BEST OF · SCUBA DIVING IN TENERIFE

The 15 Best Scuba Dives in Tenerife

25 dives  ·  from $61 a head

El Puertito holds resident green turtles in six metres of water, which is why the island takes so many first-timers. The 15 below cover the turtle bay, the volcanic drop-offs and the wrecks, with prices and what each one asks of you.

Tenerife: Your First Scuba Diving Experience in Turtle Area - Snorkeling with turtles, rays, and fish
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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 at Costa Adeje, learn the basics, then ride a speedboat to a calm Atlantic site. You’ll spend about 25 minutes on a first scuba session to 12 meters, followed by guided snorkeling for turtles, rays, fish, and perhaps dolphins from the boat. Max, Ramona, Elena, and Toby are among the instructors praised for patient support.

“A brilliant experience, quite scary for a 9 year old but Chenay our instructor was so kind and helpful I loved it, bit anxious at start but was encouraged and supported I thought the activity was amazing xx”

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Tenerife: Beginner's Dive at a Spot with Turtle Sightings - Starting at Puerto Colón with a clear safety briefing
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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 Zero Gravity Tenerife at Puerto Colón for a beginner scuba session capped at 10 meters. After a 30-minute briefing, ride by speedboat to a sheltered bay, where one instructor handles every two clients. Look for rays, octopus, moray eels, and turtles, then snorkel if time allows.

“I had never been in the ocean before, so diving was a first time experience. I was so nervous however one of the professional divers stayed with me the entire time and allowed me to do the activity within my comfort zone. They were all very reassuring and so kind to me. If you are a first timer like me I would 100% recommend this, you get to see so many different fish under the sea in their natural habitat. Literally my only negative comment would be that it is misleading regarding the turtles, this is more of a general dive with the possibility of seeing a sea turtle, other…”

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Tenerife First Time Scuba Dive – Turtle Habitat, Small Groups - The first underwater minutes are the real test
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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 Colon with a safety lesson, gear fitting, and a short boat ride. A PADI instructor guides your 25 to 30 minute scuba session to a maximum of 7 meters, followed by 30 minutes of snorkeling. Turtles are possible but never guaranteed.

“Absolutely phenomenal! Our booking had 6 people, which equalled out to 2 people to an instructor. Each instructor was so accommodating to the different languages, needs and skill sets of each individual, in a friendly and approachable manner. They take photos under the water using their cameras but available to buy then after you’ve viewed them (after you’re back at the meeting point). Overall can’t fault this experience at all. Thank you so much for having us and showing us a good experience! Lucy and Kate”

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Tenerife: Beginner Scuba Dive Experience - Arriving at Aquarius Dive Center in El Fraile
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Tenerife: Beginner Scuba Dive Experience

4.Tenerife: Beginner Scuba Dive Experience

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

Start at Aquarius Dive Center in El Fraile, near Las Galletas, at 9 AM or 2 PM. A PADI guide such as Doina explains the equipment and leads a shallow-water practice before your first sea session. Expect a small group of up to three, local transport, and possible sightings of rays, seahorses, turtles, and colorful fish.

“Team were fantastic. Great briefing and safety talk and really good during activity.”

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Try Dive - PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Tenerife - Scubanana’s teaching style
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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 Dive Center in Radazul, you’ll learn scuba basics, rehearse on land, then enter the water with an instructor such as Ryan or Elias. The three-hour session suits beginners aged 10 and up, includes gear and insurance, and keeps the group to eight people.

“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 - What the three-hour outing looks like
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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 two guided scuba descents at sites chosen for your certification and the weather. You’ll use supplied equipment, explore with no fixed underwater time limit, and stay in a small group of up to six. Photos, coffee, and tea are 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 close instructor-to-student ratio
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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

Spend three hours at Abades Beach learning scuba with a maximum of two people per instructor. You’ll get gear, a safety briefing, a 40-minute underwater session, snorkeling time, and pickup from southern Tenerife. Cindy and other multilingual instructors have helped beginners feel calm and well cared for.

“One of the best experiences that I've had. They were so polite, understandable and provided answer to every question we asked. Our instructor adjusted to our pace and watched over us during the whole dive. Hope I can come back to Tenerife to dive again! I recommend this experience for everyone that wants to try diving for the first time”

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Scuba Diving Beginner's Session in Costa Adeje - What you may see below the surface
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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

Learn basic scuba skills with Ocean Trek in Costa Adeje, then spend up to 45 minutes underwater with a PADI or SSI instructor. Hotel pickup is available in South Tenerife. Small groups, calm coaching, and possible sightings of rays, turtles, and colorful fish make this a friendly first try.

“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 - What the 35-minute briefing gives you
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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 including Paco, Daniel, Mehran, or Dani at the Abades center for a beginner-friendly scuba session near La Caleta. After a 35-minute safety briefing, you’ll enter the water with full equipment, insurance, underwater photos, and a try-dive diploma included.

“Unbelievable professionalism of Paco, an unforgettable experience. Top of the range, highly recommended!!Auto-translated”

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Santa Cruz de Tenerife: Beginner's Diving & Introduction - The first hour: equipment, instructions, and nerves
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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, you learn to use scuba gear, then enter the sea with an instructor for 30 to 45 minutes at up to 6 meters. Carla, Abigail, and Vicky have helped nervous beginners feel safe. The small group, photos, hot showers, and drink make this a handy first underwater experience.

“This was the best experience I had in my entire trip to Santa Cruz. I saw diverse fish which was spectacular. The guidence I received from the guide was really helpful. He explained everything properly and helped a lot during the dive. I'd recommend this venture 1000%.”

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guided Scuba Diving on Tenerife (for certified divers) - Choosing between northern sites and Radazul
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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

Join Scubanana Dive Center in Radazul for a private, instructor-led scuba trip around Tenerife. Certified divers can explore volcanic formations and look for fish, rays, turtles, and nudibranchs. Jasper is one named instructor, and groups are limited to four people.

“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 kit, and head to Los Cristianos harbour for 45 to 50 minute boat sessions. You can choose one to ten sessions, with up to three scheduled departures per day. Certification, insurance, and local equipment rental 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 - Shallow-water practice settles the nerves
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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 Diving Tenerife at Playa de las Vistas for a 2.5-hour scuba session led by instructors including Kathi and Sergio. You’ll learn the basics, practise in shallow water, then explore Tenerife’s clear coastal waters in a group limited to three people.

“That was amazing, we were absolutely thrilled! John gave a great briefing and showed us lots of interesting fish and places, we didn't even expect to succeed and enjoy it so much, everything was very safe and incredibly beautiful.”

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TRY SCUBA DIVING with a Dedicated Instructor - Meeting Julie, Ludo, or Martin at Las Galletas
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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, or Martin at LJ Diving Tenerife in Las Galletas for a private beginner session. After a safety briefing, you take a boat to the site with full equipment, insurance, drinks, photos, and patient underwater guidance included.

“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 - Pickup from southern Tenerife and the trip to Los Cristianos
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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 3-hour scuba session near Los Cristianos. After hotel pickup, a 30 to 40 minute briefing prepares you for 30 minutes underwater, with equipment, insurance, photos, videos, and personal guidance included.

“I was a bit worried at first as it was my first time ever scuba diving. But Joanna and Jose were so great instructors. After the very clear briefing and equipment fitting, we travelled down to the the beach were we started our trip. We took a few minutes to accommodate, after which, off we went into the sea. I found the experience to be very easy, comfortable and safe. And of course depends on your luck on what you will see down there. We got lucky with an angel shark (not dangerous), a shy ray hiding under a rock and a bunch of various fishes. Again, I have no…”

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