Discover the underwater world of Tenerife with a gentle, instructor-led dive designed for beginners. Barbarian Diving’s Try Dive offers a safe and relaxed introduction to scuba, perfect for first-timers eager for their first splash beneath the waves.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in basic good health, comfortable in water, and able to swim.
Wildlife
History
Tenerife has a rich maritime history, with the island playing a key role in regional trade and exploration since the 15th century.
Conservation
Modern dive operations emphasize reef preservation and sustainable tourism, ensuring the vibrant underwater ecosystem remains healthy.
Barbarian Diving
Discover the underwater world of Tenerife with a gentle, instructor-led dive designed for beginners. Barbarian Diving’s Try Dive offers a safe and relaxed introduction to scuba, perfect for first-timers eager for their first splash beneath the waves.
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.
Check weather conditions
Ensure calm seas and good visibility by confirming weather before your dive day.
Stay hydrated
Drink plenty of water before your dive to stay comfortable at depth.
Arrive early
Get to the dive shop at least 15 minutes prior to your session for gear fitting and briefing.
Listen carefully
Pay close attention to your instructor's guidance for a safe and enjoyable experience.
Wetsuit
Participants are provided with wetsuits that help with buoyancy and thermal protection.
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Towel
A towel is handy for after your dive to dry off comfortably.
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Waterproof sunscreen
Protect your skin from sun exposure both during and after your dive.
summer
Water shoes
Helpful for walking on rocky or uneven surfaces around the dive site.
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