CID Lanzarote - Canary Island Divers

Located in the heart of Puerto del Carmen, CID Lanzarote serves as a professional hub for the local diving community. As a PADI 5 Star Dive Centre, it has established a reputation for high-quality instruction and professionalism across the Canary Islands.

The centre is positioned to take advantage of Lanzarote's diverse underwater topography. Whether you are looking to explore volcanic swim-throughs or investigate local wrecks, the centre provides the technical support and expertise required to navigate the Atlantic waters safely.

The team at CID Lanzarote is structured to support a wide spectrum of divers. They cater to those taking their very first breaths underwater through PADI Bubblemaker and Discover Scuba Diving programmes, as well as experienced divers pursuing advanced technical or professional certifications.

For those looking to turn diving into a career, the centre offers a full professional pathway. This includes training for Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, and Open Water Scuba Instructor, as well as the Instructor Development Course (IDC) to support Staff Instructor candidates.

The course catalogue is extensive, covering the entire PADI progression. Beginners can start with PADI Bubblemaker or the PADI Scuba Diver course, moving through to the standard Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications.

Safety and specialty training are also central to their curriculum, including Emergency First Response and the Enriched Air Diver course. For those moving into technical or professional spheres, they offer PADI TecRec, Divemaster, and the full Instructor Development Course (IDC).

The centre is equipped to support various diving needs, providing Nitrox for divers looking to extend their bottom time. This is a standard facility for those following Enriched Air Diver training or experienced divers managing nitrogen loading.

While specific kit brands are not listed, the centre provides the necessary infrastructure to support both recreational and technical training pathways, including PADI TecRec courses.

The local waters are home to a variety of larger pelagics and schooling fish. You may encounter Barracuda (Sphyraena), Amberjack (Seriola), and Tuna (Thunnus) moving through the water column, often accompanied by schools of sardine or bonito.

On the seabed and around the reef structures, look for more stationary residents. Groupers (Epinephelinae), Rays (Batoidea), and Southern stingrays (Hypanus americanus) are frequently seen, alongside Angelshark (Squatina) hiding in the sand.

The macro life is particularly diverse for those watching closely. You can find various species of Octopus (Octopoda), Cuttlefish (Sepiidae), and the Flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi), as well as Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani) and Seahorse (Hippocampus) amongst the smaller details.

The marine landscape is further enriched by a wealth of fixed life. Sea anemone (Actiniaria) and various Sponges (Porifera) provide essential habitats for Shrimp (Caridea), Crabs (Brachyura), and many species of Damselfish (Pomacentridae).