About this tour
When Charlie from our team did a try dive with Scuba Point in Puerto Colón, Tenerife, we got a proper introduction to scuba without needing a certification. The south coast of Tenerife is warm and busy with dive tourism, but the waters are genuinely clear and teeming with fish, octopus, and cuttlefish. The two-hour experience—briefing, gearing up, and the actual dive—felt manageable for a first-timer. Our instructor steered us toward the best bits of the reef and kept safety front and centre the whole way through.
Highlights
- Crystal-clear water makes spotting octopus and tropical fish straightforward
- Experienced instructors brief you on what to expect before entering water
- No open water certification required—genuinely beginner-friendly setup
- Equipment provided and fitted by trained staff, no guessing
- Air-conditioned pickup vehicle included; less sweaty wait in Tenerife heat
- Reef life is abundant; cuttlefish and rays spotted on our dive
- Safe, structured approach to building confidence underwater
What to expect
You'll start at Scuba Point's base in Puerto Colón with a thorough briefing covering breathing technique, hand signals, and what you'll actually see below. The instructors run through your health declaration—important bit, so be honest. Gear gets fitted carefully; they check everything twice. Then it's into the water at a gentle pace. The dive itself is shallow and unhurried; your guide stays right with you, pointing out critters and letting you soak in the experience rather than rushing through a checklist.
The water temperature is pleasant, visibility is excellent, and the reef is genuinely alive. You'll spot schools of fish, the odd octopus wedged in a crevice, cuttlefish hovering about. Two hours total is enough to shake off nerves and actually enjoy yourself without exhaustion kicking in. Most people come out buzzing and asking about next steps for a proper certification.
What travellers say
- Hands-on instructors who tailor pace to your confidence level
- No certification needed; genuine beginner diving without gatekeeping
- Excellent visibility reveals abundant reef fish and cephalopods
- Gear provided, fitted, and checked before every entry
- Two-hour slot strikes good balance between immersion and overwhelm
- Underwater photos cost extra; adds surprise expense for keepsakes
- Not safe for anyone with spinal, cardiac, or pregnancy complications
- Summer crowds make booking ahead essential in peak months
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This is genuinely the right entry point if you've been curious about diving but nervous about committing to a full certification course. The instructors are patient, the site is forgiving, and the marine life is reward enough. Families with confident swimmers and reasonably fit adults will find it worth the money. Visibility is consistently good in Puerto Colón.
Early mornings are common in diving; if you're not a pre-dawn person, negotiate timing. There's no underwater photography included—that's a 20-euro add-on per person, which stings if you want memories. The area gets busy in high season (July–August), so book early. If you have any back issues, heart concerns, or are pregnant, this isn't suitable. You'll need to declare health honestly; they take it seriously, and rightly so.
All gear is supplied. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and water. Groups vary but stay small enough for proper attention. Public transport gets you there if you're not on a package. Peak times are summer months.
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.