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Diving Into the Blue

Diving center Scuba instructor Scuba tour agency

👍👍 As someone who considers herself a nervous diver, Lewis, Arvis and Johnny really helped put me at ease which made for a really pleasurable experience. I’ve gone scuba diving at many places (with some not as great dive shops) and can say without a doubt that Diving Into the Blue created the best expe... People often mention dive, diving, experience, Lewis, great, Blue, team, recommend, good, highly,


Address

Av. Antonio Machado, 76, 29630 Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain

Website

www.intothebluediving.com

Contact

+34 673 20 45 28

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (145 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: (Easter Monday), 9 am to 6 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Carlotta P. 11 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    As someone who considers herself a nervous diver, Lewis, Arvis and Johnny really helped put me at ease which made for a really pleasurable experience. I’ve gone scuba diving at many places (with some not as great dive shops) and can say without a doubt that Diving Into the Blue created the best experience that I have had thus far. Lewis provides a highly personalized experience and gets to know his clients. When you arrive, the van is already packed with the gear and your paperwork is completed in advance so that you can head right to the dive site. He gives a very thorough pre-dive briefing and is highly communicative and encouraging throughout the dive. I learned a few tips that will help me on future dive trips. The nervousness that I usually feel before and during the dive wasn’t there with Lewis. You can tell that Lewis and Arvis are highly trained. They strike a nice balance of keeping the experience fun and accommodating while also being highly attentive to safety and making sure to dot all i’s and cross all t’s. The dive site at Marina del Este was incredible. We saw so many fish! Next time we are back we would love to dive with Diving Into the Blue in Gibraltar. Can’t wait! Thanks team for the stellar experience. P.S. Be sure to treat Arvis to a coffee (the guy LOVES coffee) and tell them that we say hi!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emma C. 8 months ago on Google • 36 reviews
    Brilliant experience, the instructions Joseph and Lewis were very friendly and professional. They have given us unforgettable memories. We will definitely book again!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zhuoyun J. 2 years ago on Google
    Thanks for taking us to the beautiful beaches. I saw many sea creatures. Sea cucumbers, octopus, sea urchins, the giant jelly fish. Really enjoyed it. Carrying the equipment to the shore was the most difficult part and really beyond my ability. But all the instructors kindly helped me with that. Really appreciate that.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Spencer C. 11 months ago on Google
    We had a great time diving with Lewis, Arvis, and Johnny! From the start, they were very laid back yet professional and set a great mood for the day. During the dive, I was having problems with my mask so Lewis swapped with me and saved the dive. The diving was great- it was a short walk to the water and we got to see a lot of marine life. I highly recommend going diving with them if you're in the area! Also, if you need to get certified or want to advance your certification level they would also be a great option. They not only had a ton of experience, but were very casual and not uptight like some dive instructors can be.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dirk C. 1 year ago on Google
    Just completed my 2 Open Water certification. It was a tough day 1 but so glad that it was rigorous and they truly made me master all the required skills. Irina was my dive instructor and she was fantastic - thorough, clear, and patient! She has a real passion that comes through the way she leads. Highly recommend Diving into the Blue.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike 2 years ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Three fantastic days, 2 days local and 1 day in Gibraltar. Very professional service, equipment is top class and they know the area well. Will definitely be back again and would highly recommend. Big thanks Lewis and Brian!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melody L. 4 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I recently had the pleasure of diving with Into the Blue Diving Center in Malaga with the excursion to Gibraltar, and I can't praise them enough for their outstanding service and hospitality. Thanks for Lewis for coordinating the trip. They are the only diving centre in Spain with a license to dive in Gibraltar. The entire team, especially the instructor Arvis and divemaster Quentin, displayed a level of professionalism that made my dive experience truly memorable. From the moment I arrived, the staffs at Into the Blue made me feel welcome and ensured that I was well-informed and prepared for the dive. The instructor was not only highly skilled but also patient and kind, creating a comfortable and enjoyable learning environment. Their commitment to safety and attention to detail were evident throughout the entire dive, providing me with confidence and allowing me to fully immerse myself in the stunning underwater world of Gibraltar. The overall organization of the dive was seamless. I highly recommend Into the Blue Diving Center to anyone seeking a fantastic dive experience coupled with exceptional service and a friendly atmosphere. They exceeded my expectations, and I look forward to diving with them again in the future. Gracias!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MrKillerraz 4 years ago on Google
    Went on a snorkel experience with this dive center a few weeks ago and was satisfied with the whole trip. The booking was all arranged over Whatsapp and the instructor Lewis was amazing from start to finish. The equipment was very well maintained and felt very organized considering how late we arranged the booking the night before! I would highly recommend Nat, Daniel and Lewis and the team of Into the blue to anyone wanting a unique day out!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jordan R. 2 years ago on Google
    Well where to begin.. 🤣 I contacted Lewis at Into the Blue diving just a few weeks ago to book a discover dive for me and my partner. I'm a certified diver but my partner isn't and she wanted to try it. Well she loved it and we've already booked a open water course in the UK so we can go back out with these guys in October with us both certified! Lewis was a great instructor and made my partner feel very comfortable and at ease, talked her through everything first then once in the water he explained everything that was done while in the water before doing it. But... on top of the amazing diving instruction... I had arranged with Lewis a few weeks before that while on this diving trip, I would propose to my partner underwater! Well when me and Lewis discussed this on WhatsApp the idea really took off! Lewis told his team and they were all excited to get involved! The whole team went above and beyond to make it a romantic proposal while underwater! They brought boards to write messages on underwater, ie the question 😏. They even provided strawberries chocolates flowers champagne and a table and chairs for a between dive celebration! I could not have asked more of them, we will definitely be back and will recommend anyone who wants to dive abroad to go to Into the Blue! But more importantly... SHE SAID YES! and Lewis and his team caught it all on video! Top team guys thank you so much for making it so special, we cannot wait to see you in October! 👌
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter E. 11 months ago on Google
    My son & I had our very first diving experience today with Iness & Jonathan. They were both very knowledgeable, professional and enthusiastic. Jonathan helped my son with the issues he was having with equalising, and had lots of techniques to get around this problem for him. I would recommend using this company.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leigh H. 1 year ago on Google
    I've just finished my Open Water Diver certification with into the blue and it feels so good to have this skill! We spent the first day locally in the stretch of water just opposite the dive shop, and the second day in Marina del Este. The first day was pretty intense and you do have to carry a fair bit of equipment which, having only dived from boats before I wasn't used to. This can be a little taxing but it's the only way of getting to the water so you should consider this if you don't think you'll be physically able. The next day was much easier as I had already completed most of my dive skills by that point and it was really lovely to achieve my certification and continue the dive as a fun dive, enjoying all the life in the water. I had Ben as my instructor and he was very good at giving me time to calm down if I ever felt overwhelmed. He was also super attentive whilst in the water, explained everything thoroughly, didn't mind when I repeated things back to him to make sure I had a handle on what we were about to do and whilst we were actually diving he was constantly checking on me and making sure I was alright. So excited to be a diver now! Thanks Ben!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robyn g. 3 years ago on Google
    Into the blue helped me through my Open Water Diver course and I enjoyed it so much that I am going back to complete my Advanced, All of the instructors are so friendly and work at your pace. The team is a lot of fun and makes learning enjoyable. Throughout the dive the instructors make sure to go through tasks and communication skills thoroughly so that you understand and can master the given task, they guide you through the whole dive so that you can enjoy seeing all marine life and are there if anything goes wrong, I recommend Into the blue for all different age ranges and groups, The sites we dived at for the Open Water Course were beautiful and I feel like I got the best dive I could have had with this school compared to anywhere else on the coast.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Irina M. 1 year ago on Google
    The Best dive center on Costa del Sol! Last year I was looking for a dive center to get PADI Rescue course. The best experience I had! Ive got a response within 5 minus with all explanations and details! I felt like I was at home during the course! Thank you Lewis! And extra thanks for instructor Arvis! Strongest, hardest but still best best! The best Team I have ever seen! I´ll come back soon for my ICD!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniil K. 9 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Wonderful place and people. I haven't dived for a while but Joe and Rasmus helped me a lot, I had fantastic dives with Rasmus and I am pretty sure that if you are searching for a company to dive with then these guys are a must. Thank you so much!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken E. 2 years ago on Google
    I would like to thank Into the Blue for a good days diving. I am a 62 year old BSAC diver that was given a good welcome. I went on a scenic dive and even though I was too light and have not dived in a wetsuit for a while I had a great time. Thanks to Irina and all at Into the Blue.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Henry A. 2 years ago on Google
    Spent 2 days diving with these guys and hd a great time! Dive gear was really good but the wetsuits, boots etc had a lot of holes in them. 1st day we diving at the Marina del Este was a good day. Diving there is ok but certainly not worth coming to Costa del Sol just to dive there. 2nd day down to Gibraltar was fantastic though! Easy process and journey to get down there and the diving was incredible! The trip to Gibraltar gets 5 stars for me. Staff were absolutely amazing. Serena on check in was very helpful. Diving with Alex the first day was great, really personable guy and handled a few tense situations really well. Diving with Brian on the 2nd day was brilliant too. Knowledgeable diver, great fun, lots of energy and really showed off the diving spot.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ellie 10 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Myself and my partner went diving Saturday, it was a brilliant experience and the instructors were super helpful and friendly. My partner is newly qualified in open water so it really helped him feel comfortable with diving. We had a fabulous time, and would definitely recommend! Thankyou 😀
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Klaudia R. 11 months ago on Google
    It was important for us to attend a school where we would be able to learn the basics and break down our learning into stages. Several specializations have been completed at this school, including deep and night diving. Louis was great to deal with. He answered all questions, took care of deadlines, and offered great prices. Arvis is the pearl of this school. Having such a good teacher, caring about students, and paying attention to details made us feel safe and willing to open up. His advice helped us decide on the night specialization, which seems scary, but turned out to be an awesome experience. There's no doubt in my mind that you should use the services of this school!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa Q. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing first time scuba diving experience. We entered the premises at the beginning of our trip and were greeted by a lovely enthusiastic lad who got us all booked up within minutes. On the morning, we met outside the store where a bus awaited to take us to Marina Del Este, the trip took roughly 1 and a half hours. When we got to the dive location I couldn't believe how gorgeous it was. We had Brian as our instructor and he was fantastic. As it was our first time he was aware that I was nervous but was extremely calm, patient and explanatory. As soon as you start descending the breathing becomes natural and you get distracted by all the lovely fishies surrounding you. It's an experience of a lifetime and I cannot wait to return. I would recommend to anyone to give it a go and especially with Diving into the Blue.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aimee P. 1 year ago on Google
    Did the 'Discover Scuba Diving @ the Marine Reserve' course today with my partner. We left at 9am and were driven to a Marine Reserve' an hour away. From there we checked our kit, got kitted up and headed to the ocean to do some basic training. We then conducted our dive and got to see some of the great local sealife. Returning around 3pm. Our guide, Brian, was really friendly, patient, and made sure I was comfortable throughout the dive. Would recommend going to the Marine Reserve as the water was much calmer than the local beach so there was a higher visibility. Overall a great experience with great company. Thanks for the brilliant day!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Max K. 1 year ago on Google
    I did the OWD for two days here. The instructors were really friendly and professional. The atmosphere there was really chill and calming ,there was no pressure at all. Doing the skills also wasnt a problem because of good explaining of my instructor.The dive site on the second day was also really good , I can only recommend it. The experience was great .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam S. 2 years ago on Google
    I was staying in Malaga and having difficulty finding a shop that would do a pickup in town. Lewis and his team picked me up in Malaga, saving me an early bus ride or expensive taxi. We had 2 great dives, saw some beautiful marine life, and did a bit of a scuba gear refresher training. I hope to come back and visit soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 רנאל בן סימן �. 4 years ago on Google
    Warm and friendly staff whose attitude reflect the seriousness of what they are offering. A lot of explanation is given. With equipment fitting been given a day before the actual event takes place. But above all this it's the safety drill demonstrated by very knowledgeable staff that gets my vote. thank you Lewis and the team for a great experience, see you again in August.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yasmine A. 2 years ago on Google
    An amazing day with Into the Blue! We have done 2 fun dives in the Almunecar Marina Reserve and saw plenty of fish, an octopus, a butterfly fish,... The club is really human and has human size (we were 3 with 2 professionals). Also there are very friendly, flexible, the reservation is with WhatsApp and they can pick you up in different places in Malaga. Do not hesitate to dive with them! I will chose them again if I come back! Thank you again Gabriel and Alex🤙
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ines V. 1 year ago on Google
    Looking for an amazing diving experience ? Into the Blue will make sure you'll have the best diving experience of Costa del Sol, by bringing you to the right places and having you guided by the best instructors. Or even better, looking for a Dive Center to do your courses or your internship until becoming a Divemaster ? Don't hesitate anymore, you found the right place! Coming at Into the Blue to do your courses or internship, you will have the best training and guiding you need for it. Lewis (the manager), and the crew will make sure you'll have all the skills and the training needed, to become the best Divemaster. IDC are done in the DC too. That's all I did, and very happy I have had this experience for 6 month, trained and learned so much. Contact them for any diving experience, you won't regret it.

  • 5/5 Karen W. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a great experience from start to finish! Great communication and instruction throughout from a very experienced crew. You will definitely enjoy yourself when diving with the into the blue team!

  • 5/5 Tamar K. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing place for diving and snorkeling! Its run by great guys and the guides were really trustworthy! Would definitely recommend to anyone

  • 5/5 D. P. 2 years ago on Google
    We did 2 dives with Lewis and his team and enjoyed it very much. Friendly staff and very very professional. I panicked at first and Gabriel stayed with me the whole time until I was feeling good and ready to dive. Thanks guys fot this great experience

  • 5/5 Daniel K. 10 months ago on Google
    My first two dives outside of tropical waters and it couldn't have been better. Nerja is a good spot with lots of marine life and the team is nice, competent and concise. Good equipment, good people.

  • 5/5 kaija g. 11 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I had a wonderful diving experience with into the blue. Ines explained and showed me everything very well, so that I felt very safe and in good hands with her. I also had a lot of fun with her, Quinton and Lewis. I wish I was here longer and would recommend it to everyone.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura K. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Thank you so much to Into The Blue dive centre team. The best attitude and profesional way to deal with new divers. My kid just did Junior Open Water dive course and I would recomend to every one to choose this dive centre. No job is too hard for those instructors and will give not only the skills what are important but will make your vacation day amazing!!! Will come back for more dives and dive courses!!! Thank you Into The Blue, you are the best!!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura B. 7 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Really highly recommended. As a beginner, you get the opportunity to explore the underwater world and get to know it from a new perspective. Nic explains the essential basic knowledge very well and understandably. He made sure you felt comfortable and safe at all times. Thanks Lewis and Nic for this breathtaking moment. It was amazing. You shouldn't miss this experience :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marzena G. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Incredible experience. First time diving and it's a experience none of our family will forget. Our instructor Arvis was outstanding, great knowledge of diving and the all the equipment. We booked the private dive and it was so worth the extra money. Arvis patience and calming ability with my kids and myself (we were extremely nervous about being underwater like this) was brilliant. He give us full trust that everything would go exactly as he said and it did. He is the reason all of us were able to do a dive and loved it. We worried about winter time diving but we shouldn't have, the suits are top quality and kept us warm and visibility was great. I can't praise Into the Blue highly enough, booking was easy and plenty of info, equipment is insane both in the amount and quality of it and an instructor who does everything to the highest possible standard.


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