Scuba diving · TENERIFE

15 Scuba Diving Trips in Tenerife Worth Booking

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Good dive boats fill up days ahead in season. Below: the 15 to book first, what each includes and how they differ.

Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area - The 30-minute briefing that makes beginners feel ready
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Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area

1.Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,679 reviews · 3 hours · from $84Our pick

Meet your PADI instructor in Costa Adeje for a 30-minute safety briefing, then take a 15-minute speedboat ride to a beginner-friendly underwater site. You’ll spend about 25 minutes breathing underwater to a maximum of 12 meters, followed by guided snorkeling. Instructors including Max, Ramona, Tobi, Elena, and others are praised for calm, patient support.

“Was an amazing experience. Elena is a great guide. She was super friendly good vibes and also showing us lots of fun poses to do underwater. Would definitely recommend😊 She's also really good at spotting sea animals!!”

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Tenerife: Beginner's Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings - The 30-minute briefing is more important than it sounds
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Tenerife: Beginner’s Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings

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

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

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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Tenerife First Time Scuba Dive – Turtle Habitat, Small Groups - The short boat ride to the underwater site
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Tenerife First Time Scuba Dive – Turtle Habitat, Small Groups

3.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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Tenerife: Beginner Scuba Dive Experience - Arriving in El Fraile at 9 AM or 2 PM
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Tenerife: Beginner Scuba Dive Experience

4.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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Try Dive - PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Tenerife - Starting at Scubanana in Radazul
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Try Dive – PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Tenerife

5.Try Dive – PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156Top rated

Meet your English-speaking Scubanana instructor at Radazul for a three-hour PADI try-dive. You’ll learn basic skills on land, use supplied equipment, and enter the water with personal guidance. Ryan and Elias are among the instructors praised for calm, clear teaching. Minimum age is 10.

“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.”

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RECREATIONAL DIVE (certified divers only) : Explore Canarian Sealife - How the Small Group Changes the Experience
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RECREATIONAL DIVE (certified divers only) : Explore Canarian Sealife

6.RECREATIONAL DIVE (certified divers only) : Explore Canarian Sealife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Meet LJ Diving Tenerife in Las Galletas for a guided scuba outing suited to certified divers at every level. You’ll visit two sites chosen for your certification and the weather, with groups capped at six. Equipment, photos, and coffee or tea are included, while personal scuba insurance is not.

“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”

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Tenerife: Abades Beach Beginner Diving Experience - The personal attention makes a real difference
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Tenerife: Abades Beach Beginner Diving Experience

7.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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Scuba Diving Beginner's Session in Costa Adeje - From hotel pickup to the Ocean Trek base
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Scuba Diving Beginner’s Session in Costa Adeje

8.Scuba Diving Beginner’s Session in Costa Adeje

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

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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Discover Scuba Diving in Tenerife - Entering the water close to shore
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Discover Scuba Diving in Tenerife

9.Discover Scuba Diving in Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet instructors such as Paco, Daniel, Mehran, or Dani at Abades for a 35-minute safety briefing and a gentle first underwater session in La Caleta bay. Equipment, insurance, photos, videos, and a try-dive diploma are included. The private group format suits beginners who want calm, close guidance.

“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…”

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Beginner's Diving & Introduction - The first hour: equipment, safety, and getting comfortable
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Beginner’s Diving & Introduction

10.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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guided Scuba Diving on Tenerife (for certified divers) - Depths from 18 to 40 meters
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guided Scuba Diving on Tenerife (for certified divers)

11.guided Scuba Diving on Tenerife (for certified divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $180

Meet instructor Jasper and the Scubanana team at Radazul for a private, instructor-led underwater trip around Tenerife. Choose from several times and depths, from 18 meters to 40 meters, depending on your certification and comfort. Expect warm water, good visibility, volcanic scenery, and chances to see fish, rays, turtles, and nudibranchs.

“Jasper, my master dive instructor, was fantastic! The dives were great! Everyone at Scubanana was professional. Highly recommend!”

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Guided Boat Dives for Certified Divers - The short transfer to Los Cristianos harbour
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Guided Boat Dives for Certified Divers

12.Guided Boat Dives for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 119 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

Meet at Aqua-Marina Dive Centre in Playa de las Americas, prepare your equipment, then head to Los Cristianos harbour for guided boat scuba sessions. You can choose one to ten outings, usually lasting 45 to 50 minutes each, with short boat rides and a harbour surface break between sessions. Certification, insurance, and local equipment fees are required.

“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”

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Tenerife: Scuba Diving Experience for Every Level - The briefing makes this beginner-friendly
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Tenerife: Scuba Diving Experience for Every Level

13.Tenerife: Scuba Diving Experience for Every Level

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $98

Meet Barbarian’s crew at Playa de las Vistas for a 2.5-hour scuba session led by instructors such as Kathi, Sergio, and Iacob. You’ll learn basic skills, practise in shallow water, then explore Tenerife’s clear coastal waters in a group limited to three people. Fish, octopuses, rays, and even sea turtles may appear.

“This was my first diving experience and I would like to thank Katie for a wonderful time. I can’t express enough how that diving experience has changed my whole view of the ocean. I was so comfortable in the water I promised to come back. As for safety Katie reassured me and made sure I was taken care of and It was a group of 3. The money I spent to do this was way less if I was to do it back home.”

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TRY SCUBA DIVING with a Dedicated Instructor - The boat ride to the underwater site
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TRY SCUBA DIVING with a Dedicated Instructor

14.TRY SCUBA DIVING with a Dedicated Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Meet Julie, Ludo, Martin, or another LJ Diving Tenerife instructor in Las Galletas for a first underwater session. You’ll receive a briefing, full equipment, insurance, a boat ride, close supervision, photos, drinks, and a hot shower. The private format suits beginners, couples, families, and anyone who wants a calm first try.

“Awesome experience.Julie ,Ludo and Martin are great and helped us with all patience to make our 1st experience amazing.Thanks for keeping our kids engaged while we do our dive.100% recommended by us LJ Dive.”

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Private Scuba Diving in Tenerife – Certified Instructor & Photos - The briefing matters more than the clock
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Private Scuba Diving in Tenerife – Certified Instructor & Photos

15.Private Scuba Diving in Tenerife – Certified Instructor & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Meet a certified PADI instructor for a private first-time scuba session near Los Cristianos. After hotel pickup, a 30 to 40-minute briefing and equipment fitting, you spend about 30 minutes underwater with an instructor beside you. Joanna, José, Guillaume, and Julien are among the named instructors, and photos and videos are included.

“Booked a private dive—no clue if it was from a boat, shore, spaceship… info was vague. But hey, we got a private pickup, return, and underwater glamour shots at a great price, so we rolled the dice. 🛻 Arrival: Right on time. The provider communicated brilliantly, didn’t ghost us once. (Honestly, better than some mates.) 📝 Day of the Dive: Signed paperwork like we were joining a covert ops unit. Our instructor gave a briefing that could’ve made a nervous squirrel feel confident. The moment we suited up, we discovered: it was a shore dive. Surprise! 🚶‍♂️ The March of Doom: Down some stairs, across a pebbly beach designed by…”

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Just added: Tenerife Scuba Diving

★ 4.1S. Tenerife: 2 Dives for Beginners (Beach + Boat Experience)From $1356 reviews
★ 5.0Private Try Dive for 2 with our experienced InstructorFrom $11812 reviews
★ 5.0PADI Open Water Course in 3 DaysFrom $4659 reviews
★ 5.0Los Cristianos: Try Dive for beginnersFrom $9435 reviews
★ 4.9Gran Canaria Scuba Diving for Certified DiversFrom $1418 reviews
★ 5.0Diving course for beginners in turtle area TenerifeFrom $1007 reviews
★ 4.7Discover Scuba Diving ExperienceFrom $1123 reviews
★ 5.0Try diving for the first time in turtle areaFrom $1005 reviews
★ 5.0First Experience underwater. Try Scuba DivingFrom $742 reviews
★ 4.3Tenerife: 2-Dive Private Scuba Discovery CourseFrom $14722 reviews
★ 5.0Basic Diver course for beginners with 1 dive in the OceanFrom $23441 reviews

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