Dive guide · DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING IN SPAIN
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 discover scuba diving in Spain justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back in the water.
Learn scuba basics with iDive Barcelona in a small group of no more than six. You’ll spend about 35 minutes learning equipment and hand signals, then enter from the beach at your own pace. Instructors such as Pau, Alex, Hugo, and Wanda are praised for calm guidance, while photos and videos give you a lasting souvenir.
“It was great. The only things that got wrong was that I didn't got the photos and videos. Sad.”
You’ll learn scuba basics with two PADI instructors in a group of no more than six, then enter Mallorca’s protected marine reserve from shore. Practice breathing, ear equalizing, mask clearing, and hand signals before a guided descent to 6 meters. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, and German. Transport, equipment, insurance, and a PADI certificate are included.
“We dived for the first time with Diving and Adventure, and Marvin, Levi, and Uriel made it so easy and fun! The instructors were patient and professional, and the whole team was super helpful and always available. Highly recommend them for an unforgettable experience! 🌊🤿”
Meet Manta Diving Lanzarote in Puerto del Carmen for a gentle first scuba session at Playa Chica. An SSI instructor explains the basics, helps you practice in waist-deep water, then guides you to about 5 metres for 30 to 35 minutes. Equipment and souvenir photos are included, with groups capped at six.
“Very patient and knowledgeable staff who guided us on our first diving experience. We are a family with an 11 year old son who was nervous in the water but the guides helped him overcome his fears and now he can't wait to go again! Thank you to all involved- we will never forget this excellent experience!”
Spend three hours trying scuba in Gran Canaria with a PADI-certified instructor such as Mike, Alan, or Veronica. After a safety lesson and shallow-water practice, you will enjoy a guided one-hour underwater session. Hotel transfers, equipment, and accident insurance are included, with groups limited to eight.
“We really enjoyed our time out and how friendly and comfortable the instructor of the group made us feel. Was great to be check on through out the experience by the instructor”
Try scuba in Tossa de Mar with SuperDive’s PADI instructors, beginning with a 40-minute lesson before a gentle shore entry at Mar Menuda Beach. Expect up to an hour underwater, with guides such as Pep, Eric, Harry, and Eva helping you spot seahorses, octopus, cuttlefish, and fish. Your photos and video are included.
“A lot of love and gratitude to our wonderful instructors, Harry and Pepe. It was our first time scuba diving, and we loved every moment of the experience. Harry was professional, friendly, and incredibly patient, taking the time to calmly explain the entire process and answer all our questions. He made us feel completely at ease before we even entered the water. Some members of our group didn’t know how to swim and were understandably anxious before the dive, but both Harry and Pepe reassured them, calmed their nerves, and guided them with confidence. Pepe even held one of my friend's hand until she was comfortable on her own. Their…”
Meet your instructor in Costa Calma, learn the basics, and take a guided first scuba session at La Lajita. Jibi, Adam, JB, and Benedikt are among the instructors working with beginners. Expect a small group of up to six, hotel pickup, about 45 minutes underwater, and optional photos and video at an extra cost.
“Good instruction also accessible for first time divers. Nice diving location”
Begin with a gentle 5-meter scuba session at Playa Chica, then reach 12 meters on a second 40-minute outing. Aquatis instructors such as Georg, George, and Chris provide close guidance for beginners. Equipment, transport, insurance, water, and a snack are included, with pickup available from your hotel or chosen meeting point.
“Baptême de plongée avec ma fille de 11 ans. C'était une expérience incroyable, une équipe au top et un instructeur à l'écoute.”
Meet your Scubanana instructor at Radazul Marina for a three-hour PADI try-dive. You’ll learn basic skills on land, use supplied equipment, and enter the sea with close personal guidance. Instructors such as Ryan and Elias are praised for calm, clear teaching. The experience suits first-timers aged 10 and older.
“The staff were very friendly, accommodating and yet professional. Ryan was extremely knowledgeable, took into account our levels of experience and gave excellent instruction. This college professor gives an A plus!”
Meet Blue Dive Menorca, learn basic scuba skills, and travel by boat to Port d’Addaia for your first underwater excursion. Instructors speak English, French, and Spanish, and the staff can stay close to nervous beginners. The 2.5-hour outing includes all equipment, practice exercises, and hot showers afterward.
“Our activity was amazing, from the start till the end. The instructions were very clear on what we should and shouldn’t do in the water and with the gear. We’re 3 people, but I was the most scared one and one of the instructors stayed by my side the whole time. He was very paciente and friendly, always asking me if I was ok. The weather conditions were not good, but we still manage to see some little fishes and even an octopus. This whole experience was awesome and I’m sure we will repeat it. Have nothing bad to say! Thank you guys.Read more”
Learn scuba basics with a PADI instructor, practice in shallow water, then descend to 6 meters in Mallorca’s Malgrats Marine Reserve. The 2.5-hour session includes equipment, water, and careful guidance. Instructors may include Mara, Alejandro, Carmen, Marc, Rubia, or Carlos. Optional hotel pickup serves several nearby resorts.
“Carmen was great! Sea was great! The experience just terrific! Thanks for that and the wonderful Grafiti certification haha Much love to you guys”
Spend 3.5 hours aboard a yellow double-decker boat from San Antonio, learning basic scuba skills before a supervised session to 8 meters. PADI instructors, including team members such as Nacho, Cristian, and Marcello, guide first-timers in English or Spanish. Snorkel from the boat, watch for octopuses and fish, and use the supplied gear throughout.
“People were very pleasant and really wanted us to enjoy the trip. All the kit is on the boat. We were given wetsuits etc. And had very pleasant dive. They divided us into groups and took us a dive relevant to experience and ability. Excellent value for money.”
Meet your Atlantis Diving instructor at Playa Chica for a short safety lesson, equipment check, and two shore-based underwater sessions. The first reaches 6 metres, the second 12 metres. With one instructor for every two people, you get close support, time to spot fish, octopuses, cuttlefish, and seahorses, plus photos and a diving diploma.
“Had a great first experience diving with Atlantis. Our guides Geraldo, Emmanuel & Mhari (apologies if they’re misspelt) were very patient and understanding with the not so confident members of our group. We saw lots of fish, cuttlefish and an octopus! It was a great experience would definitely do it again, I highly recommend.”
Meet the Apnea Academy West Europe team in Abades for a gentle first scuba session in La Caleta bay. After a 35-minute safety briefing, you’ll use supplied equipment, explore close to shore with an instructor, and receive photos, videos, insurance, and a try-dive diploma. Groups are private and limited to five.
“This was my first time Scuba Diving and it was absolutely amazing! Our instructor was super friendly and comforting which helped make the whole experience a lot less scary and a lot more fun. Would definitely recommend!!!!”
Meet the friendly Leagues Ahead Diving team, learn basic scuba skills, and spend up to 50 minutes underwater at Amadores or Tufia. Your English-speaking PADI instructor, often James, Aaron, Ben, or Emil, stays close throughout. Hotel pickup and return are included from southern Gran Canaria, with equipment, training, and small groups covered.
“Really nice guys who take the time for you and make you feel comfortable in the water. Really lovely experience!”
Start at Daivoon Diving Center in Costa Teguise for a calm safety lesson, equipment fitting, and a guided shore-based scuba session of about 40 minutes. Goetz and Liam are part of the instructor team. Groups are limited to three people per instructor, with access to Playa del Jablillo or Playa Chica Beach, depending on conditions.
“Brilliant experience. Goet was great and very knowledgable making it easy to learn from him for our first time scuba diving. A fun time and got to see marine life close up. Will definitely be do this again when we come back to lanzarote.”
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