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Make your first breath underwater off Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje: a guided try dive that pairs basic scuba skills with a supervised seabed clean. This short, introductory ocean dive is ideal for beginners looking to meet Tenerife’s marine life in protected, shallow water.
Make your first breath underwater off Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje: a guided try dive that pairs basic scuba skills with a supervised seabed clean. This short, introductory ocean dive is ideal for beginners looking to meet Tenerife’s marine life in protected, shallow water.
You step off the pontoon of the Jacaré Uno with salt on your lips and the Atlantic stretching flat and blue under a low Canarian sun. Instructors check gear with steady hands, neoprene hissing, while the shore of Costa Adeje slips away — volcanic cliffs giving way to calm bays where the sea invites a first, controlled descent.
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Operated by Atlantic Eco Experience · Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
You step off the pontoon of the Jacaré Uno with salt on your lips and the Atlantic stretching flat and blue under a low Canarian sun. Instructors check gear with steady hands, neoprene hissing, while the shore of Costa Adeje slips away — volcanic cliffs giving way to calm bays where the sea invites a first, controlled descent.
The south coast of Tenerife is young geology: lava flows that met the ocean, forming reefs and pockets where fish and invertebrates shelter. Fishing and maritime culture have shaped local harbors like Puerto Colón; today recreational diving shares that shoreline with fishermen and marine-protection efforts. Underwater, you’ll meet small schools of damselfish, parrotfish grazing rocky outcrops, and the scuttling life of urchins and anemones among basalt boulders.
This try dive is a guided baptism in shallow, protected water—typically under 10 meters—designed for people without certification. Expect a safety briefing, gear fitting, basic skills practiced at the surface, then a short guided descent to identify fauna and participate in a supervised seabed clean.
Practicalities: the activity departs from Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje, lasts about three hours, and includes wetsuit and regulator; bring a swimsuit, towel, reef-safe sunscreen and a light wind layer. Be prepared to swim a short distance and follow instructor signals; pregnancy and certain medical conditions exclude participation. Ideal times are calm mornings when visibility is best. This is a safe, low-pressure introduction to scuba that pairs learning with direct conservation action—an accessible way to meet Tenerife’s marine life while leaving the seabed cleaner than you found it.
easy.
3 hours.
Light to moderate fitness; able to swim and enter/exit a small boat and follow instructor guidance
No—this try dive is designed for first-time divers and includes full instruction and surface skill practice before descent.
Dives are shallow, generally under 10 meters (33 feet), in a controlled environment suitable for beginners.
Operators may cancel in rough sea conditions; the cancellation policy typically allows full refund if canceled at least 24 hours prior or due to weather.
Yes—wetsuits, regulators, masks and fins are provided; you can bring your own mask for comfort if preferred.
Tenerife’s southern coast formed from recent volcanic activity and long-standing maritime traditions; Puerto Colón evolved as a modern leisure harbor serving the fishing towns of Adeje.
This operator integrates seabed clean-ups into the dive—small-group efforts that help remove debris while minimizing disturbance to marine habitats.
Atlantic Eco Experience operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the pontoon of the Jacaré Uno with salt on your lips and the Atlantic stretching flat and blue under a low Canarian sun. Instructors check gear with steady hands, neoprene hissing, while the shore of Costa Adeje slips away — volcanic cliffs giving way to calm bays where the sea invites a first, controlled descent.
You step off the pontoon of the Jacaré Uno with salt on your lips and the Atlantic stretching flat and blue under a low Canarian sun. Instructors check gear with steady hands, neoprene hissing, while the shore of Costa Adeje slips away — volcanic cliffs giving way to calm bays where the sea invites a first, controlled descent.
The south coast of Tenerife is young geology: lava flows that met the ocean, forming reefs and pockets where fish and invertebrates shelter. Fishing and maritime culture have shaped local harbors like Puerto Colón; today recreational diving shares that shoreline with fishermen and marine-protection efforts. Underwater, you’ll meet small schools of damselfish, parrotfish grazing rocky outcrops, and the scuttling life of urchins and anemones among basalt boulders.
This try dive is a guided baptism in shallow, protected water—typically under 10 meters—designed for people without certification. Expect a safety briefing, gear fitting, basic skills practiced at the surface, then a short guided descent to identify fauna and participate in a supervised seabed clean.
Practicalities: the activity departs from Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje, lasts about three hours, and includes wetsuit and regulator; bring a swimsuit, towel, reef-safe sunscreen and a light wind layer. Be prepared to swim a short distance and follow instructor signals; pregnancy and certain medical conditions exclude participation. Ideal times are calm mornings when visibility is best. This is a safe, low-pressure introduction to scuba that pairs learning with direct conservation action—an accessible way to meet Tenerife’s marine life while leaving the seabed cleaner than you found it.