Adventure Brief
Try scuba diving off Playa Blanca in Lanzarote with a two-hour, instructor-led bay dive. Perfect for first-timers: equipment, hotel pickup, and underwater photos are included.
2 hours
moderate
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Try scuba diving off Playa Blanca in Lanzarote with a two-hour, instructor-led bay dive. Perfect for first-timers: equipment, hotel pickup, and underwater photos are included.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The morning Atlantic tastes of salt and basalt; the bay ahead breathes a steady, cool sweep as the group assembles on the black-sand shore in Playa Blanca. Participants suit up under a certified instructor’s eye, breath training is practiced on the sand, and the sea — curious and insistent — invites the first cautious submersion.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate level of fitness; comfortable swimming and basic breath control recommended
Wildlife
History
Lanzarote is volcanic in origin; historic fishing communities and the work of artist César Manrique shaped the island’s low-profile architecture and protected coastal aesthetics.
Conservation
Operators emphasize no-touch policies and encourage reef-safe sunscreen and proper buoyancy to prevent damage to fragile volcanic reefs.
Reserve your spot on the Discover Scuba Diving today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring swimwear and a towel
Wear a swimsuit under your wetsuit and bring a towel and dry clothes for after the dive.
Wait 18 hours before flying
Decompression rules require waiting at least 18 hours after diving before taking a flight to reduce risk of decompression sickness.
Disclose medical conditions
If you have respiratory, cardiac, or recent surgery history, consult your doctor and inform staff before diving; some conditions prohibit participation.
Practice basic breathing and buoyancy
Pay attention to the breathing and buoyancy briefing — controlled, slow breaths and neutral buoyancy make the dive safer and more enjoyable.
Swimsuit
Wear under the wetsuit for comfort and hygiene.
Towel and dry change of clothes
Useful for drying off and staying warm after the dive.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin from sun while minimizing harm to marine ecosystems.
summer
Water shoes or sandals
Helps on rocky beach entries and exits.
summer