# About - Barbarian Diving Source: https://barbariandiving.com/about/ 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](https://barbariandiving.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/barbarian-diving-tenerife-4.webp) 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](https://barbariandiving.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/kathleen-knecht-1.webp) 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](https://barbariandiving.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sergio-cruz-alvarez-1.webp) 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 DE 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 [Get in touch →](https://barbariandiving.com/contact/) [![Los Cristianos dive sites](https://barbariandiving.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/barbarian-diving-tenerife-5.webp)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CsTjCjqtVAtmoXg49) ## Become part of the family. Once you dive with us, expect a warm hello every time you drop by. Come say hola. [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/34623365474) ![](https://barbariandiving.com/wp-content/themes/barbarian-diving-wp/assets/logo-mark.png) ![Barbarian Diving](https://barbariandiving.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/icon-barbarian-diving-tenerife.jpg) Manage consent To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent may adversely affect certain features and functions. Functional Functional Always active The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Preferences Preferences The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Statistics Statistics The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, the information stored or retrieved solely for this purpose cannot be used to identify you. Marketing Marketing The technical storage or access is necessary to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user across one or multiple websites for similar marketing purposes. - [Manage options](https://barbariandiving.com/#) - [Manage services](https://barbariandiving.com/#) - [Manage {vendor_count} vendors](https://barbariandiving.com/#) - [Read more about these purposes](https://cookiedatabase.org/tcf/purposes/) [View preferences](https://barbariandiving.com/#) - [{title}](https://barbariandiving.com/#) - [{title}](https://barbariandiving.com/#) - [{title}](https://barbariandiving.com/#) WhatsApp us