Diving Course with PADI Certification in Tossa de Mar

Learn to dive independently and earn your PADI card in a single day

An eight-hour PADI Scuba Diver certification course in Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava, where you learn the basics of independent diving and receive a card valid to dive up to 12 meters with a professional anywhere in the world. The course runs in very small groups with instructors who have over 20 years of experience. You must be in good health, at least 12 years old, and arrive 15 minutes early. No flights for 24 hours after the course.

The experience

You spend eight hours learning to dive in the seabed around Tossa de Mar, a town on the Costa Brava coast. The course covers the skills you need to dive independently: how to breathe underwater, manage buoyancy, clear your mask and handle basic emergencies. Instructors walk you through each technique in the water, and by the end of the day you have the hands-on practice to pass the certification. All SCUBA equipment is provided, so you bring nothing but yourself and a swimsuit.

The small group size means the instructors can focus on your pace and comfort. You discover the seabed creatures and landscape of Tossa while you learn, so the practice dives are not in a pool but in the actual water you will dive in later. The PADI Scuba Diver card you earn is recognized worldwide and lets you dive to 12 meters with a professional guide on any future trip. Guides speak English, Spanish, Italian or French depending on your preference.

One constraint shapes the day: you cannot fly for 24 hours after the course ends, so plan this for a day when you have the evening free. You also need to show up 15 minutes before the start time. Late arrivals are not admitted and the fee is not refunded. The course is not suitable if you have spinal injuries, are pregnant, or have cardiovascular conditions that would make physical exertion risky.

What’s included

• All SCUBA equipment including wetsuit, tank, regulator and mask.
• instruction from guides with over 20 years of experience.
• the PADI Scuba Diver certification card valid to dive up to 12 meters worldwide.
• practice dives in the seabed around Tossa de Mar.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

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AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by SuperDive Tossa

Is this one for you?The eight-hour commitment and the 24-hour flight restriction mean you need a full day with no travel plans afterward, so book this when you have settled into your stay on the Costa Brava and have flexibility in your schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

What do I actually learn in this eight-hour course?

The course teaches you the fundamentals of independent diving: breathing underwater, controlling your depth and buoyancy, clearing water from your mask, and responding to basic problems. By the end you have practiced these skills in open water and earned the PADI Scuba Diver certification, which is the entry-level card recognized worldwide.

Can I dive after this course, or do I need more training?

After earning your PADI Scuba Diver card, you can dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters, but only when accompanied by a professional guide. If you want to dive deeper or without a guide, you would need additional certifications beyond this course.

What equipment do I need to bring?

All SCUBA equipment is included in the course: wetsuit, tank, regulator, buoyancy control device and mask. Bring a swimsuit, towel and any personal items you need. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the dive site.

Is there an age limit for this course?

The minimum age is 12 years old. You must also be in good health and not taking medications prescribed by a doctor to participate.

What happens if I arrive late?

Entry is not permitted if you arrive late, and the course fee is not refunded. You must arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Can I fly after the course?

No, you cannot take a flight for 24 hours after the course ends. Plan this activity for a day when you have the evening and the following morning free before any air travel.