Lanzarote: Sea Trek & Diving with Adapted Wheelchair

In the Water Without Limits: Lanzarote's Adapted Diving Program

You arrive at the center, get fitted with a helmet and wetsuit, and transfer into the water-adapted wheelchair with three instructors in the water alongside you. The dive or trek unfolds at your pace, with full support and visibility throughout. You return with the gear rinsed and your day still ahead of you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sea Trek and Diving for handicapped

• Use water adapted wheelchair
• Participate in Sea Trek activity
• Participate in Diving activity
• Supervision by three instructors

The Experience

The staff at Native Diving Lanzarote don't talk much about what you can't do — they just hand you the helmet and the wetsuit and walk you through how the adapted wheelchair works in the water. It's a straightforward piece of equipment, built specifically so you can move freely underwater instead of sitting on the dock. The whole operation runs with three instructors in the water with you, which means someone is always close enough to adjust, point things out, or just make sure you're comfortable before you go deeper.

Sea Trek and diving are the two activities available, and they're both supervised the same way. You get the helmet, the wetsuit, and the underwater wheelchair as part of the package — nothing extra to rent or figure out on your own. The water off Lanzarote is clear enough that you can actually see what you're doing, and the instructors know the spots well enough to take you somewhere worth the effort. The whole experience is built around the idea that you should be in the water doing the thing, not watching from the side.

Getting there isn't complicated. The dive center is wheelchair accessible, the transportation options nearby are set up for wheelchairs, and all the surfaces you'll walk on before you get in are flat and manageable. Once you're suited up and in the adapted wheelchair, the water takes over — you're not thinking about ramps or curbs anymore, just about what's in front of you and the three people making sure you stay safe while you're looking.

What’s included

Helmet, wetsuit, and water-adapted wheelchair; supervision by three experienced instructors throughout the activity.

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?Built for people who want to dive or explore underwater without the usual barriers — the adapted wheelchair and constant instructor support mean you're in the water doing the activity itself, not managing logistics from the edge.

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Top questions

What's included in the price?

Helmet, wetsuit, and the water-adapted wheelchair. Transportation and entry are separate.

How many instructors are in the water with me?

Three experienced instructors supervise the activity, staying close throughout.

Is the dive center wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options nearby are wheelchair accessible as well.

What's the difference between Sea Trek and diving?

Both use the adapted wheelchair and the same three-instructor setup. Sea Trek is typically shallower and less technical; diving goes deeper. The center can advise which suits your experience.

Do I need diving certification?

Not specified — contact Native Diving Lanzarote directly to confirm requirements for either activity.