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Diving Stones

Benidorm's only PADI 5-Star IDC, running a direct 10-minute boat crossing from the port to Isla de Benidorm daily in season.

Last updated July 2026

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Benidorm's only PADI 5-Star IDCDirect 10-minute boat crossing from Port of BenidormFull PADI ladder to DivemasterEagle ray sightings in warmer monthsSingle-destination model at Isla de BenidormWinter hours unconfirmed - check before visiting

About

One pitch: no vans, no transfers. A ten-minute boat ride runs straight from the Port of Benidorm to the island. Other centres in the area shuttle divers overland before they reach the water; this one skips that step. As Benidorm's only PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center, the course ladder runs the full distance from Scuba Diver through Divemaster, with specialty add-ons and a nitrox option along the way. Try dives run either from the beach or by boat out to the island, with the boat version including underwater photos of the dive.

Daily departures are the norm in season, though winter access has been inconsistent enough that a visit outside peak months is worth confirming directly before travelling. Published hours don't fully cover the off-season, and at least one visitor found the doors shut despite a booking app showing the centre as open. Within season, the operation keeps to a single-site model: guided dives, refresher sessions, and try-dive packages with photos, all built around the one boat crossing rather than a menu of destinations.

What Divers Say

Divers who booked in season consistently praise the instructors for patience and genuine warmth, especially with first-timers doing a try dive. Eagle ray sightings come up repeatedly as a highlight during the warmer months, alongside comments on how thorough the safety briefings are. The one recurring complaint sits outside the water rather than in it, and it's about missing off-season hours rather than anything to do with the diving itself. Read together, the pattern is a strong in-water experience paired with a real gap in off-season communication that's worth checking before you travel.

Dive Sites (1)

Benidorm Island
moderate30m

Pricing

We do our best to show current pricing, but rates may change without notice. Last verified July 2026. Always confirm the latest prices on Diving Stones's official website before booking.

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Courses

Try dive, beach75 EUR
Try dive, boat to Isla de Benidorm (photos included)95 EUR
Open Water Diver450-460 EUR
Advanced Open Water390-420 EUR
Rescue Diver290-320 EUR
Divemaster730 EUR
Scuba Diver285-320 EUR
Nitrox specialty310 EUR

Guided Dives

Single dive, own equipment50 EUR
Single dive, full equipment85 EUR
Double dive, own equipment85-90 EUR
Double dive, full equipment150-160 EUR
Night dive supplement+15 EUR

Other Services

Individual equipment piece rental8-10 EUR
Snorkelling, Isla de Benidorm40 EUR
Daily diving insurance10 EUR

Pricing is third-party sourced and has not been independently confirmed against the centre's own site. Confirm current rates directly before booking, especially outside the main season.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diving Stones open during winter?▾
Hours outside the main season aren't consistently published, and a December visitor once found the centre closed despite a booking app listing it as open. If you're planning a winter trip, confirm hours directly with the centre before travelling rather than relying on third-party listings.
Is Isla de Benidorm a protected marine reserve?▾
It falls within the Serra Gelada Natural Park's protected waters, though this is a general conservation designation rather than a permit-controlled marine reserve. No quota or special authorisation applies to recreational diving here.
What does PADI 5-Star Instructor Development Center actually mean?▾
It's PADI's top facility rating, covering everything from entry-level try dives through instructor-level training. Diving Stones holds this rating and runs the full course ladder from Scuba Diver to Divemaster on-site.
Will I see eagle rays on a dive here?▾
Possibly, mostly in the warmer months. Divers report sightings often enough that it's a genuine seasonal highlight, though like any wild encounter it isn't guaranteed on a given day.
Does Diving Stones dive anywhere other than Isla de Benidorm?▾
The centre's own marketing and product line-up centre almost entirely on the island. It's built as a single-destination operation rather than one that rotates between several named sites.
How do I get out to the island from here?▾
The boat leaves directly from the Port of Benidorm and reaches the island in about ten minutes, with no van transfer or overland leg beforehand.
What certification do I need for a try dive?▾
None. Try dives run with an instructor for complete beginners, either from the beach or by boat to the island, with the boat option including photos of the dive.
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