Uncover the hidden worlds within shipwrecks around Los Cristianos with Barbarian Diving’s wreck penetration course—perfect for adventurous divers eager to deepen their skills and experience Tenerife’s underwater history.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Divers should be in good physical shape with prior experience in open water diving.
Wildlife
History
Many wrecks are remnants of maritime trade routes and naval accidents from the 20th century, adding a layer of historical intrigue to each dive.
Conservation
Barbarian Diving emphasizes sustainable practices by ensuring wrecks are preserved and marine life is protected during dives.
Barbarian Diving
Uncover the hidden worlds within shipwrecks around Los Cristianos with Barbarian Diving’s wreck penetration course—perfect for adventurous divers eager to deepen their skills and experience Tenerife’s underwater history.
Barbarian Diving is a dive center located in Los Cristianos, Canarias offering a comprehensive lineup of SSI courses, specialty programs, and guided shore and boat dive packages. Many programs are available in multiple languages and follow recognized SSI training pathways where specified.
The Open Water Program runs over three days with personalized training and practical sessions, concluding with four open water dives to earn SSI Open Water certification. Advanced Scuba Training presents SSI advanced options and more than 20 specialty choices, allowing divers to complete five experience dives and pursue ratings such as SSI Master Diver. The Deep Specialty enables dives to 40 meters with instruction on planning and dive assessment specific to deeper environments.
Specialty courses include Nitrox (enriched air) training for extended no-decompression bottom times, Advanced Wreck Specialty focused on safe wreck penetration and hazard identification, and the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue program teaching realistic rescue techniques and emergency care. First Aid and Oxygen Provider instruction covers emergency response skills and oxygen administration tailored for diving incidents.
Barbarian Diving also runs Try Dive sessions — low-pressure introductions led by an experienced instructor that can be upgraded to a full course — plus shore dive and boat dive packages for local exploration. All offerings listed are provided at the Los Cristianos location and align with the course summaries supplied by the center.
Location
Los Cristianos
Base in the Canary Islands
Languages
Multiple languages
Courses available in several languages
SSI Courses
Open Water & specialties
Includes Rescue, Nitrox, Deep
Tours Offered
10
Shore and boat dive options
Secure a spot for Open Water, specialty training, or a Try Dive in Los Cristianos — courses available in multiple languages.
Check your equipment
Ensure your gear, especially your dive light and compass, is in good condition before wreck dives.
Mind your buoyancy
Maintain proper buoyancy control to avoid damaging fragile wreck interiors or stirring up sediment.
Stay within your limits
Follow your instructor’s guidance and do not attempt penetration beyond your training or comfort level.
Respect marine life
Look but do not touch; be mindful of fragile coral and sea creatures inhabiting the wrecks.
Wreck Diving Light
A powerful, waterproof light helps navigate dark interior spaces safely.
Underwater Compass
Critical for maintaining navigation when penetrating wrecks and avoiding disorientation.
Wetsuit suitable for water temperature
Provides thermal protection during extended or deeper dives.
all
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin without harming marine ecosystems during surface prep or surface intervals.
summer