Your diving school in Lanzarote
DIVING LESSONS
Come dive with us in Famara and experience the sea from all its angles.
We are your diving school in Lanzarote.
Calima Dive School is recognized as a PADI dive center. We have facilities and all the latest material and equipment for you to enjoy safely.
Qualified instructors with more than 10 years of experience in the practice and teaching of this sport.
We do baptisms, dives and diving courses in Lanzarote every day of the week and for all levels and ages.
The diving courses and dives are taught in Puerto del Carmen, a perfect place for beginners, beginners and advanced divers .
Diving baptism
The best option if it is your first time diving and you want to know if this sport is for you.
We dive on a small beach, with a maximum depth of 6-8 meters.
The minimum age for this activity is 14 years old and minors must be accompanied by their parents.
It is essential to present a medical certificate for your safety.
The duration of the activity is about three and a half hours, although the dive lasts 40-60 minutes on average.
The price includes all the necessary equipment for the activity, diving insurance and an instructor.
How much do you dive in a diving baptism?
12 meters maximum. This is the general rule established by law and also coincides with the limit of most certifiers.
What does baptism consist of?
It consists of a theoretical class where the basic fundamentals of diving are explained, a practice in a swimming pool and a shallow dive in the sea (between 5 and 10 meters).
How long does baptism last?
The dive itself can last between 30 and 60 minutes. Sometimes, the diving baptism includes a snorkeling session beforehand.
The duration of the dive depends on several factors, such as: The student’s air consumption, The handling of the equipment, The depth, How fast the student breathes.
Can I combine this activity with others?
Of course, we have surfcamp offers where you can combine several days of surfing and diving. You can read more about our surfcamp surf + dive here.
PADI Scuba Diver Initiation Course
The best option if you want to train as a diver, but don’t have time to do a full PADI course.
It is an intermediate step towards full dive certification for aspiring divers who:
- They do not have time to complete the entire Open Water course.
- They are unable to complete their open water training due to unique circumstances.
- They only want to dive with a PADI professional.
At the end of this 1 or 2 day course you will obtain a certification that will allow you to dive anywhere in the world to a depth of 12 meters equipped with a diving mask and accompanied by an expert instructor.
The minimum age for this activity is 10 years old and minors must be accompanied by their parents.
It is essential to present a medical certificate for your safety.
The price includes all the necessary equipment for the activity, diving insurance and an instructor.
What requirements must I meet?
To participate in a PADI Open Water Diver course, or the PADI Scuba Diver course, you must:
1. Be over 10 years old.
2. Be able to swim.
3. Be medically fit to dive (a medical certificate is required).
What is the difference between Scuba Diver and Open Water?
Completing the PADI Scuba Diver course is a little like getting a learner’s permit to learn to drive. It’s an intermediate step toward full scuba certification.
How long does the Scuba Diver course last?
The Scuba Diver course usually lasts between one and two days, although the duration may vary depending on the dive center and the focus of the course.
How deep can I go down?
Scuba Divers can only dive under the direct supervision of a PADI professional to a maximum depth of 12 meters/40 feet.
Open Water Divers can plan and execute dives with a certified buddy or professional diver to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet.
Can I combine this activity with others?
Of course, we have surfcamp offers where you can combine several days of surfing and diving. You can read more about our surfcamp surf + dive here.
Where will we do the dives?
The diving activity is usually done in Puerto del Carmen and Costa Teguise, although if you want to dive in other places we have more than a dozen wrecks where divers are totally surprised by the charm of these sites, transparent waters and pleasant temperatures.
What does the course consist of?
Theoretical and practical part.
This 1 to 2 day course consists of 3 dives:
- 1 dive in swimming pool
- 2 open water dives
The course also includes three audiovisual theory modules.
PADI Open Water Diver Initiation Diver Course
The best option if you want to train as a diver.
When you finish this course you will get a certification that will allow you to dive anywhere in the world up to a maximum depth of 18 meters.
3-4 day course.
It includes 6 dives, 2 of which are in the pool and the other 4 in the open sea. The course includes three audiovisual modules of theory.
It is essential to present a medical certificate for your safety.
The price includes all the necessary equipment for the activity, diving insurance and an instructor.
Maximum of 3 students per teacher.
What does the course consist of?
Theoretical and practical part.
This 3-4 day course consists of 6 dives:
- 2 pool dives
- 4 open water dives
The course also includes three audiovisual theory modules.
What is the difference between Scuba Diver and Open Water?
Completing the PADI Scuba Diver course is a little like getting a learner’s permit to learn to drive. It’s an intermediate step toward full scuba certification.
How long does the Open Water Diver course last?
The Open Water Diver course has a duration of 3 to 4 days, and consists of theory and practice:
- The theoretical part can be done online, at your own pace.
- In the practical part, dives are performed in confined and open water.
What will be the course schedule?
Course hours are from 8 am to 3 pm (8 am – 3 pm).
Can I combine this activity with others?
Of course, we have surfcamp offers where you can combine several days of surfing and diving. You can read more about our surfcamp surf + dive here.
Where will we do the dives?
There will be 2 dives in confined water (pool) and 4 dives in open water, hence the name “open water”.
What requirements must I meet?
To participate in a PADI Open Water Diver course, or the PADI Scuba Diver course, you must:
- Be more than 10 years old.
- To be able to swim.
- Be medically fit for diving (a medical certificate is required).
Add + Sport!
Surf Camp + Introduction to Scuba Diving
At Calima Diving School we combine different sports and create camps for all ages.
Perfect if you want to explore and start practicing two or more sports at the same time.
This Surf Camp is designed for beginner level students in surfing and diving.
If you have an intermediate or advanced level, contact our team to customize your adventure with dives and courses in the most spectacular places on the island of Lanzarote.
Are you ready for the great adventure?
Enjoy all the benefits of our Surf Camp and add more adventure.
What does the course consist of?
3 days of surf lessons (5 hours per day for a total of 15 hours) and 2 diving sessions (6 hours of course).
Will I get a degree?
This surf camp is designed for beginners and is an introduction to both sports, but you can consult with the school if you want to get certified.
What does this camp include?
- 1 week of accommodation in one of our Surf Houses.
- All the equipment and material necessary to enjoy the activities. We have a Hyperbaric Chamber to supply any emergency that may arise during the programmed activities.
- Round trip transportation from Calima Dive School to the place where the activities take place.
- Lunch on the beach (hot sandwich, fruit juice and water).
- Accreditation diploma and qualifications when applicable.
- Aquatic photographs during surfing lessons.
Surf Camp + Diving 7 nights
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3 surf lessons (12h total)
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2 diving sessions / 6h course
Surf Camp + Diving 14 nights
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6 surf lessons (24h total)
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4 diving sessions / 12h course
PADI Open Water Diver Advanced Diver Course
The best option if you want to deepen your knowledge and experience as a diver.
This course has a duration of 3 days with a total of 5 open water dives.
To pass this diving course, a dive to a depth of 30 meters is required.
We will visit fascinating places such as the sunken ships of Puerto del Carmen.
The student will do buoyancy and orientation tests, and will choose others such as nitrox, night dives, currents or wrecks.
Once you have passed this course, you will be able to dive without a buddy up to 30 meters anywhere in the world.
Course hours: from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Our diving course
prices for minimum 2 persons
Diving baptism
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2.5 hour session.
PADI Open Water Initiation
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3 - 4 days. 6 dives.
PADI Scuba Diver Initiation
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1 - 2 days. 3 dives.
Advanced PADI Open Water
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3 days. 5 dives.
Diving baptism
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2.5 hour session.
PADI Open Water Initiation
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3 - 4 days. 6 dives.
Advanced PADI Open Water
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3 days. 5 dives.
PADI Scuba Diver Initiation
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1 - 2 days. 3 dives.
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