Been thinking of getting qualified to dive, but just haven't had the time? Now there is an easy way to slap on some fins, strap on a mask and experience intense adventure. Duquesa diving training programe follows the worldwide accepted standards of PADI, enabling you to dive anytime anywhere in the world. We have a varied selection of PADI Courses available to get you started, from Discover Scuba to Dive Master, all courses taken by our PADI qualified instructors.

Southern Spain offers some of the best scuba diving in the country, we have a superb selection of dive sites including Tarifa and Gibraltar.

Tarifa - Reef diving - great mix of Med and Atlantic life, also larger creatures than further Eastwards. Strong currents, not for beginners. Visibility from 15m to 40m and water temp from 14°C to 28°C depending on time of year. Tarifa is the most southern point of the European continent. Africa is only 13km away and views over the strait are breathtaking. The weather is probably Tarifas most famous feature. The constant wind has given Tarifa international fame as a wind surfer destination. Since kite-surfing emerged, only a few years ago, Tarifa has become one of this new and exciting sports destination. thanks to its long and wide white beach that provides lots of practice space, also this area offers the diver some spectacular diving along this rocky coast. As the Atlantic washes into the Mediterranean the varied marine life in this area is diverse, from dolphins to turtles you will need to keep your cameras ready for that not to be missed photograph.

Gibraltar - Excellent wreck diving, WW2, fishing and cargo vessels. Depths from 10m to 40m, experienced divers only. Visibility from 10m to 24m, and water temp from 14°C to 20°C depending on time of year. The waters around 'The Rock of Gibraltar' provide so many opportunities for divers to train, gain experience or just explore some of our dive sites that are teaming with marine life. With the constant influx of fresh water from the Atlantic Ocean, Gibraltar has some of the most varied marine life in the Mediterranean.Known in Greek mythology as one of the "Pillars of Hercules" Gibraltar is situated at the gateway to the Mediterranean.

Discover Scuba Sea Dive
If you are good in the water & feel happy you can go for the sea option. With this you have 2 dives, both lasting 30 minutes with the added bonus of seeing lots of marine life with a max depth of 4 metres. Before the dives, you will sit in on a 20 minute talk with PADI instructor who runs through all you need to know for the two dives off a giant flip chart that is used worldwide for this option.
Price € 125
Depart Duquesa 9:00 Return 16:00

PADI DIVE COURSES - OPEN WATER DIVER
This is the first level of diving where you can earn a Diving Certificate. The course lasts 4 days. 2 days are spent in confined water, i.e. swimming pool where you learn all the skills to become a scuba diver which is every skill broken down by the PADI instructor to make learning easy & fun. After the 2 days you then venture in to the sea for the open water part, showing us the skills you have completed in the pool. By the end of the course you will be able dive anywhere in the world to 18m with a buddy and the diving certificate is recognized worldwide by all dive centres. PADI Open Water Diver is the most popular diver course in the world and your ticket to a lifetime of intense adventure. You will learn about scuba fundamentals, equipment and techniques. Plus, practice skills by diving in a pool and experience several open water dives with an instructor. After completing your PADI Open Water course you will surely be interested in expanding your knowledge about diving in several fields or under different conditions.
Days - 4
Price € 500 which includes:-

• All books & training aids
• Full Kit Hire for 4 days
• Transportation to & from Duquesa
• Confined Water part (2 days) includes food & drinks

ADVANCED OPENWATER DIVER
As a diver, you hunt for the next buzz & depending on the kind of person you are. As a diver you may be happy diving at 18 metres but lots of divers move on wanting to dive deeper. After this course you will be allowed to dive to 40 metres, which is the maximum depth you can go as a recreational scuba diver. The course is split up into 5 sections, each being a dive environment you will encounter; you have many to choose from. Deep wreck navigation dives are the three you have to do you pick the rest we train you in those areas. There are over 20 specialty programs for you to choose from. Before each program the instructor will run through each topic. To make sure you fully understand each section to ensure learning is easy & fun.


Price € 400 which includes:-

• Full diving kit
• All Books
• Transport to & from Dive sites.

Kids Scuba Diving Bubblemaker.
With over 70% of the planet being covered in water, learning to scuba dive is a fantastic way of discovering the underwater world.
The emphasis on the Bubblemaker experience is fun, in a safe and controlled environment. All instructors are fully PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) qualified and all equipment needed for the experience is provided. The kids will master some of the basic concepts and scuba skills such as hand signals and use of equipment.
Once you get the hang of it, you will enjoy the exhilaration of the feeling of weightlessness whilst breathing under water and there is plenty of time to put into practice these new skills in the pool.
For those who really take to the sport like a duck to water (excuse the pun!), the discover scuba experience can count towards further diving courses.

Kids Programs - 8 - 10 years old
Price € 80 which includes Full kit, transport & refreshments.
Bubble Maker - Pool only

PADI Seal Team - Pool Only
All programs last 2 hours

Day Trips for the Qualified Diver

Price € 125

2 dives a day which includes full kit, transportation to & from Duquesa

Price € 110 - (Divers with kit but who require Manilva Leisure to supply weights & tanks)
Depart 9:00 Return 16:00

If you are intersted in any of these packages or offers please click here or call +34 952 891 355 now for more details.