Discover Tenerife beneath the waves with a 2–3 day open water scuba course that combines e-learning, confined-water skill sessions, and four ocean dives. The package includes equipment, hotel pick-up, and professional photos of your dives.
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On a clear morning off Tenerife’s southern shore, salt stings the air and the Atlantic pulls at the boat as instructors check regulators and weight belts. Students slip into temperate water that quickly calms the edge of travel; underwater, the island’s basalt ledges and rocky pinnacles take on a different personality—quiet, deliberate, and patient.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness and basic swimming ability; comfortable treading water and handling short surface swims are required
Wildlife
History
Tenerife’s coastline is shaped by relatively recent volcanic activity and the island’s pre-Hispanic Guanche culture; many dive sites are formed where lava meets sea.
Conservation
Diving activity is managed to protect fragile habitats—use reef-safe sunscreen, do not touch or remove marine life, and follow instructor briefings to minimize impact.
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Complete e-learning before arrival
Finish the theory online to maximize in-water time and reduce classroom hours on the boat or at the center.
Bring a reef-safe sunscreen
Local regulations and marine health favor mineral or reef-safe sunscreens—apply before arriving at the site.
Plan your flights with a gap after diving
Avoid flying within 18–24 hours of your last dive to reduce decompression risk.
Hydrate and eat lightly before dives
Stay hydrated and choose a light meal to minimize seasickness and maintain energy for surface swims.
Swimwear and quick-dry clothing
Wear under a wetsuit and for boat transfers to stay comfortable before and after dives.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and minimizes harm to marine life in shallow reefs and bays.
summer
Seasickness remedies (band or medication)
Handy for transit to offshore dive sites, especially in winter or choppy conditions.
Logbook or waterproof notebook
Record skills, depths, and marine life observations for certification and future dives.