Lanzarote Scuba Diving Baptism: Costa Teguise Beginner Course

Your First 45 Minutes Underwater in Lanzarote

You arrive at the centre, get fitted and trained for ten minutes in the shallows, then descend to 6 meters with your guide for 45 minutes of exploring. All equipment and insurance are included. You choose morning or afternoon. No swimming ability required, and you're back on land within the hour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Scuba diving baptism in Costa Teguise

• Arrive at PADI IDC 5-star centre
• Receive 10-minute training session
• Enjoy 45-minute underwater immersion
• Complete scuba diving baptism with guide

The experience

So you're thinking about trying scuba but you've never actually done it: yeah, that's exactly what this is for. Costa Teguise in Lanzarote has a PADI 5-star centre that runs a one-hour diving baptism, which means you show up, get ten minutes of training in shallow water, and then you're down there for 45 minutes with a guide who walks you through everything. The whole thing happens at 9am or 3pm depending on what fits your day, and the water conditions decide whether you go to one spot or another. The guide knows both and picks based on the weather that morning.

You don't need to be able to swim well, and you won't go deeper than 6 meters, so it's genuinely designed for someone who's never strapped on a tank before. The guide stays with you the whole time, explains what's happening as you go, and handles anything that feels off. You're in a small group, not a cattle-call situation, and the equipment (wetsuit, tank, weights, the lot) is included, so you're not renting pieces or figuring out what you need. Insurance is in there too, which takes one thing off your mind.

The water around Costa Teguise is clear enough that you'll actually see what you came for, and the 45 minutes underwater goes faster than you'd think. Kids as young as ten can do this, which tells you something about how accessible it is. If you're staying in that part of Lanzarote and you've been curious about diving but never committed to a full certification course, this baptism is the low-stakes way to find out if you like it before you spend the time and money on the real thing.

What’s included

• Full scuba diving equipment including wetsuit, tank and weights.
• professional guide accompanying you throughout the dive.
• insurance coverage.
• ten-minute training session before entering the water.
• 45-minute underwater immersion.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

AgesAdult (10 and older) · 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.Operator's directions: “Avenida del Jablillo, 1, Hotel Grand Teguise Playa, Native Diving”

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 14 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by VIMOTIONS

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to try scuba without committing to a multi-day certification course. The guide handles all the teaching and safety, which is what lets you spend the time actually experiencing the water instead of worrying about what comes next.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Swedish.

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 to know how to swim?

No. The course is designed for non-swimmers and beginners. You stay at a maximum depth of 6 meters with a guide alongside you the entire time.

What's the age requirement?

Minimum age is 10 years old.

How long is the actual underwater time?

Ten minutes of training in shallow water, then 45 minutes underwater exploring with your guide.

What times are available?

Morning sessions start at 9:00am and afternoon sessions at 3:00pm.

Is the equipment included?

Yes. Scuba gear, wetsuit, tank, weights and all necessary equipment are provided. Insurance is also included.

How deep will I go?

Maximum depth is 6 meters, which is shallow enough for beginners and still gives you a real underwater experience.

What if the weather is bad?

The guide chooses between two diving locations based on weather conditions that morning, so you always go where conditions are safest.

Do I need any certification?

No. This is a baptism course for complete beginners with no prior diving experience or certification needed.