11 Scuba Diving Trips in Gran Canaria Worth Booking

1.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria

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

You’ll learn basic scuba skills with a PADI instructor, practice in shallow water, then spend about 40 to 45 minutes exploring Gran Canaria’s clear coastal waters. Groups are limited to four, equipment and insurance are included, and pickup is available from southern resorts. Instructors include Mike, Veronica, Miguel, Jessica, and Adriana.

“Absolutely incredible! The guide was so nice and everything was beautiful. I will be diving with them again!”

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2.Gran Canaria: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners

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

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”

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3.Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria

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

Meet the Blue Water Diving team, complete a short health check and equipment setup, then learn basic scuba skills in shallow water before visiting a reef. Instructors such as Chris, Kate, Keko, and Jerry work closely with beginners, with small groups capped at eight people. The session lasts about two hours.

“Great friendly team, I felt very safe and in good hands the whole time from the short introduction to the actual dive. Saw some beautiful fish, sadly the seahorse was hiding, but hopefully you will have better luck! Don’t miss this if you’re in Puerto Rico!”

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4.Gran Canaria: Discover Scuba Diving – Free Transfers

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

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”

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

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

I’ll teach you the basics of scuba and guide you into the protected waters of Playa de Amadores. You’ll use a mask, fins, boots, wetsuit, and tank to reach up to 6 meters, with time to see fish, cuttlefish, and possibly rays or seahorses. Small groups and hotel pickup from southern Gran Canaria keep the outing simple.

“Molto bella Istruttore bravo e disponibile! La Consiglio vivamente per fare una bella esperienza!”

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6.Gran Canaria: Discover Scuba Diving Beginner Program

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

You’ll learn scuba basics in calm waters near Mogán, practice with an instructor, then make your first Atlantic swim in a small group of no more than two. The four-hour session includes equipment, insurance, hotel pickup on request, and a participant guide. Bring swimwear and a towel, and expect the day to begin at 9:30 AM.

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

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7.Las Canteras Scuba Diving

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

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking instructor at the local office, learn basic scuba skills and local marine life, then head to Las Canteras Beach for a guided underwater session. Equipment, wetsuit, insurance, and a small group of up to 10 are included. Beginners aged 14 and older are welcome.

“So cool, everyone was very nice and motivating! We had an amazing time”

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8.Gran Canaria: Scuba Diving for Beginners

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

Meet Blue Water Diving at Puerto Escala harbour for a two-hour PADI Discover Scuba experience. You’ll learn basic safety, practise with the equipment, then explore underwater with an instructor in a small group of up to eight. English and Spanish instruction, equipment, and insurance are included.

“Jerry and Lilly were great instructors. they were very knowledgeable, explained everything very well, and guided us along the way. It was an experience I wont forget. I highly recommend this experience!”

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9.Maspalomas: Discover Scuba Diving with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Begin with hotel pickup in Maspalomas, a safety lesson, and shallow-water practice with a certified PADI instructor. Then head to Arinaga for a guided shore dive to 12 meters, usually 6 to 8 meters deep. Small groups, new equipment, multilingual support, and included insurance make this a friendly first scuba experience.

“Für mich das erste Mal und es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Werde auf jeden Fall wieder tauchen gehen, vielen Dank für die tolle Erfahrung.”

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10.Gran Canaria: Morning Scuba Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $118

Meet Blue Water Diving at 8:30am for paperwork, equipment setup, and a boat ride to suitable Gran Canaria sites. Your English-speaking guide leads one or two scuba outings based on your certification and recent experience. Expect clear water, reefs, walls, caves, wrecks, and Atlantic marine life in a group capped at 10.

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11.Las Palmas: 2-Day Padi Scuba Diving Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 days · from $371

Spend two mornings learning scuba skills with an English or Spanish PADI instructor in a small group of up to four. You will train in a heated pool on day one, complete two ocean sessions on day two, and receive PADI Scuba Diver certification to 12 meters. Equipment, manuals, certification, and hotel transfers are included.

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