Single Scuba Try-Dive in Puerto del Carmen - small groups - 2 hours

About this tour

Your first underwater experience off Playa Chica, where the Atlantic around Puerto del Carmen teems with octopuses, cuttlefish, seahorses and angelfish. PADI-certified instructors guide groups of eight or fewer down into gin-clear water, handling all kit and safety protocols across two and a half hours. No diving background needed—just turn up ready to breathe underwater and see what's actually down there.

Highlights

• Playa Chica's transparent Atlantic waters, teeming with marine life
• Octopuses, cuttlefish, seahorses and angelfish in their habitat
• One-to-one attention with PADI instructors, small groups only
• All scuba gear and insurance provided
• Beginner-friendly, no experience required

What to expect

You'll meet your instructor at Playa Chica, where they'll kit you out and walk through breathing techniques in shallow water before descending. The underwater terrain reveals what actually lives here—crustaceans wedged into rock, fish gliding past at eye level—nothing staged. Your instructor stays within arm's reach the whole time, checking in regularly. The whole outing runs two and a half hours from briefing to returning to the beach. Expect water entry and exit to take time, and plan on being in the water itself for roughly 30–40 minutes depending on conditions.

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