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Dive centre · Costa Teguise · Canary Islands
5.0229 Google reviewsLanzarote Private Diving
Experience the diverse marine life of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve through personalised, small-group diving led by an experienced SSI instructor.
What sets this centre apart
- Small group size of maximum four divers per guide
- Introductory dives limited to two people
- SSI affiliated training and certifications
- Nitrox available for all diving trips
- UNESCO Biosphere Reserve location
- Full rental kit available on site
- Multilingual instruction in English, French, and Spanish
- Diverse sites ranging from shallow reefs to wrecks
Lanzarote Private Diving about the centre
Lanzarote Private Diving provides a personalised diving experience on the east coast of Lanzarote. Located in Costa Teguise, the centre operates as a freelance service led by Yann, an SSI instructor who has been based on the island since 2019.
The island is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, which ensures a rich and protected marine environment. You will find a diverse range of habitats, from the shallow reef flats to deeper volcanic walls and wreck sites, with visibility often reaching 30 metres.
The club and its team
The centre is led by Yann, an experienced SSI instructor. The service is designed around a personalised model, focusing on small groups to ensure a high level of attention and safety.
For guided exploration dives, the ratio is kept to a maximum of four divers per guide. For those looking to try diving for the first time, introductory dives are limited to a maximum of two people. The team is multilingual, providing instruction and guidance in English, French, and Spanish.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- SSI
- Certification level
- Premier
- Operating since
- 2019
- Languages spoken
- French · Spanish · English
- Website available in
- French · English · Spanish
- Management
- French
- Divers per guide
- 4
- Equipment rental
- complet
- Nitrox
- Yes
- Night diving
- Yes
- Access and transfers
- C.C Teguise Greens local 26- Av. De Las Palmeras 7, 35508 Costa Teguise, Lanzarote - Las Palmas - España
- Phone
- +34 658 62 50 73
- Address
- Av. de las Palmeras, 7, C.C Greens local 26, 35508 Teguise, Las Palmas, Spain
- Official website
- lanzaroteprivatediving.com ↗
Courses on offer
Lanzarote Private Diving offers a comprehensive range of SSI training programmes. For those starting their journey, the Open Water Diver course is available, alongside the Advanced Adventurer and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications.
More specialised training is provided for divers looking to refine specific skills or progress in their careers. This includes Nitrox, Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, and the Dive Guide and Divemaster programmes. The curriculum also covers essential safety and skill-based courses such as Diver Stress and Rescue, Orientation, and Perfect Buoyancy.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides a full range of rental kit for those who do not wish to carry their own equipment. This includes everything required for a complete diving setup.
Nitrox is available for divers looking to extend their bottom times. For those planning to explore the reefs after dark, torches are available for hire to support night diving sessions.
Dive sites with Lanzarote Private Diving
Playa Chica offers shallow diving with depths between 8 and 12 metres, making it accessible from the Open Water Diver level. The site typically experiences low to moderate currents.
Richie's Place is a deeper site for more experienced divers, with depths ranging from 18 to 34 metres. You can expect low to moderate currents while exploring this area.
Les épaves provides wreck diving opportunities for advanced divers, with depths reaching up to 40 metres. The sites are subject to moderate currents.
Charco del Palo is an advanced site with depths reaching 40 metres. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents when visiting this location.
Waikiki offers a range of depths from 4 to 32 metres. It is suitable for advanced divers and generally experiences low to moderate currents.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Charco del PaloPlaya ChicaRichie's PlaceLes épavesWaikiki
Marine life around Costa Teguise
The waters around Lanzarote are home to a variety of species, including the notable presence of the angelshark. You may encounter a mix of Mediterranean and Atlantic marine life depending on the specific site and conditions.
The marine landscape is shaped by the volcanic nature of the island, providing various habitats for fish and other organisms. The clarity of the water allows for excellent viewing of the local biodiversity.
Diving conditions
Diving on the east coast covers a wide range of environments, from the northern Malla area down to Playa Blanca in the south. You will encounter varying conditions depending on the specific site, with some areas experiencing moderate currents.
Night diving is a regular part of the local diving offering, providing a different perspective on the reef and its inhabitants.
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