Barbarian Diving BARBARIAN DIVINGTENERIFE
100% GERMAN QUALITY · LOS CRISTIANOS

Why dive with us?

We are a small, German-led dive center built on one simple idea: diving should feel safe, personal and genuinely fun. No crowds, no rush, no pressure, just good people showing you the best of Tenerife's underwater world.

Diving with Barbarian Diving Tenerife
OUR NAME, OUR SPIRIT

Dive into the unknown.

People often ask about our name. "Barbarian" stands for an adventurous spirit, fearless and bold. Like the ancient explorers of new frontiers, we dive into the sea's hidden corners with excitement and courage.

It is about pushing boundaries safely, and never losing our sense of wonder. Every dive is a chance to discover something new.

MEET THE TEAM

Kathi and Sergio.

Kathleen Knecht
Kathleen Knecht
Co-Founder and Head Instructor

A certified SSI Instructor from Germany with years of experience teaching all levels worldwide. Known for her patience, warmth and meticulous attention to safety, she is the one who turns nervous first-timers into confident divers.

Sergio Cruz
Sergio Cruz
Co-Founder and Head Instructor

Grew up by the Atlantic and knows Tenerife's waters like the back of his hand. A marine-life enthusiast with a knack for spotting the creatures other eyes would miss, and famous among guests for his easy-going, funny nature.

WHAT WE STAND FOR
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German quality

A tight ship: serviced gear, detailed briefings and punctual logistics, paired with genuine local hospitality and good vibes after every dive.

Guardians of the sea

No touching marine life, excellent buoyancy to protect the reefs, and nothing left behind. We dive as guardians, not just visitors.

A dive family

Guests come back year after year, some going from Try Dives all the way to Divemaster. Once you dive with us, you are part of the family.

FIND US

In the heart of Los Cristianos.

You will find our cosy shop and training area in the Achacay building, easy to reach from Playa de las Américas and Costa Adeje, and just minutes from the harbour and the best dive sites.

Av. Juan Carlos I, 24, Edificio Achacay, 38650 Los Cristianos, Tenerife
Instruction in English, German and Spanish
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Los Cristianos dive sites

Become part of the family.

Once you dive with us, expect a warm hello every time you drop by. Come say hola.

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