Open Water Diver Course in Lanzarote
Overview
- Meet your Instructor tor at Playa Chica, Puerto del Carmen
- Complete paperwork, try and organize equipment
- Instructor briefing and gearing up
- Start in shallow water and perform skills sessions, get relaxed and comfortable with breathing underwater
- The three course days are a combination of confined water training sessions and a total of four open water dives
- IMPORTANT: The course takes three days. The theory needs to be completed as self-study via PADI eLearning prior to course start (6-8 hours)
Have fun and enjoy the plunge. But watch out, you might fall in love with diving as we did!
What's Included
- Guaranteed Small groups
- Certified & experienced PADI Dive Instructor
- Dive Equipment
- Refreshments & a small snack
- DAN Dive Insurance
- Towels & swimming wear
- Gratuities
- PADI eLearning Access at a discounted price of 100€ through us (original price through PADI 216€)
Meeting Location
Calle Bajamar
2, 35510 Tías, Las Palmas, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Always wanted to learn diving? Sign up for the world's most wanted entry-level course. Become a fully certified PADI Open Water Diver and experience four dives in the Atlantic Ocean of Lanzarote. Take the plunge and explore the planet from below the surface. You should be 10 years or older, and adequate swimmer and fit to dive. There is no prior experience required.
What will you learn?
Through Knowledge Development sessions (eLearning, 6-8 hours independent self -study) you will learn the basic principles and safety standards of scuba diving. Study five chapters of the Open Water Diver Course and complete the final exam via PADI eLearning prior to course start.
During the confined water sessions you will practice and master the required scuba diving skills in shallow water and get comfortable. In the four Open Water Dives you will use your previous learned skills and explore the underwater world.
You will be trained to dive with a certified buddy to a maximum depth of 18 metres.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- You have to be medically fit for diving. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions might prevent you from diving (no asthma, heart problems or other serious conditions).
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You should be comfortable in the water
- Diving requires certain weather conditions. In the unlikely event the activity should be cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.
- Flying within 12-18 hours after diving is not recommended
- Minimum age is 10 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Open Water Diver Course in Lanzarote?
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Activity code: C-227371P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (WET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Guaranteed Small groups.
- Certified & experienced PADI Dive Instructor.
- Dive Equipment.
- Refreshments & a small snack.
- DAN Dive Insurance.
- Towels & swimming wear.
- Gratuities.
- PADI eLearning Access at a discounted price of 100€ through us (original price through PADI 216€).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Open Water Diver Course in Lanzarote is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- You have to be medically fit for diving. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions might prevent you from diving (no asthma, heart problems or other serious conditions).
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Open Water Diver Course in Lanzarote will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Guaranteed Small groups
- Certified & experienced PADI Dive Instructor
- Dive Equipment
- Refreshments & a small snack
- DAN Dive Insurance
- Towels & swimming wear
- Gratuities
- PADI eLearning Access at a discounted price of 100€ through us (original price through PADI 216€)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- You have to be medically fit for diving. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions might prevent you from diving (no asthma, heart problems or other serious conditions).
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You should be comfortable in the water
- Diving requires certain weather conditions. In the unlikely event the activity should be cancelled due to poor weather conditions, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.
- Flying within 12-18 hours after diving is not recommended
- Minimum age is 10 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
