About this tour
Earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification in three days at Puerto de Mogan, Gran Canaria. Work with qualified instructors through five confined-water sessions, theory modules, and four ocean dives at established Canary Islands sites. You'll leave certified to dive independently to 18 metres anywhere globally. The compact schedule keeps group sizes capped at 20, with all gear provided and hotel transfers included.
Highlights
- PADI Open Water certification valid worldwide
- Four ocean dives at established Canary Islands sites
- Five confined-water training sessions in shallow ocean
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Complete equipment provided for duration
- Small groups, maximum 20 participants
- Diving insurance and club membership covered
What to expect
You'll spend mornings and afternoons alternating between theory sessions and practical water time. The confined sessions happen in shallow nearshore waters where you'll practise essential skills under direct supervision—mask clearing, buoyancy control, emergency procedures. After three days of building competence, four open-water dives take you to actual dive sites where you apply everything learned. Expect a mix of classroom work and hands-on training. Your instructor stays with you throughout, monitoring progress closely. By day three's final dives, the skills feel routine rather than daunting.
Good to know
Bring swimsuit and towel. A €87 manual and certification fee is due at the dive centre (not included). Avoid flying within 24 hours before diving. You'll complete a health questionnaire beforehand; certain conditions (asthma, cardiac issues) may disqualify you—consult your doctor if unsure. Minimum age is ten; younger children must sit with an adult. Pregnant travellers and those with spinal injuries shouldn't participate.
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