Scuba Diving in La Graciosa: Guide for Certified Divers
In La Graciosa, more than 15 dive sites, six distinct ecosystems, and daily boat departures await you right from the port of Caleta de Sebo. This guide gathers everything a certified diver needs to know: available spots, how boat departures work, pricing, and required paperwork.
Scuba Diving in La Graciosa for Certified Divers
In La Graciosa, over 15 dive sites, six distinct marine ecosystems, and daily boat departures await you right from the port of Caleta de Sebo. This guide gathers everything a certified diver needs to know: available spots, how boat departures work, pricing, and required documentation.
In just a few dives, you move from caves and underwater sunbeams to huge fish shoals, gorgonians, and even a dive inside a volcano's submerged crater. Two boat trips a day, directly from the harbor with zero land transfers, so you make the absolute most of your day.
Dive Sites
Here are some of our most frequented dive locations. The listed marine life is what we typically encounter, though it varies with each day, the season, and ocean conditions.
| Site | Level | Max. Depth | Typical Sightings |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Acuario | Open Water | 15 m | Barracudas, stingrays, angel sharks, spider crabs, white seabreams, octopuses, cuttlefish, and nudibranchs |
| Cueva de Jureles | Open Water / Advanced | 18-20 m | Groupers, island groupers, stingrays, butterfly rays, angel sharks, spider crabs, seabreams, and moray eels |
| Veril de las Anclas | Open Water / Advanced | 18-20 m | Groupers, island groupers, stingrays, butterfly rays, angel sharks, spider crabs, seabreams, and moray eels, alongside historic 15th-century anchors and amphorae |
| Jureles II | Open Water / Advanced | 18-20 m | Groupers, butterfly rays, angel sharks, spider crabs, seabreams, and moray eels |
| Roncadores | Open Water / Advanced | 18-20 m | Large resident shoal of bastard grunts (roncadores), groupers, lobsters, angel sharks, and morays |
| Los Dedos | Open Water / Advanced | 18-20 m | Groupers, stingrays, and angel sharks |
| M. Amarilla | Open Water / Advanced | 15-18 m | Groupers, stingrays, and angel sharks, right inside the crater of an ancient volcano |
Three Unforgettable Dives
- Veril de las Anclas: a historic dive. In addition to rich marine biodiversity, it features anchors dating back to the 15th century and ancient amphorae.
- Roncadores: famous for its massive resident school of grunts.
- M. Amarilla: diving directly inside a submerged volcanic crater—a truly extraordinary experience.
Advanced Dives: Las Gerardias
Las Gerardias is our expert-level dive, between 30 and 40 meters deep. It features an exceptional deep-sea garden of ancient black coral bushes and pelagic species—a dive of immense ecological value and an underwater benchmark across Spain.
To dive Las Gerardias, Bajón de Alegranza, or Cueva del Legionario, divers must hold at least an Advanced Open Water certification.
How We Choose the Dive Site Every Day
The dive location is chosen on the morning of departure based on ocean and weather forecasts, as well as the group’s collective experience and comfort level. Our priority is finding the best possible conditions so every dive is safe, rewarding, and enjoyable.
If you are booking multiple dive days with us, we log your previous dive sites to ensure maximum variety and avoid repetitions.
Departures, Timetables, and Arrival
We organize two boat departures daily, at 9:00 AM and 12:15 PM. The timing of the second trip may adjust slightly depending on the progression of the morning dive.
| Departure | Boat Departs | Meeting at the Dive Center |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9:00 AM | 8:45 AM |
| 2nd | 12:15 PM | 12:00 PM |
Our dive center is located right at the port of Caleta de Sebo in La Graciosa: you will spot us the moment you disembark from the regular passenger ferry. If traveling from Lanzarote on the 8:30 AM ferry, you will arrive with plenty of time, as we wait for all registered divers arriving on that ferry.
Pricing, Gear Rental, and Dive Insurance
Prices with your own equipment:
| Dives | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 | €65 |
| 2 | €110 |
| 4 | €205 |
| 6 | €295 |
| 8 | €385 |
| 10 | €475 |
If you need gear, we provide complete equipment rental for €15 per day. Dive computers are available for a supplement of €7 per day (subject to availability).
If you do not have active dive insurance, you can arrange it directly upon arrival (*inquire about rates).
Requirements to Dive with Us
To dive as a certified scuba diver, please present:
- Your official dive certification card.
- Valid dive insurance (or purchase it at the center).
- Your medical certificate. If you do not have one, we will provide a medical questionnaire to complete on-site.
Previous diving experience is required for guided boat dives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose my dive site?
Sites are selected daily based on maritime conditions, wind, and group level. For multi-day packages, we make sure to rotate locations (*we always welcome diver suggestions).
Will I arrive in time from Lanzarote?
Yes: the 8:30 AM ferry arrives right in time for the first morning dive, as our staff awaits all divers coming on that crossing.
Do I need to bring my own equipment?
Not necessary: full scuba gear can be rented for €15 per day.
What if I don't have dive insurance?
You can acquire temporary dive insurance at our center starting from €10 per day.
Can I dive without a certification?
Yes, we offer Try Scuba (Discover Scuba Diving) baptism programs.
Which dive sites require an Advanced certification?
Las Gerardias, Bajón de Alegranza, and Cueva del Legionario.
Book Your Diving Adventure in La Graciosa
Bring your certification card, insurance, and medical form, and meet us at the port of Caleta de Sebo.
👉 Book your dives on our booking page or message us with any questions regarding dive levels at +34 629 451 430.
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