---
title: Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria
lang: en
type: tour
city: Gran Canaria
country: Spain
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.82
reviews: 257
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [ru, uk, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: 2h intro, no pickup
rank_in_category: 8 of 8 (Scuba Diving & Snorkeling)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-16
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/beginners-scuba-diving-experience-in-gran-canaria/
---

# Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria

**Guidekin's take:** 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.

In our comparison: #8 of 8 in Scuba Diving & Snorkeling, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Learn how to scuba dive in Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria. During the 2 hour session, you will be familiarized with the diving equipment and given a briefing on the training skills that you will complete during your confined water session.

Once you have mastered the skills we will then take you on a fun and unforgettable experience, diving around the reefs and seeing all the marine life that Gran Canaria has to offer. 

We only dive in small groups, making your experience personal and more fun!

If you have a camera please bring this with you :)

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meeting at the scuba diving centre.
- Starts 11:30, 14:00: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €90: ages 10 to 16

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 257 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Blue Water Diving
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Russian, Ukrainian, English, Spanish
- Start times: 11:30, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-16

## Reviews

4.82 from 257 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 245 of 257.

- 5 stars: 238 (93%)
- 4 stars: 7 (3%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 6 (2%)
- 1 star: 4 (2%)

## What's included

- Professional guide
- All necessary equipment

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- We do not include a pick up or drop off service from hotels.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
- Departures: 11:30, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-16
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Meeting at the scuba diving centre. Blue Water Diving
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJOzi7x-uBQAwR2DgBvfOG0uU

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Diving within 12 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Minimum age - 10 years old

## Compared with other Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 8** | €90 | 2h | 4.82 (257) | shared |
| [Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup](/spain/gran-canaria/tours/scuba-diving-experience-for-beginners-in-gran-canaria-free-pickup/?format=md) | €89 | 3h | 4.98 (619) | shared |
| [2 Dive Package for Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria](/spain/gran-canaria/tours/2-dive-package-for-qualified-divers-in-gran-canaria/?format=md) | €95 | 5h | 4.99 (85) | shared |
| [Discover Scuba diving in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up](/spain/gran-canaria/tours/discover-scuba-diving-in-gran-canaria-with-hotel-pick-up/?format=md) | €90 | 3h | 5.0 (71) | shared |

Ranked #8 of 8 in Scuba Diving & Snorkeling by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €75 to €455, median €90; typical length 3h 15m. 0 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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