PADI Open Water Diver Course — 3 Days in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
The entry-level PADI certification over three days with Puerto Rico Diving. €455 per person covers digital theory, equipment rental, insurance, sales tax and the PADI certification fee.
Gran Canaria, Spain · €455 per person · EN · ES · FR · IT
An exceptional experience for our 11-year-old son! Our son, Charlie, recently completed his PADI Open Water course with Puerto Rico Diving, and we honestly couldn't have been happier with the whole experience. We first got in touch via WhatsApp several months before our holiday, and the communication was excellent from the very beginning. They arranged Charlie's e-learning well in advance.
What is this tour like?
The PADI Open Water Diver course is the licence that lets you dive worldwide to 18 metres, and Puerto Rico Diving runs it as a three-day course from its base in the Europa shopping centre in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria. The operator's price page states that all PADI courses include everything needed to participate: digital theory, equipment rental, insurance, sales tax and PADI certification fees — so €455 is the full figure, with no certification fee appearing at the end.
The centre has 4.9 on Google from 398 reviews as of 3 September 2026. One review is from the parents of an 11-year-old who did his Open Water here and notes that the e-learning was arranged months ahead over WhatsApp — a useful pattern: do the theory before you fly and spend the three days on the island in the water. Staff work in English, Spanish, French and Italian.
What are the highlights?
- €455 includes the PADI certification fee — no extra at the end
- Digital theory — can be done before you arrive
- Equipment rental and insurance included
- 4.9 on Google from 398 reviews (3 September 2026)
- Three days on the island, base in Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- Before arrivalPADI digital theory
The e-learning is included; the centre sets it up in advance so you arrive with the theory done.
- Day 1Confined-water skills
Gear setup and the core skills in shallow, calm water with your instructor.
- Days 2–3Open-water dives
The certification dives in the sea off the south-west coast, skills repeated at depth.
- EndCertification
Paperwork submitted to PADI; the fee is already in the price.
What's included in the price?
- Digital theory
- Equipment rental
- Insurance
- Sales tax
- PADI certification fees
What's not included?
- Not stated on the page (the page says everything needed is included)
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Puerto Rico Diving, Calle Timanfaya 2, CC Europa local 6B, Puerto Rico de Gran Canaria, 35130 Mogán (27.790274, -15.715198). The centre is in the Europa shopping centre; the exact start time is confirmed when you book.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“An exceptional experience for our 11-year-old son! Our son, Charlie, recently completed his PADI Open Water course with Puerto Rico Diving, and we honestly couldn't have been happier with the whole experience. We first got in touch via WhatsApp several months before our holiday, and the communication was excellent from the very beginning. They arranged Charlie's e-learning well in advance.”
“I discovered Puerto Rico Diving online through their website and I contacted the owner, Mike, to get my Divemaster certification. I had stopped certifications coming from other organisations but Mike called me and we figured out a training plan over the course of a month to get the PADI DM certification. He took care of everything from the paperwork to the diving logistics.”
“An amazing diving experience, especially for beginners! It was such a great adventure and we felt safe and excited the whole time. Everything was explained clearly, which made it easy to relax and enjoy the dive. Mike was incredibly helpful, patient, and supportive throughout the entire experience. Highly recommended for anyone starting their diving journey!”
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