Nautico Dive Academy
Nautico Dive Academy
Nautico Dive Academy
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Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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We’re a unique dive centre located directly on the seafront, on the beautiful beach promenade of Arguineguin. We are proud to be the longest established dive centre on Gran Canaria (inspired by the ocean since 1972!) and we are the only centre on the island with our own pool! Explore the best of Gran Canaria’s underwater world on our daily boat and shore dive trips, take a PADI course to get certified, or further your learning and start your adventure from home with eLearning. Come see us today!
Arguineguin, Gran Canaria, Spain
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2024
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Oscar.F
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Solo
I had a wonderful time.
Everyone at the dive center was very polite and I felt very welcome.
We visited 2 dive sites, one reef and one wreck and to me it was just fantastic. The dive was at a perfect pase and nothing felt rushed.
I was also a very big fan of the homemade sandwitches Nautico provided after the dives, very delicious.
All and all I had a great time and I highly recommend Nautico Dive Academy to beginners and experienced divers alike. And if you don’t like the diving (which I am sure you will) you will atleast like the sandwitches and people there.
Everyone at the dive center was very polite and I felt very welcome.
We visited 2 dive sites, one reef and one wreck and to me it was just fantastic. The dive was at a perfect pase and nothing felt rushed.
I was also a very big fan of the homemade sandwitches Nautico provided after the dives, very delicious.
All and all I had a great time and I highly recommend Nautico Dive Academy to beginners and experienced divers alike. And if you don’t like the diving (which I am sure you will) you will atleast like the sandwitches and people there.
Written October 7, 2022
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Léon van de Beek
3 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
Went for 2 fun dives with Nautico and it was a pleasure. Their focus is on having a good and relaxed time, so nothing feels rushed. You get a drink before the dives and afterwards there we even sandwiches waiting for me!
We honestly had a lot of fun and laughed a lot while getting ready and taking the boat to the dive sites.
Would definitely recommend and the artificial reef and arguineguin reef are nice dive sites with lots of fish! We saw: barracuda, butterfly rays, cuttlefish, trumpetfish and much more!
We honestly had a lot of fun and laughed a lot while getting ready and taking the boat to the dive sites.
Would definitely recommend and the artificial reef and arguineguin reef are nice dive sites with lots of fish! We saw: barracuda, butterfly rays, cuttlefish, trumpetfish and much more!
Written February 9, 2022
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Max Power
3 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
THIS is what diving is all about!
After being fascinated with the ocean and marine life since i was about 3 or 4 years old, me and my wife fulfilled our lifelong dreams and got into scuba diving just a year ago. We got our certifications but hadn't been able to do our first ocean dives since then, due to different reasons. So now we decided to finally go for it and i contacted the Nautico Dive Academy during our vacation on Gran Canaria - it was the best decision i could have made between all of the dive centers on the island! From the first general questions about the trip, to the booking, the pickup at the hotel, getting the gear ready and getting briefed on the dive, the whole process and all of the conversations were just so friendly, down to earth, authentic and professional! And I'm talking about everybody working there, without exception! The whole team just seems like a big family and you just feel their love for the sea and for scuba diving. During the dive we always felt safe and secure due to the perfect supervision of the instructors, they took care of every single diver individually which led to a perfect experience for everyone!
And even after our two trips the Nautico Family continued to amaze us by helping us take care of our gear, providing drinks and snacks and just chatting with everybody as if we had known each other for years! There was no rush to get us back home whatsoever and it was just a perfect day from beginning to end.
We already booked our second trip for the week and we can't wait to get back out there again! I couldn't recommend this dive center more, if you are in gran canaria and want to go diving - you HAVE to go to Nautico Dive Academy!
After being fascinated with the ocean and marine life since i was about 3 or 4 years old, me and my wife fulfilled our lifelong dreams and got into scuba diving just a year ago. We got our certifications but hadn't been able to do our first ocean dives since then, due to different reasons. So now we decided to finally go for it and i contacted the Nautico Dive Academy during our vacation on Gran Canaria - it was the best decision i could have made between all of the dive centers on the island! From the first general questions about the trip, to the booking, the pickup at the hotel, getting the gear ready and getting briefed on the dive, the whole process and all of the conversations were just so friendly, down to earth, authentic and professional! And I'm talking about everybody working there, without exception! The whole team just seems like a big family and you just feel their love for the sea and for scuba diving. During the dive we always felt safe and secure due to the perfect supervision of the instructors, they took care of every single diver individually which led to a perfect experience for everyone!
And even after our two trips the Nautico Family continued to amaze us by helping us take care of our gear, providing drinks and snacks and just chatting with everybody as if we had known each other for years! There was no rush to get us back home whatsoever and it was just a perfect day from beginning to end.
We already booked our second trip for the week and we can't wait to get back out there again! I couldn't recommend this dive center more, if you are in gran canaria and want to go diving - you HAVE to go to Nautico Dive Academy!
Written July 14, 2022
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Daniel P
Croydon, UK55 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
My fiancé and I completed our open water course at Nautico in August and we had an unforgettable experience with them, everything was perfect.
The communication from Benji in the lead up to our trip was fantastic and it was great to meet him, his wife Bella and the little one! There is a real family vibe to this centre and it really makes you feel relaxed and comfortable. The dive centre facilities and equipment are great and well maintained.
Harriet was the most amazing instructor for us and was so kind, patient and always put our safety first.
We had so much fun going out on the dives with everyone we also booked additional dives with Nautico!
I would 100% recommend completing any course with Nautico and definitely recommend booking dives with them, we will definitely be returning at some point to these awesome people!
The communication from Benji in the lead up to our trip was fantastic and it was great to meet him, his wife Bella and the little one! There is a real family vibe to this centre and it really makes you feel relaxed and comfortable. The dive centre facilities and equipment are great and well maintained.
Harriet was the most amazing instructor for us and was so kind, patient and always put our safety first.
We had so much fun going out on the dives with everyone we also booked additional dives with Nautico!
I would 100% recommend completing any course with Nautico and definitely recommend booking dives with them, we will definitely be returning at some point to these awesome people!
Written September 4, 2023
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GiuseppeMoscarda
Rotterdam, The Netherlands75 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We are a family of 3, two instructors ans one junior divemaster, and we spent 2 weeks in Arguineguin diving with Nautico. The dive center has a wonderful pool, ideal for the courses. We went diving in various sites mainly by boat where we always encounter great marine life: turtle, stingrays, butterfly rays, barracudas, big fishes schools,... well above our expectations.
The dives briefings were professional and dives profiles were always extremely safe.
The complimentary water and cookies in between dives and the sandwiches once back to the dive center were a very nice treat, quite uncommon in other dive centers.
Highly recommended!
The dives briefings were professional and dives profiles were always extremely safe.
The complimentary water and cookies in between dives and the sandwiches once back to the dive center were a very nice treat, quite uncommon in other dive centers.
Highly recommended!
Written July 28, 2024
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Finni
1 contribution
May 2023 • Solo
I had a really great experience with Benji on a boat excursion! The diving equipment and instructions were excellent. Furthermore they took the time to help me in personal matters I needed to do! I highly recommend this diving school since it is not only a great diving but also after the dive sessions there is time and place to hang out at with other people and socialize.
Written May 15, 2023
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Jesper Askov Bo... P
Skanderborg, Denmark3 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
Really good experience! Been away with my two sons over two days and there is nothing to criticize. Super service, quick to write back by email and good humor and guiding. Although on the more expensive end compared to other centers on Gran Canaria, but all dives are from the boat, transport and lunch and drinks included, and all days end in their own pool and with a drink in hand. My warmest recommendations.
Written July 28, 2022
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thowies
7 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
This was a really great and fun experience! It was our first diving trip and we enjoyed it a lot! Bella and Benji are awesome instructors and really took their time to help us, explain things and make us feel welcome. We kind of expected a very touristic place that’s crowded and impersonal but were pleasantly surprised by the kind and warm-hearted atmosphere! We went diving in the pool first and then in the ocean and were invited to enjoy sandwiches and espresso afterwards :)
We highly recommend this experience to everyone!
We highly recommend this experience to everyone!
Written March 21, 2023
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Marije H
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
The two of us were looking for a diving school in Gran Canaria. One without certification with one time annoying experience during a Discover Scuba Dive, and the other with certification, but we wanted to work together. We had many questions and were well helped in advance via WhatsApp, so we made the decision. From Las Palmas to Aguineguin we had to take an hour by bus, but that effort was 100% worth it! We were welcomed with a cup of coffee, followed by a quiet briefing and extra explanation, which was nice after a mediocre experience. Had two very nice dives, where we especially felt very safe and comfortable with Bella and Benji. They made it cozy and are interested, partly because of which we talked for a long time after diving while enjoying a drink and sandwich! All in all only positive about Nautico Dive Academy!
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Written July 13, 2024
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Sightseer60186228914
7 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Unfortunately, my stay in Alguinenuin is over for now.
Seven days of diving at Nautico Dive Academy, their slogan:
"Yes we are diving addicts… No, we don't have a problem" and they make it happen! Clear communication before the holiday via Whatsapp and everything is well explained on site.
Thanks to Benji and the pleasant, helpful fellow divers, because well, when things get a little worse physically... But also captain Miguel, a "heavyweight" in offering help when you forget something or get back on board want to. The welcome after diving provided by Bella (drinks and tasty baguette) ensures that everyone stays close to Gesellie, creating a real family atmosphere. I hope to be able to come back here for years to come and for that reason alone I wish Bella and Bintje good luck with respect for their courage to set this up during the Corona period!
Seven days of diving at Nautico Dive Academy, their slogan:
"Yes we are diving addicts… No, we don't have a problem" and they make it happen! Clear communication before the holiday via Whatsapp and everything is well explained on site.
Thanks to Benji and the pleasant, helpful fellow divers, because well, when things get a little worse physically... But also captain Miguel, a "heavyweight" in offering help when you forget something or get back on board want to. The welcome after diving provided by Bella (drinks and tasty baguette) ensures that everyone stays close to Gesellie, creating a real family atmosphere. I hope to be able to come back here for years to come and for that reason alone I wish Bella and Bintje good luck with respect for their courage to set this up during the Corona period!
Written April 2, 2024
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Are you open in the Month of December 2020?
How much do you charge per person?
Written November 15, 2020
Hi, yes we are open in December!
Our packages for courses and fun dives are available on our website. Or please send us an email.
Hope to see you soon!
Written November 24, 2020
Hi, how old do you need to be to try your hand at diving. I'm just researching possible holiday destinations. My son who will be 14 in the summer wants to have a go. I was thinking of booking a hotel in Bahia Feliz, would this be too far from your base? Also, what are the costs for a couple of dives (if my son is old enough)? I will not be diving. Thank you
Written March 5, 2017
Hi, how old do you need to be to try your hand at diving. I'm just researching possible holiday destinations. My son who will be 14 in the summer wants to have a go. I was thinking of booking a hotel in Bahia Feliz, would this be too far from your base? Also, what are the costs for a couple of dives (if my son is old enough)? I will not be diving. Thank you
Written March 5, 2017
Hi, Just saw your message now/today. I‘m afraid I‘m the wrong person to ask. Hope you and your son head a great/excited holiday during the past summer. Best regards
Written November 3, 2017
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