Gran Canaria Scuba Dives with Back or Heart Problems

Short answer: 2 of 6 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 6 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 6 scuba dives in Gran Canaria; 6 state back and heart conditions details in the listing. 2 tours of 6 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 6 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.

TourBack and heart conditionsOperatorFrom
Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners in Gran Canaria,Free Pickup
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health / Not recommended for travellers with asthma or other lung conditions”
 Not recommended: heart, asthma conditionsPuerto Rico Diving Gran Canaria$101Check dates
Beginners Scuba Diving Experience in Gran Canaria
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsBlue Water Diving$102Check dates
Discover Scuba Dive in Gran Canaria
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsZEUS DIVE CENTER$97Check dates
Discover Scuba diving in Gran Canaria with Hotel Pick-up
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsLeagues Ahead Diving$102Check dates
2 Dive Package for PADI Qualified Divers in Gran Canaria
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsBlue Water Diving$97Check dates
Children's PADI Diving Experience in Gran Canaria
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsDelphinus Diving School Gran Canaria$80Check dates

Questions

Can I do a scuba dive in Gran Canaria with a back or heart condition?

2 of 6 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 6 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

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