Two Dives off Costa Teguise: Reefs, Drop-offs and Caverns a Short Drive from Playa Chica

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Two Dives off Costa Teguise: Reefs, Drop-offs and Caverns a Short Drive from Playa Chica

Two guided dives near Costa Teguise with hotel pickup, a roughly four-hour outing and options that include gear hire — essential planning details and what to expect below.

Two Dives off Costa Teguise: Reefs, Drop-offs and Caverns a Short Drive from Playa Chica.

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Location
Costa Teguise
Operator
The Dive Shop Lanzarote
Category
Boat Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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This is a compact, high-value dive day out from Costa Teguise: two guided dives at nearby sites such as Playa Chica (only about a 20‑minute drive) that put you onto shallow reefs, sheer drop-offs and caverns alive with local marine life. The operator collects you from your accommodation and runs shore and boat options, making this a streamlined way to sample Lanzarote’s underwater terrain in a single half-day outing.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SITES

Playa Chica and a Network of Shore Dives

Playa Chica is among multiple nearby shore sites — over ten local dive spots — offering quick access to shallow reefs, dramatic drop-offs and submerged caverns within a short drive of Costa Teguise.

THE LIFE

Vibrant Marine Communities

The area around Costa Teguise is noted for abundant marine life; dives commonly take you through reef gardens and into caves where fish and invertebrates concentrate.

THE OPTIONS

Shore or Boat — Access to North-Island Sites

The operator runs both shore dives around Playa Chica and boat trips that can extend up to Mala in the island’s north, giving flexibility in site selection.

What the day feels like

What the Day Feels Like

Expect a compact, organized half-day on and under the water: pickup from your accommodation, a short drive to the chosen sites, two guided dives exploring reef slopes, drop-offs and caverns, and a return to shore within approximately four hours. The emphasis is on efficient access to strong marine sights — two dives give you time to sample different terrain in one outing.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this outing is aimed at — and who it excludes.

1
Families with older childrenAges 10 and older.
2
Young divers and teensAccessible to younger participants who are 10 or older; the operator permits participants from age 10 upward.
3
Children under 10Not suitable for children under the age of 10, who do not meet the stated minimum age.
4
Adult travelersOpen to adult participants; all entrants must satisfy the minimum-age restriction (10+).

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Basic personal items and any paperwork; mask & snorkel, fins, boots, BCD, regulator and wet suit are available as part of equipment options or hire (see rates).

Equipment & Hire

Two-dive prices are offered both with tanks and weights included (75 €) and with tanks, weights and equipment included (95 €). Individual hire rates are listed for mask & snorkel, fins, boots, BCD, regulator and wet suit, plus torch, computer and Nitrox fills.

Hire Rates (examples)

Mask & snorkel: 5 €; fins: 5 €; boots: 5 €; BCD: 7 €; regulator: 7 €; wet suit: 7 €; torch: 6 €; computer: 10 €; Nitrox fill (32%, 12/15 L): 5 €; 1-on-1 guide supplement: 30 €.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the Two Dives outing?

The outing is a roughly four-hour experience.

What is the minimum age to join?

Participants must be at least 10 years old.

What do the standard prices include?

The basic 2-dive rate (75 €) includes tanks and weights; the 95 € option includes tanks, weights and full equipment.

Can I hire individual pieces of equipment?

Yes — mask & snorkel, fins, boots, BCD, regulator, wet suit, torch and computer are available for hire at listed rates.

Is Nitrox available?

Nitrox fills (32%, 12/15 L tanks) are available for 5 €.

Is there an option for a private guide?

A 1-on-1 guide supplement is offered at 30 €.

Do you provide pickup from my hotel?

Yes — the operator arranges pickup from your accommodation.