Learn to scuba dive in Tenerife: Open Water training
In summary
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Sports
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Duration5 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationCanary Islands / Tenerife
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AgeFrom 12 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions35.22 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
English
German
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
In a few words
Discover the joys of scuba diving in the crystal-clear waters of South Tenerife with a comprehensive course designed specifically for beginners. Accompanied by professional, experienced, and attentive instructors , you'll dive in a small group within a safe and friendly environment, ideal for learning with confidence.
The training alternates between theoretical instruction , exercises in a protected environment , and initial dives at sea. You'll explore stunning volcanic reefs , characteristic of the Canary Islands , teeming with rich marine life . Each stage is designed to allow you to acquire essential technical skills, while prioritizing comfort , personalized progression, and adherence to safety standards.
The high-quality equipment provided on-site guarantees optimal conditions for fully enjoying your first underwater experience. Upon completion of the course, you will receive an internationally recognized certificate , a true passport to diving anywhere in the world.
A gradual and supervised immersion, perfect for taking your first steps and discovering the seabed of Tenerife in complete serenity.
The highlights
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International certification in one of the best diving destinations in Europe
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Step-by-step training with calm and patient professional instructors
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Complete open water course, from the first breath underwater to final certification
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Sport
Level
Scuba diving
Management
English
German
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
Sergio is a highly experienced and passionate diving instructor dedicated to helping people discover the underwater world in a safe, calm, and enjoyable way. With many years of teaching experience in Tenerife, he specializes in guiding beginners step by step, helping them gain confidence from their very first breath underwater. Known for his patience, professionalism, and friendly approach, Sergio ensures that every student feels comfortable, safe, and fully supported throughout the Open Water course. His priority is always safety, personalized attention, and creating an unforgettable first diving experience in the Atlantic Ocean.
Kathy strives to help beginner divers feel relaxed, confident, and excited about exploring the underwater world. She has a natural talent for working with beginners and those who may feel nervous in the water, offering calming guidance, patience, and constant encouragement. Her supportive and friendly approach creates a comfortable learning environment where each student can progress at their own pace. Kathy emphasizes safety and reassurance, ensuring that every Open Water course is a positive and memorable first diving experience in Tenerife.
Program
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Arrival
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Arrival and check-in at the accommodation.
Day 1 -
Open water program
- Transportation 09h - 20kmper day
- Activity Diving
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Your adventure begins on the very first day of the Open Water Diver course, designed to introduce you to scuba diving in a calm, safe, and enjoyable way, in accordance with SSI international training standards. The day starts with a clear and easy-to-understand theory session, during which you will learn how diving equipment works, essential safety rules, and the basic skills needed to breathe and move comfortably underwater.
After the briefing, you'll enter confined water conditions in the ocean, carefully selected for their calm seas and excellent visibility. Here, under the close supervision of your professional instructor, you'll practice your first underwater techniques, learn to control your buoyancy, communicate underwater, and gain confidence step by step.
This first day is dedicated to relaxation, safety, and excitement, transforming curiosity into a true underwater experience. By the end of the session, most students are already feeling the magic of breathing underwater and are eager to continue their journey towards obtaining their Open Water certification in the magnificent waters of Tenerife.
In total you will complete 5 dives over the 3 days.
Days 2 to 4 -
Departure
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
End of stay and departure from your accommodation.
Day 5
Note
The Open Water course schedule can be adjusted according to weather and sea conditions to ensure maximum safety and comfort for all participants. Our instructors carefully select the most suitable dive sites each day, prioritizing calm waters, good visibility, and beginner-friendly environments in southern Tenerife.
Accommodation
Just a 10-minute walk from your diving club and located in the heart and in the immediate vicinity of restaurants, bars and shops, this accommodation offers comfortable and functional apartments, equipped with kitchenettes, offering total autonomy throughout the stay.
Just a 500m walk from the dive center, this friendly residence boasts a central location, steps from shops, restaurants, and the harbor. You'll stay in a comfortable apartment with a fully equipped kitchenette and balcony, ideal for an independent stay. After your dives, relax in the year-round outdoor pool, garden, and sunny terrace. A convenient and practical address, perfect for combining underwater exploration with a vibrant seaside lifestyle.
Access
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Price details
The price includes
- Complete SSI Open Water Diver training program with 5 dives.
- Certified professional instructor throughout the course.
- Small groups for personalized guidance and optimal safety.
- All required theoretical sessions, training in a protected environment and dives in a natural environment.
- Complete and high-quality scuba diving equipment.
- Digital training materials for cybersecurity and certification processing.
- Diving insurance during training activities.
- Rigorous selection of safe diving sites in the south of Tenerife.
- Drinking water and assistance available on site during diving days.
- Accommodation according to the chosen package.
- Accommodation according to the chosen package
The price does not include
- Transportation outside the Los Cristianos area.
- Meals and personal expenses.
- Medical certificate if required by the health questionnaire.
- Any additional dives or training days beyond the standard course program.
- Flights
- The tourist tax
- The tourist tax
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
- Meals according to the chosen package
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
