Discover how to navigate underwater with confidence during Punkfish Diving’s one-day SSI course in Fuencaliente de La Palma. Two dives, expert guidance, and lasting skills await. Read on to find out more.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical condition with basic swimming skills.
Wildlife
History
La Palma’s volcanic activity has shaped its dramatic underwater landscape, making it a hotspot for unique diving experiences.
Conservation
Local dive operators promote eco-friendly practices to preserve La Palma’s fragile marine ecosystems.
Punkfish Diving
Discover how to navigate underwater with confidence during Punkfish Diving’s one-day SSI course in Fuencaliente de La Palma. Two dives, expert guidance, and lasting skills await. Read on to find out more.
Punkfish Diving is a scuba diving operator based in Los Canarios, Canarias, offering guided dives, snorkel tours and SSI certification courses. The company runs shore and boat experiences around La Palma, using local dive sites shaped by recent volcanic activity. Punkfish Diving provides entry-level programs such as Basic Diver and Try Scuba, multi-dive experiences like “Un dia de buceo - Dos inmersiones,” and certification courses including Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, and specialty SSI programs.
Courses and experiences range from short refreshers to multi-day certification programs. Specific offerings listed by Punkfish Diving include a 2.5-hour Inmersion de Refresh, a 5-hour Especialidad de Flotabilidad Perfecta SSI, a 1.5-day Scuba Diver course, and a one-day navigation specialty with two dives. Night diving and deep diving specialties are available as SSI-labeled programs, and a snorkel-plus-try-scuba pack combines surface snorkeling with an introductory dive.
Safety and standards follow SSI course structures where indicated by course names. Instructional formats include theory, confined-shallow practice, and open-water dives as described in course summaries. Visibility at many local sites is noted as reaching up to 50 meters, and volcanic seabeds create distinctive underwater topography.
Punkfish Diving is featured on The Adventure Collective and lists a broad program of recreational and specialty dives, making it an option for travelers in the Canarias seeking SSI certification, guided dives, snorkel tours, and refresher sessions. Booking details, schedules, and up-to-date site conditions are available via The Adventure Collective listing and the operator's published course pages, or by contacting Punkfish Diving directly online
Location
Los Canarios, Canarias
La Palma dive base
SSI Programs
Multiple SSI
Specialty and certification courses
Tours Offered
21
From Try Scuba to Advanced
Session Length
2.5 hrs–1.5 days
Short refreshers to multi-day courses
Reserve SSI courses, guided dives, or a snorkel tour — check availability on The Adventure Collective or contact the operator for current schedules.
Bring a reliable compass
Ensure your compass is functioning well to get accurate readings during your dives.
Practice natural navigation techniques
Pay attention to underwater landmarks and currents to enhance your orientation skills.
Stay hydrated and rested
Proper hydration and rest improve focus and safety during dives.
Allocate time for a short theoretical session
Participate actively in pre-dive briefings to maximize skill acquisition.
Wetsuit
Keeps you comfortable in the water year-round.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Mask, Snorkel, Fins
Standard diving gear for underwater mobility and visibility.
Underwater compass
Vital for practicing navigation techniques during the course.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and marine life while enjoying the sunshine post-dive.
summer