Valencia Discover Scuba Diving — El Mar de Valencia
Take your first breath underwater off Valencia's Náutico marina, gliding to 12 m with a PADI instructor at your shoulder.
Valencia, Spain · 2h · up to 4 guests · €150 per person · ES · EN
We did a discover-dive — myself and my two sons. They were very professional, all the equipment was clean and quite new, and the team were very helpful.
What is this tour like?
Take your first breath underwater in the sea off Valencia with a PADI dive centre. This guided Discover Scuba dive reaches around 12 metres with an instructor right beside you, and no experience or licence is needed.
You start on land with a short briefing, practise breathing in shallow water, then head out for a guided dive along the coast. All equipment and insurance are included, and if you catch the bug, full PADI courses from Open Water upward are available.
What are the highlights?
- First sea dive to around 12 metres with an instructor
- PADI dive centre — no experience or licence needed
- All equipment and insurance included
- Small groups with a patient, professional team
- Full PADI courses available from Open Water upward
How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge
- BriefingBriefing & gear
Meet your instructor, kit up and learn the basics of scuba.
- Shallow waterShallow practice
Practise breathing and basic skills where you can stand.
- On the diveSea dive
Guided dive to around 12 m along the Valencia coast.
- Wrap-upBack to the centre
Surface, rinse the gear and swap stories over the debrief.
What's included in the price?
- PADI instructor
- Full dive equipment
- Guided sea dive
- Insurance
What's not included?
- Photos and video (add-on)
- Transfers
- Certification (separate course)
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
El Mar de Valencia Dive Center, near Real Club Náutico de València. Exact point shared after booking.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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What do guests say?
“We did a discover-dive — myself and my two sons. They were very professional, all the equipment was clean and quite new, and the team were very helpful.”
“I completed my Open Water certification here and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. The entire staff are warm, welcoming and incredibly patient.”
“Fantastic diving experience! I had an amazing time with this dive centre — the team were professional, friendly and very knowledgeable throughout.”
“I did the Open Water Diver course and it went really well — super professional and a great team. Many thanks to Ángel for the experience!”
“This centre is all about safety and attention from its instructors — the best place for a first dive and for improving your technique with the team.”
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