Snorkeling in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote: kayak and marine life

Paddle the coast, then drop into clear water to watch the marine life

Kayak and snorkel in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, paddling along volcanic formations and stopping to swim and explore the seabed with mask and snorkel in clear, sheltered waters. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French; children from age 10 are welcome. The two-hour outing includes all equipment, a safety briefing at the start, and photographs taken during the activity.

The Experience

The morning begins with a safety briefing from your guide at Playa Blanca, then you push off into calm water close to shore. The route runs along the southern coast, staying sheltered from wind and wave motion so you can focus on paddling and the landscape itself — volcanic cliffs and formations rising from the sea, the kind of geology that makes Lanzarote distinct. The guide points out natural details and curiosities about the area as you move, and stops at the most interesting points along the way.

Roughly halfway through, you anchor the kayak and slip into the water with mask and snorkel to explore the seabed. The guide chooses the spot for clarity and marine life, so you are looking at the actual fish and plants that live there, not murky water and hope. You have time to swim and look around without rushing, then climb back into the kayak for the paddle back to Playa Blanca.

The whole outing runs about two hours. Your guide takes photographs throughout the day and provides them free of charge at the end, so you leave with images instead of just memory. All equipment — mask, mouthpiece, kayak and life jacket — is included.

What’s included

• Kayak, life jacket, mask and mouthpiece.
• safety briefing and guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• snorkeling session in clear water with time to explore the seabed.
• photographs taken during the activity and provided free of charge.
• pickup included.

Good to know

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

Operated by SupToursLanzarote

Is this one for you?If you speak English, Spanish, Italian or French, the guide's commentary keeps you oriented and entertained throughout the paddle and snorkel. Children from age 10 can join as long as they have moderate fitness to paddle and swim.

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Top questions

What is the water like when you snorkel in Playa Blanca?

The snorkeling stop takes place in an area selected for clear water and the presence of local marine life, so you can see the seabed and the fish living there without struggling through murk.

Do I need kayaking experience to paddle this route?

No. The route stays close to shore in calm, sheltered water, and the guide leads you through a safety briefing before you start, so different levels of experience can manage it comfortably.

What languages does the guide speak?

The guide leads the activity in English, Spanish, Italian or French, so you can follow the commentary and ask questions in your own language.

Are children allowed on this snorkeling activity?

Children are welcome from age 10 and up, as long as they have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to paddle and swim.

What equipment do I need to bring?

You don't need to bring anything — mask, mouthpiece, kayak and life jacket are all included. Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and bring a towel for after.