Puerto de Mogan Submarine Tour Gran Canaria

The submarine tour in Puerto de Mogan

This Puerto de Mogan submarine tour takes you from the harbour into the Atlantic aboard a vessel that carries passengers safely beneath the surface. After boarding, you sit in a comfortable seat by a round window, and the submarine leaves the marina before it dives to depths where sunlight fades to a soft blue.

The whole trip lasts about 40 minutes, which is short enough for young children and long enough to feel like a real expedition. Staff explain the safety procedures before the descent, and the ride is smooth, so you do not need to be a confident swimmer or a diver to enjoy it.

What you see under the sea

Through the large windows you see the sandy seabed, rocky ledges, shoals of fish and, if visibility is good, wrecks that have become artificial reefs full of life. Divers sometimes swim alongside to feed the fish, which brings them closer to the glass for photos.

Screens on board show the manoeuvres and the surroundings, and headphones deliver an audio guide in several languages, including English, Spanish, German and French. Many guests ask whether the Puerto de Mogan submarine is worth it: for the mix of fish, wrecks and the sensation of a real dive, most families say yes, and it is very easy for children to follow.

Departure times, meeting point and tips

Submarine tours leave several times a day, roughly from 10:00 to 15:30, and you choose your time when booking. The meeting point is at Puerto de Mogan harbour, and the details are sent with your booking. Arrive a little early to check in and to find your seat before the dive.

Children from 2 years use the child rate. The interior is cool, so bring a light jacket, and wear comfortable shoes for the walk along the quay. Tips and hotel transfers are not included. The best time to go is mid-morning, when the light under the water is bright and the harbour is calm.

Puerto de Mogan itself: the Little Venice of Gran Canaria

Puerto de Mogan is often called the Little Venice of Gran Canaria because of its small canals, white houses and bougainvillea-covered bridges. It is a working fishing port and marina, with a sandy beach beside the harbour, and it stays calmer than the busy resorts to the east.

Before or after your dive, stroll along the marina, browse the shops on the quay, or sit at a harbour-front cafe. On Fridays a large weekly market fills the streets, which makes the day a good excuse to explore the village at a slow pace.