bay. The calm, beginner-friendly format suits first-timers age 10 and up.

“It was our first time scuba diving and it was an amazing experience thanks to the kindness and support of the crew and our instructor James.”

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2 Dive Package for PADI Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria - Why the small group matters underwater
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2 Dive Package for PADI Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria

14.2 Dive Package for PADI Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria

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

Start at Blue Water Diving at 8:30 am, prepare your kit, then head by boat to two reef or wreck sites, usually 16 to 18 meters deep. English-speaking guides including Kate, Giles, and Kasha lead small groups of up to 10 qualified divers. Return around 1 pm.

“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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Open Water Diver Scuba Diving Course in Puerto de Mogan - Five confined-water sessions build your comfort
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Open Water Diver Scuba Diving Course in Puerto de Mogan

15.Open Water Diver Scuba Diving Course in Puerto de Mogan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $542

Spend three days learning scuba skills with PADI-certified instructors at Delphinus Diving School in Puerto de Mogan. You’ll complete theory, confined-water practice, and four ocean sessions, with equipment, insurance, transfers, and certification support included. Instructor Peter is praised for clear, careful teaching.

“I took the class with Peter. It was super nice, really a good instructor that take the time to explain things. Always feel safe at any point of the class. The staff is sympathic and help you, no matter the problem.”

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