The 8 Private Dive Charters in Tenerife Worth Getting Wet For

1.Private Scuba Diving in Tenerife – Certified Instructor & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Spend about three hours learning scuba skills, then enjoy 30 minutes in the Atlantic off Los Cristianos with a private PADI instructor. Pickup, equipment, insurance, and underwater photos are included. Guides such as Joanna, José, Guillaume, and Julien are praised for calm, patient instruction. Best suited to beginners.

“A superb experience with a very professional monitor and attentive to the well-being of his guests. Thank you.Auto-translated”

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2.Private Scuba Diving–Certified Instructor & Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 65 reviews · 3 hours · from $114

Spend three private hours exploring Tenerife’s south coast with a certified instructor such as Guillaume, José, or Amadeo. You get hotel pickup, full equipment, a calm safety briefing, personal in-water guidance, and underwater photos and videos. The pace suits first-timers and certified participants, with no group crowding.

“Well, what can I say? From the moment I got picked up to the moment I got back to the hotel, my instructor was sensational and made me feel so at ease! What an absolute pleasure and amazing experience this was. I couldn't rate this experience highly enough. I enjoyed it so much, I'm looking into doing my PADI open water license. 10/10! If you're thinking about booking this experience, do not hesitate, you won't regret it.”

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3.Costa Adeje Private Diving Lesson Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews · from $79Best value

Spend 2.5 hours learning scuba skills in Costa Adeje with an English, Spanish, French, or Italian-speaking instructor. You’ll practice breathing and safety on shore, then make one guided underwater descent with full equipment. Keep watch for tuna, barracuda, dolphins, marlin, and dramatic underwater cliffs.

“It was unforgettable experience! Amazing colours fishes and clean water makes this journey fantastic. The instructors were patient making sure everyone felt comfortable before heading into the water. Once underwater it was felt comfortable and safe with equipment. I would highly recommend this diving school.”

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4.2-Dive Private Scuba Discovery Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 22 reviews · from $147

Spend five hours with a private instructor from Iki Dive Tenerife, learning the basics before two sea sessions from a speedboat. You can meet marine life, including fish and possibly turtles or rays, then receive a Basic Diver certificate for supervised scuba to 12 meters. Guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, and French.

“Very good experience Amara took me through all details from very basic knowledge and then trained everything with me under water We seen many nice fishes etc I felt really comfortable and safe during diving sessions I knew what is what and why because Amara explained everything with patience Very recommended place for your first diving session :)”

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5.Private Try Dive for 2 with our experienced Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $118

Meet your instructor at Playa de las Vistas for a private 2.5-hour scuba experience built around just two people. You’ll learn safety and equipment use, then explore Tenerife’s clear water with close guidance. Guides including Kati, Katherine, and Kathi are praised for patience, reassurance, and spotting sea life such as fish, octopuses, rays, and seahorses.

“I couldn’t recommend this activity enough! Katherine was so patient and helpful as I was slightly anxious. With her expertise, we felt safe and looked after. She made the experience so enjoyable for me and my partner and we will definitely be booking again.”

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6.Private Dive for Beginners from a Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $118

Spend three hours learning scuba basics with your own instructor from Diving Tenerife La Morena. Sandrine is praised for calm, patient guidance, while English, French, and Spanish support is available. Your package includes boat transport, equipment, insurance, and a short video, with hotel pickup and sailboat upgrades costing extra.

“Nous avons adoré la guide qui était bilingue et vraiment à l'écoute de nos besoins avec mon fils de 11 ans. chaque personne passe 1 quart d heure sous l'eau en moyenne individuellement. parfait moment un grand merci”

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7.Private Dive Discovery for Beginners from a Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $120

Meet La Morena Diving Tenerife in Las Galletas for a roughly three-hour first scuba experience from a boat. Sandrine or another professional instructor explains safety, stays with you underwater, and keeps the session private and relaxed. Equipment and bottled water are included, while private transport is not.

“An experience more than pleasant alongside a very human, smiling and above all professional instructor who makes you want to learn more. Not comfortable with the seabed? Don’t worry! Sandrine will put you in comfort while sharing her passion for diving. I highly recommend!Auto-translated”

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8.Try Dive in Abades Bay with a private instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $98

Learn scuba in Tenerife’s protected Abades Bay with a private instructor and no previous experience. Your three-hour session includes equipment, insurance, instruction, and a shore entry to a volcanic reef where you might see octopus, rays, trumpetfish, starfish, seahorses, or turtles. Cindy, Gi-Gi, and Katarina are among the instructors associated with the center.

“We had a wonderful weeks Diving, with Cindy,Gi-Gi and Katarina the dream team . It had been 5 years since my last dive, so I needed a wee refresher so Cindy and her fantastic team took special care of me . This was also the first time I was aRead more”

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