Try Dive (Discover Scuba) – 1 Dive €80 / 2 Dives €130

Curious about scuba diving? Our Try Dive is the ideal first diving experience for complete beginners! This half-day adventure lets you sample the underwater world without committing to a full course. We start with a short briefing and shallow water practice, where you’ll learn the basics of breathing underwater and hand signals in a calm, pool-like setting. Then, accompanied closely by your instructor, you’ll go on an easy open water dive (max depth ~12m) to explore Tenerife’s marine life for real! 🐠

Feel butterflies in your stomach? No worries – we specialize in anxious or nervous divers. Your instructor will stay right by your side, adjusting the pace to your comfort. By the time you surface, you’ll be grinning from ear to ear, amazed at what you’ve achieved. Choose a single dive (€80) or upgrade to two dives (€130) for an extended experience (you’ll visit a second site or go a bit deeper on dive #2). If you fall in love with diving (spoiler: you will!), we can even credit your Try Dive towards a certification course.

Ready to take the plunge? Book your Try Dive and discover a whole new world beneath the waves – no experience needed!

Open Water Diver Course (SSI) – 3 Days, €410

Get certified as a diver in Tenerife’s paradise! The SSI Open Water Diver course is a globally recognized certification and the perfect entry into scuba diving. In just three days, you’ll go from beginner to certified Open Water Diver, able to dive up to 18m anywhere in the world. This course is designed to be fun, safe, and rewarding for everyone – including people who may be a bit nervous. We take it step by step:

• Day 1:Learn dive theory through easy lessons (available online in advance or with us in-person) and get familiar with equipment. Then head to confined water (shallow bay or pool) for your first underwater breaths! You’ll practice key skills like regulator recovery, mask clearing, and buoyancy control in a calm environment.
• Days 2 & 3:Time for open water adventures! You’ll complete 4 open water dives around Tenerife under instructor supervision. Each dive, we introduce new skills and then give you time to explore. Swim through volcanic rock formations, observe schools of fish, maybe even spot a ray or a turtle. With each dive, your confidence grows! 🐢
• Throughout:Our instructors keep groups small (usually 2–4 students) so you get plenty of personal coaching. We’re right beside you as you master each skill. No rushing – everyone learns at their own pace. And yes, all instruction can be done in English, German, or Spanish.

By the end of Day 3, you’ll have mastered the fundamentals of scuba and earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification. This lifetime certification means you can now dive independently with a buddy or join guided dives up to 18m depth. It’s truly a passport to underwater adventure! Many students say this course was the highlight of their holiday and the start of a new passion.

Ready to become a certified diver? Join our next Open Water course and unlock 70% of our planet (the underwater part!). We’ll make sure your first steps are unforgettable.

Advanced Open Water (SSI Advanced Adventurer) – 5 Dives, €350

Already certified and craving more? Advance your skills with our SSI Advanced Adventurer program (equivalent to Advanced Open Water). This course is all about expanding your horizons and experiencing new types of diving under the guidance of our expert instructors. Over 2–3 days, you’ll complete 5 different adventure dives that take you beyond the basics:

• Deep Dive:Go deeper (down to 30 meters) and learn about managing depth-related effects while marveling at what lies beyond the 18m line.
• Underwater Navigation:Master the compass and natural navigation techniques so you can confidently find your way and return to the exit point.
• Wreck Dive:Explore a sunken ship! Tenerife has some fascinating wrecks – you’ll learn how to safely dive a wreck (external survey and basic penetration techniques) for an exhilarating trip into history.
• Perfect Buoyancy:Fine-tune your buoyancy control with fun underwater challenges. Great buoyancy means more effortless diving and less impact on the reef.
• Night or Low-Visibility Dive:(Optional/seasonal) Experience the ocean after dark or do an alt dive like a fish identification or boat diving Night diving reveals a whole new cast of creatures and boosts your confidence in lower visibility conditions.

Our instructor will brief you thoroughly before each dive, so you know what to expect and what skills we’ll focus on. During the dives, it’s a mix of practicing techniques and exploring the dive site. By the end of the 5 dives, you’ll not only have a ton of new memories, but you’ll also earn the SSI Advanced Adventurer certification. This proves you’ve completed advanced training and often is considered equivalent to “Advanced Open Water Diver.” It’s a big step toward more challenging dives worldwide (plus it’s a prerequisite for some specialties and the Rescue course).

Most importantly, you’ll emerge a more confident, capable diver – able to handle deeper dives, navigate, and tackle new adventures with ease. Many divers tell us the Advanced course is where everything “clicked” and they felt truly at home underwater.

Take your diving to the next level! Sign up for Advanced Adventurer and let’s push your limits in a fun, safe way. New depths and experiences await.

Specialty Courses – Deep, Wreck, Nitrox & More (starting at €95)

Have a specific diving dream or skill you want to sharpen? Our SSI Specialty Courses let you focus on the aspects of diving that interest you most. These short courses (usually 1-2 days each) are a la carte adventures – choose one or do several to become a more seasoned diver. Each specialty earns you a certification in that topic and brings you closer to SSI Specialty Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, or even Master Diver ratings. Here are some popular specialties we offer at Barbarian Diving Tenerife:

• Deep Diving Specialty– €259, 3 dives. Extend your depth limits to 40m under expert supervision. You’ll learn how to plan deep dives, manage narcosis, and use specialized equipment considerations. Great for exploring deeper reefs or wrecks safely.
• Wreck Diving Specialty(Advanced Wreck) – €390, 3+ dives over 3 days. Learn safe penetration techniques to venture inside shipwrecks. We’ll teach you how to use lines, maps, and proper protocols to navigate a wreck’s interior. It’s the ultimate adventure for history and wreck enthusiasts!
• Enriched Air Nitrox– €95, half-day. Want to extend your bottom time and reduce fatigue? Nitrox (air with extra oxygen) is the answer. This course covers how to analyze tanks and dive with Nitrox mixtures (up to 40% O₂). Many divers consider Nitrox a must for repetitive dives – and you can combine this with any dive trip afterward for longer exploration.
• Perfect Buoyancy– Contact for price, 1 day. Achieve that effortless neutral buoyancy you see pros have. Through fun exercises, you’ll refine your body position, weighting, and breathing technique so you glide through the water and improve air consumption. Perfect for photographers or anyone wanting to improve control.
• Marine Ecology & Fish Identification– Learn about the amazing creatures you see on dives. Great for adults and kids alike who want a deeper understanding of marine life and conservation.
• Other specialties: We also offer Night Diving, Navigation, Search & Recovery, Boat Diving, Stress & Rescue, and more. If there’s a specialty you’re interested in, just ask!

You can take specialties individually or bundle a few for a custom Advanced training program. Not sure where to start? Our team can recommend the best courses based on your goals – whether it’s going pro eventually, prepping for a specific trip, or just having fun and learning new tricks.

Pursue your passion! Explore our Specialty Courses to customize your dive education. Become the diver you want to be, one specialty at a time.

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Rescue & First Aid Courses – Become a Confident, Safe Diver (Rescue €295 / First Aid €115)

Ready to be the best dive buddy you can be? Our SSI Diver Stress & Rescue course is often described as the most challenging yet most rewarding course in recreational diving. It’s all about learning to prevent and manage problems underwater – making you a more self-reliant diver and a huge asset to others. Over 2-3 days, through a mix of classroom, pool practice, and open water scenarios, you will:

• Recognize signs of stress in yourself and others before they escalate.
• Master rescue techniques for panicked or unresponsive divers at the surface and underwater.
• Practice handling common emergencies: tired diver tow, missing diver search, surfacing an unconscious diver, providing rescue breaths in water, and exiting with an injured diver.
• Learn how to administer oxygen and basic first aid specific to dive accidents (like treating decompression illness or marine life injuries).
• Build confidence by managing simulated emergency situations with your instructor guiding you.

It’s serious stuff, but we keep the learning supportive and upbeat. By course end, you’ll earn the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue certification – a big achievement that opens the door to professional training (like Divemaster) if you wish, and simply makes all your future dives safer and less stressful.

Enhance your rescue skills with First Aid: To complement Rescue Diver, we also teach SSI React Right (First Aid, CPR & Oxygen Provider) for divers. In a one-day workshop (usually scheduled just before or after your rescue course), you’ll learn essential first aid and CPR techniques, how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and how to set up & administer emergency oxygen. These skills are invaluable both in diving and everyday life. After completion, you’ll be certified as an SSI React Right First Responder. (Note: Basic first aid training is a prerequisite for the Rescue course – if you’re not already certified, we will include this in your program.)

By becoming a Rescue Diver with first aid training, you’re not just increasing safety – you’re joining an elite group of divers who others look to in challenging situations. Many of our students say this training gave them a whole new level of confidence they carry into all aspects of life.

Ready to be a hero underwater? Enroll in our Stress & Rescue course (and First Aid) and emerge as a capable, confident diver who can handle any situation. Your dive buddies will thank you!

Guided Fun Dives in Tenerife – Explore with the Experts (from €55)

Already certified or finished your course? Time for some pure underwater fun! 🤿 Barbarian Diving offers guided dive trips to the best sites around Tenerife, showcasing the island’s incredible aquatic landscapes and creatures. Whether you want a relaxed shore dive in a secluded bay or an exciting boat dive to offshore reefs, we’ve got something for everyone.

Here’s what to expect on our fun dives:

• Amazing Dive Sites:Swim through lava rock arches and caverns, hover over eerie underwater volcanic ridges, and explore habitats ranging from seagrass beds to deep walls. Tenerife’s Atlantic marine life will amaze you – you might spot sea turtles gliding by, stingrays resting on the sand, cuttlefish changing colors, moray eels peeking out of crevices, and even the occasional dolphin or barracuda in the blue! Every dive is a new adventure. 🐟🐙
• Experienced Guides:Our dive guides know these waters intimately. They’ll handle all the planning, navigation, and safety checks, so you can just relax and enjoy the dive. They’re also keen-eyed critter spotters who love to point out hidden animals and share fun facts about what you’re seeing.
• Small, Friendly Groups:Just like our courses, fun dives are kept to small groups too. You won’t get lost in a crowd or stuck with divers of mismatched skill levels. We group buddies of similar experience, and if you’re the only diver booked, hey – it’s a private dive tour!
• All Gear Included:Traveling light? No problem – we provide all the dive equipment you need, included in the dive price. Our gear is high-quality and regularly serviced (wetsuits, BCDs, regulators, dive computers, etc.). Of course, you’re welcome to bring your own favorites if you have them.
• Flexible Packages & Pricing:We offer a “dive more, pay less” deal for multiple dives. Shore dives start at €55 for one dive, with discounted rates for additional dives you book:

• 2 Shore Dives:€95 total
• 4 Shore Dives:€190 (save €20)
• 6 Shore Dives:€270 (save €60)
• 8 Shore Dives:€350 (save €90)
• 10 Shore Dives:€405 (our best-value package)
  For boat dives, prices start at €115 for a 2-dive trip (includes boat fees). Mix and match shore and boat days as you wish – we can create a custom package just for you or your group.
  • Refreshers & Advanced Sites:If it’s been a while since you dived, we can begin with a gentle refresher dive to practice basics. Feeling confident? We can take you to more advanced sites like deep wrecks or drift dives (appropriate certification required). Our goal is to give you the best dives suited to your level and interests.

Whether you’re diving solo, as a couple, or with family/friends, we promise a fantastic time. Many divers end up booking more days once they see how addictive Tenerife diving is! From the famous “El Puertito” turtle sanctuary to the stunning Palm-Mar Wall or the wrecks of Tabaiba, we’ll help you log some epic dives in your logbook.

Just want to dive, dive, dive? Join our guided fun dives! Book a single dive or a whole week of adventure – we’ll handle the details while you soak in the undersea wonderland.

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