Tenerife · SCUBA DIVING

Scuba Diving in Tenerife: The 15 Best Dives

23 tours  ·  from $61 a head

Warm, clear water and turtle reefs a short swim from shore make Tenerife an easy place for a first dive. These 15 are compared on group size, depth, certification needed and what the price includes.

Southern Tenerife: 50-Minute Submarine Dive - Rays, shipwrecks and the seabed
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Southern Tenerife: 50-Minute Submarine Dive

1.50-Minute Submarine Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,216 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $72Our pick

Board the yellow Sub Fun Cinco at Amarilla Marina for an approximately 50-minute underwater trip to about 30 meters below the Atlantic. Look through large windows for rays, barracuda, octopus and shipwrecks, while a multilingual audio guide explains the marine life. Optional free bus transfers serve several southern Tenerife resort areas.

“Pick-up was right next to our hotel so was stress free. The submarine was a great experience, the highlight was seeing the rays swimming alongside.”

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Tenerife: Beginners Scuba Dive Experience in Turtle Area - The speedboat ride to the Atlantic site
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Tenerife: Beginners Scuba Dive Experience in Turtle Area

2.Beginners Scuba Dive Experience in Turtle Area

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,347 reviews · from $85

In Costa Adeje, a PADI instructor introduces you to scuba before a guided underwater session of up to 12 metres, followed by snorkeling near a known turtle site. The three-hour outing includes a speedboat ride, gear, wetsuit, insurance and water. Instructors such as Ruben and Romana have led sessions, though staff may vary.

“I had a great experience here, it was my first dive and the team was amazing, had a lot of fun and felt really comfortable and safe. Special thanks to Romana, she was my instructor and a lovely person, and Max, Davide and Francesco, who welcomed me in the center.”

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Tenerife: Beginner's Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings - A short ride along Tenerife’s south coast
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Tenerife: Beginner’s Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings

3.Beginner’s Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings

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

At Puerto Colón, Zero Gravity Tenerife equips you for a first scuba experience, then takes you by speedboat to a sheltered southern-coast site. An instructor guides every pair to a maximum depth of 10 metres, with 45 minutes scheduled in the water. Look for fish, rays, octopus and, if luck is with you, sea turtles. Carlos, Rihan and other instructors have been praised for their calm, attentive teaching.

“The dive instructor found a small octopus camouflaged in the rocks which we would not have noticed, which was amazing. All the instructors were great, wanting us to have an enjoyable dive but keeping us safe at the same time. It was a fantastic experience that my family enjoyed and now I think they are all hooked.”

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Tenerife First Time Scuba Dive – Turtle Habitat, Small Groups - Snorkeling Adds Another Half-Hour
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Tenerife First Time Scuba Dive – Turtle Habitat, Small Groups

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

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

Start at Travel Sub’s Puerto Colón base for a safety briefing and gear fitting, then take a short boat ride to a sheltered coastal site. A PADI instructor guides your first underwater session, followed by about 30 minutes of snorkeling. Expect close attention, full equipment, and a chance of seeing turtles, not a promise of them.

“Exciting activity, professional instructors, good equipment. Our experience was even better than I had hoped for.”

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Try Dive - PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Tenerife - Land practice before the water
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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

At Scubanana in Radazul, learn the basics of scuba with an instructor, practise on land, then head underwater in a group of no more than eight. The three-hour PADI Discover Scuba session includes gear, insurance and learning materials. Ryan and Elias have led sessions, though your instructor may differ.

“The staff were very friendly, accommodating and yet professional. Ryan was extremely knowledgeable, took into account our levels of experience and gave excellent instruction. This college professor gives an A plus!”

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RECREATIONAL DIVE (certified divers only) : Explore Canarian Sealife - No fixed time limit underwater
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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 tailored to your certification and the weather. You’ll visit two sites, with equipment, photos, and coffee or tea included. Groups are capped at six, and underwater time has no set limit. Personal scuba insurance is not included.

“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 - A first underwater session, kept shallow
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Tenerife: Abades Beach Beginner Diving Experience

7.Abades Beach Beginner Diving Experience

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

At Abades beach, a qualified instructor guides you through a 30-minute safety briefing, a 40-minute beginner scuba session to a maximum depth of 10 meters, and time to snorkel. Equipment, insurance, water, and south Tenerife pickup are included. The center’s staff have included instructors Cindy and Ron.

“It was really amazing. The hotel pickup was really helpful. The snorkeling was great, especially that after the training and group time, we could go back and discover the ocean's life”

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Scuba Diving Beginner's Session in Costa Adeje - The sea portion and what you might see
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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

This beginner scuba session in Costa Adeje pairs shallow-water practice with a guided swim to a maximum of 12 meters. Expect a small group, hotel pickup within 10 km, and patient instruction from the Ocean Trek team. Juan is one of the instructors praised for helping nervous beginners feel at ease.

“First time diving. Good introduction given before diving. Staffs/guides are lovely and professional! Felt secure all the way in the sea!”

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Discover Scuba Diving in Tenerife - What the La Caleta setting can and cannot promise
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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 your instructor near Abades for a 35-minute safety and equipment briefing, then try scuba in the bay of La Caleta with a small private group. Gear, insurance, underwater photos and videos, and a try-dive diploma are included. Instructors named by participants include Paco, Daniel, Mehran, and Dani, though your assigned guide may differ.

“A wonderful experience. These are real professionals who made us feel calm and safe with the activity. They gave us kindness and confidence from minute one. Our instructor Dani very good boy, friendly and fun at all times to relieve our nerves, explained with a smile and a lot of patience all the material we would use, all the rules and guidelines to follow until we walk with the team in the water. Once there he took care of us, helped us, without rushing to feel first impressions and be comfortable, then we just had to relax and enjoy the marine life. We take an unforgettable memory. AND THANK YOU👌💚Auto-translated”

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Beginner's Diving & Introduction - The next hour: into the water
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Beginner’s Diving & Introduction

10.Beginner’s Diving & Introduction

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

At Macaronesian Divers in Santa Cruz, learn how the scuba equipment works, then head into the sea with an instructor for a 30 to 45 minute underwater session to a maximum depth of 6 meters. Groups are limited to eight, and equipment, souvenir photos, hot showers and a drink are included.

“We had a great time! The instructor was very patient and explained everything very well. We loved itz”

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guided Scuba Diving on Tenerife (for certified divers) - Marine life, volcanic forms, and realistic expectations
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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 Scubanana Dive Center in Radazul for an instructor-led scuba outing tailored to your interests and certified depth limits. You may look for volcanic formations, colorful fish, rays, turtles, or nudibranchs. Equipment and insurance are included, and the group is capped at four. Jasper is one named instructor, though you should confirm who will lead your session.

“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 - Harbor time between the first and second outing
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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

Set out from Playa de las Américas with Aqua-Marina Dive Centre for certified scuba descents off Tenerife. You’ll prepare your kit and hear the briefing at the center, then ride 5 to 15 minutes to the boat at Los Cristianos harbor. Choose from one to ten descents, with up to three scheduled daily. Equipment hire and insurance cost extra.

“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 - Into the water with an instructor beside you
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Tenerife: Scuba Diving Experience for Every Level

13.Scuba Diving Experience for Every Level

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

At Playa de las Vistas, instructor Kathi, Sergio, or another member of the Barbarian Diving Tenerife team briefs you, fits your gear, and helps you practise in shallow water before a guided underwater session. Look for fish, octopuses, rays, and, if you are lucky, sea turtles. The group is limited to three.

“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 - Gear, photos, and the useful extras
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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

At LJ Diving Tenerife, start with a briefing, then take a boat to the underwater site with an instructor dedicated to your private group. Full gear, insurance, photos, drinks, and a hot shower are included. Julie, Ludo, and Martin are among the staff named by past participants, though your instructor may vary.

“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 - From Hotel Pickup to the Los Cristianos Shore
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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 instructors such as Joanna, José, Guillaume, or Julien for a private beginner-friendly scuba session off Los Cristianos. Expect hotel pickup in southern Tenerife, a 30 to 40 minute safety briefing, about 30 minutes underwater, and free photos and videos. Rays and angel sharks are possible, but wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“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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