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Scuba Diving Lanzarote, Quick Facts
Scuba Diving Lanzarote For Beginners
First time diving? This is made for you. No licence and no experience needed, just a professional instructor, full equipment, and a calm, guided introduction to breathing underwater. Choose a gentle one-dive beach experience, or a two-dive day for more time under the surface. Simple to book, and easy to add to the rest of your Lanzarote trip.
Reserve with a small deposit and pay the balance on the day. Fast confirmation, and a local Club Canary team to help before your dive. Book it alongside your other Lanzarote activities, all in one place. Club Canary is an official ticket seller, the diving is run by a professional local dive-centre partner.
Tip: nervous about your first dive? That is completely normal. The instructor keeps you in shallow water and takes it step by step until you feel comfortable.
Below: the two options, how your first dive works, all the info, the FAQ, and the policy.
Your First Scuba Dive In Lanzarote, Made Easy
You do not need any diving background to join. A professional instructor gives you a clear safety briefing, helps you into the equipment, and stays with you the whole time. You start in shallow, calm water to get used to breathing through the regulator, then explore gently at a safe, beginner depth. It is relaxed, closely supervised, and designed so that first-timers feel safe and comfortable.
One Dive Or Two? Choose Your Option
One Beginner Dive
75€ od osoby
- Wokół 2 godziny in total.
- One guided underwater session (currently described as about 40 minutes).
- Calm beach entry at Jablillo Beach, Costa Teguise.
- Gentle, shallow beginner depth (current info: up to about 4 metres).
- Deposit 15€ per person, balance 60€ on the day.
Two-Dive Experience
115€ per person
- Wokół 5.5 hours in total (not two long dives).
- Two guided dives with more time underwater.
- Currently at Playa Chica, known for clear water.
- Current info: first dive to about 6 metres, second to about 12 metres.
- Deposit 23€ per person, balance 92€ on the day.
Exact dive times, depths and locations are set by the dive centre and confirmed before your activity. Both options are guided for beginners.
How Your First Dive Works
- 1Meet Or Get Picked Up
Meet at the dive centre in Costa Teguise, or use the included pickup from a selected area.
- 2Safety Briefing & Equipment
Your instructor explains the basics, fits your gear and answers your questions. No experience needed.
- 3Get Comfortable In Shallow Water
You practise breathing underwater in calm, shallow water until you feel ready.
- 4Your Guided Dive
Explore gently at a safe beginner depth, with the instructor beside you the whole time.
- 5Back To Shore
Return to the surface, dry off, and head back happy. Two-dive guests repeat for a second dive.
Safety & Medical (Please Read)
- Every participant completes a short medical questionnaire before diving. Some medical conditions require a doctor's clearance.
- There is a minimum age set by the dive centre, and under-18s need parental or guardian consent. Please confirm your group's ages when booking.
- Strona instructor gives the final approval to dive and decides the safe depth and duration based on you, the conditions and operator rules.
- You should feel generally well and not dive under the influence of alcohol. If unsure about fitness to dive, ask your doctor first.
Hotel Pickup Areas & Times
Selected hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Times depend on your area and whether you book one or two dives. They are approximate and confirmed after booking, just enter your hotel name.
Two dives around 08:15 · One dive around 14:30.
Two dives around 08:45 · One dive around 15:00.
Two dives around 08:45 · One dive around 15:00. Needs at least 2 participants.
Two dives around 08:45 · One dive around 14:45.
Two dives around 08:45 · One dive around 14:45.
Prices & Group Saving
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Included & What To Bring
- Professional diving instructor.
- All diving equipment.
- Safety briefing and beginner guidance.
- One or two guided dives (your choice).
- Selected hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Swimwear, a towel and sunscreen.
- Your Club Canary ticket and the balance payment.
- Any medical documents the dive centre asks for.
- A personal camera only if it is suitable for underwater use and the instructor agrees.
Często zadawane pytania
Can beginners go scuba diving in Lanzarote?
Yes. The one-dive option is designed as an introduction for first-time divers, with a safety briefing, full equipment and direct guidance from a professional instructor. Final participation depends on the medical questionnaire and the instructor's approval.
Do I need a diving licence or certification for Lanzarote diving?
No certification is required for the one-dive and two-dive beginner experiences. You simply complete a short medical questionnaire and follow your instructor's guidance.
What is the difference between one dive and two dives?
The one-dive option is 75€ per person and takes around two hours in total. The two-dive option is 115€ per person and takes around 5.5 hours, giving you more time underwater, which suits guests for whom diving is the main activity of the day.
How deep will I go on my first dive in Lanzarote?
The beginner dive stays shallow, current information gives a maximum of around four metres. The instructor always sets the safe depth based on you, the conditions and the operator's rules.
Is hotel pickup included for Lanzarote diving?
Selected hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Times depend on your area and whether you book one or two dives, and Playa Blanca currently needs at least two participants. Your exact pickup point and time are confirmed after booking.
What should I bring for scuba diving in Lanzarote?
Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, your Club Canary ticket and the balance payment. The diving equipment is provided. Also bring any medical documents the dive centre requests.
What if I feel nervous underwater?
Feeling nervous on a first dive is completely normal. The instructor introduces everything step by step and can keep you in shallow water until you are comfortable. If you choose to stop after the activity begins, refunds follow the confirmed operator policy.
What marine life can I see diving in Lanzarote?
You may see local Atlantic fish such as salema and other sea life, but sightings are never guaranteed and depend on the day and conditions.
Policy & Safety
Medical & Age
- All divers complete a medical questionnaire. Some conditions need a doctor's clearance, and the instructor gives the final approval to dive.
- A minimum age applies (set by the dive centre), and under-18s need parental or guardian consent.
Weather & Operator Cancellation
- Diving depends on safe sea conditions. If it is cancelled for safety, you are offered a new date or a full refund.
Anulowanie i zmiany
- Free changes or cancellation up to 48 godzin before your activity. Less than 48 hours before, or a no-show, the deposit is non-refundable.
W tym dniu
- Please be ready on time for your pickup or meeting point. Follow the instructor's instructions at all times.
- If you choose not to dive after the briefing, or stop after starting because of nerves or discomfort, refunds follow the operator's terms.
Planning more? Browse all Lanzarote experiences, or ask our team about diving on the other Canary Islands.
First-dive questions? Message our local team on WhatsApp, we are happy to reassure you.
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If you have ever been curious about breathing underwater, a first guided dive is a lovely way to try it, closely supervised, no experience needed, and genuinely memorable. The one-dive option is the easiest way in; the two-dive day is for when you want more time below the surface.
We will be honest: it is normal to feel a little nervous, and diving is not for everyone or every medical situation. The instructor checks you are comfortable and keeps it safe, and you can take it slowly. No pressure, just a calm introduction.
Curious to try? Book with a small deposit, and message us first if you have any worries.
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