Enhance your diving skills and safety know-how with Barbarian Diving’s Rescue Diver course in Los Cristianos, Tenerife. Learn life-saving techniques hands-on amid volcanic reefs and thriving marine life.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–4 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have a reasonable level of swimming ability and cardiovascular fitness to manage physically demanding rescue scenarios.
Wildlife
History
Tenerife’s underwater terrain is shaped by its volcanic origins, providing an ever-changing and diverse seascape.
Conservation
Local dive operators emphasize responsible diving practices to protect fragile coral structures and marine biodiversity.
Barbarian Diving
Enhance your diving skills and safety know-how with Barbarian Diving’s Rescue Diver course in Los Cristianos, Tenerife. Learn life-saving techniques hands-on amid volcanic reefs and thriving marine life.
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.
Master Emergency Protocols
Focus on stress management and emergency response drills for real underwater challenges.
Stay Hydrated Pre-Dive
Proper hydration before training improves focus and reduces fatigue underwater.
Check Local Dive Conditions
Currents and visibility can vary; confirm daily conditions with instructors before heading out.
Wear Suitable Exposure Protection
A 5mm wetsuit is generally recommended to balance warmth and mobility in Tenerife’s waters.
5mm Wetsuit
Protects against cooler temperatures and offers flexibility during rescue drills.
fall
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
Critical for signaling during rescue simulations and real emergencies.
Dive Computer
Monitors depth, time, and ascent rates during training scenarios.
Mask and Fins
Reliable, well-fitting gear ensures comfort and efficiency underwater.