Level 1 scuba diving training in Gran Canaria
In summary
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Sports
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Duration7 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationCanary Islands / Gran Canaria
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AgeFrom 12 - 70 years
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CO₂-Emissions29.26 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
French
Spanish
English
In a few words
Discover scuba diving in Gran Canaria and enjoy a unique experience in a small group , guided by an experienced, state-certified French instructor . In a friendly and safe environment, explore the Canary Islands' seabed , renowned for its richness and exceptional clarity.
Accessible to those aged 12 and over , this training takes place over three half-days , an ideal format to progress at your own pace while enjoying your stay on the island. Thanks to a proven teaching method combining professionalism, patience, and a supportive approach , you will acquire the technical skills and reflexes necessary to progress safely.
At your own pace, you'll learn the basics of scuba diving: swimming and moving underwater in harmony with marine life by controlling your buoyancy, communicating with other divers using hand signals, clearing your mask in case of water intrusion, and managing your equipment and breathing. And of course, we'll take the time to introduce you to and help you appreciate the incredible richness of our underwater world.
Upon completion of the training, you will receive an international certification allowing you to dive to a depth of 20 meters anywhere in the world.
Between sessions, let yourself be captivated by the enchanting atmosphere of Gran Canaria, its spectacular volcanic landscapes , and its vibrant culture. An ideal stay to combine learning, exploration, and an ocean escape .
The highlights
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Patience and teaching skills of experienced, state-certified French professional instructors
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Natural underwater sites rich in life
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Take advantage of your free time to explore the island at your own pace and according to your own desires.
Photos
Sport
Level
Scuba diving
The expert's opinion
It is necessary to know how to swim and prior experience with introductory scuba diving is strongly recommended.
A medical certificate stating that there are no contraindications to the practice of scuba diving with tanks is recommended, or failing that, a questionnaire that detects an unsuitable health condition.
In figures
Diving
- 2 average daily practices
- Maximum depth: 12 m
Management
French
Spanish
English
French state-certified instructor - DEJEPS specializing in scuba diving.
Yann has been a diving instructor for 16 years and has lived in the Canary Islands for 12. He will share his passion for diving and his in-depth knowledge of the Canary Islands' underwater environment with you. Patience, rigor, and kindness are at the heart of his teaching. His guiding principle is to be serious without taking himself too seriously.
Program
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Arrival
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You settle into your accommodation and enjoy some free time.
Day 1 -
Welcome and fun, educational introduction to the activity - 2 training dives
- Transportation Minibus - 00h15 - 2km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Content of the first half-day:
2 technical training dives: 1 dive in a confined water environment at a depth of less than 3 meters and 1 dive in an open water environment at a depth of less than 6 meters
Each dive lasts approximately 50 minutes, adapted to the students' fatigue or their learning speed.
A break with a snack of at least one hour is planned between the 2 dives.
Details of the day:
- Welcome to the diving school premises.
- Initial contact at the diving school premises and introduction of the instructors and the training program.
- Discovery of the equipment and the environment
- The first elements of communication in sign language
- Safety principles to be observed
- Description of initial learning and exercises
- Presentation of the local aquatic fauna.
Debriefing at the end of the first half-day.
Day 2 -
Second half-day of training - 2 training dives
- Transportation Minibus - 00h15 - 1km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 12 m
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Content of the second half-day:
2 technical training dives: 1 open water dive to a depth of less than 12 meters and 1 open water dive to a depth of less than 15 meters
Each dive lasts approximately 50 minutes, adapted according to the students' fatigue or their learning speed.
A break with a snack of at least one hour is planned between the 2 dives.
Details of the day:
- Welcome at the diving school premises and presentation of the day's program.
- Review of what was learned the previous day and any points that need further work.
- Presentation of the day's technical workshops and learning experiences
- Presentation of local aquatic fauna and points of interest.
- Two dives, one with exercises and the other with exploration/sledding.
- Session duration approximately 5 hours - travel, briefing and dives included.
Debriefing at the end of the first half-day.
Day 3 -
Third half-day of training - 1 training dive and theory session
- Transportation Minibus - 00h15 - 5km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 1
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Content of the third half-day:
1 technical training dive: 1 open water dive to less than 20 meters, and a theory session.
Details of the day:
- Welcome at the diving school premises and presentation of the day's program.
- Review of what was learned the previous day and any points that need further work.
- Presentation of the day's technical workshops and learning experiences
- A dive with a section of exercises and a section of exploration and a leisurely stroll.
- Theory session at the diving school premises lasting approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. We discuss risk prevention, physical phenomena related to the underwater environment, legislation, and decompression principles.
- Session duration approximately 4h30 - travel, briefing and dives included.
Day 4 -
Leisure day, relaxing island tour or additional dives
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
You are now young graduates, full of enthusiasm and ambition. If you wish, you have the opportunity to use your new skills, gain experience, and enjoy some enjoyable recreational dives without any specific training exercises.
Additional dives can be added at the last minute as an option, depending on your preferences. You can also simply decide to relax.
Day 5 -
Day of rest before taking the return flight
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
A 24-hour interval is observed between the last dives and the return flight.
Day 6 -
Departure
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
At the end of your stay, you will vacate your room in the morning.
Day 7
Note
The N1 training program - supervised diver up to 20 meters - is defined as follows by the French sports code
Training objectives:
Mastery of its propulsion and stabilization.
Control of ascent speed and maintenance of a safety stop.
Knowledge of the signs and appropriate responses.
Proficiency in communicating with teammates.
Integration into a guided dive group with mutual monitoring.
Skills to be acquired:
1. Control your immersion and the descent guided by the instructor.
2. Empty your mask between 0 and 20 meters.
3. Monitor your air supply.
4. Effectively request and receive help from the supervisor.
5. Diving in a supervised group.
6. Control your ascent from less than 20 meters guided by the instructor.
7. Adapt your equipment and entry into the water to the different conditions of practice that may be encountered during the planned dives.
8. Master different immersion techniques.
9. Use all the purge and inflation systems of your buoyancy compensator in different situations.
10. Maintain a level of immersion and stabilize your trim with your buoyancy compensator.
11. Master and interpret the international and conventional communication code.
12. Participate in one's own assistance.
13. Understand its regulatory framework for practice.
14. Be able to reach the safety point specified by the supervisor (capped or pushed block).
15. Be able to ascend safely in case of losing one's dive buddy.
Accommodation
Access
Renting a car can be a good way to get around the island.
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- 5 training dives spread over 3 half-days with a French instructor
- A theoretical training session
- All the necessary diving equipment
- Individual insurance for scuba diving for the entire duration of the training
- Level 1 certification - Supervised diver up to 20m - internationally recognized qualification
- Travel between the diving school and the dive sites
- A snack between two dives
- Accommodation according to the chosen package
- Accommodation according to the chosen package
The price does not include
- An additional introductory dive before starting the scuba diving course is recommended for those with no prior experience.
- The recommended medical certificate
- For travel between accommodation and the diving school, it is recommended to take a rental car.
- Air transfers
- The tourist tax
- The tourist tax
Options
- Introductory scuba dive : CHF73.18 / person
- Double dive for a stroll : CHF98.80 / person
- Flex fare and insurance
- Meals according to the chosen package
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Complete diving equipment necessary for training
Equipment to bring
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Beach towel
Clothing to bring
- Swimsuit
- Cap
