Learn essential emergency response skills with Barbarian Diving in Los Cristianos. This course prepares you for underwater emergencies while immersing you in Tenerife's vibrant marine environment. Discover how to stay calm, administer oxygen, and respond effectively—valuable knowledge for any water adventurer.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3-4 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in average health, comfortable in water, and able to follow instructions.
Wildlife
History
Los Cristianos evolved from a small fishing village, and its maritime history remains evident today through vintage boats and coastal landmarks.
Conservation
The area emphasizes marine conservation, with protected waters and initiatives to preserve Tenerife’s vibrant underwater ecosystems.
Barbarian Diving
Learn essential emergency response skills with Barbarian Diving in Los Cristianos. This course prepares you for underwater emergencies while immersing you in Tenerife's vibrant marine environment. Discover how to stay calm, administer oxygen, and respond effectively—valuable knowledge for any water adventurer.
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.
Prioritize comfort during drills
Wear lightweight clothing to stay comfortable while practicing emergency techniques.
Arrive early for setup
Getting there a few minutes early allows time for gear check and course prep.
Stay hydrated
Bring water to stay refreshed during classroom and practical sessions.
Ask questions
Instructors welcome queries that deepen your understanding of emergency response.
Swimsuit or wetsuit
Worn during practical drills to stay comfortable while practicing emergency procedures.
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Towel and swim cap
Helpful for warming up and maintaining focus between sessions.
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Water shoes
Provides extra grip and protection during practical exercises in the water.
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Sun protection
Protect your skin during outdoor classroom sessions and practical drills in sunny weather.
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