Rescue Diver Course in Lanzarote (SSI Stress & Rescue)
A rescue course for divers who want to stop improvising and start responding underwater with more calm, control and confidence.
Open Water certification or equivalent
Minimum age: 12
3–5 days
MySSI online theory
Hands-on guided training in the water
Equipment and insurance included
What is SSI Stress & Rescue and who is it for?
A Rescue Diver course for certified divers who are ready to go beyond simply diving well.
If you already dive and are looking for a diving rescue course, this could be a great fit.
SSI Stress & Rescue is designed for Open Water or equivalent certified divers. It helps you improve prevention, stay calm, solve problems and work better as a team when things start to get more challenging underwater.
It is a practical, hands-on course, and one of those experiences that leaves you with the clear feeling that you have learned something important.
And the best part is that it is also a lot of fun. You will laugh, enjoy it and learn a lot along the way.
What this course changes for you as a diver
Control
You start spotting problems earlier and making better decisions underwater, instead of reacting late or just making it up as you go.
Calm
When something goes wrong, you are less likely to freeze. You get clearer on what to do first and how to keep things under control.
Confidence
You stop relying so much on others and start trusting yourself more, your actions and the way you respond under pressure.
Safety
You learn to read the situation better, notice signs in other divers and step in before a small problem becomes a bigger one.
Judgement
You finish the course feeling more able to understand what is happening and respond with calm and clarity when it matters.
And yes, even though it is a rescue course, you will really enjoy it and come out of the water smiling.
Your Rescue course, better in Lanzarote
A place where you can train well and still enjoy every dive.
Lanzarote gives you a very different setting, with volcanic scenery, good visibility on many days and marine life that makes each dive feel worth it.
Around Playa Blanca, it is common to dive among schools of fish and sometimes spot moray eels, octopus and other corners that make you want to keep looking.
That makes a big difference on a Rescue course like this. You train, you challenge yourself and you learn a lot, but you do it in a place that also reminds you why you love diving in the first place.
This is how your SSI Stress & Rescue works in Lanzarote with Dawn Dives
If you are thinking about doing a Rescue Diver course in Lanzarote, here is a clear idea of how we run it.
You start with the MySSI online theory, working through it at your own pace. This is where you begin to understand where stress in diving comes from, when it can show up and what to do so a situation does not grow into a bigger problem.
It is not theory just to tick a box. It is there so that, when you get in the water, everything makes sense.
Some of the things you will cover include:
Next comes practice in the pool or confined water. This is where you start building real skills, not just ideas that sound good on paper.
You repeat, fine-tune and practise until you feel more comfortable with things like:
The goal here is simple: when we move into more realistic situations, it does not all feel brand new.
This is where it all starts to click.
You work through open water scenarios, practise more complex situations and apply what you have been learning in a way that feels much closer to a real dive. And this is also where you notice the important shift: more calm, more control and much less of that blocked feeling when something is not going to plan.
Because this course is not only about knowing what to do. It is about practising it until you start responding better for real.
And yes, even though it is a serious course and you learn a lot, it is also dynamic, very hands-on and much more fun than people usually expect.
One of those courses that leaves you tired, happy and feeling like you have learned loads.
SSI Stress & Rescue course: what’s included and how to book
Price for the Rescue Diver course in Lanzarote: 550 €
So you can see everything clearly from the start, here is the key information about your course: what is included, what is not included, what you need to join and how to confirm your place.
Duration
The course usually takes 3 to 5 days, depending on your availability and how you want to organise the theory part.
What’s included
What’s not included
Requirements
If your first aid is not up to date, we can add SSI React Right.
How to confirm your place
Your Rescue Diver with Dawn Dives: in good hands
On a course like SSI Stress & Rescue, it is not only about what you practise. It also matters how it is explained, how you are corrected and how you are supported from start to finish.
At Dawn Dives, we are an SSI Instructor Training Center. We do not only train divers. We also train dive professionals. And that shows in something very simple: we explain things clearly, guide you well and make sure every part of the course makes sense.
We run the course with a calm approach, good judgement and someone by your side who helps you get the most out of every part.
We are based in Playa Blanca, inside the H10 Rubicón Horizons Collection, with our own facilities, well-maintained equipment and a stable team that knows the area really well. Less hassle, better organisation and a much smoother experience from start to finish.
Who will guide you through your Rescue Diver
On a Rescue Diver course, it really helps to be with people who know the water well and know how to teach without overcomplicating things.
At Dawn Dives, we run this course with calm, clear guidance and that nice balance that helps you learn a lot and enjoy it at the same time.
Hervé
I really like that side of diving where calm and good judgement are what truly make the difference.
Pepe
I enjoy helping people build confidence in the water, get past their fears and see what they are really capable of.
Óscar
After thousands of dives, I still feel the same every time I put on my wetsuit: I just want to get in the water.
Rinus
I still love those courses where you learn loads, push yourself a little more and still enjoy every part of it.
Claudia
I love staying close, supporting people properly and making sure that even the more serious parts of the course are easy to understand.
What divers say about us
On a rescue course like this, one thing matters a lot: feeling that you are in good hands.
And that is exactly what comes up again and again in what people say after diving with us:
Cancellation and changes
To keep everything clear from the start, this is how we handle it:
If you do not want to cancel and only need to change the day, send us a message as soon as you can and we will do our best to move it, subject to availability.
Frequently asked questions about your Rescue Diver course in Lanzarote
Fancy doing a rescue course that you will really notice underwater?
If you want more calm, better judgement and a more solid way to respond when it matters, this course is absolutely worth it.
Ready to take the next step towards the professional side of diving?
f this course leaves you wanting to keep going and start seeing diving from a more professional point of view, the next natural step is usually SSI Divemaster.
That is when you start supporting other divers, assisting in training and turning everything you have learned so far into something much more solid in the water.