Rubicon Diving Lanzarote

Rubicon Diving is a prominent SSI centre located in the Canary Islands, serving divers from two main bases: the primary centre at Marina Rubicón in Playa Blanca, and the Calero Diving centre in Puerto Calero. This dual presence allows for easy access to the diverse marine environments found across the Lanzarote coastline.

The centre is widely recognised for its dual focus, catering to those looking for relaxed recreational dives and those pursuing serious technical qualifications. Whether you are visiting to see the unique underwater art of the Museo Atlántico or looking to advance your skills in sidemount or closed-circuit rebreather diving, the facilities are designed to support a high standard of training and exploration.

The team is composed of highly qualified instructors, including SSI Instructor Trainers, ensuring that training from beginner levels through to professional grades is handled with precision. They focus on maintaining small groups to provide a personalised experience, which is particularly important for the technical and extended range courses they offer.

Beyond standard scuba, the centre is also home to The Mermaid School Lanzarote, providing specialised instruction in apnea and mermaiding. This breadth of expertise makes the centre a versatile hub for anyone interested in the movement and physiology of underwater life.

Rubicon Diving offers an extensive catalogue of SSI certifications. For those starting their journey, courses range from Basic Diver and Scuba Diver through to Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver. The curriculum continues through to professional levels, including Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, and Open Water Instructor.

Technical divers will find a robust training programme here, with courses covering Nitrox, Deep, Wreck, Sidemount, and Rebreather (both Open Circuit and Closed Circuit). They also offer advanced Extended Range foundations, including specialised modules for Wreck and Cavern diving. Other specialty training includes Navigation, Perfect Buoyancy, Underwater Photography/Video, and DPV/Scooter use.

The centre is well-equipped to support both recreational and technical divers, offering Nitrox availability for those looking to extend their no-decompression limits. For technical students, the centre provides the necessary support for advanced training in sidemount and rebreather configurations.

On-site facilities include support for night diving and various specialty training requirements. While specific equipment brands are not listed, the centre maintains high-quality kit to facilitate everything from basic open water courses to complex search and recovery operations.

The volcanic reefs and walls of Lanzarote are home to a diverse array of life. You will regularly encounter large schools of fish, including barracuda, salema porgy, and gilt-head bream. Larger predators like groupers and various species of rays are common residents of the rocky overhangs and sandy patches.

In the open water and near the deeper walls, the chance of seeing pelagics increases. Divers often spot tuna, Atlantic bonito, and eagle rays passing through the area, with occasional sightings of turtles and even cetaceans.

For those with an eye for detail, the macro life is abundant. The crevices and anemones are populated by octopus, cuttlefish, and various species of nudibranchs. You can also find garden eels, shrimps, and spiny lobsters amongst the sponges and coral formations that decorate the reef.

The seafloor and rocky structures are covered in a variety of fixed life, including colourful sponges, anemones, and orange coral. These provide essential habitats for many of the smaller inhabitants, from crabs to various species of wrasse and damselfish.

The diving environment in Lanzarote is characterised by volcanic formations that create a variety of habitats, from shallow reef flats to deep walls. Many of the local sites, such as Las Coloradas, are protected from significant currents, making them suitable for all levels.

Some sites, such as the deeper sections of Pechiguera or the open water near the lighthouse, are subject to more oceanic conditions and are intended for experienced or technical divers. Most recreational sites offer manageable conditions, though divers should always be prepared for the natural variations of the Atlantic.