1 week dive trip for experienced divers
- Maximum price EUR 2,500
- Group of ~10 divers
- October 2024 or anytime 2025.
Sinai Peninsula
El Hierro is a renowned dive destination celebrated for its stunning underwater landscapes and vibrant marine ecosystems. Known for its unique dive sites like La Restinga, which offers thrilling volcanic underwater features and rich marine life, and the famous underwater volcanic formations of Mar de Las Calmas, El Hierro provides divers with an array of unique experiences. From the pristine, less-explored reefs of La Restinga Marine Reserve to the diverse marine habitats of the northern coast, the island caters to all levels of divers but is particularly appealing to those seeking challenging depths and abundant biodiversity. With clear, cool waters year-round and an array of underwater formations to explore, El Hierro remains a top choice for divers looking to discover the Canary Islands’ underwater wonders.
- Dive in less accessible areas of the island
- Accommodation options include charming rural cottages and small local guesthouses
- Closest airport is El Hierro Airport (VDE)
Dive sites
- La Restinga: This premier diving destination on El Hierro offers advanced dive sites featuring striking volcanic underwater landscapes, vibrant marine life, and thrilling encounters with large pelagic fish and unique underwater formations. Divers can explore dramatic drop-offs and volcanic vents teeming with life.
- Mar de Las Calmas: A hidden gem around El Hierro, this area provides pristine reefs and less crowded dive sites. Advanced divers can enjoy deep dives and explore volcanic formations requiring technical skills. The best diving conditions are from May to November, when the waters are clear and the marine environment is at its most vibrant.
- La Restinga Marine Reserve: This area is known for its diverse underwater scenery and well-preserved marine habitats. Advanced divers can explore deep walls and encounter a variety of large marine species. The diving season extends from May to October, drawing biodiversity and conservation enthusiasts eager to witness the island’s underwater wonders.
Location dive summary
This trip is for experienced divers only. A minimum of 50 dives is required, and depending on the group we may raise the limit.
- Visibility: Excellent, often surpassing 40 meters, thanks to the low plankton content in the water.
- Water Temperature: Consistently warm, ranging from 20°C at depth to 32°C near the surface.
- Salinity: High, typically ranging from 3.5% to 4.0%, which can impact buoyancy.
- Currents: Generally predictable and manageable, though they can vary by location and tide.
- Marine Life: Home to approximately 500 fish species and extensive volcanic underwater formations, offering a rich and diverse underwater experience.
Accommodation: Private for the group
We usually secure local accommodation options which help create a memorable and enjoyable travel experience. Hence, we strive to house the entire group in a single house, villa, or tent camp. This not only fosters a sense of community and shared experiences but also simplifies the logistics of managing a large group.
Our goal is to establish a base location that allows us to explore exceptional dive sites. This base location will serve as a temporary home, enabling us to delve into unique underwater environments, sometimes even extending our stay overnight.
Villa in El Hierro
Day 1
Welcome
- Greetings and a summary of the weekly schedule.
- Travel to accommodation location
- Dive guides review emergency protocols and essential safety protocols with divers to ensure the well-being of everyone during underwater explorations.
- Conduct a final, thorough check of everyone’s diving equipment to confirm that all necessary items are present and accounted for.
Day 2
Test dives
- You might have your diving skills, buoyancy control, and Surface Air Consumption (SAC) rates evaluated by our in-residence dive master with an initial dive if necessary.
- This approach ensures that you receive the appropriate support and guidance to optimize your diving experience while upholding the highest safety standards.
- Instead of acting as guides or instructors, our dive masters will accompany you underwater as backup support.
- If you’re a returning client, you can begin exploring immediately because we are familiar with your diving abilities, and you are familiar with our procedures.
Day 3-7
Exploration dives
- Every day presents you with a chance to explore, learn, and contribute, all while being surrounded by some of the most breathtaking dive sites on Earth.
- You have the freedom to dive 2-4 times daily, allowing you to immerse yourself as much as you desire.
- The dynamic of each dive is set by your group, and we are here to provide operational support with each descent.
- Because night dives require additional coordination, planning for these must be completed by lunchtime at the latest.
Day 8
Farewell
- Based on your flight and travel arrangements, we will attempt to schedule one final morning dive together if possible.
- After the dive, we will gather for a wrap-up lunch, where we eagerly look forward to collecting feedback from you and engaging in a discussion about potential improvements for future trips and experiences.
Price: all covered
From the moment you arrive until the expedition ends we consider all basic and diving needs. Our pricing is based on sharing the experience, and it may be that a trip can cost less than advertised. Factors impacting this range from number of groups attending a certain location in the same month to number of divers per trip. We always communicate max price, and final price will always be equal or lower.
Max price per trip
Small groups up to 7 divers
EUR 2,850
Large group 7 to 12 divers
EUR 2,650
Included
- Airport Pickup
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation
- Daily snacks, fruits, water
- Gas tanks, weights
- Boat rides
- Tips (we do not accept any)
Not included
- Airport Pickup
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Accommodation
- Daily snacks, fruits, water
- Gas tanks, weights
- Boat rides
- Tips (we also DO NOT accept any)