Museo Atlantico for non-certified divers





Description
Why This Excursion Is Unique This experience offers a rare opportunity to dive at Museo Atlántico, the only underwater sculpture museum in Europe, even if you don’t have a diving license. Designed specifically for beginners, the program combines professional instruction, pool training, and an open-water dive into one seamless and unforgettable adventure. Unlike standard sightseeing tours, this excursion lets you become a diver for a day. You’ll first learn the basics of scuba diving and practice essential skills in the pool, ensuring you feel confident and relaxed before entering the ocean. You’ll then dive at the Museo Atlántico to a maximum depth of 12 meters, where the sculptures can be admired clearly and safely. A world-famous underwater museum, a beginner-friendly depth, and expert supervision — all within a 3-hour program. It’s an extraordinary way to discover scuba diving while exploring one of Lanzarote’s most iconic attractions.
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Your pick up time depends on your location. After the booking, we contact you about the exact location and pick up time.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participant should wait at least 18 hours before you take a fight after this program . All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
- Minimum age is 10 years
Reviews(104)
All the instructors accompanying us on our dive were fabulous. Andrea, Steve, Damian, Lubna thank you for a fantastic experience- the care and attention that you demonstrated towards each of us was commendable. Dive College Lanzarote is indeed one of the best dive centres I have been to, especially for beginners. They have a pool on site where they make you practice and train before the actual dive which was super helpful not only for beginners but also for people like myself whose last dive was a while ago. They also encouraged my partner to not pay in advance (since he had never dived before) but first come and try in their pool for free - extremely considerate and professional. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and recommendation. We are delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with us and that Andrea, Steve, Damian, and Lubna helped make your dives enjoyable and memorable. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to them. It's great to know that you found the pool session valuable before the dive. We believe it is an important step in helping both beginners and returning divers feel comfortable and confident in the water. We are also pleased that our approach with your partner was appreciated. Our goal is always to ensure that every guest feels relaxed and supported before taking the next step into diving. Thank you again for choosing Dive College Lanzarote. We hope to welcome you both back for more underwater adventures in the future! Safe travels and happy diving, The Dive College Lanzarote Team
An unbelievable experience! Everything was perfect from start to finish. Pick up was on time, we arrived at the location and the team were immediately approachable and professional. They were very knowledgable and reassuring and We had complete confidence that we were in safe hands. They very carefully explained the equipment and the dive itself and took great care to ensure we were confident first in their pool before taking us out to see the museum! Whilst on the dive itself they have constant watch over you, checking things are ok and checking in to ensure you are feeling settled. I came up a first minutes early as my breathing changed a bit ( I was unsettled and couldn’t seem to regulate my breathing again) but the team must have taken no more than 5-10 seconds to spot it and were straight on me, without me even having to get their attention! They calmed me immediately and took me to the surface in a really calm and controlled way. Can’t recommend enough, excellent from start to finish! The museum is a must see and I wouldn’t chose/trust any other company to enjoy the experience with!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Rebecca! We’re truly delighted to hear that your experience was so positive from start to finish. It means a lot to us that you appreciated our punctuality, professionalism, and above all, the focus on safety. Our team works hard to make sure every guest feels comfortable and confident, both during the pool session and throughout the dive itself. We’re especially glad we could support you quickly and calmly when you felt a bit unsettled — your safety and well-being are always our top priority. Thank you as well for highlighting the beauty of the museum — it really is a unique experience, and we’re so happy you enjoyed it. We hope to welcome you back for another dive soon! 🌊
First dive of my life! I admit that I was quite stressed at the idea of diving to 12 meters but in the end everything went great and I even want to start again! The museum is really a plus! I thank all the team who are super friendly, relaxed atmosphere, beautiful and pleasant place... A little extra for our guide Martin, who explained everything in French, put us in confidence and his little notes of humor 😉 I keep a great memory, I had plenty of eyes! Thank you very much and do not hesitate to get started with this brand!
Merci beaucoup pour ce magnifique avis ! Nous sommes ravis que votre première plongée ait été une expérience aussi positive et que vous vous soyez sentie à l’aise malgré le stress du début. C’est exactement notre objectif : vous faire vivre un moment inoubliable en toute sécurité et dans la bonne humeur ! Un grand merci également de la part de Martin — il sera très heureux de savoir qu’il a su vous mettre en confiance (et vous faire sourire). Nous espérons vous revoir bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure sous-marine !
It was the first time we visited an aquatic museum and the first dive for my partner. She was not reassured at all and yet it was a magnificent experience for her. A big thank you to Martin for accompanying us in French, for his professionalism and good mood. And thank you to the whole dive college team
Merci beaucoup pour vos gentils mots ! Nous sommes ravis que votre première expérience ait été aussi spéciale, surtout pour votre compagne. Nous transmettrons avec plaisir vos remerciements à Martin. Nous espérons vous revoir très bientôt pour une nouvelle aventure ensemble !
My first dive in a long time and the instructors were great. I wouldn't have completed it without them. Thanks.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed your dive, especially after such a long time. Our instructors will be thrilled to know they made a difference. We hope to see you again soon for another dive!
AmazIng experience for first time diver. Super safe, fun, interactive experience Recommended for those who have it on their bucket list.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your first diving experience was safe, fun, and memorable. It means a lot to us that you’d recommend it to others. We hope to welcome you back for another underwater adventure soon
Super happy that we chose Dive College Lanzarote for our first try dive to Museo Atlantico on Friday (20th of Feb 2026). Neither myself nor my partner had dived before, but were desperate to experience Museo Atlantico. We saw through the Museum's website that Dive College was recommended for a beginners try dive, and we can see why! Upon arrival we were greeted by Laura, and filled out our forms (which were easy to do, but still thorough). We were then introduced to Steve, who took us through the theory introduction. This was easy to understand and thorough, with regular pauses to check for questions. I was so impressed to then hear Steve do the exact same theory session again but in German! All staff seemed to speak multiple languages, which was very impressive, and meant all customers could have the best most thorough experience. We then got taken to do our skills practice in the pool. My partner had 1:1 with Damian, and I was 2:1 with Steve and another customer. Steve was great with me, and helped me feel confident ahead of the dive itself. The only skill I needed to practice multiple times was the mask clearance, and he was great and patient with me. My partner struggles to control their breathing when they are anxious, so felt they needed to calm their breathing down underwater before they did the skill test, one of which is removing and replacing your regulator. Due to this, Damian got my partner to ascend and told them that if they didn’t want to do the exercises, they could just stay within 5 metres, which panicked my partner a bit, as she did want to do the exercises but knew she needed that time to regulate her breathing first. In the end, after calming down, she got them done, and appreciated that Damian gave her a second shot at them. Our final step before the dive was learning about the art in Museo Atlantico. This was done by Damian too. Given the art is so politically charged, Damian did a great job at remaining as politically neutral as possible, without sacrificing the understanding of the artist's, Jason deCaires Taylor's, intention. By having an understanding of the art, it really enriched the already amazing experience once underwater. Getting to the dinghy that would take us to the Museo Atlantico was not particularly easy, but the instructors all helped us get there from the shore. During the ride, the sea was slightly choppy, meaning I felt slightly sea sick, but nothing that could be helped by any of the team. For the beginners dive itself, all divers have a 1:1 instructor, who monitors and adapts your apparatus accordingly, reminds you to equalise, and checks in with you throughout. Both my partner and I had the same instructors for the dive as in the poo practicel, which was great for when the nerves set in, as it was good to have existing rapport to help us calming our nerves before the initial descent. To get down and up from the museum, you lower yourself on a rope. My partner was with Damian again for the dive. We were aware from previous reviews that some people who could not equalise being left at the surface, however Damien was patient with my partner when this occurred. To help give my partner more time to equalise properly, Damien took her away from the rope line down and made her the last in the group, so she could gradually descend. She was able to descend much better as a consequence of this, and made it down far enough that she could float about three metres from the bottom, before then gradually descending right down to meet the group at the bottom. She really appreciated the effort, patience and support from Damien there, and was really happy she did it. My instructor, Steve, checked in with me before we began to descend, and due to regular reminders to equalise and checks I was okay, I was able to be the first of the beginners to get to full depth. Once underwater, Steve continued to be great with me: he struck the perfect balance of always remaining in close proximity and checking in with me, to allowing me some independence. As Steve had a camera with him, he got some great shots of me alone and of me and my partner together, which we are glad to have to remember the experience. The photo & video package was €20, which I believe is good value given the content we got! Post dive, getting back to shore off of the dinghy was a bit tricky, given the team were short staffed, and so some instructors had to leave the dinghy quicker to get the next set of divers ready. We were only left with two instructors to help us all out, which was a slight struggle, as I did panic slightly when I was left to do this alone, but we did all get there in the end, which is the main thing. Overall, would highly recommend the beginners Museo Atlantico dive and doing it with Dive College. Both my partner and I left the experience saying we would dive again, and looking into where we can see more underwater museums Both of us will encourage friends and family who are in Lanzarote to go with Dive College to see Museo Atlantico.
Thank you so much for your great review! We always appreciate feedback. Hope to see you diving with us again!
Diving here was absolutely amazing. The team was incredibly friendly, fun and very communicative. There were some issues from me not making the required payment, but Laura called me back to let me know that a slot had opened up, meaning I was still able to dive. If it weren't for her, I really would've missed out! The instructors explained things very clearly and were great at calming nerves, while still ensuring that we had an enjoyable and fun experience - would certainly recommend!
Thank you for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience and that our team made you feel welcome, supported, and comfortable throughout your dive. Laura and all of our instructors will be delighted to read your kind words! We’re especially happy that, despite the initial hiccup, you were still able to join us and enjoy the dive. Creating safe, fun, and memorable experiences for our guests is always our top priority. Thank you again for choosing us and for the recommendation — we hope to see you back underwater very soon!
a very nice experience I would repeat anytime, the instructors explain the procedure very well, they are very well organized
Thank you for your kind review. We hope to see you again soon!
The best Lanzarote travel experience by far! We have had a great time and monitors a 10, create a fantastic atmosphere and transmit a lot of confidence, plus they explain and teach you everything super well! 10/10
¡Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutasteis la experiencia en Lanzarote y que nuestro equipo os hizo sentir tan a gusto. Agradecemos mucho vuestro 10/10 y será un placer recibiros de nuevo en vuestra próxima visita. ¡Gracias por elegirnos! El equipo de Dive College



