Barracuda Scuba Diving Lanzarote

Located in Playa Honda, Barracuda Scuba Diving Lanzarote serves as a professional hub for divers looking to explore the volcanic coastline of the Canary Islands. This PADI 5 Star Dive Centre operates with a clear focus on quality over quantity, ensuring that every dive is managed with precision and safety.

The centre is well-equipped for both recreational and specialty diving, providing a base for those looking to progress through their certifications or explore the local underwater topography. Whether you are interested in wreck diving or mastering a Diver Propulsion Vehicle, the setup is designed to support technical progression.

The team consists of three professional instructors holding various certifications, including PADI, SSI, and BSAC. They provide instruction in Spanish, English, and French, making the centre accessible to a wide range of international divers.

Beyond standard instruction, the team offers specialised expertise in underwater photography and video. This allows divers to not only experience the local marine life but also to learn the technical skills required to capture high-quality images of the seabed.

The course catalogue covers the full spectrum of PADI training, from Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver through to Advanced Open Water and Rescue Diver. For those looking to move into professional ranks, the centre provides Divemaster and Master Diver training.

Specialty courses are also a core part of the programme, with a specific emphasis on DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle) training. The centre also offers EFR (Emergency First Response) courses to ensure divers have the necessary safety skills.

The centre is equipped with modern, latest-generation diving equipment available for hire. This includes a full range of equipment and wetsuits in all thicknesses to suit the local conditions.

On-site facilities include a dedicated training room, a shop, and a terrace for relaxing between dives. There is also a sheltered area for rinsing and maintaining your equipment after a session in salt water.

The local reefs and wreck sites are home to diverse fish populations, including schools of sardines, bonitos, and various species of Damselfish (Pomacentridae). You can often spot larger pelagics such as Barracuda (Sphyraena) and Amberjack (Seriola) cruising through the water column.

In the sandy areas and near the structures, look out for Octopus (Octopoda) and various species of ray (Batoidea), including the Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus). Moray eels are also a common sight among the crevices of the wrecks and reef formations.

For those interested in macro life, the area has plenty to offer, including nudibranchs (Chromodoris willani), seahorses (Hippocampus), and various species of shrimp (Caridea). You may also encounter the Flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) and other Cuttlefish (Sepiidae) hidden in the surrounding area.

Sessile marine life is abundant across the sites, with plenty of sponges (Porifera) and sea anemones (Actiniaria) adding colour and texture to the seabed. These habitats support a wide variety of smaller inhabitants, including crabs (Brachyura) and various species of fish.

The diving environment around Puerto del Carmen is characterised by moderate currents, particularly when exploring the wreck zone in the Varadero area. These currents can influence buoyancy control and navigation, especially when penetrating wreck structures.