Lanzarote Scuba Diving: 2 Beginner Dives & Certification

Your First Two Dives in Lanzarote's Clearest Water

You learn to breathe underwater on two guided dives in Lanzarote's volcanic waters, starting shallow and building to 12 meters. The course includes all equipment, an experienced instructor, hotel pickup, and insurance. Most people feel genuinely confident by the second dive, which is why two dives matter more than one.

Step-by-step itinerary

Beginner scuba diving with two dives

• Attend safety briefing
• Enter water from shore
• Complete first dive up to 5 meters
• Complete second dive up to 12 meters

The experience

The second dive is always easier than the first. By then your breathing settles, the equipment stops feeling foreign, and you can actually look around instead of concentrating on not panicking. That's the real reason this course includes two dives instead of one. It's not just about logging hours, it's about the moment when scuba stops being a technique you're learning and becomes something you're doing. Both dives happen in Lanzarote's volcanic waters off Costa Teguise, with the first one staying shallow at 3 to 5 meters and the second going down to 12 meters, each lasting around 40 minutes.

You start on shore, which matters more than it sounds. No boat, no descent down a ladder while the ocean rocks beneath you. You walk into the water from the beach with your instructor right there, and the whole thing unfolds at a pace that lets you actually think. The safety briefing is clear and unhurried, and your instructor stays with you the entire time, not hovering but present, watching for the small signs that you're comfortable or need a moment. Lanzarote's water is unusually clear for the Atlantic, so even at 12 meters on the second dive, you're seeing the volcanic rock formations and the light filtering down, not just murk and your own anxiety.

Groups stay small, which is the difference between feeling like one of twelve tourists and feeling like someone learning something real. Private transportation picks you up, so you're not figuring out buses with a wetsuit in your bag. Equipment is included (tank, regulator, BCD, the works) along with your instructor's certification and insurance that covers you for the day. Coffee or tea comes after, which sounds minor until you're sitting there still buzzing from breathing underwater for the first time and you need a moment to process it.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return.
• full scuba equipment including tank and regulator.
• two guided dives with a certified instructor.
• safety briefing and basic skill instruction.
• dive insurance.
• coffee and tea after the dives.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English, Spanish or German08:00

Guide in English, Spanish or German08:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

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

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

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 49 pickup points.Operator's directions: “Our dive centre is located next to Hotel Galeón Playa. At the end of Avenida del Jablillo, turn left onto Calle las Conchas. You’ll see a large sign for Daivoon Dive Centre—you can’t miss it.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Daivoon Diving Center

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to try scuba without the commitment of a full certification course or the complexity of a boat dive: the shore entry and small group size mean you can focus on the experience instead of logistics.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 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 this?

No. This is a beginner course designed for people who've never dived before. Your instructor teaches the basics during the safety briefing and stays with you throughout both dives.

How deep do we go?

The first dive goes to 3–5 meters, the second to 12 meters. Each lasts around 40 minutes.

What's included in the price?

Equipment rental, both guided dives, instructor, private transportation, insurance, and coffee or tea afterward.

Is the water entry difficult?

No. You enter from shore in Costa Teguise, walking into the water rather than descending from a boat. This makes it much easier for beginners.

What's the minimum age?

10 years old. Children must be in good general health and comfortable in water.

Can I book a private instructor?

Yes, private guide options are available if you prefer one-on-one instruction.

How long is the whole experience?

The two dives take around 80 minutes in the water, plus time for the briefing, gearing up, and afterward. Plan for a half-day activity.

What should I bring?

A swimsuit and towel. Everything else (wetsuit, tank, regulator) is provided.