Step from boat deck into clear Atlantic water guided one-on-one by an instructor. This two-hour introductory dive off the coast of Gran Canaria delivers focused bottom time, easy-to-follow instruction, and close encounters with reef life.
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The boat slips off the pier and the Atlantic opens—cool spray, a low thrum of engine and the basalt coastline of southern Gran Canaria sliding past. Instructors run through hand signals on deck, fins tucked under seats; when you slide over the gunwale the water takes you in a quiet, blue hush and the reef life begins to orbit your light.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Basic swimming ability and comfort in open water; you should be able to tread water and follow instructor guidance.
Wildlife
History
Southern Gran Canaria developed around small fishing ports; those fishing traditions shaped local dive culture and boat routes used today.
Conservation
Respect local marine life: avoid touching reefs or wildlife, use reef-safe sunscreen, and follow instructor guidance to minimize impact.
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Bring ID & complete medical form
Operators require identification and a medical questionnaire completed before boarding—arrive early to finish paperwork at the Scuba Sur office.
Equalize early and often
Descend slowly and use the Valsalva or swallowing to equalize ears—your instructor will coach you, but proactive equalizing prevents aborted dives.
Plan for seasickness
If you get queasy, take an antiemetic the night before or an hour before departure and sit mid-boat where motion is least pronounced.
Use reef-safe sunscreen and hydrate
Apply mineral-based sunscreen before arriving and drink water beforehand—dehydration and UV exposure increase fatigue after a dive.
Swimsuit
Worn under the wetsuit for comfort and quick gearing on the boat.
summer
Towel and change of clothes
Dry layers help you warm up after the dive and are useful on breezy boat rides.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin on the surface without harming marine life; apply before arrival.
summer
Motion-sickness medication
Useful for those prone to nausea during boat transfers—take before boarding.