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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: 1341
as_of: 2026-11-02
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/scuba-diving-gran-canaria/
---

# Scuba Diving & Snorkeling in Gran Canaria

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Scuba Diving & Snorkeling in Gran Canaria: 8 tours, all from the 72 we kept after screening every one of the 435 tours Viator lists for Gran Canaria, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers and each one read and summarised by Guidekin.

## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 16, 2026)

We compared 8 diving and snorkelling tours by experience required, equipment, pickup, language and booking conditions.

- **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). Beginner dive with equipment, insurance and pickup from southern resorts at €89 per person; health form first. 4.98 from 619 reviews. Minimum age ten. Trade-off: No flying for half a day after. — now €89 per person, 4.98 (619)
- **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. Certification required. 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). Snorkel at Amadores or Mogan with wetsuit and hotel pickup at €75 per person; English only, book for two. 4.87 from 87 reviews. Bookings from two people. 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: English only. — 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): 2h 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): PADI certification. Trade-off: 72h; medical form required. — 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: Pickup limited to the named southern resorts. — 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 (619) | 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 619 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

**Should I book a try dive or a PADI course in Gran Canaria?**

In Gran Canaria, choose Beginners Scuba Diving, Puerto Rico for an introduction; choose the PADI Open Water Course when you want a diving qualification. For example, Beginners Scuba Diving, Puerto Rico costs €90 per person, rated 4.82 from 257 reviews, with no hotel pickup. The PADI Open Water Course costs €455 per person, rated 4.95 from 79 reviews; a medical form is required. Browse diving sessions and courses: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/scuba-diving-gran-canaria/

**How much do diving and snorkelling in Gran Canaria cost, and is equipment included?**

For certified divers, choose Two Dive Package for Qualified Divers for equipment and hotel transport; budget for equipment hire with Two Dive Package for PADI Qualified Divers. The page median is €90 per person; the middle 50% cost €85 to €91 per person. For example, Two Dive Package for Qualified Divers costs €95 per person, rated 4.99 from 85 reviews. Two Dive Package for PADI Qualified Divers costs €85 per person, rated 4.97 from 66 reviews; equipment hire is extra. Browse options within your budget: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/scuba-diving-gran-canaria/?price_max=100

**How long should I allow for diving or snorkelling in Gran Canaria?**

Allow a morning for try diving or snorkelling in Gran Canaria, more of the day for packages for qualified divers, and several days for the PADI Open Water Course. The median listed duration is 3.5 hours; 4 of 8 options with a stated duration take up to three hours. For example, the PADI Open Water Course costs €455 per person, rated 4.95 from 79 reviews. These duration figures do not separate preparation, transport and time in the water. Find shorter sessions: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/scuba-diving-gran-canaria/?duration_max=3

**Can children join scuba diving or snorkelling in Gran Canaria?**

Start with Snorkeling Safari with Hotel Pickup for a family activity at the surface; the kids filter records stroller and infant acceptance, not a child's eligibility to dive. The filter means "strollers and infants accepted": 3 of 8 activities match. For example, Snorkeling Safari with Hotel Pickup costs €75 per person, rated 4.87 from 87 reviews. It is English only; the kids filter does not establish participation ages or swimming requirements. Filter stroller and infant acceptance: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/scuba-diving-gran-canaria/?kids=true

**Can I book private scuba diving or snorkelling in Gran Canaria?**

Plan for a shared activity in this selection. For a small group introduction, choose Beginners Scuba Diving, Puerto Rico. Shared activities: 8 of 8. Private activities listed: none. For example, Beginners Scuba Diving, Puerto Rico costs €90 per person, rated 4.82 from 257 reviews. It is listed as a small group format and has no hotel pickup. Browse diving and snorkelling: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/scuba-diving-gran-canaria/ · Explore other private activities: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/private-tours-gran-canaria/

**Is hotel pickup included with diving and snorkelling in Gran Canaria?**

Choose Discover Scuba Dive, Resort Pickup if your hotel is in its listed southern resort zone; the pickup offer is limited to those resorts. 5 of 8 activities include hotel pickup. For example, Discover Scuba Dive, Resort Pickup costs €85 per person, rated 4.73 from 77 reviews. Use the pickup filter, then match the tour's named resorts to your accommodation. Find activities with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/scuba-diving-gran-canaria/?pickup=hotel

**Can I get diving or snorkelling instruction in a language other than English?**

Filter for your instruction language first: Discover Scuba Diving with Hotel Pickup and Snorkeling Safari with Hotel Pickup are English only. Spanish and French are listed among this page's language options. For example, Discover Scuba Diving with Hotel Pickup costs €90 per person, rated 5 from 71 reviews. Snorkeling Safari with Hotel Pickup costs €75 per person, rated 4.87 from 87 reviews. Confirm the instruction language for your chosen option. Find Spanish language options: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/scuba-diving-gran-canaria/?language=es · Find French language options: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/scuba-diving-gran-canaria/?language=fr


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| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
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| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
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| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
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