COSTA TEGUISE WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
First Breath Below: Discover Scuba in Costa Teguise’s Protected Bay
A four-hour, beginner-focused PADI Discover Scuba experience that covers a briefing, shallow practice at Playa Chica and a guided first dive—essential for anyone planning their first scuba outing.
First Breath Below: Discover Scuba in Costa Teguise’s Protected Bay.
This half‑day Discover Scuba Diving program from The Dive Shop Lanzarote lifts you out of the everyday and into the calm, fish-rich waters off Costa Teguise. After a concise briefing you’ll travel to Playa Chica, a shallow protected bay where you practice breathing and simple skills before making your first guided dive amid schooling fish, octopus and more.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Bay Full of Color
Playa Chica’s protected shallows are alive with schooling bright, colourful fish, octopus, barracuda and other resident species—easy viewing for first‑time divers in calm conditions.
From Briefing to Your First Breath
The program begins with a light, practical briefing and moves quickly to shallow‑water practice so you learn basic breathing and safety skills before your guided open‑water dive.
Half‑Day Format with Simple Pricing
This is a compact, half‑day (approximately four hours) introduction to diving; rates listed are €75 for one dive or €110 for two, and the operator arranges pickup from your accommodation.
What the day feels like
What the Half‑Day Feels Like
The rhythm is deliberate and reassuring: a brief classroom‑style introduction, a short transfer to a protected bay, comfortable shallow‑water practice until you're ready, then a guided descent for your first open‑water experience. The emphasis is on comfort, safety and sightlines—making the ocean approachable for newcomers.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The published information does not list a detailed gear checklist; participants receive a briefing and should follow operator guidance on what to bring.
Plan for a half‑day commitment of roughly four hours for briefing, transit to the bay, practice and the dive itself.
The operator arranges pickup from your accommodation for the activity.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Discover Scuba program take?
The program is a half‑day experience lasting approximately 4 hours.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be aged 10 years or older.
How much does it cost?
The rate listed is €75 for one dive; two dives are offered for €110.
Do I need prior scuba experience?
No prior scuba experience is required; the program is intended as an introductory dive with briefing and shallow practice.
Where do we practice and dive?
Practice and the first dive take place at Playa Chica, a shallow protected bay about 20 minutes from the operator’s base.
Will someone pick me up?
Yes—the operator provides pickup from your accommodation.
What marine life might I see?
The bay is described as being full of marine life, including schooling bright fish, octopus and barracuda among other species.