ABOUT US
Dive College Lanzarote has been running for 10 years since 2001 and is situated in Playa Blanca, the most southern point of Lanzarote.
Our dive activities include guided boat and shore dives for certified divers, try dives in the sea for beginners and PADI dive courses.
As a PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center we ensure the highest level of safety & facilities that a dive centre can offer.
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Our friendly and fully qualified PADI instructors will provide you with a 1st class service of both dive training & advice and will make sure you have full access to the centre's extensive facilities & equipment.
All advice and tuition will be given by our instructors in English, Dutch, German, Spanish & French.
Two Dive Centres
Dive College Lanzarote has two dive centres, the first situated next to the Natura Palace Hotel and the other in the grounds of the Timanfaya Palace Hotel. Both dive centres are fully equipped and offer all dive activities.
Dive Crew
BART PRINSEN
PADI Staff Instructor, C.M.A.S., N.A.S.E & instructor for the R.A.B. (Rebreather Advisory Board)
From: Holland
DCL team member since: December 2001
Experience: certified 921 PADI students
Speaks: English, Dutch, Spanish, German
Likes: Movies, food, sport, music, gardening.
Started diving: In 1986 I started diving, and since then I have been diving for different schools and companies.
What I like best about my job: "To live in a very nice environment with good food, an excellent climate and dive almost every day with people who are on holiday."
TIM SPITTLE
PADI MSDT, RYA Powerboat Instructor
From: England
DCL team member since: December 2001
Experience: certified 592 PADI students
Speaks: English, Spanish and a little German and Dutch
Likes: Diving, rugby, hot curries and visiting art galleries
Started diving: 18 years ago
What I like best about my job: "I believe that the best part of learning is fun, and at Dive College Lanzarote we combine both safety and fun with your training to ensure you a thoroughly enjoyable time."
MARIAN DE JONGH SWEMER
PADI Staff Instructor
From: Holland
DCL team member since: June 2002
Experience: certified 407 PADI students
Speaks: English, Dutch, German & French
Likes: The beach, sun, tapas, travelling and my job of course
Started diving: In a pool in Holland in 1992 and will never forget my first breath underwater.
What I like best about my job: "Helping people who have never dived before to overcome their fears and discover the beautiful underwater world in Lanzarote. Their enthusiastic reaction is something you never forget! Just come to Lanzarote and I will take you on a fantastic underwater discovery tour.
DAMIAN HAYWARD
PADI MSDT
From: England, south London
DCL team member since: September 2002
Experience: certified 436 PADI students
Speaks: English & Spanish
Likes: Rock music, movies, The Arsenal
Started diving: I started diving in 1995 and was instantly hooked
What I like best about my job: "It’s just great doing what I want for a living, not something just for money."
CRAIG WOOTTON
PADI MSDT EFRI
From: England
DCL team member since: February 2007
Experience: certified 135 PADI students
Speaks: English, Spanish and a little Dutch
Likes: quad biking, surfing and photography
Started diving: In 2001 here in Lanzarote and never left
What I like best about my job: "The friendly atmosphere and team ethic."
Rob Horton
PADI OWSI EFRI
From: England
DCL team member since: June 2010
Experience: certified 55 PADI students
Speaks: English and a little Spanish
Likes: Motocross, surfing, photography
Started diving: In 2002 with Dive College Lanzarote.
What I like best about my job: "I really enjoy teaching people about something I love to do especially when you see the enthusiastic faces afterwards".
ROLAND PRINSEN
PADI Assistant Instructor
From: Holland
DCL team member since: Part time since July 2004
Speaks: English, German and Dutch
Likes: quad biking, surfing, relaxing on the beach and drinking with my friends
Started diving: I did my first dive with my brother in 1988.
What I like best about my job: "I am a Bubblemaker specialist. Bubblemaker is a program for children from 8 years old. They learn about diving and play with special underwater toys. It’s great to see them happy underwater. "
Jan Sturre
PADI Assistant Instructor
From: Holland
DCL team member since: Dutch agent since 2009
Speaks: English, German and Dutch
Likes: My Family and amaze our guests with Table Magic
Started diving: In 1998 I did my Open Water Diver course in Holland.
What I like best about my job: "Around 3 times a year I help my friends out as a 'voluteer Dive Master'. I want to come over more but unfortunately, due to my regular job in Holland, this is not possible"
PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the world’s largest recreational diving organization. There are more than 6,000 PADI dive centers and resorts in more than 183 countries and territories.
All PADI programs fall under strict educational standards to maintain worldwide consistency and quality.
The PADI 5 star Instructor Development Center membership level is awarded to dive centers that provide dive education as well as equipment selection and experience programs.
A PADI 5 star IDC offers the full range from entry-level up through instructor-level certifications.
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