Puerto del Carmen: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners
Lanzarote
Feel the thrill of breathing underwater for the first time in the stunning ocean of Lanzarote. Dive into a new world of freedom, wonder, and unforgettable memories – just bring your smile!
Discover Scuba Diving in Playa Chica, Lanzarote – suitable for beginners and those aged 10+
Experience your first scuba dive in Playa Chica, one of Lanzarote’s top dive sites, with no prior experience needed. This activity is ideal for beginners, families, couples, and solo travelers in good general health.
Highlights
- 13 years of experience guiding first-time divers in Lanzarote
- Maximum 3 divers per instructor for personalized attention
- Free GoPro video recording of each dive included
- Five PADI-certified instructors speaking Spanish, Catalan, English, Italian, and French
- Discover Scuba Diver counts as credit toward your PADI Open Water Diver course
Description
Your Discover Scuba Diving experience starts with a safety briefing and basic theory led by a certified PADI instructor. Then, from the shore of Playa Chica, you will practice breathing underwater in shallow water before descending to explore the marine life up to 6 meters deep for 50 minutes.
The dive site offers calm waters, excellent visibility, and abundant marine species such as octopuses, cuttlefish, rays, groupers, barracudas, moray eels, seahorses, nudibranchs, and reef fish year-round.
What’s Included
- Full diving gear: wetsuit, buoyancy vest, regulator, mask, fins, and air tank
- Safety briefing and theory session with a certified PADI instructor
- One guided dive lasting approximately 50 minutes
- Professional GoPro video and photos at no extra cost
- Activity duration: about 2 hours
- Activity insurance included
- Drinking water provided throughout the activity
- Small groups with a maximum of 3 divers per instructor
Group Size and Languages
Groups are limited to 3 participants per instructor to ensure quality guidance. For larger groups, additional instructors are added to maintain personal attention, with up to 9 participants per time slot.
Instructors communicate in Spanish, Catalan, English, Italian, and French.
Schedule and Pricing
- Daily departures at 08:30, 10:45, and 12:45
- Prices per person:
- 1 person: €80
- 2 people: €70 each
- 3 people: €60 each
What to Expect
- 30-minute briefing covering basic concepts, hand signals, safety, and equipment use
- Equipment fitting together on shore
- Shore entry dive—no boat required
- Practice breathing underwater in shallow water until comfortable
- Dive depth up to 6 meters, exploring the sea floor for around 50 minutes
- Instructor captures your dive on GoPro, with free photos and video for you
Prerequisites and Important Information
- Participants must fully understand the instructor’s language for safety briefings; no translation exceptions are made
- Completion of an online medical questionnaire is mandatory before diving
- Allow at least 12 hours between diving and flying
- Minimum age: 10 years; minors must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended if pregnant or suffering from serious heart or lung conditions
- Alcohol or drug use prior to diving is prohibited
- Bring swimwear under the wetsuit, a towel, and change of clothes
- Swimming ability is not required, but comfort in the water is essential
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and transfer are not available due to government regulations
Additional Information
Your Discover Scuba Diving experience counts as the first session if you choose to continue with the PADI Open Water Diver course at this center, giving you a head start on certification.
Annual water temperatures range from 19 to 24°C, suitable for comfortable diving year-round.
Booking Advice
Book early to secure your preferred time slot. Bring swimwear, a towel, and comfortable clothes to change into. Morning sessions are recommended for optimal water conditions.
