About this tour
When Lily from our team ran this dive with Scuba Point in Los Cristianos, we found a solid intermediate-level outing off Tenerife's coast. You're looking at two hours on the boat and in the water, hunting for tropical fish, octopus, cuttlefish, turtles and manta rays along the cliffs. The outfit's based locally, groups are small, and your guide's an experienced instructor who'll brief you on what to look for and keep everyone safe. It's the kind of dive that assumes you've been underwater before and have your Open Water cert in hand.
Highlights
- Manta rays and turtles spotted regularly along the cliff sites
- Experienced instructors point out octopus hideouts and cuttlefish behaviour
- Compact group size keeps things relaxed and personal
- Air-conditioned minibus pickup beats the walk to the boat
- All kit provided and sorted — no faffing with rental logistics
- Two-hour slot fits easily into a day without exhausting you
- Briefing covers the actual dive site, not just generic safety chat
What to expect
The morning starts with a kit check and briefing at the shop — they run through the site, show you where the critters hang out, and make sure you're comfortable. Then it's a scenic drive to the boat in air-con (a relief in Canary heat), and you're out to the cliff-side dive zones off Los Cristianos. The water's typically warm and clear. Your guide leads you down, points out nooks where octopus hide, keeps an eye on everyone's air and buoyancy, and gives you space to explore. Lily saw manta rays on our dive, though wildlife spotting isn't guaranteed. You're back on the boat within two hours total, dried off, and done by early afternoon.
Pacing is easy — it's not a challenging technical dive, just a chance to log time and see what's about. The instructors communicate well underwater, and the small-group thing means your guide actually notices if you're keen on macro life or bigger pelagics and adjusts accordingly.
What travellers say
- Small groups and attentive guides who know the marine life
- All essential gear and fees wrapped into one price
- Cliff sites reliably hold manta rays, octopus, turtles
- Professional instruction keeps intermediate divers safe and engaged
- Hassle-free logistics — minibus, boat, briefing all organised
- Photo package costs extra — underwater memories come at a price
- Not suitable for pregnancy, spinal issues, or poor fitness
- Peak-season crowds at launch can slow the morning
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
If you've got your Open Water card and want to clock some relaxed bottom time without the fuss of independent diving, this hits the mark. Intermediate divers will find enough depth and variety to keep things interesting. All scuba gear is included, so you're not paying extras for tanks or weights. The instructors are genuinely experienced — they're not just shepherding bodies, they actually brief you on the site and wildlife spots.
You'll pay extra (20 euros per person) if you want photos or video — no GoPro footage included. The dive suits the moderately fit; if you've got cardiovascular issues, spinal injuries, or are pregnant, this isn't safe for you. Early mornings suit the schedule, so night-owl divers should prepare. Los Cristianos itself is busy in peak season, so the boat launch can be crowded. Weather can occasionally cancel or reschedule dives. Don't forget your Open Water cert card — they won't let you dive without it (though they'll offer a Try Dive instead if you don't have it).
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.