--- title: PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria lang: en type: tour city: Gran Canaria country: Spain price: 455 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 79 duration_minutes: 4320 languages: [ru, uk, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: PADI certification rank_in_category: 5 of 8 (Scuba Diving & Snorkeling) schedule_checked: 2026-09-16 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/padi-open-water-course-in-gran-canaria/ --- # PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The dive centre is located inside the… - Starts 08:30, 09:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €455: ages 10 to 15 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €455 per person - Duration: 72h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 79 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: 08:30, 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-16 ## Reviews 4.95 from 79 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 78 of 79. - 5 stars: 78 (99%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Diving Course - Online Manual | €455 / person | Spanish, English, Ukrainian, Russian | Book your course with online manual | | Diving Course -Digital Version | €455 / person | Spanish, English, Ukrainian, Russian | Book your course with a digital version of the manual (downloadable application for your Ipad or tablet) | ## What's 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) ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 09:00 - 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 The dive centre is located inside the Puerto Escala Marina in Puerto Rico. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJOzi7x-uBQAwR2DgBvfOG0uU Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Minimum age is 10 years - 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 Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Scuba Diving & Snorkeling | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 8** | €455 | 3 days | 4.95 (79) | 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 #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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/scuba-diving-gran-canaria/?format=md ## More in Gran Canaria - All Gran Canaria tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/padi-open-water-course-in-gran-canaria/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/?format=md