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PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria
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PADI Open Water Course in Gran Canaria

By Blue Water Diving
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Ages 10-85, max of 6 per group
Duration: 3 days
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: German, English, Dutch, Spanish
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  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • PADI Open Water Course
  • Printed PADI Open Water Manual (if option is selected)
  • Digital PADI Open Water Manual (if option is selected)
  • Certification
  • Insurance
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • Blue Water Diving, Calle Olimpicos, C. Doreste y Molina, s/n, 35130 Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
    The dive centre is located inside the Puerto Escala Marina in Puerto Rico.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12120P2

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • 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
    • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 12120P2

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    ₹41,753.02
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    • Blue Water Diving
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      Spain
      Joined in April 2015
    • Saturner85
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great Centre
      Great centre with great people working there. Lots of really enthusiastic dive master interns and some very knowledgable instructors. I exchanged emails with Kate before travelling to GC and she was really helpful. Dived 8 times over 4 days and on every occasion things were very smooth. A mix of wrecks and stoney reefs with lots to see and staff that take the time to make sure you’ve had a good experience. If you’re new to diving or are already certified then I’d definitely recommend giving these guys a go. In fact, if I was ten years younger I’d probably have signed up for their internship by now.
      Written 10 November 2024
    • 539denc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent 2 dive package
      Fully recommend the Centre, its staff and facilities. 2 dives from boat and fine by 1pm. Excellent equipment, our guide Eileen was total professional and lovely to talk with. Obviously a busy and well oiled machine as they had the group kitted, loaded and on the water without delay. Located adjacent to the marina so no delays loading or unloading Prior experience in club diving from a RIB is helpful as the boat is tight confines for those unused to such setups Top marks all around
      Written 25 October 2024
    • Rachel H
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience with an amazing instructor
      We first came to blue water diving in May for snorkelling & we’re blown away with how comfortable we were made to feel. My 13 year old wanted to try scuba but it wasn’t for the rest of us but the assurance given in May gave us the confidence to come back in October for him to go on his own. Aileen was his instructor she took things at his pace was thorough & built his confidence in something new. Needless to say an open water course looks like the next step! Great experience with experienced friendly team
      Written 21 October 2024
    • 75lulus
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Friendly staff
      Nice experience. Super friendly staff. We felt very safe with the instructors. Even my 60 year old mom felt safe and had a good experience.
      Written 17 October 2024
    • joonass701
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Feed back
      We took PADI Open water and Advanced Open water courses in 4 days – and the only way to describe the experience is great! Everybody working there and especially our Instructor Eileen are extremely friendly and competent. The diving sites were great, the equipment provided was perfect and well adjusted. The training was custom tailored to our skills and we felt confident enough to really enjoy ourselves. Eileen took us from “rookies” and used her attention to detail to the point where we turned into divers who feel comfortable and calm under water. We managed to relax and truly enjoyed the nature and the underwater wrecks of the diving sites. We are coming back next year for sure!
      Written 1 October 2024
    • jamespG6926VQ
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Brilliant dive centre
      Dropped my son for his month diving and ended up doing 5 excellent dives including caves / arches and wrecks. The dive team were great and everyone was really friendly and helpful
      Written 30 September 2024
    • Mike_Finland
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unforgettable and life changing experience
      We took PADI Open water and Advanced Open water courses back-to-back in 4 consecutive days – and the only way to describe the experience was – unbelievably great! The staff and our Instructor Eileen are extremely friendly and competent. The smiles never got away from our faces. The diving sites were great, the equipment provided was absolutely superb and individually adjusted. The training (intensive enough) was custom tailored to our skills and desire to go further, we practiced everything required by the rule book and then some (because we wanted to), to the point that we felt confident enough to really see the beauty of the underwater world. Eileen took our rudimentary skills and turned us into divers who feel comfortable and calm under water. We managed to relax and truly enjoyed the nature and the underwater wrecks of the diving sites. The only thing we didn’t like was that we couldn’t spend more time with those fantastic people (but that is hardly their fault 😉). We are definitely coming back next year – and this time we will reserve the whole week for diving with Blue Water Diving – it is well worth it!
      Written 30 September 2024
    • U3663YXronb
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Not even an hour
      The 2-hour trip was actually a 45-minute spend in the water. You see get to a spot 3 minutes out of the harbor and almost see nothing but rocks. A few fish around. The guides swim so fast and give you barely time to view and float around. They give you excellent gear for the snorkel trip. It is only not worth €45,- a person for that short amount of time spent. The crew is good and friendly.
      Written 9 September 2024
    • michaelsZ6217DG
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best dive shop bar none!
      Completed my 5-week internship on 21 August... never had so much fun or worked so hard in my life! These guys are awesome - thanks to Boat Chris (am waiting to hear back from Suunto!), Kate, Eileen, Swiss Chris and Erin for guiding this 55 year-old to his Divemaster qualification. Superb preparation, briefing and organisation of all dives, brilliant mentorship and teaching... I could not recommend these guys more highly for looking after all your diving needs. Working with the Blue Water team and the interns was a pleasure and something I will always remember as such a worthwhile experience - good on you guys for caring about every single individual diver and their needs... awesome! Special thanks to some of my intern brethren whilst I was there, Jas, Henry, Aidan, Cam, Alena, Ben, Marijana, David, Coco, Gaultier, Ollie, Nika, Jasmina, Stef - heroes and friends for life one and all.
      Written 4 September 2024
    • 151luk_
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Scuba diving puerto rico
      Scuba diving puerto rico September 2024 Team at Blue diving Gran Canaria, Puerto Rico was excellent, they gonna explain everything what you need for first diving, I definitely recommend them if you wanna enjoy your experience Lukas D
      Written 2 September 2024
    • georgebA6129NG
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      6 star beginners scuba dive experience
      Amazing beginners scuba diving experience. The instructor was very friendly, funny and patient both at the centre, when providing demonstration instructions, and during the trial dive for us getting used to the gear, breathing with the regulator and standard troubleshooting and solving it (e.g. water in your mask, regulator came off, etc). During the dive there was an instructor with each beginner diver at all times, which provides a great sense of security (very good for the most nervous divers), and the main instructor guided us through the route and to see various kinds of fish, octupus and star fish. I was excited for this experience and it did not disappoint. Definitely recommended and look forward to doing it again!
      Written 2 September 2024
    • adrianv6
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome experience
      Awesome experience. Not only are they a team of professionals, but they are also very friendly and make you feel like home. The equipment was very well-maintained. Highly recommend.
      Written 20 August 2024
    • timsO4813WD
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Diving with the young makes you feel young again
      I reached out to Kate prior to arriving and the vibe was instantly good from her response. On arrival Chris and Kate were ready for me and were kind enough to stow my kit for the duration. I hadnt dived in a while and wanted a refresher - which was undertaken with “Swiss Chris” (& his little bell 😂) at Belito Shallow a perfect spot for a tune up and even learned something new along the way, because every day should be a school day. Thoroughly enjoyed the dive and subsequent excursions along with the trainee interns, Smilin’ Mylo, Stefan, “Diddly Squat diving” Ollie, Gaultier (the James Dean of his generation) CoCo, Gentle Nika, David, Jasmina, Jasmine all of whom were excellent company and buddies. Special mention to the Meteor wreck which was simply sublime, and the “enthusiastic” swim to see the special Nudibranch with Eileen on my last dive. My niece did a DSD with Swiss Chris, Skipper Chris Eileen and Stefan on overwatch. She has special requirements and I didn’t think she was going to manage but with careful encouragement, patience & time they got her to 4m and she raved about the experience for the rest of the holiday. Thank you guys - I had a great time. Stay safe x
      Written 23 July 2024
    • 799jareky
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      I really recommended
      Great time, thank you so much especially for ( Chris, Jasmine, David and rest of the team ) I recommended definitely for all scuba divers scuba 🤿 .
      Written 21 July 2024
    • kirstencC3550IB
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing
      Just like last year, I had the most amazing time diving at Blue Water, as always Kate and Chris were wonderful as were their team. Last year I completed my advanced open water so this year I simply enjoyed my diving, diving on reef, drift and deep. I’m already planning my next trip, I feel this is the best dive centre in the area if Puerto Rico! An absolute must regardless of experience , big hugs. Kirsten x
      Written 8 July 2024
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    Viktoria R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023 • Solo
    Amazing experience with beautiful diving sites! I took the Open Water course with no diving or snorkeling experience, and I am glad I took the course at Blue Water Diving. Kate and Chris are highly professional, supportive, super friendly, and fun! In the beginning, I had trouble with equalizing my ears, but Kate encouraged me and made me always feel safe and well looked after. Thanks to her and her team I was able to finish the course successfully despite my initial difficulties with equalization. They were kind and patient but also serious and supportive when needed, which made it the perfect learning experience. Both Kate and Chris are incredible teachers, and it was an honor to learn from them. They were able to pay attention to each person's individual needs and make it an amazing diving experience for everyone. The balance between fun and learning was excellent. Even while driving to the diving sites spending time with the Blue Water Diving team was super fun!!! It’s a great bunch of people with highly trained interns who were very attentive and professional. A special thanks to my dive buddy Leonie who is an incredible diver and teacher as well. Her passion for diving was truly inspiring. I spent some more time with the team after diving, and it was so much fun and an absolute pleasure to meet every single one of You!!!! Thank you so much for this incredible time and experience. Anyone thinking about scuba diving should book Blue Water Diving. You’ll be in great hands!
    Written 7 April 2023
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    Miles R
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022 • Solo
    Had an excellent time with Chris and Zara were brilliant patient instructors you feel safe in their hands and your confidence builds through the course along with your skills. Any queries you have are easily rectified and explained clearly. Kate was helpful with the admin and is happy to help. You get an online link to the training, but if you down the padi app this works better than in a Web browser. Saw lots of sealife I was lucky saw a sting ray, Eagle ray, sea horse and puffer fish to name a few. Really excellent course can't rate these guys highly enough thank you.
    Written 20 July 2022
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    sreyn889
    Dublin, Ireland6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Can’t say enough good things about Kate, Chris and Co. Everyone at Blue Water Diving is super friendly, knowledgable and professional. My husband and I started out a bit nervous but they put us at ease straight away and made everything simple and easy to pick up on. We began with the open water certification and loved it so much that we moved on to the advanced course right after. If you do anything while you’re in Gran Canaria, take a few days to complete one of the courses they offer, you won’t regret it!!
    Written 24 January 2021
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    Martin D
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My son and I had a fantastic experience with Chris, Kate, and the team at Blue Water. It was our first time diving and Chris, Guillem and Giles made us feel safe and prepared for every part of the course as well as taking us on 4 amazing and memorable dives to start our scuba diving lives.

    My son is 13 and Chris and Giles were so patient with him but firm on the importance of the skills we needed to stay safe under the water and to pass the course.

    I look forward to diving again with Blue Water and can recommend them wholeheartedly.
    Written 12 April 2023
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    Domness
    Manchester, UK18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Can’t rate Blue Water Diving any higher. The team here are absolutely excellent and provide not only a top notch dive experience, but also a high quality of care and laughs along the way. Would be my recommended dive shop across the whole of Europe for anything from first dives to experienced divers.
    Written 4 June 2022
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    Christian R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    100% recommend Blue Water Diving for anything diving related!

    They are so professional with everything! I got my open water certification and had Chris as instructor. He took care of me, guided me and taught me everything. I felt safe and secure all the time.

    It was an amazing experience and I am so happy I got this experience with Blue Water Diving and their team! Their dive masters are also all very professional which is no wonder with Chris and Kate teaching them!

    Again 100% recommend!
    Written 29 April 2022
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    Nick K
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021 • Couples
    Kate and Chris were the best!We had so much fun doing the course. Got to see so many species of fish, sting rays, octopus,cuttle fish,angel sharks and a baby thrasher shark. Great dive sites and wrecks. Highly recommend Blue Water Diving in Puerto Rico Gran Caneria
    Written 27 April 2021
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    Andrew W
    United Kingdom2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Family
    I qualified as an Advanced Open Water Diver back in 2001 with my wife so we always knew when we had our son as soon as he was old enough we wanted to give him the opportunity. Why is it important to share this?

    Well when you are trusting a team with your only child it has to be the right choice and a great team.

    The full team at Blue Water didn’t let us down in anyway they were nothing short of amazing. My son qualified for his Junior open water and we will be back in October when he turns 12 to do his Junior advanced.

    If you are brand new, fully qualified and really experienced or wanting to get your kids to try a lifelong skill then do not hesitate to contact Kate & Chris at Bluewater their knowledge, the team they have created and the warm welcome they give everyone is exceptional. Having been lucky enough to dive all over the world I have to say this is the best Dive club by far.

    Special mention to Eileen, Giles and Kate who trained and were buddies with my son. They have given him the bug (have to say I’m delighted) and he wanted me to pass on his thanks he loves you all.

    Steph who myself and my wife went diving with was superb and an awesome professional.

    Last mention (this is really bad of me) to the Scottish chap who was on holiday who took us on another dive with the Blue Water team he was excellent. Again the reason for mentioning is that he trained with Blue Water and goes back all the time to spend time with the team which just says everything.

    So how do I sum up the experience, 5 star you will struggle to find a better team to dive with.
    Written 16 August 2023
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    Companion29155221287
    1 contribution
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Couples
    Sadly just a bad Experience. I don't speak all for myself here. I started the Rescue Diver Course (I have the OWD and the Advanced OWD-Course, are Deep Diving Certified and have the Nitrox Certification) and my Girlfriend started the Open Water Diver Course. Anyway the Rescue Diver Course, especially Eileen the Instructor was quite Cool and Professional. But still no Questions where asked about my Experience or explenations of what the Programm will be. My girlfriend had a very bad experience, she was rushed and her Instructor was very stressed and rude to the staff. They didn't give her any good Instructions and her First Dive was way too early and rushed without proper Instruction as well, wich is absolutely irresponsible if you work with someone who took her first breath underwater for the first time about an hour ago. All in all a very bad Diving Center if you want an cool and relaxed start into the diving world.
    Written 20 October 2024
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    Sandra M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2020 • Family
    Chris, jaffa and Ivan were the best instructors for open water dive. We were a five people family and did the PADI open water divers course. Great course , enthusiastic people, very professional. They learned is everthing in the pool so there was no fear in the ocean. We all got the same love for diving. If you search for the best then you will find it at puerto Rico Gran Canaria at Blue water diving . We will come back visiting them . We all love to dive now .
    Written 4 November 2020
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