About Us
Dive College Lanzarote is situated in the town of Playa Blanca in the
South of the island.
Being one of the island's only beach centres, we are lucky enough to
have direct access to the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean
while being able to take in the fantastic views of the neighbouring
islands of Fuerteventura & Lobos.
The 5 star PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center award given by
PADI, ensures the highest level of safety & facilities that a dive centre
can offer.
Our fully qualified instructors will provide you with a 1st class service
of both training & advice and will make sure that beginners or qualified
& experienced divers alike have full access to the centre's extensive
facilities & equipment.
All advice and tuition, both about the centre and the actual courses
will be given by our instructors in: English, Dutch, German & Spanish.
Dive College Lanzarote is one of the most recently opened dive schools
which combines 10 years of experience in Holland, the UK and Germany
with an extensive local knowledge of both area and the touristic services
available.
Together with the friendly & experienced staff we provide one of the
most comprehensive services to both new & experienced divers.
Dive
Crew
BART PRINSEN
Born in Holland in 1970
Speaks: English, Dutch, Spanish, German
In 1987 I started diving as a military
diver and since then I have been diving for different schools and companies.
At the moment I am a PADI Staff Instructor, C.M.A.S., N.A.S.E and instructor
for the R.A.B. (Rebreather Advisory Board).
I enjoy my job every day and would love to show you the beautiful underwater
world in the clear, warm waters of Lanzarote. I hope to see you soon
at our diving school.
TIM SPITTLE
MSDT, RYA, Powerboat Instructor
Born in Leicester, England in 1968
Speaks: English, Spanish, German
Likes: Diving (no surprises there then!), Rugby & hot curries
" I became a PADI instructor 5 years ago, since this time I have gained
valuable teaching experience with many students. 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
Born in Utrecht, Holland in 1966
Likes: the beach, sun, eating Tapas and my job offcourse
Languages: English, Dutch, German and French
"The best part of my job is helping people who have never dived
before to overcome their fears and discover the beautiful underwater
world at Lanzarote. Those enthousiastic reactions is something you never
forget! Even though I have been diving for more than 10 years I started
working as an instructor not so long ago. I have dived at a lot of different
dive sites, such as Corsica, Spanish coast, Cyprus and Eilat, but a
few of my best dives I have made at Lanzarote. See for yourself and
come to Lanzarote. I will take you with me on a fantastic underwater
discovery tour."
ROLAND PRINSEN
Born in Helmond in 1968
Languages German, English, Dutch, a poquito Espanol and last but not
least Belgian.
I was born and raised in Holland, Helmond near Asten
to be precise. Do I like diving, no, that is why I started working at
a dive centre. Of course I think diving is great. I am a Divemaster
and assistant Bubblemaker specialist. Bubblemaker is a program for children
from 8 years old. They learn about diving and play with special underwater
toys. We have underwater rockets and Frisbees and swim through hoops
and lots more. If you have any questions just send me an e-mail.
RINUS VAN GELOOF
Born in Made in 1962
Languages German, English, Dutch
I have been working with Dive College Lanzarote
since June 2003. Since I was born in the town of Made you can see me
"made in Made ". For 20 years I successfully ran a garage
company but have now sold it. I have been all over the world both above
and below water. Seen all the wonders of the world, and almost made
it up the Mount Everest. But now I am staying here in Lanzarote and
made my passion for diving into my profession.