Delphinus Diving School

What Delphinus Diving School does

Delphinus S.L., operating as Delphinus Diving School and Delphinus Dive Center, is a privately-held Spanish limited company founded in 2002 and headquartered at Av. los Marreo in Puerto de Mogán, Gran Canaria. The business is a 5 Star PADI-certified dive center providing recreational scuba diving, PADI certification courses, guided boat dive trips, snorkeling tours, and equipment rental, primarily serving tourists and visitors to Gran Canaria. Its core product surface spans beginner experiences (Discover Scuba Diving), full certification ladders (Open Water, Advanced Open Water at €350, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, IDC), specialty courses (Night Diver at €302, Nitrox, Wreck Diving, Underwater Photography), and packaged boat dives (1 dive at €55, 8 dives at €420, 10 dives at €525). The company also bundles services with accommodation via its Dive & Stay offering. All instruction is delivered in-person using standard scuba equipment and PADI curriculum at 30+ dive sites around Gran Canaria, including El Cabrón Marine Reserve, Maspalomas, Arinaga, and various wreck and reef sites.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model: customers book through the company website (delphinus.eu, available in English, German, Spanish, and Polish), via WhatsApp, or as walk-ins at the physical dive center, with free hotel transport provided across Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés. Revenue streams are transactional and one-time — per-dive, per-course, and per-snorkeling-tour — with no subscription, recurring contract, or membership structure. Go-to-market relies on organic channels: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, TripAdvisor reviews, and an SEO-oriented blog about diving in Gran Canaria and Mallorca, supported by Google Analytics and DoubleClick advertising. The company is independently owned, has no disclosed funding, no headcount data, and no subsidiaries; it consolidated operations from Mallorca to Gran Canaria around 2022, where it currently operates from a single physical location adjacent to Hotel Cordial Mogan.

Name

Delphinus Diving School

Legal name

Delphinus S.L.

Website

https://delphinus.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Delphinus Diving School is a privately-held 5 Star PADI dive center in Puerto de Mogán, Gran Canaria, offering boat dive packages, PADI certification courses, and snorkeling tours to tourists visiting the island, distributed via direct website booking, WhatsApp, and walk-in.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scuba Diving Instruction & Tours

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Tour Operators (56152), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Dive Centers & Scuba Training (PADI/SSI, certifications) (THAAAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scuba Diving & Freediving Centers (Training, Guided Dives) (THAAAKAD), Diving Experiences (Scuba Dives, Dive Trips, PADI/SSI Courses) (THAJAJAD), Dive & Snorkel Guides / Dive Masters (Boat-Based & Shore-Based) (THAAALAC), Snorkeling Tours & Reef Experiences (THAJAJAE)

Keywords

• Scuba diving courses
• PADI certification training
• Boat dive packages
• Snorkeling tours
• Diving equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Palmas De Gran Canaria

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Diving Courses and Certifications: Revenue from PADI certification courses including Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Divemaster, and various specialty courses. Course fees are one-time payments for training sessions.
2. Boat Dive Packages: Revenue from guided boat dive trips sold in packages (1, 8, 10 dives). These are per-dive transactions with package pricing discounts for multiple dives.
3. Equipment Rental: Revenue from renting diving equipment including masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, and other gear to customers.
4. Snorkeling Tours: Revenue from guided snorkeling tours for beginners and experienced snorkelers, including equipment provision.
5. Professional Training Programs: Revenue from professional-level courses including Divemaster and IDC (Instructor Development Course) for those pursuing diving careers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Delphinus Diving School is a 5 Star PADI-certified dive center in Puerto de Mogán, Gran Canaria, that sells PADI scuba diving courses (from Discover Scuba Diving through Divemaster/IDC professional levels), guided boat dive packages, snorkeling tours, and diving equipment rental. The company serves tourists and certified divers with daily trips to 30+ dive sites around the island and provides multilingual instruction, certification, and supporting services such as free hotel pickup and underwater photography.

Product overview

Delphinus Diving School operates as a PADI-certified diving center in Puerto de Mogán, Gran Canaria, offering a comprehensive portfolio of diving and snorkeling services. The core offerings include dive packs (1 to 10 boat dives ranging from €55 to €525) and PADI courses spanning from beginner (Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Diver at €350) through professional levels (Divemaster, IDC instructor course). Specialty offerings include Night Diver (€302), Rescue Diver, and specialty courses in Nitrox, Wreck Diving, and Underwater Photography. The company also provides guided snorkeling tours at multiple Gran Canaria locations and combined dive-and-stay packages. With over 20 years of experience, the center serves both beginners and certified professionals, offering daily dive trips to over 30 dive sites around the island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dive Packs (Boat Dive Packages) Boat dive packages for certified divers ranging from 1 to 10 guided boat dives, priced from €55 to €525, providing access to 30+ dive sites around Gran Canaria over 1 to 5 days.
• PADI Discover Scuba Diving 4-hour introductory scuba experience for non-certified participants with no prior experience required, including private guided dive, optional underwater photographer, and free hotel transport.
• PADI Open Water Diver Course Entry-level PADI certification course covering basic diving skills, theory, confined water training, and open water dives to qualify participants as certified scuba divers.
• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course 3-day advanced PADI course with 5 adventure dives covering deep diving, night diving, and underwater navigation, priced at €350, for certified divers seeking the next level of certification.
• PADI Rescue Diver Course 4-day PADI course teaching emergency management, stress recognition, and rescue techniques for panicked and unresponsive divers, priced at €350, requiring Adventure Diver certification and Emergency First Response training as prerequisites.
• PADI Night Diver Specialty Course PADI specialty course teaching diving techniques and safety procedures for underwater exploration during nighttime hours, priced at €302.
• PADI Divemaster Course (Professional-Level Training) Professional-level PADI training program covering advanced diving skills, leadership, and practical experience in supervising diving activities, including Divemaster and Instructor Development Course (IDC) tracks for those pursuing diving careers.
• PADI Specialty Courses Additional PADI specialty courses including Nitrox Diving, Wreck Diving, and Underwater Photography for divers seeking to specialize in particular underwater disciplines.
• Snorkeling Tours Guided snorkeling adventures at Amadores Beach, Puerto de Mogán, El Cabrón Marine Reserve, and Playa de las Canteras, with expert guides and top-quality equipment provided.
• PADI Positive Identification Card PADI Positive Identification Card service for divers, priced at €87.
• Dive & Stay Packages Combined diving and accommodation packages including access to modern beach house facilities near the beach for divers visiting Gran Canaria.
• Diving Equipment Rental Rental of diving equipment including masks, snorkels, fins, wetsuits, and other gear to customers participating in dive and snorkeling activities.
• PADI Courses for Children Age-appropriate PADI diving courses designed for children, providing safe, supervised introduction to scuba diving for younger participants visiting Gran Canaria with their families.

Quantifiable outcome

• Crystal clear waters with visibility often exceeding 30 meters, providing excellent diving conditions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hotel Cordial MoganminorOthersThe dive center is located in front of Hotel Cordial Mogan, providing convenient access for hotel guests. This is a location-based arrangement rather than a formal partnership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors): Global scuba certification body that defines the curriculum, certification cards, and dive center rating system (including 5 Star) under which Delphinus operates. Not a direct competitor but the dominant platform incumbent on which Delphinus's training business depends.
• SSI (Scuba Schools International): Global scuba certification agency operating in parallel to PADI with its own dive center network and training standards. Competes indirectly for tourists who hold or pursue SSI rather than PADI certifications in the same destinations.

Regional players

• Orca Diving Fuerteventura: Dive center in Fuerteventura (Canary Islands) offering PADI courses, guided dives, and snorkeling tours. Comparable offerings for Canary Islands tourists but does not overlap with Delphinus's specific geography.
• Dive Centre Cala d'Aiguablava: Dive center on the Costa Brava offering PADI courses and boat dive packages to tourists in Spain. Comparable product and operating model but different Mediterranean geography rather than Atlantic/Canary Islands.
• ProDive Tenerife: PADI dive center in Tenerife offering similar boat dive packages and PADI certifications to tourists in the Canary Islands. Comparable product set but different island, making it more of a regional peer than a direct head-to-head competitor.

Direct peers

• Blue Marlin Diving: Gran Canaria-based PADI dive center offering boat dives, PADI certifications, and snorkeling tours to tourists. Operates with a similar direct-to-consumer model and pricing structure targeting the same inbound visitor market.
• Davy Jones Diving: Established PADI dive center operating in Gran Canaria with comparable course and guided dive offerings. Directly competes with Delphinus for the same pool of tourist and certified divers visiting the island.
• Deep Blue Diving: Gran Canaria dive operator offering guided boat dives, PADI courses, and dive packages to tourists. Closely aligned with Delphinus on customer profile, product structure, and local market.
• Anfibia Dive Center: PADI dive center based in Gran Canaria offering boat dive packages, certifications, and snorkeling experiences. Closely comparable business model, customer base, and product mix to Delphinus.

Others

• GetYourGuide: Online marketplace for tours, activities, and experiences worldwide, including dive and snorkeling offerings in Gran Canaria. Adjacent channel/distributor that competes for the same tourist wallet share and influences price discovery for diving experiences.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC5_sHpp2ijfaxOqZvZOfffA?view_as=public
• Facebookfacebook.com/DelphinusDivingSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/delphinusdiving
• Xx.com/dive_delphinus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delphinus-diving

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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