Adapted Sea Trek in Lanzarote: Walk the seafloor breathing normally

What does it feel like to breathe underwater while standing still?

You walk on the seafloor in a panoramic helmet tethered to a boat, breathing normally the whole time. No diving certification needed. Wetsuit, helmet, and shoes are provided. It's the only Sea Trek operation in Lanzarote, and the experience lasts as long as you're comfortable underwater, usually long enough to see what lives down there and get used to the weightlessness.

Step-by-step itinerary

Underwater walking with Sea Trek

• Wear panoramic helmet
• Connect air bottle via hose
• Walk underwater feeling zero gravity
• Observe amazing sea life

The experience

"If you can breathe, you can make Sea Trek." That's what the guides tell you before you step into the water, and it's the whole point: no certification, no years of practice, just a helmet and the ocean floor beneath your feet. The system is simple enough: a high-tech diving helmet with a wide panoramic visor sits on your shoulders, connected by hoses to an air bottle on a small boat floating above. You walk, not swim. The weightlessness is real, the fish are real, and the fact that you're breathing normally while standing thirty feet down is the kind of thing that stays with you.

Sea Trek is the only helmet-diving operation in Lanzarote, run by Native Diving through an exclusive license from Sub Sea Systems, the company that developed the technology worldwide. What that means in practice is you're not competing with a dozen other operators for the same patch of reef. This is their system, their training, their rhythm. The helmet itself is built for panoramic vision, so you're not looking through a porthole. You're surrounded by the seabed and whatever's moving through it. You get the wetsuit and shoes included, which matters because the water off Lanzarote stays cool even in summer, and the boat crew handles everything else.

The experience is open to anyone eight years old and up, as long as your heart and lungs are in decent shape. It's not a cardiovascular stress test, but it's not a rest either. Pregnant travelers should skip it. You're out on the water for the duration of the activity, so if you get seasick easily, that's worth knowing. Public transport gets you to the departure point, so you don't need a rental car. The whole thing hinges on one thing: you have to be comfortable breathing steadily while your brain adjusts to the fact that you're walking on the ocean floor.

What’s included

• Your Sea Trek includes the helmet with panoramic visor, a fitted wetsuit, and diving shoes.
• The boat, air supply, and guide supervision are part of the activity.
• You provide your own swimwear underneath the wetsuit and your own transportation to the departure point.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (8 to 12 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: “We're at the end of the Grand Teguise Playa, just in front of the beach at Native Diving's office.”

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 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Native Diving Lanzarote

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want to walk on the seafloor without learning to scuba dive, or for families with children eight and up looking for something genuinely different. Plan for a full water-based outing. You'll be on a boat and underwater, so comfort in the ocean matters as much as physical fitness.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 12 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 scuba certification for Sea Trek?

No. The system is designed so that if you can breathe normally, you can do it. No training or prior diving experience required.

What's included in the price?

The helmet, wetsuit, and shoes. The boat, air supply, and guide are part of the activity.

What's the minimum age?

Eight years old. Children must be comfortable following instructions and breathing steadily underwater.

Is it safe for people with health conditions?

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or pregnant travelers. Check with your doctor if you have any concerns.

How long does the activity last?

Duration varies depending on comfort and conditions, but typically you're in the water for a set period once you're suited up.

Do I need to get to the boat myself?

Public transportation options are available nearby. You'll need to arrange your own way to the departure point.

What will I see underwater?

Local sea life and the seafloor around Lanzarote. What you encounter depends on the location and time of year.