A focused PADI Deep Diving specialty off southern Tenerife—four instructor-led dives to 40m that teach planning, decompression procedures and safe deep-diving techniques in small groups.
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Salt air and diesel hum fade as the boat slips away from the shore; the Atlantic opens, dark and patient, daring you down. On this PADI Deep Diving specialty in southern Tenerife, the sea feels like a doorway—blue walls and volcanic shadows that widen at depth, fish drifting like slow punctuation marks.
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
48 hours (typically 2 days)
Fitness Level
Moderate to good cardiovascular fitness; comfortable swimming and managing equipment under load are required.
Wildlife
History
Tenerife’s coastline formed in repeated volcanic eruptions; local fishing communities evolved into dive towns as tourism grew in the 20th century.
Conservation
Operators in Tenerife increasingly follow dive-planning and briefing practices that minimize contact with seabed habitats; divers are encouraged to avoid touching reef species and to place SMBs rather than swim back to shore to reduce trampling.
Reserve your spot on the DEEP DIVING SPECIALITY - Discover a new world up to 40m depth ! today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your dive log and ID
Operators will want proof of prior certification and your dive history; a personal logbook speeds up briefings and planning.
Hydrate and avoid alcohol
Deep diving stresses the body; good hydration and no alcohol before days with multiple deep dives reduces risk.
Book morning slots
Morning dives usually deliver calmer seas and better visibility on Tenerife’s southern coast.
Respect no-fly rules
Plan return flights at least 24 hours after your last dive to reduce decompression risk.
Personal dive computer
Crucial for tracking depth, bottom time and decompression stop calculations on dives approaching 40m.
Certification card & logbook
Needed for verification of prerequisites and to record specialty dives.
Thin long-sleeve rash guard or 3mm top
Layering under a rental wetsuit adds comfort during cooler surface intervals.
summer
Surface signaling device (SMB/whistle)
Improves visibility to the boat during ascent and surface intervals, especially on open-water pick-ups.