Venture beneath the waves in Tenerife with Barbarian Diving’s Deep Specialty course. Perfect for certified divers eager to explore deeper waters, this immersion into the island’s marine environment offers skills, safety, and adventure all in one package.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2–3 days
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical health with moderate fitness levels.
Wildlife
History
Tenerife’s volcanic origins shape its underwater landscape, creating dramatic formations and rich habitats for marine life.
Conservation
The dive operators in Tenerife emphasize sustainable practices, promoting reef preservation and responsible diving to protect these fragile ecosystems.
Barbarian Diving
Venture beneath the waves in Tenerife with Barbarian Diving’s Deep Specialty course. Perfect for certified divers eager to explore deeper waters, this immersion into the island’s marine environment offers skills, safety, and adventure all in one package.
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 gear before each dive
Ensure your diving equipment is in top condition to handle deep water, including tanks, regulators, and wetsuits.
Plan your dive conservatively
Always discuss your planned depth and time with your instructor to stay within safe limits.
Stay mindful of nitrogen levels
Deeper dives require careful management of your nitrogen absorption to avoid decompression issues.
Learn hand signals for communication
Effective underwater communication ensures safety and coordination during your dive.
Full wetsuit or drysuit
Helps maintain body warmth during deeper, longer dives.
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Dive computer
Critical for monitoring depth, time, and decompression status.
Underwater torch
Improves visibility in deeper or darker areas of the reef.
Safety equipment and signaling devices
Ensures clear communication and safety during your dive.