Drop beneath Gran Canaria’s night surface to watch the reef wake up. This PADI Night Diver specialty combines three guided night dives with practical skills—light handling, navigation and buoyancy—around Puerto de Mogán’s volcanic formations.
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The boat slips quietly out of Puerto de Mogán as the last shore lamps fade, and the sea takes on a black, reflective skin. Under a narrow beam from your primary torch, the reef becomes a stage: fish skirt the edges, octopus arms ghost across sand, and tiny nudibranchs glow like confetti when the light passes.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 days (approx. 48 hours)
Fitness Level
Good swimming ability and comfortable control of basic scuba skills; able to carry and don equipment and perform repeated dives.
Wildlife
History
Puerto de Mogán grew from a fishing port into a fishing-and-boat harbor; its reefs developed around volcanic lava flows that frame many local dive sites.
Conservation
Practice neutral buoyancy and no-touch policies—reef life is fragile and nocturnal species are easily stressed by bright, prolonged light or physical contact.
Reserve your spot on the PADI Night Diver Speciality at Puerto de Mogan today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring two lights
A powerful primary torch and a reliable backup ensure you won’t be left in the dark if one fails during a night dive.
Book shore or boat based on conditions
Ask your operator about planned entry types; boat entries are common for deeper sites while shore entries suit calmer coves.
Mind your buoyancy
Night dives magnify poor trim—practice buoyancy before dark so you can focus on navigation and observing nocturnal life.
Don't fly immediately after diving
Follow recommended surface interval guidelines and avoid flying for at least 24 hours after your last dive to reduce decompression risk.
Primary dive torch
Focuses your view and signals your buddy; bright, dive-rated torches improve low-light visibility.
Backup torch or headlamp
Carry a backup light in case of primary failure—standard safety practice for night dives.
3mm+ wetsuit
Keeps you warm during cooler night water temperatures around Gran Canaria.
Dive computer with bottom time logging
Tracks no-decompression limits across multiple night dives and surface intervals.