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The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular scuba diving in Spain. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
First-timer scuba plus snorkeling in Tenerife near sea turtles. PADI-led small groups, speedboat ride, and ocean views for $84.
“The dive was amazing! The guide Tobias was really nice and had an amazing vibe! my girlfriend and i had a lot of fun to see the marinelife!”
2-hour PADI Discover Scuba in Barcelona for first-timers: calm instruction, beach start, and gear practice with photo and video souvenirs.
“I had an amazing experience with scuba diving in the waters of Barcelona, despite having two attempts and feeling panicked both times. Instructors Pol and Mitchell provided excellent support and helped me stay calm in the water. Thank you, Pol, for helping me trust your guidance throughout the entire process and for helping me tick…”
Mallorca’s beginner scuba intro in a protected reserve: small groups, two PADI instructors, shallow practice, and a certificate in 3.5 hours.
“It was my first time so I really struggled to get my breathing right but the instructors were really helpful and reassuring and patient I loved the experience and definitely recommend it to anyone I will try it again soon 🤗🤗”
Beginner scuba trial in Gran Canaria with PADI coaching, small groups, full gear and insurance, plus free southern hotel pickup.
“Increíble y el instructor de 10 Vivimos una manta raya o como le dicen aquí un chucho La verdad que todo genial”
First-time scuba in Tenerife with small groups, full gear included, a shallow PADI-led water session, plus a snorkeling safari for possible turtles.
“It was my first time trying snorkeling and scuba diving, and it turned out to be an incredible experience. Special thanks to Romana, my instructor, for patiently guiding me through the process and being so friendly. In a way, she even inspired me to consider becoming an instructor myself! :)”
A small-group beginner scuba try session in Gran Canaria with hotel pickup, PADI-led coaching, and a one-hour underwater experience in clear water.
“It was the best experience in our holiday. Try it! It will be really awesome !”
Beginner-friendly PADI Discovery Scuba with shore entry off Mar Menuda Beach in Tossa de Mar, plus photo/video keepsakes.
“Was a brilliant dive, all explained well and the staff were lovely.”
Intro to scuba in Fuerteventura with hotel pickup, small groups of 6, and patient multilingual coaching. Optional photo/video costs extra.
“Cannot recommend this experience enough, to start the pickup was very punctual and the staff were lovely, our dive instructor Benedikt was an absolute sweetheart, he was extremely positive and a delight to be around, he was thorough and you could tell that he genuinely enjoys what he does, the dive experience itself was like…”
Beginner scuba try in Gran Canaria for $108.89: small group instruction, shallow-water practice, then a reef swim with included gear.
“Now, this is something you should absolutely try if you have a chance. Not so much for the views and for pretty fish, but for the experience itself. Very bizarre, unusual, a bit challenging. I'm very grateful for the support and the guidance of the group too. Will do again!”
Beginner-friendly scuba intro in Lanzarote with a small group, clear coaching, included gear, and plenty of marine life in calm, shallow water.
“First time diving, great experience. We got picked up by the instructor at our resort. While driving to the dive spot, we also got some tips for other things to visit in Lanzarote. The instructor explained everything very well, and while diving, he also pointer where we could see nice fish. We would definitely recommend…”
Two guided ocean scuba sessions in Lanzarote with gear, insurance, transport, and snacks included, plus marine life at Playa Chica.
“Having never tried scuba diving before I was very nervous. But the instructors were very good and pretty patient. Amazing experience. My only criticism would be that the photos they take for you are not the best quality, so would be better if they had better cameras and took more photos. But still had plenty…”
First-time scuba in Tenerife with a PADI-style guide. Shallow-water training, calm gear checks, marine life. Small group, $83.
“it was an amazing experience! Our instructor Doina was very nice and patient with us. She explained everything to us very carefully and we felt very comfortable with her. It was my first time diving and i was nervous at first and panicked a little bit underwater but she held my hand which really helped…”
First scuba session in Tossa de Mar for beginners: SSI Try Scuba training, max 12m, group of 6, gear and insurance included.
“Upon arrival to the dive shop, we were greated warmly and provided with equipment that fit very well. They even had a diving mask with corrective lenses if you are wearing glasses. Our theoretical introduction felt perfectly balanced - not too much input to feel overwhelming, but we also got a pretty good overview of…”
Beginner scuba lesson in Salou with hotel pickup, beach training, and Costa Daurada marine life. Equipment, insurance, photos included.
“Brilliant experience and the team were really good and we thoroughly enjoyed it, would recommend it to anyone”
Try scuba in Tenerife with a PADI Discover Scuba trial, gear and insurance included, small groups, and on-land coaching before you go in.
“It was an amazing experience! It was my first time and everything was just super professional and friendly at the same time! I do recommend them.”
