Discover a new dimension of underwater adventure with a Night Dive off the coast of Los Canarios, Canarias, where volcanic formations meet glowing marine life after dark. Dive into the mysteries of La Palma's underwater night world.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical shape with comfortable swimming ability and prior diving experience.
Wildlife
History
La Palma’s volcanic terrain shapes its underwater caves and reefs, reflecting the island’s geologically young origin within the Canary archipelago.
Conservation
Local dive operators follow strict sustainable practices to protect fragile reefs and marine ecosystems from human impact.
Punkfish Diving
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 dive light
A strong, waterproof torch is essential for navigation and spotting nocturnal marine life underwater.
Check your dive certification
This experience requires prior open water or advanced certification and comfort with night diving.
Dress for cool nighttime temperatures
Even in summer, evenings on La Palma can be cool; wear layers pre- and post-dive to stay comfortable.
Maintain buoyancy control
Good buoyancy is crucial to avoid disturbing delicate volcanic rock formations and marine life.
Underwater dive light
Illuminates nocturnal sea life and helps with orientation in dark conditions.
summer
5mm wetsuit or thicker
Keeps divers warm during cooler night water temperatures.
fall;winter;spring
Surface marker buoy (SMB)
Increases visibility for safety during ascent in low light.
Dive computer
Monitors no-decompression limits and dive time, especially important for night dives.