Tenerife Private Scuba Diving – Certified Instructor and Photos

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Tenerife, Spain

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3 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enjoy a personalized scuba diving experience during this tour that pairs you with a professional instructor. Explore the underwater world with your own instructor at your side, so you can enjoy the opportunity to swim among fascinating marine animals in a safe way. Plus, complimentary pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience, and you can expect to receive photos of your excursion.

Dive into the water for a private scuba diving experience in the ocean
Listen to a private instructor as you navigate the clear, deep ocean
Get free quality underwater photos and videos after the experience
Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle

What's Included

Certified PADI instructor (one-on-one or two-on-one)
Use of Scuba equipment

Full scuba diving equipment (wetsuit, mask, fins, tank, regulator, etc.)
Underwater photos and videos – free of charge
Private transportation

Round-trip hotel transportation (southern Tenerife area)
Activity insurance included

Mandatory dive insurance for certified divers (must bring your own or contact us)

€8.00 per person
Dive computer (required for certified divers) – available for rent if needed

€10.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We offer pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or accommodation. Please provide your pick-up address when making your booking. If your accommodation is more than 20 kilometers away from our meeting point, please note that we won’t be able to provide the pick-up service. In this case, you’ll need to arrange your own transport to the meeting point. Important Safety Information: For your safety, please remember that after diving, you must wait at least 24 hours before flying. This is a critical safety rule. If you plan to take a flight the same day, please do not book the dive experience.

Meeting point

Diving Atlantis Tenerife
Paseo Maritimo, 17, loc.13A, 38650 Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
The meeting point is located on the first floor of the building

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

04/07/2023 - 05/21/2027
Monday - Sunday : 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Becky_C

Guillaume is highly recommended. He gave easy to follow instructions about the pickup and dive; and mostly importantly, he calmed my nerves. My partner and I did very well with his instruction and reassurance. He is funny, knowledgeable and attentive. Definitely will scuba dive with him again if i visit.

Reviews

4.9

based on 106 reviews

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I was a bit worried at...

Alexandru_C, Jan 2026

I was a bit worried at first as it was my first time ever scuba diving. But Joanna and Jose were so great instructors. After the very clear briefing and equipment fitting, we travelled down to the the beach were we started our trip. We took a few minutes to accommodate, after which, off we went into the sea. I found the experience to be very easy, comfortable and safe. And of course depends on your luck on what you will see down there. We got lucky with an angel shark (not dangerous), a shy ray hiding under a rock and a bunch of various fishes. Again, I have no words for how great our instructors were. Patient, knowledgeable and making the experience go so easy. I would definitely do it again. Thank you again, Joanna and Jose!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏 So happy your first dive felt easy, comfortable and safe — that’s exactly what we aim for 🤿🐠 And what a lucky dive with the angel shark and the ray! Joanna and José will be really happy to read your message. Hope to see you again soon for another underwater adventure in Tenerife! 🌊☀️

He is the best!

Becky_C, Oct 2025

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much! 🙏 I’m really happy you both felt comfortable and enjoyed the dive — that means a lot 🤿🐠 It was a pleasure diving with you, and I’d be glad to see you again next time you visit Tenerife! 🌊☀️

First-Time Diving: From Pebble Panic to Pufferfish Therapy

Alex_B, Jul 2025

Booked a private dive—no clue if it was from a boat, shore, spaceship… info was vague. But hey, we got a private pickup, return, and underwater glamour shots at a great price, so we rolled the dice. 🛻 Arrival: Right on time. The provider communicated brilliantly, didn’t ghost us once. (Honestly, better than some mates.) 📝 Day of the Dive: Signed paperwork like we were joining a covert ops unit. Our instructor gave a briefing that could’ve made a nervous squirrel feel confident. The moment we suited up, we discovered: it was a shore dive. Surprise! 🚶‍♂️ The March of Doom: Down some stairs, across a pebbly beach designed by someone who clearly hates ankles. My wife, fearless in most things, met her match in a combo of kit weight, wobbly rocks, and the looming mystery of the underwater world. She bowed out, nobly pleading, “You go, just don’t cry too loud.” I was flailing too, but I knew if I bailed, she’d feel responsible for a double failure. So I did the noble thing and went ahead, while internally screaming. 💭 Flashback Panic: Old trauma bubbled up—nearly drowned as a kid during a school trip thanks to my appendix going rogue. Last memory? Slipping under. Next? Hospital bed. Great fuel for confidence. 🧜‍♂️ Entry Stage: My wetsuit almost got eaten by fear (or my clenched cheeks). I staggered into what I saw as Poseidon’s rage—a gentle swell that probably wouldn’t tip a duck. My instructor, bless her patient soul, slid on my fins while I hyperventilated like a squirrel in traffic. Tried the mask—nope. Tried again—still nope. Eventually remembered a trick: hold the hose, breathe through the mouth, tell the brain to stop whining. 🌊 Cork Mode Activated: Floated like a bobbing tub of anxiety, torn between going back and going under. Instructor whispered calm spells. I finally took the plunge—face in, mind blown. Gripped her arm like she was my only anchor in the abyss, which she basically was. Progressed from toddler-level cling to light fingertip contact. Felt like spiritual growth. 🐠 Underwater Euphoria: Saw wrasse, hogfish, pufferfish, blennies, and one shiny damselfish that looked like it was sponsored by highlighters. Forgot my fear, remembered joy. Had one mini freakout thanks to my beard transforming my mask into a water feature. Instructor fixed me up quick. Calm restored, adventure resumed. 🏖️ Exit: Popped up like a distant buoy. Backstroke of victory to shore. Staggered up beach like I’d returned from Mordor. 🤿 Final Thoughts: Did I love it? Absolutely. Did fear try to ruin me? Yes. Did I win? Mostly. The real MVP? My instructor—part guide, part wizard. Get past your fears. If you can walk across pebbles in a wetsuit, panic mid-mask, battle ancient trauma, and still hug a pufferfish with your eyes—you can do anything. We’ll be back for Round Two. And next time, maybe from a boat. Or a hovercraft. Who knows.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Wow… what a ride! 😂 Your message just made my day. Huge respect for pushing through all that and still making it underwater — you totally nailed it in the end 🙌 And big love to your wife too for her courage (and humor 😄). We’ll be ready for Round Two — boat, hovercraft or spaceship, your call 🚀🤿 Thanks again for the trust, and hope to see you back soon!

Great dive in a beautiful location

Ken_F, Oct 2024

We had such a great time. Our instructor was so great and easy going. We loved our dive so much. We saw lots of fish and aquatic life and didn't want to stop.

Great experience!

Daniel_B, Jun 2024

Experienced divers helped me feeling my boyfriend and I feel relaxed under water and actually dive for the first time. Great experience and want to try it again!

The description of the tour should say “try dive”

tnh8gprsyw, May 2024

The team was great and the experiences were good but the description on Viator should be more accurate. I didn’t realise it was for first time divers so I booked it and was hoping I could use this opportunity to improve my dive. Again as mentioned before, the instructors were all great and very helpful but it is the description on Viator that needs more clarification.

Great for beginners

Lucas_S, Feb 2024

Loved this experience! Great class for beginners or those with minimal experience. The guide Julien was super patient and kind, I brought my GoPro and he helped me take some photos throughout the dive. The dive spot is incredible, very clear water and cool ocean life so close to the shore! Learned a lot and had so much fun

Brilliant and worth every penny

rhian_W, May 2023

We had a brilliant time. It was just myself and my partner and we were made to feel very calm and took things at our own pace. It was our first time scuba diving in the sea and I was very nervous but we were made to feel very secure. No rushing no pushing. Can’t wait to go back again the fish were amazing

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thanks a lot for your beautiful comment:)

I definitely recommend to...

Amelia_S, May 2023

I definitely recommend to dive with Guillaume. I didn't dive for a few years, but this experience gave me the confidence to dive again!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Thanks a lot for your time with us!!!

A superb dive

Eric_S, Nov 2025

A superb experience with a very professional monitor and attentive to the well-being of his guests. Thank you.

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Response from Host, Nov 2025

Merci beaucoup 🙏 Ravi que vous ayez passé une belle expérience et que vous vous soyez sentis bien accompagnés 🤿🐠 Au plaisir de vous revoir à Tenerife pour une prochaine plongée ! 🌊☀️

Niet goed not good

Tore_S, Aug 2024

Was niet goed er zat een gat in mijn zuurstof slang zijden ze gebruik dan reserve dit is niet normaal ben direct uit het water. Gemoeten en heb 1 min het water geweest is oplichting — Wasn't good, there was a hole in my oxygen hose, then I use a spare, this is not normal, I'm straight out of the water. Had to go to the water for 1 minute, it's a scam — No estuvo bien, había un agujero en mi manguera de oxígeno, luego uso una de repuesto, esto no es normal, salí directamente del agua. Tuve que ir al agua por 1 minuto, es una estafa.

Magnifique

susie_v, Aug 2023

Superbe activité solo avec le moniteur de plongée initialement ils étaient finalement deux pour m’épauler. Patient et très à l’écoute des besoins pour mon deuxième baptême de plongée. Toute l’activité c’est très bien passée. Nous avons vu des tortues, poissons et une raie 😊 Je recommande vivement