Snorkeling in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote: Stand Up Paddle lesson

Paddle out, then drop down to watch the fish

A two-hour stand up paddle and snorkeling lesson in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, where an instructor teaches you the board first, then you stop to snorkel and watch the marine life below. The lesson works for all fitness levels and all ages; you bring nothing but yourself, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French.

The Experience

Playa Blanca is where you meet the instructor, who walks you through the basics of stand up paddle before you get on the board. The first part of the two hours is on the water learning balance and paddle technique—it's built for beginners, so the pace stays manageable whether you're alone or with friends and family. Once you're steady on the board, you paddle out to a spot where the water is clear enough to see down.

The snorkeling half happens at a stop where you slip into the water with the mask and fins the instructor brings. Small amberjacks, barracudas and sardines are the regular sightings; on good days an octopus shows up. You're not hunting or diving deep—you're floating at the surface watching what moves below, which is why the activity works for all levels and ages. The instructor stays with you the whole time.

Bottled water is included, and so is a photo from the session. Public transportation runs near Playa Blanca if you're not driving, and pickup is arranged when you book. The guide speaks your language—English, Spanish, Italian or French—so instruction and safety briefing are clear from the start.

What’s included

• Stand up paddle board and snorkeling equipment (mask and fins).
• bottled water.
• a photo from the session.
• instruction and safety briefing from a live guide in your chosen language.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by SupToursLanzarote

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to learn two water skills in one session and don't mind a small group—the lesson works for solo travelers, friends, families and children all at once, and the instructor paces it so everyone stays comfortable in the water.

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Top questions

What kind of fish and sea life will I see when snorkeling in Playa Blanca?

Small amberjacks, barracudas, sardines and occasionally octopuses show up in the water where you snorkel. What you see depends on the day and the conditions, but the instructor knows the spot and watches for movement below.

Do I need to know how to paddle board before I book this lesson?

No. The instructor teaches you stand up paddle from the start, and the lesson is designed for all fitness levels and all ages. You spend the first part of the two hours learning balance and technique on the board before you move to the snorkeling part.

What's included in the two-hour lesson?

The stand up paddle board, snorkeling equipment (mask and fins), bottled water, and a photo from the session are all included. The instructor is with you the whole time and provides all the instruction and safety briefing you need.

Is pickup included, or do I need to get to Playa Blanca on my own?

Pickup is included when you book. Public transportation options are also available near Playa Blanca if you prefer to make your own way there.

What language does the instructor speak?

The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French, so you can choose the language that works for you when you book.