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The Open Water Diver is the first international recreational scuba diving certification. It allows you to dive independently to 18 metres depth at any dive site in the world, for life.
It is the entry-level diving certification. The one that opens the door to everything else: advanced courses, specialities, guided dives at any dive centre in the world.
At Pro Dive we run it under the SSI programme, one of the most internationally recognised training systems. The certification you receive has permanent validity and is accepted worldwide.
In 3 days you leave Lanzarote with your SSI Open Water Diver certification. Real dives on volcanic reefs, groups of maximum 4 people and zero stress.
The Open Water combines three phases worked progressively. No skipping ahead — each stage prepares the next.
Before entering the water you access the SSI study materials in digital format. Complete it at your own pace, from your phone or computer, in English.
You will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving: underwater physics, physiology, dive planning and safety procedures. Nothing to memorise without context — everything has a direct application in the water.
With the theory covered, we move to the pool or a shallow protected area. Here you practise the core skills: buoyancy control, equipment handling, underwater communication and safety procedures.
The controlled environment allows you to correct, repeat and consolidate each technique before diving in open water. With groups of maximum 4 people, the instructor has real time to focus on you, not the group.
The open water dives are the heart of the course. You will complete a minimum of 4 dives on the seabed of Lanzarote, guided by an SSI instructor with experience in these waters.
From Costa Teguise we have direct access to dive sites suited to training: volcanic rocky reefs, good visibility and marine life characteristic of the Canary Islands. You are not diving just anywhere — you are diving in one of the best learning environments there is.
The Open Water SSI course in Lanzarote includes everything you need to get certified:
e-learning training, confined water practice, dives on the volcanic Atlantic seabed and full SSI certification processing. No hidden costs.
All equipment included. Just show up.
No separate rentals, no surprises in the final price.
In 3 days you leave Lanzarote with your SSI Open Water Diver certification. Real dives on volcanic reefs, groups of maximum 4 people and zero stress.
Pro Dive Lanzarote has 600 reviews on Google with a 5.0 star rating. Divers from across Europe — Spain, Italy, the UK, Germany — who got certified or dived with us in Costa Teguise.
No. The Open Water course is designed for people who have never dived before. All you need is to be able to swim and have a reasonable level of general fitness. If you have already done a try dive with us, you will feel more comfortable from day one — but it is not required.
The minimum age for the SSI Open Water course is 10 years old. Divers under 15 receive the Junior Open Water Diver certification, with depth restrictions of up to 12 metres when diving without a certified adult.
The Open Water course is completed in 3 days. The online theory training can be started before you arrive in Lanzarote, which means more time in the water when you get here.
Yes. All equipment needed for the course is included: wetsuit, regulator, tank, BCD and dive computer. You do not need to bring or buy anything.
No. The SSI Open Water Diver certification is permanent. It does not expire and does not need to be renewed. A refresher dive is recommended if you have not been in the water for more than 12 months.
Yes. The SSI Open Water Diver is an internationally recognised certification accepted worldwide. With it you can rent equipment and join guided dives at any dive centre around the world.
If you already know you want to learn to dive and get certified, the Open Water is the direct route. A try dive is an introductory experience with no certification — it is for testing the water. If your goal is to get certified, go straight for the Open Water.
All dives are carried out at selected dive sites from our base in Costa Teguise. These are volcanic reefs with good visibility and marine life characteristic of the Canary Islands. The instructor chooses the site based on conditions on the day and the group's level to ensure the best possible learning experience.
The course is taught by Salvatore and Tuti, SSI and PADI instructors with years of experience in Lanzarote waters. Salvatore is the owner and director of the centre. Tuti is an instructor and coordination manager. Both speak English, Spanish and Italian and have trained divers of all levels from absolute beginners.
Yes, and we recommend it. The theory part of the Open Water is done through the SSI e-learning platform, which you can complete from home at your own pace before your trip. That way, when you arrive in Lanzarote, all 3 days are spent in the water.
No problem. At Pro Dive we work with groups of maximum 4 people precisely so there is real time for each student. If you need to repeat a skill, we do it. The goal is for you to finish the course with genuine confidence underwater, not to rush through a checklist.
The course is taught in English, Spanish and Italian. The SSI e-learning material is also available in all three languages. If English is your first language, you will receive the full training with no communication barriers — both in the classroom and underwater.
