Step aboard a small boat off south Tenerife and go from snorkel to shallow scuba in under three hours. Accompanied by a personal instructor, you’ll explore a calm dive site often visited by sea turtles and colorful reef life.
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The engine ticks, the Atlantic smell sharp in the air, and the south coast of Tenerife slides away as the boat pulls toward a shallow, sheltered dive site. In a personal-instructor try dive you start with a snorkel check, then strap on tanks and ease into a world where sunlight strings down through the water and fish thread around your fins. Turtles cruise with deliberate curiosity; octopus and rays slip into crevices while your instructor watches every breath.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness and basic swimming ability required; comfortable holding your head above water and following breath-control instructions.
Wildlife
History
Tenerife’s coastline is sculpted by volcanic eruptions and centuries of seafaring; many dive sites sit where lava flows met the sea, creating rocky reefs and caves.
Conservation
Operators often follow local marine-protection rules—avoid touching marine life, use reef-safe sunscreen, and ask guides about no-anchor zones to protect seabed habitats.
Reserve your spot on the Try Scuba Diving in a turtle area (boat) today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Complete the medical form
Fill out the dive health questionnaire honestly—certain conditions (asthma, heart disease) can disqualify you for safety reasons.
Avoid flying after diving
Do not fly or ascend to high altitude within 12 hours after diving to reduce decompression risk.
Use reef‑safe sunscreen
Protect skin from sun and protect the marine environment by choosing a non-octinoxate, reef-safe sunscreen.
Bring a towel and light layers
You’ll get wet getting in and out of the boat; a quick-dry towel and a wind layer are handy for the ride back.
Swimwear
Worn under the wetsuit for comfort and quick transitions on the boat.
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects skin and local marine life from harmful chemicals.
summer
Towel and quick‑dry layer
Useful for drying off and staying warm on the return trip.
Waterproof camera or dive housing
Capture encounters with turtles and reef life; confirm with operator about photography rules.