What You Should Be Taught for Your Safety
Who’s Taking You Underwater? Don’t Be Afraid to Ask!
Did you know that when you book a dive or a scuba course, you have every right to ask for the certification of your guide or instructor? Yes, that’s right! It’s something very few divers know because… it’s rarely taught in diving courses! But today at Lanzarote Non Stop Divers, we want to share this truth that every diver—from beginners to advanced—should know.
Why is this so important?
When you arrive at a dive center, they always ask for your credentials: certification card, insurance, number of logged dives… all to make sure you are fit to dive safely. But here’s the key: this is a two-way commitment. You also have the right (and the responsibility) to know who is taking you underwater.
Your safety and peace of mind begin with a properly certified and active instructor or guide.
What you can (and should) ask your dive guide or instructor:
✔️ Can I see your official certification?
A professional instructor or guide must always have their certification card (digital or physical) ready to show. It’s your right to ask for it.
✔️ Are you in active Teaching Status?
A PADI instructor (or any other recognized agency) must hold active status to legally teach or guide dives.
✔️ Do you belong to a recognized, internationally standardized organization?
Serious and professional dive centers—like Lanzarote Non Stop Divers—display a staff board with names, roles, and certification levels visible to clients. This is a sign of transparency, professionalism, and commitment to diver safety.
🚫 What They Don’t Teach You in Diving Courses (But You Should Know)
Most dive courses worldwide focus on teaching you how to use your gear, perform safety drills, and manage situations underwater. But there’s something fundamental that’s rarely covered: as a diver, you are responsible for your own safety, and you always have the right to ask for the certification of the person guiding you.
At Lanzarote Non Stop Divers, We Practice What We Preach
Every course we offer—from your very first Discover Scuba Dive to professional levels like Divemaster or Instructor—is supervised by Thayany, our Platinum PADI Course Director, along with a highly qualified team of certified instructors, always ready to show you their credentials.
Beyond just training you, we teach you to be an independent, safe, responsible diver committed to the ocean—and yes, that includes knowing how to ask the right questions and demand best practices anywhere in the world!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
· ✔️ Can I ask to see the instructor’s certification before each dive?
Yes! It’s your right as a diver. Professional instructors will be happy to show it.
· ✔️ What does “active Teaching Status” mean?
It means the instructor is officially authorized by their training agency (PADI, CMAS, etc.) to teach and guide dives.
· ✔️ What if the instructor refuses to show their certification?
That’s a red flag 🚩. Choose another center or instructor who guarantees transparency.
· ✔️ Are dive centers required to display staff credentials?
Not always. But if they don’t, it could mean they are not fully aligned with diving safety standards. Responsible centers—like Lanzarote Non Stop Divers—do it voluntarily to inspire trust and ensure safety.
👉 Do you want to be an informed, safe, and confident diver?
Don’t wait any longer. Learn with the best professionals in Lanzarote, under the direct supervision of our Platinum PADI Course Director, Thayany.
📩 Email us at info@lanzarotenonstopdivers.com
WhatsApp at +34 690 80 85 08
By Carlos Campaña
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C.C. Papagayo, Avenida de Papagayo 18, local 67D
35580 Playa Blanca
Lanzarote – Islas Canarias
+34 690 80 85 08
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