--- title: Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup lang: en type: tour city: Gran Canaria country: Spain price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 619 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: First dive? rank_in_category: 1 of 8 (Scuba Diving & Snorkeling) schedule_checked: 2026-09-16 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/tours/scuba-diving-experience-for-beginners-in-gran-canaria-free-pickup/ --- # Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup **Guidekin's take:** 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. **First dive?:** Beginner dive with equipment, insurance and pickup from southern resorts at €89 per person; health form first. 4.98 from 619 reviews. Trade-off: No flying for half a day after. (last checked September 16, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 8 in Scuba Diving & Snorkeling, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview At Puerto Rico Diving, we make your first scuba experience truly special. We keep our groups small so you get plenty of personal attention and can enjoy a calm, relaxed introduction to the underwater world. Our experienced PADI instructors take things at your pace — no rushing, no pressure — just support, encouragement, and fun from start to finish. We believe your first dive should be safe, stress-free, and unforgettable, giving you the confidence to fully enjoy the magic of breathing underwater for the first time. Discover how amazing scuba diving can be when it’s taught with patience, passion, and care — the Puerto Rico Diving way. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 297 pickup points - Starts 09:00, 12:00: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 10+: Minimum age is 10 years **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 297 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 619 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Puerto Rico Diving Gran Canaria - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 12:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-16 ## Reviews 4.98 from 619 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 618 of 619. - 5 stars: 610 (99%) - 4 stars: 8 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Try Dive English | €89 / person | English | Pickup included | | Try Dive Italian | €89 / person | Italian | Pickup included | | Try Dive French | €89 / person | Spanish, Italian, French, English | Pickup included | | Try Dive Spanish | €89 / person | Spanish | Pickup included | ## What's included - Guaranteed small groups - All necessary equipment - Pick up and Drop off from your accommodation in the south of Gran Canaria (costal towns) - Insurance - Tuition from an experienced PADI Instructor ## Not included - Gratuities ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:00, 12:00 - 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 If you have not selected pickup the meeting point of this activity is either at our dive centre or directly at the dive site. We will send you a link with the exact meeting spot and time. If you meet us at the dive site the activity time will be 2 hours as it does not include the transfer time. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJEzTf7b6BQAwRNUD0Td88APE Pickup points listed by the operator: 297 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, blood pressure problems, diabetes will require clearance from a Dr) - Minimum age is 10 years - A minimum of 12 hours is required between diving and flying for 1 dive - Not recommended for travellers with asthma or other lung conditions - Travellers with health conditions such as Asthma, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Recent Surgeries, Heart/Lung Disease, Sinus/Ear Issues and those taking Prescription Medications will be required to have a Dr sign and stamp a medical form to clear them to participate in this activity - A Medical Questionnaire will be sent to you via a digital check in form within 24 hours of making your booking. You must read this and check you are fit to participate in our activity Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Scuba Diving & Snorkeling | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 8** | €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 | | [2 Dive Package for PADI Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria](/spain/gran-canaria/tours/2-dive-package-for-padi-qualified-divers-in-gran-canaria/?format=md) | €85 | 5h | 4.97 (66) | shared | Ranked #1 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/scuba-diving-experience-for-beginners-in-gran-canaria-free-pickup/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/gran-canaria/?format=md