Lanzarote Scuba Try-Dive Puerto del Carmen: PADI Instructor & Equipment

Your First Breath Underwater: Lanzarote's Clearest Dive Spot

You meet your PADI instructor at Playa Chica, get fitted into full dive gear, and descend into transparent Atlantic water where you'll see octopuses, seahorses, cuttlefish and angelotes. The instructor stays with you the entire dive, checking your breathing and pointing out marine life. Equipment, insurance and instruction are all included. You just need to show up with your height and weight noted. The whole experience runs two hours, Monday through Saturday at 12:45.

Step-by-step itinerary

Scuba try-dive at Playa Chica

• Meet at Playa Chica, Puerto del Carmen
• Locate Atlantis Diving Lanzarote van
• Receive full dive equipment
• Dive with certified PADI instructor
• Explore underwater life in Atlantic

The experience

So you're standing at Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen at 12:45 on a Saturday, and the water is so clear you can see the bottom before you even get in. That's the thing about diving in Lanzarote: the Atlantic here isn't murky or cold or intimidating. It's transparent, warm, and full of actual life: octopuses that move like they're thinking about you, seahorses hanging in the seagrass, cuttlefish changing color, angelotes (a type of shark, but small and harmless) cruising past like they own the place. You meet your PADI instructor from Atlantis Diving, who's been doing this for over 15 years, and they walk you through the gear: how to breathe, how to clear your mask if water gets in, what to do if you panic (you won't). The group stays under 8 people, which means your instructor is actually watching you, not herding a crowd.

The scuba try-dive itself is about two hours total, and it moves at your pace. You're not racing through a checklist or trying to keep up with experienced divers. Your instructor stays with you the whole time, checking in constantly, pointing out the cuttlefish or the octopus hiding in the rocks. The equipment (wetsuit, tank, regulator, weights, the whole setup) is included, so you show up with nothing but your swimsuit and your curiosity. You do need to tell them your height, weight and shoe size when you book so the gear fits right, but that's it. No certifications, no prerequisites, no "you should probably have done this before." Lanzarote's water does most of the work for you.

The meeting point is Playa Chica itself, not some dive center you have to find first. Look for the Atlantis Diving van covered in underwater photos: locals know the operation, so if you're lost, ask anyone on the beach. Monday through Saturday, same time: 12:45. The price drops if you're going with someone else (70 euros per person for two, 60 for three or more), and activity insurance is built in. Limited spots each day, which is why the groups stay small.

What’s included

• Full scuba equipment (wetsuit, tank, regulator, weights, mask and fins).
• certified PADI instructor for the entire dive.
• activity insurance.
• two-hour experience at Playa Chica, Puerto del Carmen.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 12:45

AgesAdult (21 to 70 years) · Youth (16 to 20 years) · Child (8 to 15 years) · Under 8: 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: “Meeting point: Playa Chica (Paseo Barrilla, Puerto del Carmen). Look for Atlantis Diving's van, full of dive photos. If you can't find it, ask any diver. Show up at 12:45 sharp! We don't wait.”

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 10 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Atlantis Diving Lanzarote

Is this one for you?Right for anyone curious about diving but unsure whether they'll like it. You get a real underwater experience with a professional instructor who stays with you, and you don't commit to a certification course first. The small group size and transparent water make it less overwhelming than a crowded beach dive elsewhere.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (16 to 20 years); Child (8 to 15 years). Under 8: 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 to know how to dive already?

No. This is a try-dive for beginners. Your PADI instructor teaches you how to breathe underwater and handle the equipment before you descend.

What's the water temperature in Lanzarote?

The Atlantic around Lanzarote stays warm year-round. You'll wear a wetsuit, which is included in the equipment.

How many people are in each group?

Maximum 8 divers per departure, so your instructor can give you personal attention.

What do I need to bring?

Just your swimsuit and the information about your height, weight and shoe size (required when you book). All diving gear is provided.

Where exactly do we meet?

Playa Chica, Puerto del Carmen. Look for the Atlantis Diving van with dive photos on it. The activity starts at 12:45 with no waiting time.

What will I see underwater?

Fish, octopuses, seahorses, cuttlefish, angelotes (small sharks), and other Atlantic marine life. The water is transparent, so visibility is excellent.

Is the price per person or for the whole group?

Per person. One person costs 80 euros; two people cost 70 euros each; three or more cost 60 euros each.

What's included in the price?

Full scuba equipment, PADI instructor, and activity insurance. Nothing else to pay.