PADI Scuba Diver
€425 per diver
Best for people short on time who want a first scuba certification route. Practical training can be one day or two relaxed mornings. Minimum age: 10+. Deposit: €200 per diver.
PADI scuba courses · Marbella
Learn to Dive Marbella
Start your scuba certification route in Marbella with beginner-friendly PADI course options arranged by MarbsFUN with Simply Diving from the Marbella / Puerto Deportivo area.
Marbella / Puerto Deportivo
PADI course options
1 day, 2 days or 3 days
From €245 · deposits from €100
Minimum age 10+ where stated
Beginner scuba certification courses in Marbella
Learn to Dive Marbella is for complete beginners who want a clear scuba certification route, visitors deciding between Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver, people who want to start training before travelling, and existing PADI Scuba Divers ready to upgrade.
This is not a first-time taster dive page. If you want a quick try-dive experience, choose a Discover Scuba Diving option instead. Here, the focus is on structured PADI training with Simply Diving, with MarbsFUN helping you choose the right course and confirm availability before payment.
PADI Scuba Diver
Best for people short on time who still want a first scuba certification route. Practical training can be completed in one day or over two relaxed morning sessions, and certification allows you to dive under the supervision of a PADI Professional.
Minimum age is 10+. The course includes PADI eLearning, full scuba equipment rental, professional instruction from a PADI Instructor, confined water training, open water training dives, PADI certification processing, small group instruction, and guidance before, during and after the course. Price €425 per diver, deposit €200 per diver.
PADI Open Water Diver
Best for beginners who want the full first scuba certification. The course runs over 3 days, with sessions available daily at 9:00am or 2:00pm according to the supplier source, and includes confined water training plus open water dives.
The course includes a RIB boat dive experience. Once certified, divers can dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres. Minimum age is 10+, with ages 10–11 receiving Junior Open Water Diver certification. Included are PADI eLearning, equipment, instructor support, 5 confined water dives, 4 open water dives, PADI certification processing and small group instruction. Price €515 per diver, deposit €200 per diver.
PADI Open Water Referral
Best for people who want to start before travelling. Complete PADI eLearning and confined-water training in Marbella, then finish the final open-water dives separately at your chosen destination.
Final open-water dives are not included in this course price. The course includes PADI eLearning, full equipment rental, professional instruction from a PADI Instructor, confined-water training, referral paperwork, small group instruction and support before, during and after the course. Price €290 per diver, deposit €100 per diver.
PADI Open Water Diver Upgrade
Best for existing PADI Scuba Divers who want to upgrade to full PADI Open Water Diver certification. The upgrade runs over 2 days and includes 2 confined water dives and 2 open water dives.
Certification depth is 18 metres once completed. The course includes PADI eLearning, full equipment rental, professional instruction from a PADI Instructor, PADI certification processing, small group instruction and guidance before, during and after the course. Price €245 per diver, deposit €100 per diver.
Options & Pricing
Choose the Learn to Dive course that best matches your time, certification goal and travel plans.
PADI Open Water Diver
€515 per diver
Best for beginners who want the full first scuba certification. 3-day course with daily start options at 9:00am or 2:00pm, minimum age 10+, and certification depth up to 18 metres once certified. Deposit: €200 per diver.
PADI Open Water Referral
€290 per diver
Best for people who want to start training in Marbella and finish open-water dives elsewhere. Final open-water dives are not included. Deposit: €100 per diver.
PADI Open Water Diver Upgrade
€245 per diver
Best for existing PADI Scuba Divers upgrading to full Open Water Diver. 2-day upgrade with certification depth of 18 metres once completed. Deposit: €100 per diver.
Launch area
Marbella / Puerto Deportivo
Meeting point: Exact meeting point shared after your booking is confirmed.
Booking requirements
- PADI is the training/certification framework; Simply Diving is the supplier.
- Minimum age is 10+ for the main beginner courses where stated.
- Medical questionnaire or fitness-to-dive requirements may apply.
- Tell MarbsFUN before booking if anyone has medical conditions, takes medication, feels nervous in water or needs help choosing the correct course.
- Final booking terms are confirmed before payment.
- If sea or weather conditions are not suitable, MarbsFUN will confirm whether the supplier can reschedule or refund the booking.
- Exact meeting point shared after your booking is confirmed.
Course Details
Key details to help you choose the right Learn to Dive route before sending your request.
Experience type
Beginner PADI scuba certification courses and Open Water upgrade
Public location
Marbella / Puerto Deportivo
Timing
Scuba Diver can be one day or two relaxed mornings; Open Water Diver is 3 days; Upgrade is 2 days
Included
PADI eLearning, full scuba equipment rental, instructor support and small group instruction
Minimum age
10+ where stated; ages 10–11 receive Junior Open Water Diver certification on Open Water Diver
Confirmation
MarbsFUN confirms availability, final start instructions and weather/sea suitability before payment
Booking & cancellation terms
- Payment: Full payment is required 4 weeks before the course or excursion. The payment method is confirmed during booking. Medical questionnaire, certification or insurance checks, equipment replacement liability and mandatory insurance may apply.
- Customer cancellation: If you cancel within 2 days of booking and more than 3 weeks before the start date, you receive a 50% refund. Cancellations more than 3 weeks before the start date after the first 2 days of booking are eligible for a 50% refund.
- Weather or operator cancellation: If environmental conditions or circumstances outside the dive provider’s control delay, change or cancel the course, the dive provider arranges the first suitable alternative date.
- Late arrival / no-show: Cancellations within 3 weeks of the start date, no-shows, or missing a course date are at your expense and are not refunded. Changing an agreed course date incurs a €75 rescheduling fee. Courses must be completed within 6 months of booking and within 90 days once started.
Location
Public meeting-area information only. The exact start point is provided after confirmation.
Marbella / Puerto Deportivo
Use the generic public map link below for the departure area. Exact meeting point shared after your booking is confirmed.
Good to know before you book
These points help MarbsFUN match the right course to your experience, comfort and travel plans.
Training route
- Choose from Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Referral or Upgrade
- PADI is the training/certification framework
- Simply Diving is the supplier for these course options
Health and suitability
- Medical questionnaire or fitness-to-dive requirements may apply
- Tell MarbsFUN if anyone has medical conditions or takes medication
- Tell MarbsFUN if anyone feels nervous in water or needs course-choice help
Conditions matter
- Sea and weather suitability are checked before payment
- MarbsFUN confirms whether rescheduling or refunding is possible if conditions are unsuitable
- Final start instructions are confirmed after booking
Handled by WhatsApp
- Send your preferred date and time
- Choose your Learn to Dive course and number of divers
- Extra course details are confirmed in the conversation
Booking FAQ & Important Information
Quick answers before choosing your scuba course in Marbella.
Who is this page for?
This page is for complete beginners who want a scuba certification route, people choosing between Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver, travellers starting Open Water training before a trip, and existing PADI Scuba Divers upgrading to full Open Water Diver.
Is this for first-time taster dives?
No. This page is for structured scuba course options. If you want a first-time taster dive rather than a certification route, ask MarbsFUN for Discover Scuba Diving.
Where is the public departure area?
The public location is Marbella / Puerto Deportivo. Exact meeting point shared after your booking is confirmed.
Which courses can I choose here?
You can choose PADI Scuba Diver, PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Open Water Referral or PADI Open Water Diver Upgrade. Ask MarbsFUN if you already dive and want advanced, rescue, refresh or specialty course options.
What are the prices and deposits?
PADI Scuba Diver is €425 with €200 deposit per diver. PADI Open Water Diver is €515 with €200 deposit per diver. PADI Open Water Referral is €290 with €100 deposit per diver. PADI Open Water Diver Upgrade is €245 with €100 deposit per diver.
Do medical requirements apply?
Medical questionnaire or fitness-to-dive requirements may apply. Tell MarbsFUN before booking if anyone has medical conditions, takes medication, feels nervous in water or needs help choosing the correct course.
What happens if sea conditions are not suitable?
If sea or weather conditions are not suitable, MarbsFUN will confirm whether the supplier can reschedule or refund the booking.
How do I book?
Select your Learn to Dive course, choose the number of divers plus your preferred date and time, then send the WhatsApp request. MarbsFUN confirms availability, final start instructions and weather/sea suitability before payment.