Lanzarote Scuba Diving: Basic Diver 2 Dives

Two dives in Lanzarote's Atlantic waters, no certification card needed

You do two dives in Lanzarote's Atlantic waters: one in shallow confined water to learn the basics, one in open water to experience the real thing. All scuba equipment is provided. If you decide to pursue full certification later, your open water dive counts toward the required training dives. No prior experience needed.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Experience confined water dive
• Complete open water dive

The Experience

The water is already around you. You're in the shallows off Lanzarote, suited up, regulator in your mouth, and the guide is checking your mask one more time before you slip backward into the Atlantic. This is the confined water dive — the first of two — and it's where you learn the actual mechanics: how to clear your mask underwater, how to breathe steadily, how to move without panicking. It takes maybe an hour, and the depth is shallow enough that you can stand up if you need to. The equipment is all there waiting for you, so you don't show up with a bag of your own gear.

After that, you move to open water. Same day, usually, or the next morning depending on how the operation runs. Now you're actually diving — not in a pool, not in a confined bay, but in the real ocean around the island. The second dive is where it clicks. You're following the guide, watching the rock formations, maybe seeing something alive down there. Two dives total, no rush, no pressure to sign up for a full Open Water certification if you're not ready. But here's the thing: if you do decide to get certified within six months, that first open water dive counts toward your training dives, so you're not starting from zero.

Lanzarote's volcanic underwater landscape and calm Atlantic conditions make it a straightforward place to try this. You don't need to be fit or experienced — the program is built for people who've never breathed underwater before. The whole thing is designed to let you taste what diving actually feels like without the commitment of a multi-day course.

What’s included

• Use of all scuba equipment including wetsuit, tank, regulator, mask, fins and buoyancy device.
• confined water training dive.
• open water dive.
• guidance from an instructor throughout both dives.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Native Diving Lanzarote

Is this one for you?Right for anyone curious about diving who doesn't want to commit to a full certification course yet — you get the real experience in two dives and can upgrade to Open Water later without repeating the work.

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Top questions

How deep do you go on the open water dive?

The reference content does not specify maximum depth for either dive. Your guide will determine safe depths based on your comfort and experience during the confined water session.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer?

No. The program is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Your guide will work with you in the shallow confined water first to build confidence before the open water dive.

What if I want to get certified after this?

If you complete Open Water Diver certification within six months, your first open water dive from this Basic Diver program will be credited as one of the required training dives, so you won't repeat it.

Is this accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The facility and all areas are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well.

How long does the whole experience take?

The reference content does not specify total duration. Typically, confined water training takes 1–2 hours and open water dives take 30–45 minutes each, but confirm timing with the operator when you book.

What's included in the price?

All scuba equipment is provided — wetsuit, tank, regulator, mask, fins, and buoyancy control device.