PADI Dive Centre Survey

We're gathering data on the economic value of recreational diving in the Balearic and Canary Islands to help translate dive experiences into data that governments can use.  
Your responses will contribute to policy conversations and advocacy efforts supporting 30x30 marine protection goals in Spain. The more operators who contribute, the stronger the evidence. 

The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.  

To fill in some sections, you will need your dive centre's diving records from 2023 to 2025, so it's worth having these to hand before you begin.  

Information provided within this survey will inform our analysis of economic impacts. All data will be anonymised and presented in summary only, and no information attributable to individual dive centres will be shared. 



This survey will ask you to provide information on daily dive trips and liveaboard activities from 2023 – 2025.

Certification Break down

By completing this survey, you are consenting that PADI AWARE may analyse your certification data for the purpose of the economic survey. 

All data will be anonymised and presented in summary only, and no information attributable to individual dive centres will be shared. 
How much, on average, do you charge each diver for each of the following scuba diving courses?  

Please answer in Euros (€). If you do not offer this course, please put 0.  

If equipment is extra, please do not include in the course price. 
2023
2024
2025
What percentage (%) of the divers on courses rent equipment?
What is the average charge for equipment hire for a course?

Please answer in Euros (€). 

Liveaboard

How many liveaboard trips did you operate each year?

This is per trip NOT per individual diver. 
What is the average duration of the liveaboard experiences you offer?

Number of nights 
What was the average charge for a liveaboard trip?

Please answer in Euros (€) 



Day trips


How many day trips did you operate each year?
What is the average charge for a day trip of diving?

If equipment is extra, please do not include in the cost. Please answer in Euros (€).


What is the average number of divers per day trip?

If numbers vary, please give your best estimate of a "typical" dive day. Please include students in the estimate.
How many individual divers participated in day trips with you for each year?

Please count each diver once per year, even if they joined multiple day trips. Please include students in this estimate.

One-off Scuba dives

How many one-off dive trips (One dive only) did you operate each year?
What is the average number of divers per one-off dive trip?

If numbers vary please give your best estimate of a "typical" dive day. Please include students in your estimate.
What is the average charge for one-off dive trip?

If equipment is extra, please do not include in the cost. please answer in Euros (€)


How many individual divers participated in a one-off dive trip with you for each year?

Please count each diver once per year, even if they joined multiple day trips. Please include students in this estimate.

Dive Trip totals Breakdown

Within this section, you will be asked to provide information on individual divers your dive centre took diving and their origins (Resident or visitor) for years 2023-2025.
Of the individual divers you took diving in 2025, what proportion (%) are locals/residents of your island and what proportion are visitors/tourists?
When responding you may want to think about the total dive trips, liveaboards and dive courses you have operated for each year.  

We know these percentages won’t be exact for everyone. Best estimates are fine - this section is about understanding overall visitor flow.  

Employment Throughout the Year

Please complete the below employment throughout the year section, you will be asked to provide information of total number of employees your dive centre has throughout a typical year. This is split between High season and Low season recognising employment changes with demand throughout the year. 

How many full time and part time employees are employed at your dive centre during High & Low Season? 

Please complete the below table based on a typical year.
Full time owner/ dive store manager 
Part time owner/ dive store manager  
Full time employee
Part time employee
Freelance staff
Thank you  

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey and sharing your dive centre’s experience and insights. 

Your response plays a vital role in helping quantify the economic value of recreational diving in the Balearic & Canary Islands.  

All data will be anonymised and presented in summary only, and no information attributable to individual dive centres will be shared.

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