Fuerteventura Diving, Fuertediving

Fuerteventura Diving, also known as Fuertediving, is an SSI dive centre situated in Esquinzo. The centre is positioned to serve the southern part of the island, providing easy access for those staying in Costa Calma, Butihondo, Jandía, or Morro Jable.

Operating with a focus on safety and structured training, the centre provides daily diving opportunities. Whether you prefer the stability of a boat dive or the accessibility of a shore dive, the programme is designed to accommodate various experience levels and interests.

The centre operates under the SSI framework, ensuring all training and dive operations meet international standards. They maintain a controlled environment for learning, supported by an on-site heated indoor pool which is ideal for practicing skills or conducting training in controlled waters.

Instruction is provided in English and Spanish, making it accessible for a variety of divers. To ensure close supervision and safety, the centre maintains a ratio of a maximum of four divers per guide.

A comprehensive range of SSI courses is available, catering to everyone from absolute beginners to professional divers. The curriculum starts with the Basic Diver and Open Water Diver programmes, progressing through to Open Water Diver Plus and Advanced levels.

For those looking to specialise, the centre offers courses in Nitrox, Deep Diver, Navigation, and Wreck diving. More advanced training is also available, including SSI Dive Guide, Stress and Rescue, and the Dive Master programme. Specialized skills training such as Dry Suit diving and specialty modules in waves, tides, and currents are also part of the curriculum.

The centre offers full equipment hire for those not travelling with their own kit. This includes essential items such as dive computers, surface marker buoys, whistles, and knives, ensuring all divers meet local safety requirements.

For those looking to train, the heated indoor pool provides a dedicated space for buoyancy work or skill refreshers before heading out to the ocean.

The marine life in these waters is characterised by a variety of fish species that inhabit the reefs and rocky structures. Divers can expect to encounter a steady variety of tropical fish throughout the year.

While specific seasonal data for certain species is not provided, the area is known for its biodiversity, providing a consistent environment for observing local marine life during both shore and boat dives.