PADI Discover Scuba Diver with Calypso Dive Center, Maspalomas
An introductory dive from a PADI 5-Star centre based in Sonnenland, Maspalomas. €89 per person with complete equipment; a dive computer is the only item rented separately.
Gran Canaria, Spain · €89 per person · EN · ES
I had an amazing experience with Calypso Dive Center! The team was incredibly professional and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Communication was seamless before my holiday started to arrange the first dive and during the holiday to arrange more dives. I also appreciated being picked up directly from my hotel.
What is this tour like?
Calypso is a PADI 5-Star centre in the Hotel Dunas Mirador in Sonnenland, on the Maspalomas side of the south coast, with 4.5 on Google from 96 reviews as of 3 September 2026. Its Discover Scuba Diver is listed on the courses page as an 'Introductory Experience' at €89. The footnote to the price list says complete equipment is included, and the FAQ adds that uncertified divers are covered by the centre's own insurance — the one thing rented separately is a dive computer.
The centre has no boat of its own: reviewers explain that Calypso collects you at the hotel and drives to Puerto de Mogán, where a partner boat is based, or does coastal dives depending on the weather. Reviews name Jose and Stefano as the guides and list rays, cuttlefish and a sleeping angel shark among sightings. Service is in English and Spanish.
What are the highlights?
- Complete equipment included; only the dive computer is rented separately
- Uncertified divers covered by the centre's insurance (operator FAQ)
- PADI 5-Star centre in Sonnenland, Maspalomas
- Boat or coastal dive depending on the weather
- 4.5 on Google from 96 reviews (3 September 2026)
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- PickupCollected at the hotel
Reviewers describe being picked up directly and driven to the dive site or harbour.
- StartBriefing and skills
Gear fitted, the basics explained and practised in shallow water.
- Main partIntroductory dive
One guided dive with the instructor, from the boat or the shore.
- EndReturn to the hotel
Drop-off after the dive.
What's included in the price?
- Complete equipment included in the price (footnote * to the price list)
- For uncertified divers, insurance is covered by the centre's own policy (operator FAQ)
What's not included?
- Dive computer — rented separately (FAQ: 'Yes, except the computer that is rented separately')
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Calypso Dive Center, Hotel Dunas Mirador, local 18, C. Einstein 19, Sonnenland, 35100 Maspalomas (27.764571, -15.600731). The centre picks divers up at the hotel and drives to the harbour of the day.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
FAQ
Do I need any diving experience?
Is equipment included?
Am I insured?
Is hotel pickup included?
Where do we dive — boat or shore?
Is there a minimum age?
How long does it take?
Which languages does the centre work in?
What if the weather is bad?
Quick questions
What do guests say?
“I had an amazing experience with Calypso Dive Center! The team was incredibly professional and made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Communication was seamless before my holiday started to arrange the first dive and during the holiday to arrange more dives. I also appreciated being picked up directly from my hotel.”
“They have really good dive sites and know where to find the best places. Depending on the weather they do boat or coastal dives. I did eight awesome dives with them and took some photos. Unfortunately they didn't have their own boat, but they pick you up at your hotel and bring you to the harbour of Puerto de Mogán where the boat of their partner company is based. You have a good chance to spot some rays.”
“I had 2 days of diving this past week and truly enjoyed them. Jose was an excellent dive guide. He found us a couple of manta rays, 2 cuttlefish, a sleeping angel shark and lots more.”
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