Dive into the craft of scuba with Aquatis Diving Center’s SSI Open Water Diver course in Costa Teguise. Gain your international certification in three days amid Lanzarote’s unique volcanic underwater landscapes.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days total, daily sessions of 3–6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness recommended: ability to swim comfortably and manage basic physical exertion underwater
Wildlife
History
Lanzarote's volcanic origins shape the island’s dramatic underwater landscapes, offering a diver a glimpse into recent geological history.
Conservation
Aquatis Diving Center actively supports marine conservation efforts, emphasizing responsible diving to protect fragile coral and endemic species.
Aquatis Diving Center
Dive into the craft of scuba with Aquatis Diving Center’s SSI Open Water Diver course in Costa Teguise. Gain your international certification in three days amid Lanzarote’s unique volcanic underwater landscapes.
Aquatis Diving Center is a professional dive operator based in Costa Teguise, Canary Islands. The center offers a broad selection of SSI-certified courses, guided dives, and specialty programs tailored to beginners, certified divers, and aspiring dive professionals. Courses include introductory try-dives, SSI Open Water Diver and Scuba Diver certifications, specialty programs such as Enriched Air Nitrox, Perfect Buoyancy, Navigation, Wreck Diving, Night & Limited Visibility, Photo & Video, Search & Recovery, and Deep Diving, as well as Rescue-focused React Right and Stress & Rescue courses.
Training options range from one-day specialties to multi-day certification programs, including guided training dives and hands-on skill development in local marine environments. Aquatis Diving Center provides targeted programs for underwater skill progression, from two-dive beginner experiences to multi-day advanced and dive guide courses. Dive experiences include guided dives for certified divers and specialty activities such as diving with sharks and wreck exploration. The center emphasizes SSI curriculum standards and issues SSI certifications for completed specialties and courses.
Located in Costa Teguise, Aquatis operates within the Canary Islands’ marine areas, offering access to reefs, drop-offs, and wreck sites suitable for many SSI specialties. Safety-focused training such as React Right and Stress & Rescue is available to improve diver confidence and emergency preparedness. With a comprehensive suite of SSI courses and dives, Aquatis Diving Center serves visitors seeking structured dive training, guided underwater experiences, and progression toward professional dive qualifications.
Equipment rental and guided site briefings support each experience, following local safety and environmental guidelines.
Tours Offered
18
SSI courses and guided dives
Location
Costa Teguise
Canary Islands dive center
Certifications
SSI Programs
Full range of SSI specialties
Skill Levels
Beginners–Advanced
From try dives to Dive Guide
Book a try-dive, specialty course, or guided dive with Aquatis Diving Center to secure training dates and preferred dive sites in the Canary Islands.
Prioritize Comfort in Your Gear
Ensure your wetsuit fits snugly to maintain warmth and buoyancy during open water dives in Atlantic waters.
Stay Hydrated Between Dives
Carry water and drink regularly; dehydration can increase the risk of decompression sickness.
Understand Local Marine Life
Familiarize yourself with common species to avoid unintentional disturbance and enhance safety underwater.
Weather Can Change Quickly
Check daily marine forecasts as wind and currents may fluctuate, affecting dive conditions.
Wetsuit
Necessary for maintaining body heat in the Atlantic’s cooler waters around Lanzarote.
spring|fall|winter
Mask, Snorkel, and Fins
Core scuba gear that ensures visibility, breath efficiency, and propulsion underwater.
Dive Computer
Helps track depth and time for safer dive profiles, especially useful for new divers.
Surface Signaling Device
Important safety equipment for marking your location on the water’s surface after a dive.