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15 Scuba Diving Trips in Spain Worth Booking

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The shortlist you would send a dive buddy: 15 scuba diving trips worth the money, each with its price, how many dives it includes and the one thing to know before you sign the medical form.

Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area - The 30-minute briefing that makes beginners feel ready
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Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area

1.Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,679 reviews · 3 hours · from $84Our pick

Meet your PADI instructor in Costa Adeje for a 30-minute safety briefing, then take a 15-minute speedboat ride to a beginner-friendly underwater site. You’ll spend about 25 minutes breathing underwater to a maximum of 12 meters, followed by guided snorkeling. Instructors including Max, Ramona, Tobi, Elena, and others are praised for calm, patient support.

“Was an amazing experience. Elena is a great guide. She was super friendly good vibes and also showing us lots of fun poses to do underwater. Would definitely recommend😊 She's also really good at spotting sea animals!!”

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Barcelona: PADI Discover Scuba Diving - The 35-minute briefing gives you a useful start
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Barcelona: PADI Discover Scuba Diving

2.Barcelona: PADI Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,016 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

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.”

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Mallorca: Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners - The 3.5-hour plan, from briefing to breathing underwater
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Mallorca: Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners

3.Mallorca: Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 805 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $176

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.”

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Lanzarote Introductory Scuba Diving Experience - The briefing makes the first attempt less intimidating
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Lanzarote Introductory Scuba Diving Experience

4.Lanzarote Introductory Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 766 reviews · from $81Top rated

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”

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Tenerife: Beginner's Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings - The 30-minute briefing is more important than it sounds
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Tenerife: Beginner’s Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings

5.Tenerife: Beginner’s Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 627 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

Meet the Zero Gravity Tenerife team at Puerto Colón for a first-time scuba session in a small group. After a 30-minute safety briefing, ride 15 minutes by speedboat to a sheltered bay and explore to a maximum of 10 meters with an instructor for every two clients. Look for rays, octopus, moray eels, fish, and possibly sea turtles.

“The experience was absolutely amazing and I would definitely recommend it. The instructors are very professional and attentive which makes it very easy and enjoyable”

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Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria - Pickup from Playa del Ingles to Puerto de Mogan
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Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria

6.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria

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

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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Tenerife First Time Scuba Dive – Turtle Habitat, Small Groups - The short boat ride to the underwater site
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Tenerife First Time Scuba Dive – Turtle Habitat, Small Groups

7.Tenerife First Time Scuba Dive – Turtle Habitat, Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 456 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Start at Puerto Colón with a safety lesson, then take a short boat ride to a sheltered Tenerife site. A PADI instructor guides your 25 to 30-minute beginner scuba session to a maximum of 7 meters, followed by 30 minutes of snorkeling. Turtles are possible, not guaranteed.

“It was my first time trying snorkeling and scuba diving, and it turned out to be an incredible experience. Special thanks to Romana, my instructor, for patiently guiding me through the process and being so friendly. In a way, she even inspired me to consider becoming an instructor myself! :)”

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Gran Canaria: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners - Pickup from Gran Canaria’s southern coast
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Gran Canaria: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners

8.Gran Canaria: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners

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

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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Tossa de Mar: PADI Discovery Scuba Diving in Costa Brava - Starting at SuperDive Tossa de Mar
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Tossa de Mar: PADI Discovery Scuba Diving in Costa Brava

9.Tossa de Mar: PADI Discovery Scuba Diving in Costa Brava

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 392 reviews · 2h 30m · from $76Best value

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…”

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Fuerteventura: Introduction to Scuba Diving - The briefing that makes the sea feel manageable
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Fuerteventura: Introduction to Scuba Diving

10.Fuerteventura: Introduction to Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 298 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $100

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”

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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

11.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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Lanzarote: Intro to Diving Experience for Beginners - The land briefing with Salva or Salvatore
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Lanzarote: Intro to Diving Experience for Beginners

12.Lanzarote: Intro to Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $87

Learn scuba basics with Pro Dive Lanzarote in a group of no more than four. Salva, Salvatore, Tuti, or another English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking instructor handles the briefing, equipment, and shore entry. Expect clear water, fish, octopuses, seahorses, and photos or videos, with transport and insurance included.

“Recommended!!! The communication and pickup from our hotel went smoothly. We had an amazing experience, our instructors were super patient with all the people in the group and explained everything well. During the dive they gave us a feeling of support and safety, which made us relax and enjoy the dive and the beautiful underwater world of puerto del Carmen. Pictures were taken during the dive as well. Overall it was an amazing experience we will never forget and we can’t wait to go diving again!”

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Try Scuba Diving with 2 Ocean Dives - The first 5-meter session
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Try Scuba Diving with 2 Ocean Dives

13.Try Scuba Diving with 2 Ocean Dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 242 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

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.”

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Tenerife: Beginner Scuba Dive Experience - Arriving in El Fraile at 9 AM or 2 PM
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Tenerife: Beginner Scuba Dive Experience

14.Tenerife: Beginner Scuba Dive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 238 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

Meet your PADI guide at Aquarius dive center in El Fraile for a three-hour beginner scuba session. After a 30-minute briefing, you’ll practice in shallow water before spending 40 to 60 minutes exploring Tenerife’s coast. Groups are limited to three, with guides including Doina, Spanish, English, and Romanian support, equipment, transport, and insurance included.

“Do not miss this one if you are going to Tenerife! It was amazing!!! The instructor is one of the best! I would definitely do it again! 10***”

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Tossa de Mar: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners - Walking to the beach and entering the water
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Tossa de Mar: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

15.Tossa de Mar: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 232 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Spend three hours with Tossasub Diving Center learning scuba basics, using the equipment, and entering the sea with an instructor. Your 40 to 45-minute underwater session reaches no more than 12 meters. Guides including Uri, David, Mark, and Pep are known for calm instruction, family care, and spotting fish and octopus.

“This was so much fun. It was my first time diving and David explained everything so clearly. Saw plenty of fish and some of octopus. Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting Tossa de Mar :)”

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★ 4.0S Tenerife: Guided Boat Dive for Qualified DiversFrom $775 reviews
★ 4.1S. Tenerife: 2 Dives for Beginners (Beach + Boat Experience)From $1356 reviews
★ 4.9Salou: Fun Scuba Dive with Instructor (No License Needed)From $14734 reviews
★ 4.9Puerto del Carmen: Try Scuba Diving for BeginnersFrom $9483 reviews
★ 4.9Puerto del Carmen: Snorkeling Trip with Dive InstructorFrom $6593 reviews
★ 5.0Puerto del Carmen: Try Scuba Diving from the beachFrom $1183 reviews
★ 5.0Puerto del Carmen: 2 Guided Scuba Dives (certified only)From $1183 reviews
★ 5.0Private Try Dive for 2 with our experienced InstructorFrom $11812 reviews
★ 5.0PADI Open Water Course in 3 DaysFrom $4659 reviews
★ 5.0Tossa de Mar: PADI Scuba Diver Certification CourseFrom $3412 reviews
★ 5.0Maspalomas: Discover Scuba Diving with PickupFrom $10515 reviews
★ 4.9Fuerteventura: First Scuba Experience – Calm 1:1 DiveFrom $12346 reviews
★ 5.0Menorca: Cala Galdana Try Scuba Diving for BeginnersFrom $8536 reviews
★ 5.0Menorca: Try scuba diving in Cala’n Bosch -BLUEWATER MENORCAFrom $9126 reviews
★ 4.9Mallorca: Try Scuba Diving by BoatFrom $12318 reviews

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