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PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria

5.0 · 79 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Gran Canaria Operated by Blue Water Diving Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3 days
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
Russian, Ukrainian, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30, 09:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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.

In our comparison: #5 of 8 in Scuba Diving & Snorkeling, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Diving Course - Online ManualThe page priceBook your course with online manual€455
Diving Course -Digital VersionBook your course with a digital version of the manual (downloadable application for your Ipad or tablet)€455

Children from €455 (ages 10 to 15). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 16 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • Digital PADI Open Water Manual (if option is selected)
  • PADI Open Water Course
  • Insurance
  • Certification
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Printed PADI Open Water Manual (if option is selected)
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Reviews

5.0
79 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 78 of 79

Star breakdown of all 79 ratings

5 stars
78 · 99%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The dive centre is located inside the Puerto Escala Marina in Puerto Rico. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30, 09:00 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Blue Water Diving; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Book this PADI course and be prepared to have a scuba diving experience in open waters that will allow you to gain the acclaimed international certificate. It will take you three days to complete and starts with theoretical and practical lessons in a swimming pool followed by four open water dives. The dives are performed in a quiet and safe environment from one of Gran Canarias stunning beaches.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Diving within 48 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

Children

  • Minimum age is 10 years

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €455 ages 10 to 15

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #5 of 8€4553 days4.95 (79)shared
Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup€893h4.98 (619)shared
2 Dive Package for Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria€955h4.99 (85)shared
Discover Scuba diving in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up€903h5.0 (71)shared

Ranked #5 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. Compare all 8 Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

From €455 per adult · Diving Course - Online Manual