Tenerife · SCUBA DIVING
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Warm water, calm bays and volcanic reefs make the south coast one of the easiest places in Europe to try diving. Ranked below are the best dives: first-timer discovery sessions in the turtle areas, the beginner courses, and even the tourist submarine, with what each includes and how much time you actually spend underwater.
Ride a real yellow submarine from Amarilla Marina in southern Tenerife, sit on the seabed, and watch sting rays and fish through big windows.
“Really nice to see the rays, lots school of fish. Very nice experience”
First-timer scuba in Tenerife’s turtle area with a PADI instructor, snorkel safari, and a fun speedboat ride in just 3 hours.
“Really good experience, me and my partners first time and Romana the instructor was really helpful and guided us spot on 🤙 the rest of the crew was really friendly also ✊”
First-time scuba in Tenerife’s Puerto Colón with speedboat scenery, patient coaching, shallow water, and a real shot at turtles.
“This was my son’s first dive and also my first for nearly 15 years. Marcelo led our dive, was very helpful and managed to show us crab, sting ray, octopus, moray eel and lots of species of fish. Great place to start your Scuba journey... thanks guys..”
First-time scuba session in Tenerife with full gear and wetsuit, plus a snorkel safari at Puerto Colón. Small groups, turtle chances.
“It was our best experience in Tenerife! We booked 5 people for whole family, the instructor were so nice and very patient, my little child 12 was been separated looking after by one instructor, and my instructor is female, forgive me if called name wrong, Amarena, she was fantastic, as I was very scared at beginning, she was holding my both hands, told me to deep breath, and book me down very slowly. And she took lots of lovely pictures for me and my partner, Thank you! And thank for the captain as well, he took my two kids! He was brilliant and he encouraged them to take Scuba diving…”
Tenerife beginner scuba session with PADI-style coaching, small groups, shallow-water training, $83 per person, about 3 hours.
“Amazing experience in Tenerife! The instructors were the best, very experienced, organised and helpful! We tried scuba-diving for the first time and they made us feel very comfortable throughout the dive. A must try on the island!”
Try scuba in Tenerife with PADI Discover Scuba. Small groups, land training, gear + insurance included, English guide, 3 hours from 3 pm.
“It was an amazing experience! It was my first time and everything was just super professional and friendly at the same time! I do recommend them.”
A small-group Tenerife scuba experience for certified divers, with two guided underwater stops, gear, photos, and long time in the water.
“Amazing! Small groups, less than 3 people. Saw tons of octopus, fish, starfish, plants, and eel! Short boat ride to the site, I was also able to book a second dive right after!! Thank you”
First-timer scuba and snorkeling in Tenerife’s Abades bay, with small-group help, pickup from the south, and lots of fish at shallow depth.
“Everything was wonderful, our guide Cindy was incredibly kind and helpful and made the experience one to remember. Cannot wait to return for another dive!”
Beginner underwater training in Costa Adeje with hotel pickup, patient PADI/SSI instructors, and a 45-minute water session to 39 ft.
“Picked up on time from our hotel by Gerhard and driven to the diving centre. When we arrived we were greeted and given wetsuits with a briefing from our instructor, Juan. We were then driven to Los Cristianos and given a further clarification on the equipment, kitted up and headed into the sea nearby. The dive itself was fantastic, we saw a variety of fish and the experience itself felt safe at all times with the aim of having fun. We dived for about 45 minutes which went by quickly. Juan is a great instructor who was clear and patient, Zoe took some awesome photos as well (worth noting; photos…”
Private first-timer scuba session in Tenerife’s La Caleta bay with gear, insurance, a 35-minute briefing, and underwater photos for $78.64.
“We had no diving training or experience, but Paco was a fabulous teacher and guide. He has decades of experience and takes safety very seriously. Moreover, he only goes out with groups of 2 if they’re beginners so that he can provide the necessary attention to first-time divers. It took me a bit of time to adjust to the fact that I could breathe underwater, but the confidence I had in Paco allowed me to focus on what he had taught me and I was able to breathe and swim underwater. We stayed close to shore so that was another comforting fact. The weather was not ideal, with strong winds…”
Try scuba in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: small groups, crystal-clear water, weightlessness at 6 m, 30-45 min underwater, photos included.
“This was my first time diving, the whole experience was excellent - after a 30-40 minute introduction on how to use the equipment we were kitted up and in the sea diving, we swam 5 metres below - I am now going to go to my local diving school to learn more”
Guided scuba sessions for certified divers in Tenerife with warm, clear water, small groups, and hands-on coaching from pro instructors.
“Jasper, my master dive instructor, was fantastic! The dives were great! Everyone at Scubanana was professional. Highly recommend!”
Guided boat scuba sessions from Playa de las Américas to Los Cristianos, for certified scuba participants. Flexible schedule, friendly coaching, great value.
“They teach you with their professionalism to be responsible...the first time I felt so relaxed even if it was my 3rd ocean dive ...also very cost effective as I rented photos”
A small-group scuba experience in Tenerife with patient coaching, shallow-water practice, and a guided underwater session with sea turtles.
“Unique experience! Decided to book this as a surprise for my boyfriend’s birthday, and it really made our day. It was our first time diving but the instructions given to us during the briefing were super clear. Sergio and Iacob looked after us at all times, making sure we were feeling comfortable and safe in the waters. Saw loads of fishes, got really lucky to also see a couple of seahorses. So worth the money. Thanks for making it so special, will definitely dive again soon 😍”
A beginner-friendly try scuba experience in Tenerife with a private instructor, full gear rental, boat ride, photos, hot shower, and drinks.
“Sehr nette und erfahrene Leute! Sehr zu empfehlen Würde immer wieder bei Ihnen buchen Habe tolle Erfahrungen gesammelt”
