RECREATIONAL DIVE (certified divers only) : Explore Canarian Sealife

The best part of this Tenerife outing is the freedom to spend real time underwater instead of being rushed by a fixed bottom-time limit. LJ Diving Tenerife matches your certification level and the day’s weather to one of more than 15 local sites, then takes you to two different locations in a small group.

I like the groups of no more than six and the practical setup: equipment, photos, coffee, and tea are included. The main thing to weigh is that personal scuba insurance is not included, and the trip depends on good weather. You also need a moderate level of fitness and a valid certification.

• Two underwater sites in about three hours: You get successive scuba sessions rather than a single short outing.
• More than 15 possible sites: The location can be adjusted to your experience and the sea conditions.
• Small groups capped at six: Expect more personal attention than on a large boat operation.
• No stated time limit underwater: Your actual time depends on your certification, conditions, and air supply.
• Las Galletas starting point: Meet at LJ Diving Tenerife on Calle Consuelo Alfonso Diaz-Flores.
• Useful extras included: Scuba equipment, underwater photos, and coffee or tea are provided.

Two Tenerife Sites Instead of One Quick Session

This experience is built around two successive scuba sessions, which is a meaningful advantage if you have come to Tenerife mainly for the sea. A single session can feel like a brief introduction. Two sites give you a better chance to see different sea life and underwater scenery, even though the exact locations are not fixed in advance.

The provider has more than 15 sites available. That does not mean you will choose from a menu on the morning itself. Instead, the team selects a suitable location based on your certification and the weather. That approach is sensible in the Canary Islands, where conditions can affect visibility, currents, entry points, and the comfort of the outing.

The first site should give you time to settle into the water and get comfortable with the local conditions. The second adds variety and makes better use of your three-hour booking. Since there is no stated fixed limit on time underwater, you are not simply being ushered through a short photo stop. Your time will still depend on normal scuba factors such as your certification level, air supply, and the conditions on the day.

That flexibility is valuable, but it also means the outing is not a tightly scripted sightseeing tour. You should book it for the chance to explore suitable Canarian sites, not for a guaranteed wreck, animal, reef, or named location.

What You May See Underwater

The strongest account of the sea life comes from a recent outing that included octopuses, fish, starfish, plants, and an eel. That is a useful preview of the kind of variety you might find around Tenerife, though no particular creature can be promised.

Octopuses are especially rewarding because they can be easy to miss until your eyes adjust to the seabed. Starfish and plant life give you smaller details to notice between larger movements of fish. An eel adds another kind of sighting, since it may remain partly hidden rather than swimming openly across the site.

The point of a guided session here is not simply to put you in the water. The guide leads you toward the best parts of the chosen site and helps keep the pace calm. That can make a real difference if you are still building confidence, or if you want to spend less time working out where to go and more time watching the sea life.

Conditions and certification affect what you can see. The exact depth is not fixed for everyone, and the team chooses sites and depths suited to your level. A newer certified scuba participant should not expect the same route as a highly experienced person, which is a safety feature rather than a limitation.

How the Small Group Changes the Experience

With a maximum of six people, this is a personal outing rather than a crowd-based boat trip. A small group makes it easier for the guide to keep an eye on everyone, answer questions, and point out animals that you might otherwise swim past.

The group can be even smaller. One account describes an outing with fewer than three people, which suggests that the maximum is not always the typical size. You should not count on having a private guide unless your booking confirms it, but the six-person limit still keeps the experience relatively close-knit.

Small groups also help with the second site. Moving between locations and getting ready for another session can be slower when many people are involved. Here, the staff can give more direct attention to equipment, timing, and your comfort.

There is one practical tradeoff. A small group does not remove all waiting. You may still need to follow the pace of other certified participants, and the chosen site may be adjusted for the group as a whole. Still, six people is a manageable number for an activity where safety and communication matter.

Certification Levels and Site Selection

This is for certified scuba participants only. The operator accepts certifications from every organization and works with everyone from newer certified people to highly experienced scuba users.

That wide range is useful if you hold a certification from an agency other than the one most common in your home country. You do not need to fit into one named certification system, according to the supplied details. Your certification level helps determine the site and depth selected for the day.

The wording here matters. The outing is not a beginner lesson for someone without certification. If you have never been certified, this is the wrong product. If you are certified but have not been in the water recently, you should consider your own comfort and fitness before booking.

You should also be ready to show or discuss your certification details when arranging the outing. The supplied information does not say which documents are required, so confirm that point directly if your certification card, agency, or recent experience is unusual.

The guide’s job is to make the plan fit the people in the group. You may visit a shallower site than an advanced participant would choose, or you may reach a more demanding location if your certification and the weather allow it. That is part of the value of a guided trip, even if it means you cannot promise a specific depth in advance.

A Short Boat Ride and a Full Three Hours

The outing lasts about three hours. One account describes a short boat ride to the site, so you should expect a fairly efficient move from the Las Galletas meeting point to the water rather than a long cruise.

The timing should include preparation, equipment use, travel to the site, and two underwater sessions. The exact division of those three hours is not given. Do not interpret the approximate duration as three full hours underwater.

The short boat ride is a plus if you want more time in the water and less time on a vessel. It also makes the outing easier to fit into a day of sightseeing in Tenerife. Since the activity begins and ends at the same meeting point, you can plan the rest of your day around Las Galletas without arranging a separate return transfer.

Coffee or tea is included, a small but useful touch before or after the sessions. Photos are included too, giving you a record of the outing without requiring you to bring your own underwater camera. The details do not state when the photos are delivered or how many you receive, so ask the operator if that matters to you.

What the Price of $114.93 Buys You

At $114.93 per person, this is not the cheapest way to spend three hours in Tenerife. The price makes more sense when you count the two sites, guided supervision, scuba equipment, photos, and the small group.

You are paying for a planned underwater outing rather than renting equipment and finding your own way into the sea. For a certified person who wants local guidance, that can be good value. You also avoid the uncertainty of selecting a site without knowing how the weather and conditions will affect it.

The value is strongest if you intend to use both sessions. If you mainly want one short look underwater, the price may feel high. It is also less attractive if you already own all your equipment and prefer to arrange your own site access.

Personal scuba insurance is not included. This is an important extra cost or requirement to check before booking. The supplied information does not state the price of insurance or whether a particular policy is accepted, so confirm the operator’s rules before you arrive.

The very high overall score, listed as 5 out of 5 from 174 ratings, supports the idea that the format works well for its intended audience. I would still focus on the details that affect you personally: certification, insurance, fitness, weather, and your expectations about the marine life.

Meeting in Las Galletas

You meet at LJ Diving Tenerife, Calle Consuelo Alfonso Diaz-Flores, 16, 38631 Las Galletas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. The activity returns to this same meeting point.

Las Galletas is in southern Tenerife, so check your transport time carefully if you are staying elsewhere on the island. The meeting location is near public transportation, which is helpful, although the supplied information does not identify a specific bus route or promise hotel pickup.

The operator is open for this activity from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday, during the stated operating period. Your exact start time should be confirmed when you book. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability, so do not assume that a requested time is final until you receive confirmation.

Arrive ready for a water-based activity and allow enough time to check in and prepare. The information does not state whether towels, food, or hotel transfers are provided. You should plan around what is explicitly included: scuba equipment, photos, and coffee or tea.

Weather, Fitness, and the Practical Fine Print

Good weather is required. If poor weather forces a cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. That policy protects you from paying for an outing that cannot operate safely, but it means you should avoid scheduling this as the one fixed activity that determines your entire Tenerife itinerary.

You need a moderate level of physical fitness. Scuba equipment is not weightless, and getting ready for two sessions can be tiring even when the underwater pace is relaxed. If you have concerns about health, stamina, or recent scuba experience, check with the provider before booking.

Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before the start time. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start are not accepted for a refund, and the cut-off follows local time.

This is described as a private activity for your group, while also having a maximum of six people. In practical terms, you should expect your own booked party to participate, with the small-group limit shaping the size of the outing. Ask the operator if you need a completely exclusive departure.

Who Will Get the Most From This Outing

I would choose this for a certified scuba participant who wants guided access to Tenerife’s sea life without joining a large group. It suits you especially well if you value flexible site selection, two sessions, and close attention from the staff.

It is also a good match if your certification level is not advanced. The team accepts all certification organizations and selects the location and depth according to your experience. That makes the outing more adaptable than a fixed route designed for one narrow skill level.

Experienced scuba users may like the chance to visit two sites and spend longer underwater without a stated time limit. The limitation is that the exact location remains weather dependent, so you cannot book it for a specific advanced site.

I would not choose it if you are not certified, if you need personal insurance included, or if you want a guaranteed animal sighting. It may also be a poor fit if you need a completely fixed schedule, since weather can alter the plan.

Should You Book LJ Diving Tenerife?

Yes, if you are certified, reasonably fit, and want two guided underwater sessions near Las Galletas. The combination of a six-person maximum, flexible site choice, included equipment, photos, and coffee or tea gives the $114.93 price a fair case.

Before paying, confirm your personal scuba insurance, start time, certification details, and what happens with the photos. Then leave room in your schedule for weather changes. If you want octopuses, fish, starfish, plants, or an eel, this outing gives you a good setting to look for them, but the sea gets the final say.

FAQ

Is this experience suitable for beginners without certification?

No. This activity is for certified scuba participants only. It accepts certification from every organization and accommodates levels from newer certified people to highly experienced scuba users.

How many sites will I visit?

You will take part in successive scuba sessions at two different sites. The exact locations are selected according to your certification level and the weather.

How large is the group?

The maximum group size is six people. The activity is also described as private for your group.

Is scuba equipment included?

Yes. Use of scuba equipment is included in the price. Personal scuba diving insurance is not included.

Where does the activity start and finish?

It starts and ends at LJ Diving Tenerife, Calle Consuelo Alfonso Diaz-Flores, 16, in Las Galletas, Tenerife.

What happens if bad weather cancels the outing?

You will be offered a different date or a full refund if the experience is canceled because of poor weather.