What Does the Discover Diving Course at Tenerife Scuba Include for Complete Beginners?

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Tenerife Scuba's Discover Diving course is a €125 introductory scuba experience for people who have never tried diving or have not yet completed their first certification. It combines a pool session to learn the basics with a sea dive, and all equipment is included. It suits families or holidaymakers who want to try scuba without committing to a full PADI certification course.

Who the course is for

The course is aimed at complete beginners. According to the operator, it is for you if you have never tried scuba diving, or if you have always wanted to but have not yet done your first scuba certification. No prior diving qualification is needed.

Because Tenerife Scuba describes itself as family friendly and welcomes divers from all training agencies, the Discover Diving session fits a holiday schedule where one or more family members want a first taste of diving rather than a multi-day course.

What the €125 includes

Element What it means for a beginner
Pool session You learn the basics in a pool before entering the sea
Sea dive You then go out to explore the sea with an instructor
All equipment Mask, tank, regulator, wetsuit and other kit are provided as part of the course
Price €125 for the Discover Diving course

The pool-first structure matters for a first-timer: you practise breathing and basic skills in calm water before the open-sea dive, which reduces the shock of a first underwater breath.

How it compares with the Open Water course

Discover Diving is an experience, not a certification. If you want to become a certified diver, the next step is the PADI Open Water course at €495, which leads to certification. Choose Discover Diving if you want a single taster session during your holiday; choose Open Water if you want a qualification you can use on future trips.

Practical points before you book

  • What to bring: dry clothes, a swimming costume, a towel and a few euros for lunch.
  • Location: the dive centre is based in Las Galletas, on the southern tip of Tenerife, between Tenerife South Airport, Los Cristianos and Las Américas.
  • Booking: contact the centre directly to book; the site lists phone numbers and a WhatsApp contact, and questions can go to [email protected].
  • Kit hire for certified divers: if you later dive as a certified diver, kit hire is an additional €5 per dive or €10 per day — this does not apply to the course price, which states that all equipment is included.

If your main goal is simply to find out whether you enjoy breathing underwater, the Discover Diving course is the lowest-commitment option the centre lists. If you already know you want to dive again after the holiday, compare it with the Open Water course before booking.