DEEP DIVING SPECIALITY – Discover a new world up to 40m depth !

Reaching 40 meters underwater is the point here, but the real lesson is control. Over about two days, you make four planned scuba descents with a maximum of two students, learning how depth changes your air use, timing, safety margins, and decisions. I like the unusually personal format and the focus on using a computer for decompression procedures.

I also like that Ludovic and Julie build the course around careful planning rather than simply taking you deeper. The included equipment, photos, coffee, and certification support add useful value. The main consideration is that this is a serious specialty course, not a casual boat outing, and personal scuba insurance is not included.

Key points at a glance

• Four training descents to 40m: The course gives you repeated practice instead of a single dramatic drop.
• Maximum two students: You receive close attention from the instructor throughout the program.
• Planning comes first: Air use, depth, time, autonomy, and decompression procedures are part of the work.
• PADI certification support: The course includes the theory and paperwork needed for the specialty.
• A family-run feel: The team combines technical instruction with small groups, photos, coffee, and practical comforts.
• Two flexible days in Las Galletas: Scheduling can be arranged around your holiday, subject to availability and conditions.

What the 40-meter goal really involves

At 40m, scuba becomes less forgiving. Air consumption changes, depth affects your body and equipment, and you have less room for casual decisions. The course is designed to help you handle those details with a plan rather than relying on instinct.

You will make four descents during the specialty. That matters because repetition gives you time to settle into the task. The first session can introduce the demands of greater depth, while later sessions let you refine buoyancy, monitoring, communication, and return planning under an instructor’s eye.

The exact order of the sessions is not specified, so you should ask LJ Diving Tenerife how the four descents are arranged when you book. The course is described as flexible, which is useful on a holiday, but the schedule still depends on availability and sea conditions.

You are not simply going down to look around. The aim is to understand safety, planning, and autonomy at greater depth. That makes this a sensible next step for a qualified scuba diver who wants more discipline in the water, not just another sightseeing outing.

Starting at LJ Diving Tenerife in Las Galletas

The meeting point is LJ Diving Tenerife at Calle Consuelo Alfonso Diaz-Flores, 16, in Las Galletas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The center is near public transportation, and the activity returns to this same location at the end.

The published operating hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. Since this is a private activity for your group, it is wise to leave room in your holiday plans instead of placing the course against a tight airport or excursion schedule.

Las Galletas is a practical base for this kind of outing. The center is close to the marina, according to the information provided, and the arrangement is geared toward getting ready, completing the sessions, and returning for the useful post-water routine. Some participants have also used the showers, with towels, soap, and shampoo available at the center. Those extras are not listed in the formal inclusions, so confirm them directly before relying on them.

A small group changes the whole lesson

The course takes no more than two students. That is one of its strongest features.

In a large class, an instructor must divide attention among several people, and you may spend part of the session waiting for another student to complete an exercise. Here, the instructor can watch your preparation, equipment use, descent, ascent, and responses more closely.

The small format also helps if you have a particular goal. One person used the training to support ongoing divemaster work at home, while another completed a deep specialty after many previous sessions with the center. That suggests the staff can work with a clear training request rather than pushing everyone through the same loose holiday program.

Still, do not confuse a private or semi-private format with a private charter built around your every wish. The course follows PADI requirements and must respect weather, safety, and instructor judgment. The two-person limit gives you attention, but it does not remove the need to follow the planned session.

Ludovic and Julie keep the focus on procedure

Ludovic and Julie are the instructors associated with this course. Their approach combines technical instruction with a warm, informal manner. That balance can be helpful when you are learning something demanding.

The key point is not simply that they are friendly. It is that the instruction centers on following a plan carefully. One participant who reached 40m described learning that these descents must be planned in detail and followed closely. That is exactly the lesson a specialty course should deliver.

The staff may alternate roles on the boat, with one instructor in the water and another supporting safety, as described in the supplied information. This arrangement can give you reassurance during the session, though the precise staffing for your booking should be confirmed.

Expect practical advice about the technical side of greater depth. The course covers planning, autonomy, safety, and use of a computer for decompression procedures. You receive theoretical support as well as help with the PADI certification process, so the classroom or briefing work is not treated as an afterthought.

What happens across the four sessions

The course has no detailed hour-by-hour schedule, but its structure is clear enough to understand.

Preparation and theory

Before entering the water, you work through the ideas that make greater depth manageable. This includes planning the descent, considering air consumption, setting limits, understanding autonomy, and using a computer to monitor decompression procedures.

The instructor also covers the safety matters linked to the specialty. Take this part seriously. It may feel less exciting than the descent itself, but it is where you learn why the session has a set depth, time, and return plan.

You receive the theoretical materials and certification support needed for the PADI specialty. Ask what prior certification and recent scuba activity are required before booking, because those details are not provided in the available information.

The first descent

The first session gives you a practical look at how the course differs from ordinary recreational scuba. You will be working on more than marine life and scenery. Your task is to apply the plan, monitor your instruments, stay aware of your position, and communicate with the instructor.

At greater depth, simple habits matter more. You will need to keep track of your air and computer while maintaining calm, controlled movement. Your instructor can watch those habits closely because the group is limited to two.

The middle sessions

The second and third descents allow you to repeat the process. Repetition is valuable here because planning on land and carrying out the plan underwater are not quite the same thing.

The course may also include visits to Tenerife sites with caves or marine life such as turtles, based on the kinds of outings the center provides. Do not book this specialty expecting a guaranteed turtle sighting or a specific cave. The formal description promises training to 40m, not a fixed wildlife route.

The final descent and certification work

The fourth session gives you another chance to show that you can manage the procedures consistently. The purpose is not to make the deepest descent feel dramatic. It is to develop judgment you can use on later scuba outings.

Once the training requirements are completed, the center provides certification support for the PADI specialty. Ask exactly when the certification card or digital record is issued, since the timing is not stated.

Equipment, photos, and the small comforts

Scuba equipment is included, which is important when you are traveling to Tenerife. You do not need to transport a complete set of gear, though you should confirm whether you prefer to bring personal items such as a mask or computer.

The course specifically includes use of a decompression procedure computer. That is central to the training, since monitoring your profile and following your planned limits are part of the specialty.

Photos are also included. They can be a pleasant record of the course, but they should not distract you from the work. At 40m, your instruments, buddy awareness, and instructor’s directions matter more than getting the perfect picture.

Coffee and tea are included, and the center has been described as offering biscuits and practical post-session facilities. These are small touches, but they make a difference on a two-day course with time spent preparing, getting wet, drying off, and discussing what happened underwater.

Is $439.13 a fair price?

The price is $439.13 per person. That is not a casual add-on, but it covers a two-day specialty course with four scuba sessions, equipment, an instructor, theory, certification support, photos, and refreshments.

The value depends on what you want. If you only want one scenic underwater outing, this is the wrong purchase. You would be paying for structured training and repeated practice that you may not use.

If you already hold the required scuba qualification and genuinely want to progress toward 40m, the price is easier to justify. The two-person maximum is especially important. Personal instruction can make a specialty course more useful than a cheaper, crowded class, provided you take advantage of the feedback.

Personal scuba insurance is not included. Budget for that separately, and confirm the insurance requirements before you arrive. That exclusion is a real cost consideration, not a minor footnote.

Who should book this Tenerife specialty?

This course suits you if you already have scuba experience and want formal training for greater depth. It can also work well if you are progressing toward divemaster training or another advanced qualification and need a specific specialty completed during a holiday.

The course is a good match for someone who values careful instruction over a large social group. The maximum of two students lets you ask questions, repeat points, and receive direct correction without competing for the instructor’s attention.

It is less suitable if you are new to scuba, uncomfortable with technical planning, or mainly interested in a relaxed wildlife outing. The program requires moderate physical fitness, and the aim is training, not a sightseeing trip with a certificate attached.

You should also be comfortable with a flexible timetable. The provider can plan around your holiday, but confirmation depends on availability, and poor weather can force a new date or cancellation with a full refund.

Practical details before you commit

Bring your certification information and ask the center what prerequisite level is required. The supplied details do not state the minimum certification, logged-session requirement, or medical paperwork, so these are sensible questions before paying.

Allow roughly two days rather than trying to squeeze the course into a single free morning. The duration is approximate, and the four sessions plus theory and certification work need room in your schedule.

The activity begins and ends at LJ Diving Tenerife. It is near public transportation, but no hotel pickup is listed. Plan your own way to Calle Consuelo Alfonso Diaz-Flores, 16, Las Galletas.

The course is non-refundable and cannot be changed for personal reasons once booked. If poor weather causes the provider to cancel, you are offered another date or a full refund. That makes weather flexibility important when choosing your Tenerife dates.

My booking verdict

I would book this if you are already a qualified scuba diver, want the PADI specialty, and value close instruction. Four sessions, a two-student limit, computer-based procedures, and direct support from Ludovic and Julie give the course a clear purpose.

I would skip it if you want an easy holiday activity or have not yet built enough scuba experience for advanced training. Before paying $439.13, confirm the prerequisite certification, insurance requirements, session schedule, and what the price includes beyond the published equipment and photos.

For the right person, this is a focused way to turn a Tenerife holiday into real scuba progress. The reward is not merely reaching 40m. It is learning to approach that depth with a plan.

FAQ

How deep does the course go?

The specialty is designed to take you to a maximum depth of 40m.

How many scuba sessions are included?

You make four scuba descents as part of the program.

How long does the experience last?

The course lasts approximately two days.

How many people can participate?

This is a private activity, with a maximum of two students per course.

Is scuba equipment included?

Yes. Use of scuba equipment is included in the price.

Is personal scuba insurance included?

No. Personal scuba insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.

What happens if bad weather cancels the course?

If the provider cancels because of poor weather, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.