Lanzarote: First Scuba Dive & Underwater Sculpture Garden

Your First Dive Happens at an Underwater Museum

You arrive at the dive center, get a full safety briefing and gear check, then descend into the water for your first underwater experience. The dive often takes place at Museo Atlántico, an underwater sculpture garden off Lanzarote's coast. All scuba equipment is included, and the small-group format means personal attention throughout. Plan your flight home for at least a day after the dive.

Step-by-step itinerary

Introduction and Try-Dive Experience

• Arrive at dive center
• Receive detailed Try-Dive explanation
• Learn diving safety and equipment
• Discover underwater life to encounter

The experience

"So you've never been down before?" The instructor at the dive center in Puerto del Carmen doesn't make it sound like a problem: more like the start of something. That's how a Try Dive in Lanzarote begins: a conversation, not a lecture. The dive center is small, family-run, and they keep groups tight so everyone gets real attention instead of being herded through the motions. Before you even touch the water, they walk you through the gear, the safety rules, and what you're actually going to see down there, which, if you're diving at Museo Atlántico, is a whole sculpture garden sitting on the seafloor.

The actual dive happens in the Puerto del Carmen region, and the team picks the spot based on conditions and what they think you're ready for. If it's a day when Museo Atlántico is on, you'll descend into something that feels less like a dive site and more like stumbling into an art installation underwater: statues, figures, the whole thing slowly coming into focus as your eyes adjust. The sculptures were placed there deliberately, and they've become a draw for divers across the Canary Islands. You're not just checking a box. You're actually seeing something worth the effort. All the equipment comes with you (tank, wetsuit, weights, the works), so you show up and they handle the rest.

The whole experience is built around first-timers, which means the pace is yours and the explanations don't assume you know anything. They cover what the equipment does, how to breathe underwater (which sounds simple until you're actually doing it), and what to expect from the underwater life around you. It's not rushed. Small groups mean the instructor can watch you, answer questions in the moment, and adjust if something feels off. You'll need to fill out a medical form beforehand (diving has some health considerations, and they take that seriously), and there's one hard rule: you can't fly for at least 24 hours after the dive, so plan your travel around that.

What’s included

• Full scuba equipment including tank, wetsuit, weights, mask and fins.
• detailed safety briefing and explanation of diving technique before entering the water.
• guided dive at a location in the Puerto del Carmen region, often at Museo Atlántico underwater sculpture garden.
• instruction from the family-run dive center staff.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 13:00

AgesAdult (16 to 85 years) · Child (10 to 15 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Euro-Divers Lanzarote

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to try scuba without committing to a full certification course, and you're willing to plan your travel so you don't fly within 24 hours of diving: that gap is what makes a safe, proper first dive possible.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, German and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 15 years). Under 10: they 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 24h before the start.

Do I need diving experience to book a Try Dive?

No. A Try Dive is designed for first-timers. The instructor covers all safety and technique before you enter the water.

What's included in the price?

All scuba equipment (tank, wetsuit, weights, mask, fins, and regulator) plus the instruction and guided dive itself.

Where exactly do we dive?

Usually in the Puerto del Carmen region. If conditions allow, the dive takes place at Museo Atlántico, an underwater sculpture garden. The dive center chooses the site based on weather and your level.

How long does the whole experience take?

The briefing and preparation take time on land, and the dive itself is typically 30–40 minutes underwater, depending on your comfort and air consumption.

Can I dive if I have a medical condition?

You'll complete a medical form before diving. Certain conditions (heart, lung, asthma, or other issues affecting diving) may require doctor approval. The dive center will let you know if that applies to you.

What if I'm not very fit?

A Try Dive is suitable for all fitness levels. The pace is controlled, and you're in the water where buoyancy supports your weight.

How soon after the dive can I fly home?

You must wait at least 24 hours between the dive and any flight. Plan your travel schedule with this in mind.

How many people dive in a group?

The dive center keeps groups small to give everyone personal attention and safety oversight.