Scuba Diving in Tenerife: Private Instruction for One or Two

Two hours underwater with an instructor watching only you

Private scuba diving instruction in southern Tenerife for one person or a couple, with one certified instructor per participant. You learn equipment use and basic skills at your own pace, then explore the underwater scenery with your guide. The two-hour session includes all gear, instruction, insurance and photos. Video is available to purchase.

The experience

Meet at Pontoon 5 in Marina del Sur, Las Galletas, where you'll get fitted with diving equipment and walk through the basics with your own instructor before entering the water. The two-hour session is built around your pace. You practice skills in shallow water until you're ready, then descend to explore Tenerife's underwater landscape with your guide watching you the whole time. No previous diving experience is required, and the minimum age is 10 years (minors need parental consent).

Everything you need is included: the full diving kit, instruction tailored to one or two people, insurance, and photos of your dive. An optional video recording is available if you want to purchase it. The activity depends on weather and sea conditions, so if the day turns rough, you can reschedule or get a full refund. You'll need to complete a health questionnaire before you go in the water, and some medical conditions (asthma, heart issues and others) may prevent participation, so check with your doctor if you have concerns.

Diving isn't recommended within 24 hours before flying, so plan accordingly if you're catching a plane later that day. Public transportation runs near the marina if you're not driving yourself.

What’s included

• Certified instructor for one or two participants.
• full diving equipment.
• instruction and practice in basic skills.
• insurance coverage.
• professional photos of your dive.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to Saturday9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (10 to 70 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by OCEAN FRIENDS Buceo y Apnea-Freediving

Is this one for you?Each participant gets their own instructor for the full two hours, so if you're booking for two people, you're not sharing attention or waiting between turns. You both dive at the same time with separate guides.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What do I actually learn during the two hours in the water?

You learn how to use the diving equipment and practice basic skills (breathing, equalizing pressure, moving underwater) at your own pace in shallow water before your instructor takes you deeper to explore the reef and seabed.

Is there a minimum age, and can my child do this?

The minimum age is 10 years. Children can participate, but they need written permission from a parent or legal guardian, and they'll have their own instructor for the full two hours.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day I'm booked?

If poor weather makes diving unsafe, you can choose a different date or receive a full refund. The operator decides based on sea conditions on the day.

Do I need to know how to dive already?

No previous diving experience is required. The entire two-hour session is designed to teach you from the start, with your instructor guiding you through every step.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

Diving equipment, instruction, insurance and photos are all included. Video recording of your dive is optional and available to purchase separately.