Scuba Diving in Costa Adeje, Tenerife: Beginner's Session

Four hours: safety briefing, shallow-water skills, then a real dive at depth

A beginner scuba diving session in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, where you complete a safety briefing and shallow-water practice before diving to 39 feet (12 meters) with a personal instructor. Hotel pickup is included within 6 miles. The course runs 3 to 4 hours total. You'll need to avoid flying for 12 hours after the dive due to decompression.

The experience

The session starts with pickup from your South Tenerife hotel and transport to the Ocean Trek dive school in Costa Adeje. Once there, you'll meet your instructor, get fitted with a wetsuit and oxygen tank, and head into shallow water to learn the basics: how to clear your mask, descend and ascend safely, and handle the equipment under supervision. This part is where you build confidence before anything else happens.

Once you're ready, the boat takes you out to open water. You'll dive to a maximum depth of 39 feet (12 meters) with your instructor staying close throughout the roughly 45-minute dive. The area is home to colorful corals, tropical fish, rays, and sea turtles: what you actually see depends on the day, but the reef life is there. You're not sightseeing. You're operating the gear and moving through the water on your own, with someone watching every move.

After the dive, you return to shore and get dropped back at your hotel. The whole outing takes 3 to 4 hours. One hard rule: don't fly within 12 hours of diving because of how your body processes nitrogen. A health questionnaire is required before you start, and the operator flags that the dive isn't recommended for people with spinal injuries, cardiovascular issues, or respiratory problems: worth checking if any of that applies to you.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within 6 miles.
• all scuba equipment including wetsuit and oxygen tank.
• a personal dive instructor who stays with you throughout.
• bottled water.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 09:30, 10:00 and 13:30

AgesAdult (15 to 75 years) · Child (10 to 14 years) · Infant (8 to 9 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “The address is: Calle Valencia 38660 Adeje - Tenerife. Calle Valencia is a dead end street that leads down to the sea.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Dive Centre Ocean Trek Tenerife

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Spanish, or German. Choose the language that works for you at checkout. If you're starting from scratch with no diving experience, this session is built around one-on-one instruction in shallow water first, so you're not thrown into depth before you're ready.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 14 years); Infant (8 to 9 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly do I learn in the shallow-water part before the real dive?

The shallow-water practice covers mask clearing, descending and ascending safely, and basic equipment handling. Your instructor walks you through each skill one at a time so you're not guessing when you're deeper.

How deep is 39 feet, and what's it actually like down there?

39 feet (12 meters) is shallow enough that light still reaches the reef clearly and you're never far from the surface. The area around Costa Adeje has colorful corals, tropical fish, rays, and sometimes sea turtles, though what you see varies by day and season.

Do I need diving experience or any certification to book this?

No, this is a beginner's session designed for people with no prior diving experience. You'll complete a health questionnaire before the dive, but no certification is required to start.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Hotel pickup and drop-off within 6 miles, all scuba equipment, a professional guide, bottled water, and all fees are included. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen. The operator provides the wetsuit and tank.

Why can't I fly after diving?

Diving puts nitrogen in your body tissues, and flying too soon can cause decompression sickness. You need to wait at least 12 hours after your dive before flying to let your body process the nitrogen safely.