11 Beginner Scuba Dives in Tenerife to Book Now

1.Tenerife: Beginner’s Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 627 reviews · 2 hours · from $82Our pick

Meet the Zero Gravity Tenerife team at Puerto Colón for a first-time scuba session in a small group. After a 30-minute safety briefing, ride 15 minutes by speedboat to a sheltered bay and explore to a maximum of 10 meters with an instructor for every two clients. Look for rays, octopus, moray eels, fish, and possibly sea turtles.

“The experience was absolutely amazing and I would definitely recommend it. The instructors are very professional and attentive which makes it very easy and enjoyable”

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2.Tenerife First Time Scuba Dive – Turtle Habitat, Small Groups

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 456 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Start at Puerto Colón with a safety lesson, then take a short boat ride to a sheltered Tenerife site. A PADI instructor guides your 25 to 30-minute beginner scuba session to a maximum of 7 meters, followed by 30 minutes of snorkeling. Turtles are possible, not guaranteed.

“It was my first time trying snorkeling and scuba diving, and it turned out to be an incredible experience. Special thanks to Romana, my instructor, for patiently guiding me through the process and being so friendly. In a way, she even inspired me to consider becoming an instructor myself! :)”

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3.Tenerife: Beginner Scuba Dive Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 238 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

Meet your PADI guide at Aquarius dive center in El Fraile for a three-hour beginner scuba session. After a 30-minute briefing, you’ll practice in shallow water before spending 40 to 60 minutes exploring Tenerife’s coast. Groups are limited to three, with guides including Doina, Spanish, English, and Romanian support, equipment, transport, and insurance included.

“Do not miss this one if you are going to Tenerife! It was amazing!!! The instructor is one of the best! I would definitely do it again! 10***”

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4.Tenerife: Abades Beach Beginner Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 164 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Meet the Zeus Dive Center team for a beginner scuba session in Abades Bay. You’ll receive equipment, a 30-minute safety briefing, a 40-minute underwater session to 10 meters, free time, and snorkeling. Groups are limited to two people per instructor, with pickup from southern Tenerife and support in six languages.

“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!”

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5.Scuba Diving Beginner’s Session in Costa Adeje

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114Top rated

Ocean Trek’s beginner scuba session starts with South Tenerife hotel pickup, equipment fitting, and calm-water practice before a guided 45-minute sea session to 12 meters. Instructors such as Juan, Gerhard, Sean, and Thomas work at a careful pace, with small groups and optional underwater photos available for an extra fee.

“I booked this for my mom who never did anything like this before and was very nervous. However, afterwards she was absolutely thrilled about this perfect experience. Gerhard was absolutely amazing and really made this a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Einfach klasse und sehr empfehlenswert - besonders for deutsche!”

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6.Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Beginner’s Diving & Introduction

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

At Macaronesian Divers in Santa Cruz, you learn basic scuba equipment and safety before spending 30 to 45 minutes underwater at 6 meters with an instructor. The small group, limited to eight people, is useful for nervous beginners. Carla, Abigail, and Vicky have all earned praise for their calm, patient teaching.

“It was really nice to dive with Carla!! I had an private introduction to scuba diving. Carla explained everything very well and I loved the way she was helping me to learn about this new experience! I will recommend everyone to do this!”

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7.Basic Diver course for beginners with 1 dive in the Ocean

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $234

At GooDiving in Tenerife, you’ll learn basic scuba skills through a short theory session and pool practice before making one ocean descent. The four-hour experience includes equipment, snacks, and transfers from Golf del Sur. Groups are limited to four, making it a calm choice for beginners aged 10 and up.

“C étais super!!! À faire absolument et nous avons été si bien accompagné par Roberta qui est fabuleuse…”

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8.Los Cristianos: Try Dive for beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Meet Ocean Dreams Tenerife in Los Cristianos for a three-hour first scuba session. Your instructor explains the equipment, breathing, hand signals, and safety before guiding you underwater to 5 meters. Groups are limited to four, and instructors speak Spanish, English, Czech, German, Russian, and Croatian. Martin has been especially reassuring with nervous beginners.

“Very good! At first I was very scared , but after i ve arrived in the water, everything was so easy and all the anxiety went away. I would totally recommend it for a first time experience! But i will never go again😁”

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9.Diving course for beginners in turtle area Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Meet your instructor at Magilu restaurant on Abades Beach for a three-hour private beginner scuba session. Learn the basics, practice in shallow water, then explore Tenerife’s Atlantic sea life with an English, German, or Spanish-speaking instructor. Equipment, insurance, photos, videos, and a certification card are included.

“Het was de eerste duikles ooit voor mij. Kreeg eerst een duidelijke uitleg in het Engels waar ik voor gekozen had. De dive instructeur sprak matig Engels al is dat voor onderwater ook niet nodig. Hij begeleide me erg goed en hielp mij waar nodig, een echte leuke ervaring!! Zeker aan te raden voor jong en oud!!”

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10.S. Tenerife: 2 Dives for Beginners (Beach + Boat Experience)

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 6 reviews · 5 hours · from $135

Spend five hours learning scuba basics in a sheltered bay near Los Cristianos, then take a boat to a South Tenerife site where turtles may appear. An instructor stays close, with no more than two students per instructor during training. Equipment, transfers, drinks, and a 30-minute break are included. English, Spanish, and French are listed, with German and Dutch also mentioned.

“Am plătit 125€ pentru două scufundări, una fiind cu barca Am primit o singură scufundare, intrare de pe plajă care în mod normal ar fi costat 60-70€, pe motiv ca nu e vremea bună pentru asta … Dezamăgitor”

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11.Try diving for the first time in turtle area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $100

Meet Natalie and Andrés near Café Magilu for a 2.5-hour private first scuba session in Tenerife. You’ll learn basic skills on shore, enter calm water with an instructor, and explore among fish, reefs, starfish, and possibly turtles or octopus. Equipment, insurance, photos, and videos are included.

“La mejor experiencia de mi vida, un trato tan cercano que parece que estás buceando con un amigo. Sienten pasión por el mar y saben transmitirla. No había hecho buceo nunca y desde que nos sumergimos me sentí segura.”

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