TRY SCUBA DIVING with a Dedicated Instructor

The best part of this Tenerife experience is the one-to-one instruction. You begin at LJ Diving Tenerife in Las Galletas, learn what to expect, then head by boat to an underwater site with an instructor beside you. There is no pressure to rush, and the whole activity returns to the same center.

I like two things right away: all equipment and insurance are included, and the instructor takes photos so you can keep a record of your first underwater experience. Staff members Julie, Ludo, and Martin have earned special praise for patience and for keeping children engaged while parents took part. The main consideration is that the underwater site, exact time below the surface, and marine life are not specified, so you should book this for the guided first experience rather than a particular reef or animal sighting.

Key points to know

• Private instruction: Only your group takes part, with a dedicated instructor monitoring your first underwater session.
• A full three-hour outing: The time includes the center briefing, equipment preparation, boat ride, underwater activity, and return.
• Everything needed is supplied: Insurance, full gear rental, boat transport, photos, drinks, and a hot shower are included.
• A useful base in Las Galletas: The 140-square-meter center gives you room to prepare and get comfortable before and after the activity.
• Family-friendly support: Julie, Ludo, and Martin are noted for their patience and for keeping children occupied while adults took part.
• Weather matters: Poor conditions can lead to a new date or a full refund, while ordinary cancellation requires at least 24 hours’ notice.

Your first underwater session in Las Galletas

Las Galletas is the meeting point for this experience, at Calle Consuelo Alfonso Diaz-Flores, 16. You arrive at the LJ Diving Tenerife center, where the activity starts and ends. The center is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., giving you a broad range of possible times, subject to availability.

I like the fact that you do not need to find a separate harbor meeting point or carry a suitcase of equipment across town. You begin in one place, prepare there, and return there after the boat trip. The center covers 140 square meters, which should make changing, organizing gear, and waiting before departure less cramped than at a small street-side office.

The location is near public transportation, though no specific route or station is provided. If you are staying elsewhere in Tenerife, check your own journey time before booking. The experience lasts about three hours, so you should allow extra time around that window if you have a later meal, excursion, or airport transfer planned.

The briefing turns nerves into a plan

The first formal stage is a briefing at the center. This is where your instructor explains the basics of the equipment and how the activity works. For a first attempt, that preparation matters more than a long lecture about the ocean. You need clear instructions, time to ask questions, and a calm person who can watch your reactions.

The private format helps here. You are not trying to keep up with a large group or waiting while a guide repeats the same instructions to several dozen people. Your instructor can focus on your pace and help you feel ready before you leave the center.

The available information does not give a fixed lesson plan, depth, or minimum age. Do not assume the briefing includes a particular certification course. This is a first try, not a full qualification. If you want a formal certificate or advanced training, ask LJ Diving Tenerife before booking.

The insurance included in the price is another useful part of the preparation. It does not remove the need to follow the instructor’s instructions, but it means the basic activity cover is already included rather than added at checkout.

Getting ready with full equipment

You receive full gear rental, so you only need to arrive ready for an activity in the water. The center provides the equipment required for the session, and the instructor helps you prepare before the boat leaves.

That matters if this is your first time. Buying or packing specialist gear for a single attempt makes little sense, and transporting bulky equipment around Tenerife would add hassle. The rental also lets you try the activity before deciding if you want to return for a longer course.

You should still confirm practical clothing details directly with the provider if they matter to you, since the supplied information does not list every personal item to bring. It does confirm drinks and a hot shower after the activity, both small comforts that become especially welcome after time in the water.

The gear stage may be the least glamorous part of the outing, but it is where a patient instructor earns their fee. Julie, Ludo, and Martin are specifically praised for helping beginners with patience. That quality is important for children and nervous adults, who may need a slower explanation or an extra moment before entering the water.

The boat ride to the underwater site

Once the briefing and preparation are complete, you travel by boat to the activity site. The boat trip is included, so there is no separate transfer to arrange or extra transport charge to calculate.

The ride adds a sense of occasion. You are not simply walking into a pool for a short practice. You leave the center, travel out by boat, and begin the underwater part in the sea. The exact route and site are not stated, so I would not book this expecting a named wreck, a particular bay, or guaranteed wildlife.

That lack of detail is worth noting for keen snorkelers and experienced scuba participants. You may find the setting interesting, but the main purpose is to give a beginner a safe introduction. The appeal is the support and simplicity, not a promised collection of marine species.

The weather policy also matters at this stage. The activity requires good weather, and poor conditions can result in a different date or a full refund. That is sensible for a boat-based outing, but leave some flexibility in your holiday schedule if this experience is important to you.

Calm supervision under the surface

At the site, your dedicated instructor accompanies you underwater. The plan is to proceed without stress or hurry, which is exactly the right approach for a first attempt. You can concentrate on breathing, movement, and the strange pleasure of seeing the sea from below instead of worrying about the rest of a group.

You should keep your expectations realistic. The supplied details do not state how deep you go, how long you remain underwater, or what you will see. Conditions can affect the experience, and no responsible operator can promise specific marine life. What you can count on is direct supervision from an experienced instructor and a session designed for beginners.

This private arrangement is especially useful if people in your group have different levels of confidence. One person may be eager to continue while another needs more time to adjust. With only your group participating, the instructor can focus on your shared pace instead of treating everyone as part of a fixed procession.

Families should pay attention to the particular staff detail here. Julie, Ludo, and Martin were praised for keeping children engaged while adults took part. That does not mean every child participates in the underwater activity, and the supplied information does not state age rules. It does suggest a considerate atmosphere for families who need extra support around the main session.

Photos and the small comforts afterward

The instructor takes photos during the experience. That is a valuable inclusion for a first underwater attempt because you may be too occupied with equipment and instructions to take pictures yourself. It also gives you something tangible from the day, especially if this is a personal challenge or a milestone on a family holiday.

The number of photos, delivery method, and image quality are not specified. Ask about those details if the pictures are a major reason for booking. Still, having photos included is better value than discovering an extra charge afterward.

Back at the center, you can use the hot shower and have drinks. These are modest extras, but they improve the rhythm of the outing. You get ready in a proper base, spend time on the boat and in the water, then return somewhere comfortable instead of simply dispersing at a harbor.

The return to the original meeting point also makes the activity easy to understand. You arrive at LJ Diving Tenerife, complete the briefing and equipment preparation, take the boat, return after the session, and finish at the same center.

Is $145.12 a fair price?

At $145.12 per person, this is not the cheapest way to sample an ocean activity. It is a fairer comparison when you count what is bundled into the price: insurance, a dedicated instructor, full gear rental, a boat trip, photos, drinks, and a hot shower.

A cheaper option might include only equipment and a group lesson, leaving you to pay for transport, images, or coverage separately. This experience is aimed at people who value personal attention and want the first attempt to feel organized from start to finish.

The private format is the biggest value point. If only your group takes part, you are paying for an instructor’s attention rather than simply buying a place on a crowded departure. That makes the price easier to justify for a couple, a small family, or a person who feels uneasy about trying something new.

The value is less clear if you already hold a scuba qualification or mainly want a long underwater session. The activity is built for beginners, and the exact bottom time is not given. Experienced participants may prefer a more technical or site-focused outing.

There is also no stated discount for children, so check the final cost for your group before confirming. The confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability. If your holiday dates are tight, book early enough to allow for that response window.

Who will get the most from this activity?

I would choose this for a beginner who wants an introduction without buying equipment, arranging insurance, or joining a large group. It also suits a couple looking for a shared challenge, provided both people are comfortable with the same general pace.

Families may find the patient staff helpful, especially when children need something to do around the adult session. Still, the data does not establish age limits or say that every child can take part. Ask the center before booking for young participants.

This is also a good fit for anyone who feels nervous about trying scuba. A dedicated instructor, a briefing, a private group, and an unhurried approach remove several common sources of pressure.

I would not select it if you need a named site, a guaranteed encounter with a particular animal, a specific depth, or a known duration underwater. None of those details is promised. Pick it for the structure and support, not for a particular underwater postcard.

Booking, cancellations, and weather

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Changes made within 24 hours are not accepted, and cancellations inside that window are not refunded.

The cut-off uses local Tenerife time, so keep that in mind if you are arranging the activity from another time zone. Poor weather is treated differently: if conditions force cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund.

Because the activity is available Monday through Sunday, you have some flexibility. It operates during the stated 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. opening period, but the exact start time depends on availability. I would avoid placing it immediately before an important timed booking, since the three-hour estimate does not include your own transport time.

Should you book this Tenerife try dive?

Book it if you want a carefully supported first underwater experience in Tenerife, with equipment, insurance, a boat ride, photos, and a private instructor included in one price. The patient approach associated with Julie, Ludo, and Martin is particularly encouraging for nervous beginners and families.

Think twice if you are an experienced scuba participant seeking a specific site or a long session below the surface. The details here are intentionally beginner-focused, and several technical points are left open.

For the right person, the package is sensible: arrive in Las Galletas, learn the basics, get fully equipped, travel by boat, take your first underwater steps with close supervision, then return for a shower, drinks, and photos. That is a clear, low-stress way to find out if scuba is for you.

FAQ

Where does the activity start?

It starts at LJ Diving Tenerife, Calle Consuelo Alfonso Diaz-Flores, 16, 38631 Las Galletas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

Where does the activity finish?

It finishes back at the LJ Diving Tenerife meeting point in Las Galletas.

How long does the experience last?

The activity lasts approximately three hours.

Is the instructor dedicated to my group?

Yes. This is a private activity, and only your group participates with a dedicated instructor.

Is equipment included?

Yes. Full gear rental is included in the price.

Is insurance included?

Yes. Insurance is included.

Are photos included?

Yes. The instructor takes photos during the activity.

What happens if the weather is poor?

If poor weather causes cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund.