Gran Canaria: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners
Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria
Dive into the clear waters of Gran Canaria, guided by experienced instructors. Encounter diverse marine life in a safe scuba diving adventure that is ideal for beginners.
Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria
This half-day scuba diving experience in Gran Canaria is ideal for beginners and adventure seekers looking to explore marine life with expert guidance.
Highlights
- Learn basic scuba diving and underwater breathing techniques
- Explore Gran Canaria’s underwater world
- Observe local marine life in its natural habitat
- Small groups to ensure a relaxed experience
- Professional PADI-certified instructors guide every step
Description
Your adventure begins with hotel pickup from southern coastal towns, followed by a short drive to the day’s best dive site chosen for optimal conditions.
A friendly PADI-certified instructor will provide a briefing covering basic scuba skills, underwater expectations, and essential safety tips.
After gearing up, you will practice simple skills in shallow water before a guided dive. Experience breathing underwater as you explore clear waters and swim alongside parrotfish, trumpetfish, stingrays, barracudas, and more.
If you prefer to meet directly at the dive site, the activity duration will be approximately two hours as transfer times are excluded.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from southern coastal towns
- Diving equipment
- Diving accident insurance
Excludes
- GoPro rental (€20 per camera)
Important Information
- A medical questionnaire must be completed prior to the dive.
- Medical conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, high blood pressure, sinusitis, heart disease, or certain medications require doctor’s permission to dive; this can be arranged locally at least 24 hours in advance.
- Pickup and drop-off are only included for stays in coastal towns between Playa del Inglés and Mogán.
- Pickup times: for the 9:00 slot between 8:15–9:00am, and for the 12:00 slot between 11:15–12:00pm; exact times will be confirmed the day before your dive.
- Wait at least 12 hours between diving and flying after a single dive, and 18 hours if doing multiple dives.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the dive for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance, bring swimwear and a towel, and choose morning slots for calm sea conditions.
