Scuba diving · TRY DIVES IN SPAIN
The shortlist you would send a dive buddy: 15 try dives in Spain worth the money, each with its price, how many dives it includes and the one thing to know before you sign the medical form.
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.”
Start with a safety briefing, equipment lesson, and calm-water practice before a guided scuba session in Mallorca’s protected marine reserve. Groups are capped at six, with two PADI instructors in the water. Expect about 3.5 hours overall, shore entry, a maximum depth of 6 meters, and a certificate at the end.
“It was my first time scuba diving and the guides made me comfortable. When diving, they showed us step by step and continuously checked if I was ok. Overall, it was an amazing experience. Only downside was that it wasn't very colourful and there weren't as many fishes as I would have liked to seen.”
Meet Manta Diving Lanzarote in Puerto del Carmen for a two-hour beginner session at Playa Chica. After a safety briefing and shallow-water practice, your SSI instructor guides you to around 5 to 6 metres for 30 to 35 minutes among fish such as parrotfish, wrasse, and sea bream. Equipment and 10 to 20 photos are included.
“Manta dive team Friendly professional exellect service all round. Hightly recommend My daughter loved this experience”
Spend three hours learning scuba basics with a PADI-certified instructor such as Mike, Alan, or Veronica, then practice in shallow water before a guided underwater session. Hotel pickup covers southern coastal towns, groups are limited to eight, and the $94 price includes equipment, insurance, and transfers.
“We really enjoyed our time out and how friendly and comfortable the instructor of the group made us feel. Was great to be check on through out the experience by the instructor”
Join SuperDive Tossa de Mar for a 150-minute PADI Try Dive at Mar Menuda Beach. You’ll learn equipment and hand signals, ride 10 minutes by van, then spend 45 to 60 minutes underwater with an instructor such as Pep, Eric, Harry, or Eva nearby. Seahorses, octopus, cuttlefish, and video footage may be part of your Costa Brava experience.
“A lot of love and gratitude to our wonderful instructors, Harry and Pepe. It was our first time scuba diving, and we loved every moment of the experience. Harry was professional, friendly, and incredibly patient, taking the time to calmly explain the entire process and answer all our questions. He made us feel completely at ease before we even entered the water. Some members of our group didn’t know how to swim and were understandably anxious before the dive, but both Harry and Pepe reassured them, calmed their nerves, and guided them with confidence. Pepe even held one of my friend's hand until she was comfortable on her own. Their…”
Start with pickup from Costa Calma, Morro Jable, Esquinzo, Tarajalejo, or La Lajita, then learn the basics with instructors such as Jibi, Adam, and Benedikt. After practice in shallow water, you spend about 45 minutes near La Lajita, where fish, starfish, stingrays, and volcanic rock may appear. No previous experience is needed.
“Good instruction also accessible for first time divers. Nice diving location”
Aquatis takes you from Costa Teguise to Playa Chica for two 40-minute scuba sessions. Begin at 5 meters, then reach 12 meters after a short break. Instructors including Chris and Georg provide close support, with equipment, transport, insurance, water, and a snack included.
“Baptême de plongée avec ma fille de 11 ans. C'était une expérience incroyable, une équipe au top et un instructeur à l'écoute.”
Meet your English-speaking Scubanana instructor at Radazul for a three-hour PADI try-dive. You’ll learn basic skills on land, use supplied equipment, and enter the water with personal guidance. Ryan and Elias are among the instructors praised for calm, clear teaching. Minimum age is 10.
“It was an amazing experience! It was my first time and everything was just super professional and friendly at the same time! I do recommend them.”
Meet Blue Dive Menorca for a relaxed first scuba experience in Port d’Addaia. You’ll watch a short safety video, learn the equipment, practice basic skills, then travel by boat into Menorca’s marine reserve with an English, French, or Spanish-speaking instructor. The underwater session usually lasts 30 to 60 minutes.
“Our activity was amazing, from the start till the end. The instructions were very clear on what we should and shouldn’t do in the water and with the gear. We’re 3 people, but I was the most scared one and one of the instructors stayed by my side the whole time. He was very paciente and friendly, always asking me if I was ok. The weather conditions were not good, but we still manage to see some little fishes and even an octopus. This whole experience was awesome and I’m sure we will repeat it. Have nothing bad to say! Thank you guys.Read more”
Learn scuba basics, practice in shallow water, then explore the Malgrats Marine Reserve near Santa Ponsa to a maximum of 6 meters. PADI instructors such as Mara, Carmen, Marc, Rubia, and Carlos guide beginners in Spanish, English, French, or German. Small groups, equipment, and optional hotel pickup make this a friendly first underwater experience.
“Incredible experience and a wonderful day! Our instructor made the whole experience feel special and personalised. We had such a good experience. Everything felt professional and safe even when we were nervous, can’t recommend enough!”
Meet the yellow compass-marked boat near Palapa Bar in San Antonio for a beginner-friendly PADI Discover Scuba session. After a 25-minute online lesson and onboard briefing, you’ll explore to 8 meters with an instructor for about 30 minutes. Gear, insurance, drinks, and snorkeling time are included. Ages 10 and up.
“You can have a perfect time in the sea nice instructor nice view which you never had in your life I strongly recommend this activity”
Meet Atlantis Diving Lanzarote at Playa Chica for a four-hour beginner scuba session. You’ll learn safety and underwater signals, then make two shore dives, first to 6 metres and later to 12 metres. Groups are capped at six, with one instructor for every two divers. Expect warm, clear water, fish, octopus, cuttlefish, and photos to remember the day.
“The whole diving experience was fantastic from start to finish. Instructors and staff were all very nice and welcoming. I felt very safe in the water and the instructor went at your pace, they didn’t rush anything and your safety was always their priority. I will definitely book and go diving with Atlantis Diving again. Thank you team. X”
Meet instructors such as Paco, Daniel, Mehran, or Dani at Abades for a 35-minute safety briefing and a gentle first underwater session in La Caleta bay. Equipment, insurance, photos, videos, and a try-dive diploma are included. The private group format suits beginners who want calm, close guidance.
“We had no diving training or experience, but Paco was a fabulous teacher and guide. He has decades of experience and takes safety very seriously. Moreover, he only goes out with groups of 2 if they’re beginners so that he can provide the necessary attention to first-time divers. It took me a bit of time to adjust to the fact that I could breathe underwater, but the confidence I had in Paco allowed me to focus on what he had taught me and I was able to breathe and swim underwater. We stayed close to shore so that was another comforting fact. The weather was not ideal, with strong winds…”
Meet the Leagues Ahead 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 at a calm beginner pace. Expect a maximum depth of 12 meters, about 50 minutes in the water, and hotel transfers from southern Gran Canaria.
“Amazing experience start to end. James, Aaron were excellent, the whole crew were so friendly and guided us so well since it was our first time. Must try, best feeling ever. Good luck team”
At Daivoon in Costa Teguise, you will learn basic scuba skills, practice with a certified instructor, and spend about 40 minutes underwater to a maximum of 5 meters. Goetz and Liam are praised for calm, clear instruction. Equipment, insurance, and hotel transfers are included.
“this was my 2nd dive, my 1st being 10years ago so I was a little bit nervous. But Goetz made me feel confortable with all the introductory info. We did 2 dives & had much fun. I highly recommend him if you’re in Lazarote.”
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