Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup
Overview
At Puerto Rico Diving, we make your first scuba experience truly special. We keep our groups small so you get plenty of personal attention and can enjoy a calm, relaxed introduction to the underwater world.
Our experienced PADI instructors take things at your pace — no rushing, no pressure — just support, encouragement, and fun from start to finish. We believe your first dive should be safe, stress-free, and unforgettable, giving you the confidence to fully enjoy the magic of breathing underwater for the first time.
Discover how amazing scuba diving can be when it’s taught with patience, passion, and care — the Puerto Rico Diving way.
What's Included
- Guaranteed small groups
- All necessary equipment
- Pick up and Drop off from your accommodation in the south of Gran Canaria (costal towns)
- Insurance
- Tuition from an experienced PADI Instructor
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We offer a free pick up and drop off service from all accommodation in the southern costal towns of Gran Canaria (Playa del Ingles to Puerto de Mogan)If you require a pick up please let us know so we can arrange this for you. If you are unsure we pick up from your accommodation and it is something you require please contact us before booking to check it can be arranged.We will contact you directly with your pick up time as it will depend on the location you are staying. Pick up times will be between 8:10-9:00 (mornings) or 11:15-11:45 (afternoons) depending on where you are staying. We will confirm your exact pick-up time prior to your dive via e-mail. Please be aware we often have other customers to pick up at the same time so we kindly ask you to be there at the time specified by us via email. If you are more than 5 minutes late we cannot guarantee we can wait for you and you will need to make your own way to the dive site.If you are staying further away we can arrange to pick you up from the bus station in Puerto Rico. We can also advise you on which bus is best for you to use.There is a taxi point by the Europe Center where we are based if you prefer to travel by taxi.
Calle Isla de Lobos
35130 Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Discover the magic of scuba diving and experience the underwater world of Gran Canaria — all in just half a day!
Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup, followed by a scenic drive to the best dive site of the day (carefully chosen based on the day’s sea and weather conditions to guarantee the top spot).
Once you arrive, your friendly PADI-certified instructor will walk you through a fun and informative briefing. You’ll learn the basic scuba skills, what to expect underwater, and the essential safety tips to make your dive smooth and enjoyable.
Next, we’ll help you gear up and take your first steps into the ocean! You’ll start by practicing a few simple skills in shallow water — then it’s time for your guided dive. Feel the thrill of breathing underwater for the very first time as you explore the crystal-clear waters of Gran Canaria.
Swim among vibrant marine life including colorful parrotfish, trumpetfish, stingrays, barracuda, and much more. It’s an unforgettable experience that’s perfect for beginners and adventure seekers alike!
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travellers with asthma or other lung conditions
- Travellers with health conditions such as Asthma, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Recent Surgeries, Heart/Lung Disease, Sinus/Ear Issues and those taking Prescription Medications will be required to have a Dr sign and stamp a medical form to clear them to participate in this activity
- A Medical Questionnaire will be sent to you via a digital check in form within 24 hours of making your booking. You must read this and check you are fit to participate in our activity
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, blood pressure problems, diabetes will require clearance from a Dr)
- Minimum age is 10 years
- A minimum of 12 hours is required between diving and flying for 1 dive
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(9)Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
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Activity code: C-71809P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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Participants in the Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (WEST).
- Guaranteed small groups.
- All necessary equipment.
- Pick up and Drop off from your accommodation in the south of Gran Canaria (costal towns).
- Insurance.
- Tuition from an experienced PADI Instructor.
- Gratuities.
This adventure requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travellers with asthma or other lung conditions
- Travellers with health conditions such as Asthma, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Recent Surgeries, Heart/Lung Disease, Sinus/Ear Issues and those taking Prescription Medications will be required to have a Dr sign and stamp a medical form to clear them to participate in this activity
- A Medical Questionnaire will be sent to you via a digital check in form within 24 hours of making your booking. You must read this and check you are fit to participate in our activity
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup will be included in your confirmation email from Top10Adventures®. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Guaranteed small groups
- All necessary equipment
- Pick up and Drop off from your accommodation in the south of Gran Canaria (costal towns)
- Insurance
- Tuition from an experienced PADI Instructor
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travellers with asthma or other lung conditions
- Travellers with health conditions such as Asthma, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Recent Surgeries, Heart/Lung Disease, Sinus/Ear Issues and those taking Prescription Medications will be required to have a Dr sign and stamp a medical form to clear them to participate in this activity
- A Medical Questionnaire will be sent to you via a digital check in form within 24 hours of making your booking. You must read this and check you are fit to participate in our activity
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, blood pressure problems, diabetes will require clearance from a Dr)
- Minimum age is 10 years
- A minimum of 12 hours is required between diving and flying for 1 dive
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
