challenging
2 days (multiple dive sessions)
Moderate physical fitness required to handle extended dives and carry gear
Advance your diving skills with a two-day SSI Deep Diving course at Aquatis Diving Center in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote. Dive deeper into volcanic reefs and historic wrecks with expert guidance along Spain’s Canary Islands coast.
Costa Teguise, a vibrant coastal town on Lanzarote in the Las Palmas province of Spain, presents an exceptional gateway to deep-water adventures. The Aquatis Diving Center capitalizes on the unique underwater landscapes of the eastern Canary Islands, offering an intensive SSI Deep Diving course that challenges divers to descend between 18 and 40 meters. Over two immersive days, participants enhance their technical skill set and gain the SSI Deep Diving Specialty certification while navigating some of Lanzarote’s most compelling submerged sites.
The waters around Costa Teguise are cool, clear, and brimming with intriguing geological formations, reefs dotted with thrusting volcanic rocks, and a scattering of shipwrecks that serve as both artificial reefs and portals to the past. Divers can expect to encounter spectacular drop-offs where visibility can exceed 30 meters, revealing lush marine biodiversity including colorful fish schools, moray eels, and occasional sightings of eagle rays. These dive sites create an engaging backdrop for advancing diving techniques under expert supervision.
Aquatis Diving Center stands out in this region for its rigorous standards and focus on safety during deep dives, making it a trusted name among diving enthusiasts visiting the Canaries. The combination of the center’s professional guidance and Lanzarote’s dramatic underwater environment positions it as a prime destination for divers seeking to elevate their skills. Whether it’s your first deep diving certification or an addition to your portfolio, this course is both a technical challenge and a sensory journey through one of Spain’s most striking underwater realms.
For those expanding their diving resume or eager to see unique volcanic formations beneath the waves, Aquatis Diving Center provides an opportunity that balances adventure and expertise within Costa Teguise’s dynamic marine landscape.
Ensure you have the required Open Water certification and logged dives before beginning the deep diving course.
Local conditions affect dive safety; confirm calm seas and good visibility before your dives.
Bring or rent well-maintained dive computers and redundant air supply for safety during deep descents.
Follow dive leader instructions carefully for mandatory safety stops to avoid decompression sickness.
The waters around Lanzarote contain several early 20th-century shipwrecks, remnants from trade and fishing vessels caught by volcanic currents.
Aquatis Diving Center promotes sustainable diving practices to protect fragile reef structures and marine ecosystems common to the Canaries.
Critical for monitoring depth and bottom time on deep dives.
Vital for added safety during extended deep water dives.
Provides thermal protection in cooler Canarian waters.
fall|winter|spring specific
Personal fit gear improves comfort and efficiency underwater.