LAS PALMAS SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
First Breath Beneath the Atlantic: A Double Introductory Dive with Pura Vida in Las Palmas
A beginner-friendly, instructor-led program that combines classroom basics, open-water skills practice and two guided dives—useful for anyone planning their first underwater experience in Las Palmas.
First Breath Beneath the Atlantic: A Double Introductory Dive with Pura Vida in Las Palmas.
Off the coast of Las Palmas, Pura Vida Diving’s Bautizo de Buceo Doble is built as a compact, confidence-first introduction to scuba: a short theory session, hands-on practice in open water, and two guided dives that put beginners directly into the marine environment with instructors at their side.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Classroom Foundations That Demystify Diving
The course begins with a focused theory session that covers diving basics and equipment use so novices enter the water informed and prepared.
Open-Water Skills in Small-Group Practice
Participants practice core skills in open water with instructors, gaining the competence needed for enjoyable, safe guided dives.
Two Guided Immersions to Explore the Seafloor
The Bautizo includes two instructor-led dives in reduced-size groups, delivering a direct, hands-on introduction to the underwater world without requiring prior certification.
What the day feels like
How the Day Unfolds
The program moves from classroom to water: a short theory briefing, guided practice of essential skills in open water, and then two instructor-accompanied dives that let beginners experience local marine habitats under direct supervision.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this Bautizo suits — and who should take precautions.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a compact outing lasting roughly 4.5–5 hours from briefing through the two dives and debrief.
Meet at Pura Vida Diving Lanzarote for check-in and the initial briefing.
Participants must be in good physical condition; operators require waiting a minimum of 24 hours after completing dives before flying.
Bring swimwear, a towel and any personal health documentation or medication; the operator provides dive equipment and instruction.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need a scuba certification to join?
No certification is required to participate in this introductory program.
How long does the Bautizo de Buceo Doble take?
The outing runs approximately 4.5–5 hours from briefing through two guided dives.
What is the minimum age to participate?
The experience accepts participants aged 8 and up.
How many dives are included?
The course includes two guided dives with an instructor in a small group.
Are there medical restrictions or post-dive travel rules?
Participants should be in good physical health and must wait at least 24 hours after diving before flying.