9 Scuba Diving for Beginners in Lanzarote Worth Booking

1.Intro to Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $87Our pick

Learn basic scuba skills with Salva, Salvatore, Tuti, or another English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking instructor. In a group of no more than four, you’ll get a careful briefing, time to adjust to breathing underwater, and a guided beach session in Puerto del Carmen or nearby waters. Equipment, transport, insurance, and photos are included.

“The best experience!!!! I will definitely recommend those 2 guys:) well done and keep it like this”

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2.Scuba Diving for Beginners – 1 Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 141 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $106

Aquatis Diving Lanzarote takes beginners from pickup in Puerto del Carmen, Arrecife, or Costa Teguise to a calm coastal site for a first underwater session. You get a 30-minute safety lesson, full equipment, close instructor support, and up to 50 minutes underwater at a maximum depth of 6 meters. French instructor Rémi is praised for reassuring nervous beginners.

“Rémi a su nous rassurer car c'était notre première expérience. Je recommande ce club de plongée les yeux fermés.”

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3.Scuba Dive at Museo Atlántico for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 86 reviews · 3 hours · from $194

You’ll learn basic scuba skills with certified instructors, practice in calm water, then take a speedboat to Museo Atlántico for a guided 40-minute underwater art tour. Martin is praised for his calm support, while the small group of up to four keeps the session personal. No certification is needed.

“This was my first scuba diving experience and it went very well. After filling out an online questionnaire and a short briefing, we got our equipment and headed to the beach for a half-hour dive. The sea was clear and full of fish, and the experience was fantastic. Martin, the main instructor, was extremely professional, kind and made us feel safe. After the first dive, we practiced a few skills in the pool with Martin and Steve. Martin was great — calm, patient and supportive. Steve, on the other hand, had a noticeably stricter and more authoritative approach. He focused heavily on correcting every detail, which felt unnecessary since we…”

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4.Puerto del Carmen: Try Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 2 hours · from $94

Learn scuba basics with Atlantis Diving Lanzarote at Playa Chica, then spend 30 to 40 minutes underwater at up to 6 meters. Instructors such as Manuel, Nuria, Gaizka, and Maria offer calm, personal help, while free photos and video give you a lasting record. No previous experience is needed.

“Had a wonderful life changing experience. The booking was easy and you are in the most capable hands from Stevie through to Nuria on your dive. Would highly recommend as I had never dived before. I and am a 50 yr old overweight woman and felt totally safe and comfortable from start to finish. I will be going back again. Thank you everyone at Atlantis Lanzarote you made my Birthday a beautiful memorable one x x”

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5.Try Scuba Diving in Lanzarote (No experience needed)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet your PADI instructor at Playa Chica in Puerto del Carmen for a two-hour first scuba experience. After a safety briefing and equipment lesson, you will practise in shallow water before exploring the reef. Groups are limited to four, with instructors such as Igor and Raul praised for calm, clear guidance. Equipment, insurance, refreshments, and a snack are included.

“Great instructor (I had Igor) and small groups. You also start a little earlier to avoid the crowds. Highly recommended.”

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6.Scuba Diving for Beginners with 2 Dives

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 5 hours · from $165

Spend five hours learning scuba skills with Aquatis Diving Lanzarote. After a 30-minute briefing, you’ll make a calm 5-meter session, rest with refreshments, then head down to 12 meters. Guides including Danny, Dani, Clint, and Remy offer patient help in English, German, Spanish, or French. Transport, equipment, and insurance are included.

“Von der Abstimmung vor dem Erlebnis bis zum Rücktransport hat alles wunderbar geklappt! Unser Guide Dany ist super auf uns eingegangen, hat alles verständlich erklärt und hat die Tauchgänge (Tempo und Tiefe) auf uns angepasst, sodass wir uns rundum sicher und wohl gefühlt haben! Klare Empfehlung!”

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7.Museo Atlantico: Diving Class for Non-Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · from $176

Learn basic scuba skills in Lanzarote, then visit Museo Atlántico at Playa Blanca with an SSI-certified instructor. This six-hour program includes equipment, insurance, a digital diploma, photos, and videos. You do not need prior certification, but you must understand the selected briefing language and complete a medical questionnaire on site.

“An amazing experience, the instructors made us feel safe and well looked after the whole time. The 1st dive we got to see incredible fish and learn the basics of scuba, and the 2nd dive took us to the museo, it was incredible. Thanks again guys. x”

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8.Beginner dive from Playa Chica with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $89

Start at Safari Diving Lanzarote in Puerto del Carmen with a 15-minute briefing, then enter Playa Chica’s protected bay in full scuba gear. An instructor guides you through shallow-water skills before taking you to a maximum of 6 meters. Expect fish, about 30 digital photos, and a small group of up to 10 people.

“Con la escuela de surf SAFARI DIVING y con su monitora Marta Soriano, una experiencia inolvidable. Totalmente recomendable.”

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9.Beginner Try Scuba Diving Costa Teguise (2 dives)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 6 hours · from $147

Meet instructor Götz and the Daivoon team for a calm first taste of scuba in Costa Teguise. After a 20-minute briefing, you complete two shore-based sessions at Playa Chica, reaching 5 meters first and up to 12 meters later. Small groups, patient instruction, and pickup from Costa Teguise, Arrecife, or Tahiche keep the day simple.

“It was amazing instructor was so good and let me take my time to get used to it no rush don't go anywhere else these are the best”

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