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Step from the marina into the Atlantic and spend three days deepening your dive skills off Puerto de Mogán. This PADI Advanced Open Water course includes five dives—two required—and practical training that gets you ready for 30 m dives.
Step from the marina into the Atlantic and spend three days deepening your dive skills off Puerto de Mogán. This PADI Advanced Open Water course includes five dives—two required—and practical training that gets you ready for 30 m dives.
The Atlantic breathes against the harbour wall as you step off the pier at Puerto de Mogán, wetsuit snug, regulator and mask checked. Below the surface, the sea darkens and then opens—walls, sandy gullies and shoals of amber bream that move like a single living current daring you deeper. Over three days you make five guided dives, including the mandatory Deep and Underwater Navigation sessions, each one pushing comfort and skills toward a steadier, more confident bottom time.
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Operated by Delphinus Diving School Gran Canaria · Puerto de Mogán, Las Palmas
The Atlantic breathes against the harbour wall as you step off the pier at Puerto de Mogán, wetsuit snug, regulator and mask checked. Below the surface, the sea darkens and then opens—walls, sandy gullies and shoals of amber bream that move like a single living current daring you deeper. Over three days you make five guided dives, including the mandatory Deep and Underwater Navigation sessions, each one pushing comfort and skills toward a steadier, more confident bottom time.
Gran Canaria's southern coast is volcanic in origin: basaltic rock and collapsed lava tubes shape the seabed and create sudden drop-offs where fish gather and visibility can improve to 20–30 metres on calm days. Puerto de Mogán itself is a fishing port turned holiday village with a long history of maritime trade; local dive operators blend Canarian hospitality with professional PADI standards.
Practical side: the course upgrades certified Open Water divers (minimum age 12) to Advanced Open Water allowing dives to 30 m. Expect classroom briefings, confined-water practice if needed, and five open-water dives—Deep and Navigation are mandatory; you choose three specialties like photography, buoyancy or wreck intro. Inclusions normally cover equipment, snacks, instructor supervision and often hotel transfers.
Plan logistics: don’t fly within 24 hours of your final dive, bring a swimsuit and towel, and be ready for boat launches and short shore entries. Hydrate, rest between dives, and discuss any medical issues with the instructor before you enter the water.
challenging.
2–3 days.
Moderate fitness: comfortable swimming, able to carry and don gear, and free of disqualifying medical conditions
PADI Open Water certified divers (or Junior Open Water with age minimum met) are eligible; expect a minimum age of 12 and a required health questionnaire.
The Advanced Open Water certification authorizes dives up to 30 metres; the course includes at least one required deep dive to train for those depths.
Common Adventure Dives include underwater navigation, peak performance buoyancy, fish identification, underwater photography, and wreck or night dives—operators typically offer several options.
Most operators include all standard scuba equipment (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, tank, weights) plus instructor supervision; confirm specifics and any rental fees before booking.
Puerto de Mogán grew from a humble fishing settlement; its harbour and local boatbuilding traditions shaped coastal livelihoods and now support recreational diving.
Many operators follow local marine regulations and encourage no-touch diving to protect reef life; avoid standing on beds and report sightings of invasive species to guides.
Delphinus Diving School Gran Canaria operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The Atlantic breathes against the harbour wall as you step off the pier at Puerto de Mogán, wetsuit snug, regulator and mask checked. Below the surface, the sea darkens and then opens—walls, sandy gullies and shoals of amber bream that move like a single living current daring you deeper. Over three days you make five guided dives, including the mandatory Deep and Underwater Navigation sessions, each one pushing comfort and skills toward a steadier, more confident bottom time.
The Atlantic breathes against the harbour wall as you step off the pier at Puerto de Mogán, wetsuit snug, regulator and mask checked. Below the surface, the sea darkens and then opens—walls, sandy gullies and shoals of amber bream that move like a single living current daring you deeper. Over three days you make five guided dives, including the mandatory Deep and Underwater Navigation sessions, each one pushing comfort and skills toward a steadier, more confident bottom time.
Gran Canaria's southern coast is volcanic in origin: basaltic rock and collapsed lava tubes shape the seabed and create sudden drop-offs where fish gather and visibility can improve to 20–30 metres on calm days. Puerto de Mogán itself is a fishing port turned holiday village with a long history of maritime trade; local dive operators blend Canarian hospitality with professional PADI standards.
Practical side: the course upgrades certified Open Water divers (minimum age 12) to Advanced Open Water allowing dives to 30 m. Expect classroom briefings, confined-water practice if needed, and five open-water dives—Deep and Navigation are mandatory; you choose three specialties like photography, buoyancy or wreck intro. Inclusions normally cover equipment, snacks, instructor supervision and often hotel transfers.
Plan logistics: don’t fly within 24 hours of your final dive, bring a swimsuit and towel, and be ready for boat launches and short shore entries. Hydrate, rest between dives, and discuss any medical issues with the instructor before you enter the water.