Scuba Diving Costa Teguise: 40-Minute Beginner Dive

Your First Dive in Lanzarote's Calm Waters

You arrive at the shore, get a safety briefing, and descend to 5 meters with a certified instructor for a 40-minute dive in calm, shallow water. No prior experience needed. Equipment, transport from your hotel, and all fees are included. You surface knowing whether diving is something you want to do again.

Step-by-step itinerary

Beginner scuba diving experience

• Attend safety briefing
• Enter water with instructor
• Explore dive site
• Practice basic scuba skills
• Complete 40-minute dive

The experience

The boat's already moving when you step aboard. Your instructor is checking equipment, the water is flat, and you're about to do something you've never done before. Costa Teguise is where most beginners start in Lanzarote because the dive site sits in shallow water, protected from the Atlantic swell. You get picked up from your hotel, driven to the shore, and within an hour you're underwater with a certified instructor who's done this hundreds of times. The safety briefing happens on land first (it's straightforward, not scary), and covers the few basic skills you'll need to stay calm and comfortable below the surface.

Once you're in the water, the dive lasts around 40 minutes and maxes out at 5 meters deep, which means you're never far from air and always in control. Your instructor stays with you the whole time, showing you how to equalize pressure in your ears, how to breathe slowly, and how to move without fighting the water. The fish are there (small ones mostly, curious about the disturbance), and the light filters down in a way that makes everything feel quieter than it is. You're not racing through a checklist. You're learning by doing, with someone watching your every move. The equipment is provided, so you show up with just a swimsuit and a towel.

What makes this different from watching a video is that you're actually down there, and your body learns what your mind couldn't predict. Some people feel weightless and want to stay longer. Others realize it's not for them and surface knowing they tried. Either way, you've got a story and a certificate that says you did it. The whole thing (pickup, dive, equipment, insurance) is included in one price, so there's no haggling at the dive shop or wondering what costs extra.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off, all scuba equipment (tank, wetsuit, mask, fins, regulator), the 40-minute dive with a certified instructor, basic skills introduction, insurance, and all fees and taxes. Bring a swimsuit and towel.

Options for this experience

2 options

Scuba diving taster (one dive)Guide in English, Spanish or German · 14:30Lasts 3 hours, includes 1 dive, and pickup is included

Private Discover Scuba tourGuide in English, Spanish or German · 14:30Lasts 3 hours, includes 1 dive with a private guide, and pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 14:30

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 14 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 3

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 40 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Daivoon Diving Center

Is this one for you?Right for anyone curious about diving but unsure if they'll like it: the shallow depth and one-on-one instruction mean you learn at your own pace. Plan for a full morning or afternoon out of your schedule. That's what gives the briefing, dive, and return time room to breathe.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (10 to 14 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to know how to swim?

No formal swimming qualification is required, but you should be in good general health and comfortable in water. The instructor assesses your comfort level before the dive.

What's the minimum age?

10 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult and meet the same health requirements.

How deep do we go?

Maximum 5 meters. The dive site is chosen for calm conditions and shallow depth, which is why it's safe for beginners.

How long is the whole experience?

The dive itself is around 40 minutes. Add time for pickup, the safety briefing, and getting in and out of gear. Plan for roughly 2–3 hours total.

What if I'm nervous?

The briefing and instructor are designed for first-timers. You control your pace underwater, and the instructor is with you the entire time.

Is the equipment included?

Yes. All scuba gear, wetsuit if needed, and insurance are included in the price.

Can I wear glasses underwater?

Contact lenses work fine. Prescription masks are sometimes available. Ask when you book.

What if the weather is bad?

The dive site is chosen based on daily conditions. If conditions are unsafe, the operator will reschedule or offer an alternative date.