--- title: Scuba Diving & Snorkeling in Gran Canaria lang: en type: tour_collection city: Gran Canaria country: Spain tours: 8 price_from_eur: 75 reviews_total: 1337 as_of: 2026-09-17 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/scuba-diving-gran-canaria/ --- # Scuba Diving & Snorkeling in Gran Canaria > **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of September 17, 2026. ## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 16, 2026) We compared 8 diving tours in Gran Canaria by experience needed, hotel pickup, group size and the flying gap each one asks for. - **First dive?:** [Scuba Diving for Beginners, Free Pickup](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/scuba-diving-experience-for-beginners-in-gran-canaria-free-pickup/?format=md). Small groups, equipment, insurance and pickup from the southern resorts at €89 per person; health form first. 4.98 from 615 reviews. Trade-off: No flying for half a day after. — now €89 per person, 4.98 (615) - **Certified diver?:** [Two Dive Package for Qualified Divers](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/2-dive-package-for-qualified-divers-in-gran-canaria/?format=md). Certified divers grouped by level with serviced equipment and hotel transport at €95 per person for 5h; bring your card. 4.99 from 85 reviews. Trade-off: Certification card required. — now €95 per person, 4.99 (85) - **Not ready to dive?:** [Snorkeling Safari with Hotel Pickup](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/snorkeling-in-gran-canaria-with-hotel-pick-up/?format=md). Picks the calmer of Amadores or Mogán on the day, wetsuit, gear and hotel pickup at €75 per person; suits children. 4.87 from 87 reviews. Trade-off: Bookings from two people. — now €75 per person, 4.87 (87) Also compared: - [Discover Scuba Diving with Hotel Pickup](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/discover-scuba-diving-in-gran-canaria-with-hotel-pick-up/?format=md): First dive, transfers in. Trade-off: Guided in one language. — now €90 per person, 5.0 (71) - [Beginners Scuba Diving, Puerto Rico](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/beginners-scuba-diving-experience-in-gran-canaria/?format=md): Two hour intro, no pickup. Trade-off: No hotel pickup. — now €90 per person, 4.82 (257) - [PADI Open Water Course](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/padi-open-water-course-in-gran-canaria/?format=md): Three day certification. Trade-off: Three days; no flying for two after. — now €455 per person, 4.95 (79) - [Discover Scuba Dive, Resort Pickup](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/discover-scuba-dive-in-gran-canaria/?format=md): Try dive with resort pickup. Trade-off: Only equipment listed as included. — now €85 per person, 4.73 (77) - [Two Dive Package for PADI Qualified Divers](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/2-dive-package-for-padi-qualified-divers-in-gran-canaria/?format=md): Reefs, walls and a wreck. Trade-off: Equipment hire costs extra. — now €85 per person, 4.97 (66) Commissions never affect the order. ## All 8 tours, ranked by Guidekin score | # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/scuba-diving-experience-for-beginners-in-gran-canaria-free-pickup/?format=md) | | €89 per person | 4.98 (615) | 3h | daily exc Sun 09:00–12:00 | up to 4 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/es/fr/it | | 2 | [2 Dive Package for Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/2-dive-package-for-qualified-divers-in-gran-canaria/?format=md) | | €95 per person | 4.99 (85) | 5h | daily exc Sun | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en/es | | 3 | [Discover Scuba diving in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/discover-scuba-diving-in-gran-canaria-with-hotel-pick-up/?format=md) | | €90 per person | 5.0 (71) | 3h | daily exc Sun 08:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en | | 4 | [2 Dive Package for PADI Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/2-dive-package-for-padi-qualified-divers-in-gran-canaria/?format=md) | | €85 per person | 4.97 (66) | 5h | daily exc Sat 08:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es | | 5 | [PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/padi-open-water-course-in-gran-canaria/?format=md) | | €455 per person | 4.95 (79) | 72h | daily 08:30–09:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/ru/uk | | 6 | [Snorkeling in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/snorkeling-in-gran-canaria-with-hotel-pick-up/?format=md) | | €75 per person | 4.87 (87) | 3h | daily exc Sun 08:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · pickup · en | | 7 | [Discover Scuba Dive in Gran Canaria](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/discover-scuba-dive-in-gran-canaria/?format=md) | | €85 per person | 4.73 (77) | 3h 30m | daily exc Sun 08:30 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr/de/nl | | 8 | [Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/beginners-scuba-diving-experience-in-gran-canaria/?format=md) | | €90 per person | 4.82 (257) | 2h | daily exc Sat 11:30–14:00 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/ru/uk | ## Why each made the list - **Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup** — A first dive in Puerto Rico with small groups, an instructor at your pace and pickup from accommodation in the southern resorts, all at €89 per person. No experience is needed but everyone fills in a health questionnaire and some conditions need a doctor's note; leave half a day before flying. Rated 4.98 by 615 divers. - **2 Dive Package for Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria** — Two guided dives for certified divers in small groups matched to your level, with regularly serviced equipment and hotel transport included at €95 per person. Bring your certification card and keep the usual gap before flying. Rated 4.99 by 85 divers. - **Discover Scuba diving in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up** — A first dive in a small, personal group with a PADI instructor, full rental equipment, insurance and complimentary hotel transfers, all in the €90 per person price with no extras on the day. The pace is set by your comfort level. Rated 5 by 71 divers. - **2 Dive Package for PADI Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria** — Two guided dives on reefs, walls and a wreck for certified divers, offered with or without equipment hire from €85 per person. Proof of certification is required and you should not fly within two days afterwards; food and drinks are not included. Rated 4.97 by 66 divers. - **PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria** — A three day PADI Open Water course with pool sessions, theory and four dives from the island's beaches, certification, insurance and pickup from selected hotels in the €455 per person price. Minimum age is ten, a medical questionnaire is required and you should not fly within two days of the last dive. Rated 4.95 by 79 students. - **Snorkeling in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up** — A snorkelling outing led by dive instructors that picks the calmer of Amadores Bay or Puerto de Mogán on the day, with a wetsuit, full equipment and hotel pickup in the €75 per person price. It suits adults and children alike and takes about 3h. Rated 4.87 by 87 travellers. - **Discover Scuba Dive in Gran Canaria** — A half day try dive with pickup from hotels in San Agustín, Playa del Inglés, Maspalomas and Meloneras, a basics briefing and a dive among parrot fish, rays and moray eels, equipment included at €85 per person. No experience is needed; usual health rules for diving apply. Rated 4.73 by 77 divers. - **Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria** — A two hour introduction to diving in Puerto Rico: gear briefing, skills in shallow water and then a guided dive along the reefs in a small group, equipment included at €90 per person. There is no hotel pickup and everyone completes a health questionnaire; keep a gap before flying. Rated 4.82 by 257 divers. ## Other collections in Gran Canaria - [Boat Trips & Dolphin Cruises](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/boat-trips-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 10 tours - [Buggy, Quad & Ryker Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/buggy-quad-tours-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 10 tours - [Canyoning, Via Ferrata & Adventure](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/canyoning-adventure-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 10 tours - [Island Tours & Day Trips](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/island-tours-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 9 tours - [Roque Nublo Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/roque-nublo-tours/?format=md) — 9 tours - [Wine, Rum & Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/food-wine-tours-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 7 tours - [Kayak, Surf & Water Sports](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/water-sports-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 7 tours - [Hiking Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/hiking-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 5 tours - [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/private-tours-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 4 tours - [Sunset & Stargazing Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/stargazing-gran-canaria/?format=md) — 4 tours ## FAQ **How many scuba diving & snorkeling tours in Gran Canaria are available on Guidekin?** 8 scuba diving & snorkeling tours are available for booking in Gran Canaria on Guidekin. The top-rated is Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup with 4.98/5 from 615 reviews. **How much do scuba diving & snorkeling tours in Gran Canaria cost?** Prices range from €75 to €455 per person. The most affordable option is Snorkeling in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up at €75. The premium choice is PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria at €455. **What are the best scuba diving & snorkeling tours in Gran Canaria?** Based on 1337 traveler reviews across 8 tours, Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.98/5 (615 reviews). **How long do scuba diving & snorkeling tours in Gran Canaria last?** Duration ranges from 2h to 3 days. The shortest is Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria at 2h. The longest is PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria at 3 days. **How do I book scuba diving & snorkeling tours in Gran Canaria on Guidekin?** Browse 8 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. **What is the cancellation policy?** Most scuba diving & snorkeling tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms. ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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