Scuba diving · BARCELONA
Holidays have one spare morning too few. These 7 scuba diving trips earn it, priced and timed so you can choose in minutes and get back to packing the mask.
Learn scuba basics in Barcelona during a two-hour beginner session with a certified instructor. You will spend about 35 minutes learning equipment and hand signals, then enter from the beach at your own pace. Small groups of up to six, multilingual guides, and underwater photos or video make this a friendly first step.
“It was a beautiful experience. Fernando made it quite memorable.”
Learn basic scuba skills with instructors such as Pau, Julia, Alex, and Hugo, then spend about 30 to 40 minutes underwater in a protected sea area near Bogatell Beach. Groups are limited to six, equipment and videos are included, and the session suits complete beginners.
“Once in a life time experience Lovely and supportive team Overall an amazing underwater adventure Shout to Hugo and Alex ! for looking after Us Friendly advice to all.. if the instructors are holding out they’re hands while under water this does not mean high five don’t make my mistake and save yourself the embarrassment 😂😂😂”
Travel from Barcelona with guide Matias in a small van for a beginner scuba session in Tossa de Mar. After calm-water training and an underwater tour below 8 meters, enjoy a three-course meal with a drink, then explore Vila Vella, its lighthouse, beach, and coastal paths. Equipment, insurance, lockers, showers, and a dive video are included.
“This was the highlight of our trip! It was an experience to scuba dive in Tossa de Mar and explore the city. Lunch was delicious as well! Mattias was one of the best guides I’ve ever had. Must book!”
Travel from Barcelona in a private air-conditioned van with guide Matias, learn basic scuba skills with a certified PADI instructor, and explore Tossa de Mar’s clear Mediterranean waters. Lunch at a beachside restaurant is included, followed by free time for the castle, old town, beach, and views.
“Absolute MUST do trip! Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Barcelona. Costa Brava is an area you cannot skip when visiting Spain. Matias was our guide and he was astounding. We’ve done many tours and I can see he is in the top three probably ranking #1 in guides we’ve had. Very comfortable van ride into Tosa Del Mar where we did scuba diving and the rest of the group did kayaking. After, we all met up & had a local lunch. Matias explained the menu so well and also gave us his personal recommendation on how to explore the town after. We had 2.5 hours to be on…”
Meet the Barcelona Diving Club at Olympic Port for a beginner-friendly sea session with a certified Spanish or English-speaking instructor. After a 45-minute briefing, walk to the beach for 45 to 60 minutes underwater among fish, anemones, octopuses, and rocky seabed. Groups are limited to four, with equipment, showers, and changing facilities included.
“The tour guide making sure I’m comfortable and safe at all times. Val was so patient till I got comfortable and relaxed.. I highly recommend.”
Meet the iDive Barcelona team on Avinguda Diagonal for a full-day PADI Scuba Diver course. You’ll study equipment and underwater signals, then complete three supervised water sessions with a certified instructor such as Pau or Alex. The group is limited to six, with Spanish, English, and Italian instruction.
“My diving instructor Pau was incredibly kind and patient. He explained everything very clearly and was also excellent at communicating in English. He took the time to make sure that each person in the group understood the material, never rushing anyone or putting pressure on us. If someone didn’t quite get something the first time, he was always happy to explain it again—calmly and thoroughly. You could really tell he put a lot of effort into making sure we felt safe, confident, and comfortable throughout the entire course. I truly appreciated his approach and would definitely choose to dive with him again!”
Meet at the iDive shop for a two-hour mermaid session at Platja de Llevant. Your instructor explains the tail, monofin, duck entry, and dolphin kick before you practice in the water. Alex teaches in Spanish, French, or English, and video clips are provided to share afterward.
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