Do I need prior experience to take this course?

No prior experience is necessary. This course is designed for beginners eager to learn scuba diving.

How long does the certification take?

The Open Water Diver PLUS course typically spans 2 to 3 days, including theory, pool training, and open water dives.

Is the water temperature cold?

The waters off La Palma are warm year-round, especially with a wetsuit, making it comfortable for beginners.

Can I see marine life during my dives?

Absolutely! The area is home to vibrant fish, sea turtles, rays, and other marine creatures.

Are there any health requirements?

Participants should be in good health, free of respiratory issues, and comfortable swimming.

What if I get nervous about diving?

Instructors provide thorough training and support to help you feel confident and safe beneath the surface.

Open Water Diver PLUS

Embark on an unforgettable undersea journey with the Open Water Diver PLUS certification, offered by Punkfish Diving in Fuencaliente de La Palma. This immersive experience combines professional training with the thrill of exploring vibrant coral reefs and intriguing marine life in the crystal-clear waters off Tenerife. Perfect for beginners eager to gain their certification or seasoned divers looking to upgrade their skills, this course offers small-group instruction with personalized attention. Over the course of a few days, you'll learn essential diving techniques, safety protocols, and environmental stewardship from experienced instructors. Once certified, you'll have the confidence to venture into underwater worlds all around the globe. The waters here teem with colorful fish, majestic rays, and playful sea turtles, making every dive a new adventure. The region’s calm conditions and warm temperatures create ideal circumstances for learning and exploration. Whether you're interested in witnessing unique volcanic formations or practicing underwater navigation, Punkfish Diving ensures a safe, fun, and educational experience that will leave you craving your next dive trip in sunny Spain.

About Punkfish Diving

Punkfish Diving is a scuba diving operator based in Los Canarios, Canarias, offering guided dives, snorkel tours and SSI certification courses. The company runs shore and boat experiences around La Palma, using local dive sites shaped by recent volcanic activity. Punkfish Diving provides entry-level programs such as Basic Diver and Try Scuba, multi-dive experiences like “Un dia de buceo - Dos inmersiones,” and certification courses including Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, and specialty SSI programs.

Courses and experiences range from short refreshers to multi-day certification programs. Specific offerings listed by Punkfish Diving include a 2.5-hour Inmersion de Refresh, a 5-hour Especialidad de Flotabilidad Perfecta SSI, a 1.5-day Scuba Diver course, and a one-day navigation specialty with two dives. Night diving and deep diving specialties are available as SSI-labeled programs, and a snorkel-plus-try-scuba pack combines surface snorkeling with an introductory dive.

Safety and standards follow SSI course structures where indicated by course names. Instructional formats include theory, confined-shallow practice, and open-water dives as described in course summaries. Visibility at many local sites is noted as reaching up to 50 meters, and volcanic seabeds create distinctive underwater topography.

Punkfish Diving is featured on The Adventure Collective and lists a broad program of recreational and specialty dives, making it an option for travelers in the Canarias seeking SSI certification, guided dives, snorkel tours, and refresher sessions. Booking details, schedules, and up-to-date site conditions are available via The Adventure Collective listing and the operator's published course pages, or by contacting Punkfish Diving directly online