Fuerteocean

FuerteOcean is situated in the heart of Morro Jable, Fuerteventura, just a short walk from the beach. Founded by a group of four diving enthusiasts, the centre has established itself as a local hub for both recreational divers and those pursuing professional qualifications.

The centre operates under the SSI (Scuba School International) framework, ensuring that all training and dive operations meet recognized international standards. Whether you are visiting for a single afternoon of exploration or a multi-day training programme, the focus remains on local knowledge and personalised attention.

The team consists of four instructors who bring a wealth of local experience to every dive. They manage small groups to ensure safety and individual attention, maintaining a ratio of one guide per diver.

Instruction is available in several languages, including Spanish, English, German, and French. This multilingual approach makes it easy to navigate technical coursework or simply discuss the marine ecology of the Canary Islands during your surface intervals.

The course catalogue is extensive, covering the entire SSI spectrum. Beginners can start with Try Scuba Diving, Basic Diver, Scuba Diver, or the Open Water Diver certification. For those looking to advance, the centre offers Advanced Open Water Diver, Deep Diver, and specialties such as Navigation, Perfect Buoyancy, and Marine Ecology.

Professional training is also a core component of the centre's offering. You can work through the Dive Guide and Divemaster programmes, or pursue instructor-level training including the Instructor Training Course (ITC), Open Water Instructor, Specialty Instructor, and Instructor Trainer paths. Safety and rescue training, including React Right and Diver Stress & Rescue, are also available.

The centre provides a full range of rental kit, including modern Cressi equipment. For divers looking to enhance their comfort or technical capabilities, 15-litre cylinders are available for hire.

Specific kit items such as dive computers and torches for night diving are also available to rent. Nitrox is provided on-site for those looking to extend their bottom times or manage nitrogen loading on repetitive dives.

The vertical walls and rocky reefs of the area are home to a variety of larger species. You can frequently encounter groupers, barracuda, and various species of moray eel. Angelsharks and rays are also known to inhabit the sandy patches and reef edges.

In the shallower, more sheltered areas like El Puertito, the biodiversity is concentrated among the anemones and sponges. Here, you will find colourful sea anemones, sea stars, and various sponges that provide a backdrop for smaller residents like cuttlefish, octopus, and various species of small fish.

For macro enthusiasts, the crevices and sandy floors offer plenty to observe. Keep an eye out for nudibranchs, cleaner shrimp, spiny spider crabs, and various species of sea slugs. The presence of garden eels and diverse sponge life adds significant detail to the underwater landscape.

The area is accessible for diving year-round. While specific seasonal swell and current data are not provided, the sites range from shallow, sheltered plateaus to deeper vertical walls that may require more experience depending on local conditions.