Scubafriends Tenerife

Yes — guided dives are for certified divers only, minimum a first-level certification. You must be at least 10 years old. If you are not certified, the Try Dive (Discover Scuba Diving) program is the alternative. DAN Europe insurance is required and can be arranged at the center if you don't have it.

All guided dives include an instructor-led dive, a 12-liter tank and weights, transport to the dive sites in the center's van, water and a snack after diving, and anti-fog gel for your mask. Equipment rental — including dive computer and signaling buoy, both mandatory — costs €20 per day separately.

Groups for guided dives are capped at five or six divers per guide. Course groups are also capped at five or six, and the PADI Advanced Open Water course runs with a maximum of three students. The IDC is limited-enrollment and conducted in small groups of up to six.

Courses are available in Italian, Spanish, and English. The IDC course in particular is confirmed in all three languages.

Three packages exist. The Bronze at €399 covers the e-learning manual, five adventure dives, full equipment rental, dive computer, transport, water and snacks, and the AOWD certification. The Silver at €440 adds photos and video, a Dive Against Debris certification, and DAN Europe insurance. The Gold at €659 extends to six dives including one in Nitrox, adds Nitrox and DSMB specialties, photos, video, and DAN insurance. Minimum age is 12, no written exam required.

The Divemaster course costs €1,199 and runs eight to ten days. Entry requires a Rescue Diver certification, CPR and first aid training, a valid medical certificate, dive insurance, and at least 45 logged dives — with 60 required by the end of the course. Minimum age is 18. The price includes the student kit, PADI encyclopedia, DM and instructor manuals, cue cards, and all equipment throughout.

Yes. Because Salvatore is both the center owner and the PADI Course Director, it is possible to schedule the IDC at dates that suit you, outside the four fixed 2026 cycles (January–February, May, September, and November–December). Contact the center directly to arrange custom dates.

Yes. Scubafriends manages a holiday apartment in Costa Adeje, listed on Airbnb, with a private terrace, sea view, free Wi-Fi, and a pool that is heated in winter. It is less than ten minutes by car from the diving center.