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PADI Open Water Diver Course (OWD)

By Scubanana Dive Center
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Ages 10-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 3 days
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Live guide: German, English, Spanish
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  • Local taxes
  • Diving Instructor
  • Diving Gear
  • Diving Insurance
  • Learning Material
  • PADI Fees
What's not included
  • photos


Start:
  • Scubanana Dive Center, Puerto Deportivo, Av. Colón, nº1, 38109 Radazul, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69213P3

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • client has to be physically in conditions to dive, if you're not sure, check with a doctor first
    • you should not dive 12h before a flight
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69213P3

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    • Scubanana Dive Center
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    • Departure648815
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Greatest experience! Cannot recommend enough…
      The whole experience was second to none. I cannot speak high enough of the staff, their, equipment, the views… there was nothing that could’ve made the experience any better. Can’t wait to be back! Cheers all
      Written July 14, 2024
    • dougalb582
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great two dive day with a small group of 8 including 2 dive leaders. Good dive control and spotting of critters
      The collection was done on time with a smart clean minibus. The dive centre was well set up. The dive leaders were fun/safe
      Written April 8, 2024
    • roxanat807
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best experience ever
      Me and my husbund were for 2 days in Tenerife and decided to do scuba diving so we contacted Scubanana with 3 weeks before. We had a quick response and all booked. Once we were in Tenerife they ofer to pick up us from Santa Cruz which was very kind and helpful. Because before going to holiday I got a very bad cold my husband decided to give it a go to a scuba diving session without me. Everything was perfect. If you thinking of booking scuba diving you definitly book with Scubnana. I can't reccomend enough. 💯🙂
      Written February 23, 2024
    • nuneatonmark
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent experience on PADI reactivate
      Excellent service from Benjamin for the 2 dives in this reactivate course. Thorough, patient and helpful. Got me back diving confidently again after a 15 year break. Radazul is an ideal place to try a dive or get reactivated. Easy access to dive site from the shore, plenty to look at.
      Written January 31, 2024
    • 550holgert
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent guided dive
      Did the three hour guided scuba diving experience. Very good instructor, who patiently explained everything and guided the trip in the water excellent! I really enjoyed the dive. Thank you for that!
      Written December 31, 2023
    • 991in_sa
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful dive !
      Superb diving! We were very well accompanied and guided by Kathy. For my first dive, she took the time to explain all the instructions needed for a good dive. We saw lots of different coloured fish, it was wonderful and very relaxing... I highly recommend it if you want to explore the seabed around Tenerife!
      Written December 30, 2023
    • emmakA9472PI
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      First scuba experience
      Scubanana was perfect for our first introduction to scuba diving. The two of us in our booking had a dedicated instructor for the duration. She introduced us to the concepts and safety info in a briefing before giving us our wetsuits, boots, masks and scuba gear (all included in price) and heading to the water for an open water dive. We felt completely safe throughout with the chance to practice skills on the surface before diving to whatever depths we were comfortable with, and always had the opportunity to go back up for a break if it was overwhelming. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to try a new activity on their holiday in Tenerife.
      Written November 16, 2023
    • 71ajh
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A great trial dive experience.
      We were on holiday in Tenerife for the week, and my wife wanted to scuba dive for the 1st time. Benjamin, our trial dive lead, was excellent. Talking through the equipment, what to expect, safety and everything you would expect before we got anywhere near the water. We did 2 dives in the morning, and both were great. He pointed out things of interest, was always checking everything was OK, and giving directions to assist in buoyancy etc when under the water. Would thoroughly recommend both Scubanana and Benjamin. He also recommended a good pizza restaurant to stave off our hunger pangs afterwards.
      Written October 12, 2023
    • 120manzij
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Really had fun for my 1st time and for sure not my last time going, I’d recommend this to anyone to give it a try
      Really had fun for my 1st time and for sure not my last time going, I’d recommend this to anyone to give it a try
      Written October 7, 2023
    • rogierl888
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing first time diving experience!! Very professional.
      Bennie was such a great instructor. The on shore explanation he gave us was very clear, and we felt ready to go into the water. Once in the water he constantly checked with us to see if we were okay, using the hand signals we were taught. He had a very calm way of teaching us, and that helped a lot with the nerves of diving! In the end we stayed under water for 40 minutes, seeing the underwater world. We saw a lot of different fish species, a plaice, cuddle fish, trumpetfish, calamari and I could go on an on. I would definetely recommend diving here, especially if it is your first time. They are very professional, making you feel safe all the time. Thank you Bennie!
      Written September 20, 2023
    • vincentrZ5289SQ
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The best Diving School in Tenerife!!
      Completing the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (AOWD) course at Scubanana was a wonderful experience. All the instructors were very professional and knowledgeable. They always put safety first and ensured that we also had a lot of fun! The school facilities are great, and the choice of diving locations superb. We had some wonderful instructors. Giulia and Pauline helped us master underwater buoyancy and navigation. Fran introduced us to deep and shipwreck diving, and was also our guide and instructor for our first-ever night diving experience! They were all wonderful at what they did. My son also completed his PADI Open Water Diver (OWD) course on the same dates. His instructors were Isaac, Benny and Pauline. He was really happy with the way they handled his training. They are true professionals who ensured that he also had a lot of fun. We are really looking forward to completing more diving courses at Scubanana Tenerife!!
      Written August 21, 2023
    • ilonay388
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun first dive
      Today, my daughter and I did her very first dive together at Scubanana, and it was all I could hope for. Super friendly staff, everything was safe, professional and we felt very welcome from the moment we walked inside those doors. I couldn’t imagine a better place for a first dive. Thank you all for a fun day! We had a blast!
      Written July 12, 2023
    • P_P9090
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      100% Recommendation
      We had a fantastic experience with Scubanana. My friend completed the Open Water Diver (OWD) course while i did the Refresher and Advanced Open Water (AOWD) course and a few fundives - we did over 10 dives in total. Both the dives directly at the dive center in Radazul and at the dive sites along the east coast of Tenerife were impressive! Our classes were led by Izaac and Pauline, who both had different styles, both were excellent. They guided us through the classes and fun dives professionally and safely. I also felt very comfortable with the instructors Kathi, Benny and Henning, with whom I dived as well. All instructors had a high level, were extremely competent and at the same time relaxed and sympathetic. When diving with several divers, the team was very responsive to the different levels and also paid attention to special interests. The dive center itself was super clean and well organized. The kit was in excellent condition. The contact before our visit via mail was quick, nice and uncomplicated. The team at Scubanana had a great team spirit that spilled over to the dive guests. If I am in Tenerife again, I will 100% go diving with Scubanana again.
      Written July 12, 2023
    • Pierluigi S
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome!!! Highly recommended
      Together with my partner we took part in a Padi Discover Scuba Diving and it was really amazing. The team is super nice and very competent. One instructor for two gives you a lot of security and above all you have the opportunity to ask a lot of questions and be closely followed during the dive. We also opted for an extra dive and absolutely recommend it. The first dive allowed us to become familiar with the equipment while on the second dive we were able to enjoy the spectacle of the ocean. We were lucky enough to see a lot of different species of fish. A special thanks goes to our instructor Fran who helped my partner and got her through a panic attack she had in the first few minutes of the experience. He enabled her to overcome her fears and then, during the second dive, enjoy the moment. We highly recommend this experience at Scubanana. An experience that introduces you to the world of diving and makes you fall in love with it.
      Written July 8, 2023
    • tringanni
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Stress-free, enjoyable dive
      I took the beginner's PADI class with Scubanana and it was a great experience! I appreciated how they took their time explaining how everything would work. It was really great, they were constantly checking on us to make sure we were OK and to adapt the activity to our needs. If I could just suggest one thing to help them improve, it would be adding some "good-to-know" info on how to prepare for the activity (what to bring, when to eat, etc) on the website or in the purchase confirmation email. Anyways, I asked them via whatsapp on the same day and they replied almost immediately.
      Written June 25, 2023
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    Verenita
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2020 • Friends
    Scubanana was definitely the right choice for doing the Open Water Diver Course. Even if you have never dived before, like us, you will enjoy it a lot. Scubanana does the courses in small groups (we were only 2 people) and supports every student according to the individual needs and progress. Our instructor Izaac was amazing. He was thoughful, patient and explained all the steps very well. We had loads of fun and great moments above and under water. The whole scubanana team is really friendly and the atmosphere is very relaxed - THANK YOU SO MUCH! :)
    Written August 7, 2020
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    Thank you very much girls! We loved having you here 🤗 We are glad that you had an amazing first diving experience and now we have two new mermaids swimming in the ocean. 😉 Keep on diving! A warm hug from all the Scubanana Team 💙
    Written August 9, 2020
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    Emilie Maja
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022
    I had a great time attending the Open Water Dive course at Scubanana in Radazul.
    First of all we had a great instructor. Pauline spoke fluent English, and was very clear both above and below the water. She explained everything so well and I never felt insecure about anything.
    It was easy to contact the dive center for questions in advance as they responded super quickly and clearly. The atmosphere at the center was super nice, people were so nice and friendly and you just felt super comfortable being around.

    I will be in Tenerife for the next few months, and attend to do all my future dives with Scubanana while I am here, which is all due to their great service and the feeling of being in good hands.
    Written March 21, 2022
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    Thank you so much for your nice comment Emilie! ☺️ We’re happy to know that you enjoyed your diving course, for us it was a pleasure meeting you. We hope to see you soon and continue exploring the underwater world 🐠 Regards from the Scubanana team 🤿🍌
    Written March 26, 2022
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    Oskar O
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had a wonderful time doing my PADI Open water diver certification with Scubanana.

    Our guide Louison was really great and explained everything very well.

    Booking was straightforward, I just signed up on the website and received my e-learning account within a few hours. Learning took some time, so plan 3 days if you want to avoid rushing it.

    I booked solo, but luckily got paired with a nice buddy, so we learned everything in a group of 2. There was another group learning on the same day (in Spanish, not English) and we were taught by two different guides, so they will try to keep the groups small. 

    The harbor Radazul is very calm and there are a lot more fish than I expected. We saw Barracudas, Octopus, lots of small colorful fish and even a huge Butterfly Ray. We did a total of five dives, one took nearly an hour and there was plenty of time to enjoy it, not just practicing the exercises. 

    I already booked another dive in a few days and will try to do my advanced certification with them.

    I fully recommend Scubanana, Denis keeps a well-organized and clean shop with good equipment. 100% recommended. 
    Written July 6, 2022
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    Thank you so much for your comment Oskar! ☺️ We’re glad that you enjoyed your course here, for us it was a pleasure diving with you. We hope to see you soon and continue exploring the underwater world 🐠 Regards from the Scubanana team 🤿🍌
    Written July 9, 2022
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    Belinda H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Solo
    I did the Open Water and Advanced Open Water certifications with Scubanana and I can’t recommend them enough - they are absolutely brilliant. All of the instructors I worked with were amazing - really professional, highly knowledgeable, and passionate about their work, which really shows through. The whole experience was really enjoyable. I felt safe and in good hands the whole time. The dive sites were stunning too. Highly recommended!
    Written August 4, 2024
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    gomb
    Tenerife, Spain14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had enjoyed skin diving since childhood, but this time on our holidays on Tenerife I finally booked a PADI OWD course, at Scubanana. After spending (quite) some time on the online course and passing the theory exam, it was time for the practical part of the course, this time with a real instructor. And, boy, what an instructor we had in Izaac! I am not soooo young so I can look back at a wealth of experience, but surely Izaac is probably the best trainer / instructor I have had the pleasure to meet! He is funny, friendly, patient and at the same time super professional. He managed that even the theory refreshing part was absolutely enjoyable, it was even fun! And most importantly, he taught us so well the important skills needed to survive under water. :-)
    Also, the whole team at Scubanana were equally friendly and always helpful.
    The dives we did together were great, there was lots to see and marvel at.
    Not only I have now my open water license, I did have a ton of fun during the two days of training, and met super nice people.
    All in all, such an enjoyable experience, I can only recommend this diving centre.
    Written November 27, 2021
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    Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice comment! 🥰 We’re happy to know that you enjoyed your experience this much, for us it was a pleasure getting the opportunity to dive with you. We hope to see you again soon and continue exploring the underwater world.🐠 Regards from the Scubanana team 🤿🍌
    Written December 6, 2021
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    Sara
    Wageningen, The Netherlands1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I did both the Open Water and the Advanced courses at Scubanana and it was the best choice. A special thanks to the instructors Izaac and Elias: professional and fun, they make you feel comfortable, safe and relaxed in the water. The location is perfect for learning, but it also offers a lot to see. Hasta luego! 🐙
    Written February 4, 2022
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    Thank you so much for your comment! ☺️ We’re happy that you enjoyed your courses with us, it was a pleasure getting to dive with you and we will be waiting for you to continue exploring the depths.🐠 Regards from the Scubanana team 🤿🍌
    Written February 12, 2022
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    Frankiedory
    Chipping Campden, UK1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oh my goodness, diving is AMAZING!
    Our instructors, Paulina and Saskia, were brilliant: calm, competent, patient and excited about sharing the experience of diving with us. They put us at our ease by absolutely knowing the course inside out and patiently explaining everything we needed to know about the kit, the physics and the exercises in a calm, detailed manner (in two different languages!) on the surface. By the time they showed us again underwater we were all able to complete the exercises and feel a little buzz of achievement from their high fives and little happy dances! They really did go above and beyond to make sure we all felt settled and comfortable in the water and let us take the time we needed which made all the difference.
    The dive site itself is stunning! We ventured further afield with each dive and saw more and more each time but even when doing the first exercises there were octopi and cuttlefish and all sorts to watch. Deeper down we looked up and saw schools and schools of various fish all circling above us. Saw Barracuda, starfish, trumpet fish, more octopi, big cuttle fish and so many I can’t name. Extraordinary! It’s cliched but it really is a gateway to a whole new world and I cannot wait to return and start my Advanced course - hopefully with the same brilliant instructors.
    Written August 19, 2022
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    Thank you so much for your comment! ☺️ We’re happy to know that you enjoyed your course here at Scubanana, for us it been a pleasure introducing you to this new world. We will be glad to have you back and continue diving together 🐠 Best regards from the Scubanana team 🤿🍌
    Written August 21, 2022
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    Paul C
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2022
    A great experience for me and my 13 year old son. Two dives within a couple of hours, plus a helpful and informative safety briefing beforehand. A very friendly team at Scubanana! The diving from the local beah was great - plenty of stunning sea creatures from the first minute - we saw barracuda, trumpet-fish, cuttlefish, octopus, dorada and many more colourful and interesting fish. Highly recommended!
    Written October 27, 2022
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    Thanks so much for leaving us a review 🥰! We are glad to know that you liked the diving experience, it was a pleasure to meet you and be able to show you the underwater wonders we have on the island. We hope to see you again soon and be able to continue discovering this wonderful underwater landscape A big hug from all the Scubanana team 🤿🍌

    Written January 19, 2023
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    David B
    Upper Montclair, NJ3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took the PADI Open Water Diving Certification class with Scubanana. We spoke with Carla to arrange the class - she was informative, and helpful. The instruction was excellent - Izack and Pauline were fun, patient, and very attentive to our safety and comfort while teaching a lot of information and skills. In 2 days, we went from never having dived to going 18 meters deep. The location is great - we walked right to the beach and did our first dives near shore in the shallower area and then ventured further out into deeper water. We saw a huge variety of fish, an octopus, a ray. A perfect introduction to diving.
    Written October 18, 2021
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    Thank you for your comment David! 🥰 We’re glad to know that you enjoyed your course with us, it was a pleasure diving with you and we hope to see you soon and continue exploring the underwater world 🐠 Regards from Scubanana team 🤿🍌
    Written October 24, 2021
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Philipp
    Frankfurt, Germany3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I booked my first Scuba diving course - open water diver online. I got a fast reply/e-mail with everything I need.
    After I finished the online exam through e-padi, I had my first day there.

    A warm welcome and a perfect introduction through Denis, the base manager. We cleared every doubt and got a high level of safety/trust. After some minutes I know the next two days would be a great experience with the diving team.
    We talked about any issues after every dive.
    And then let’s explore the underwater world of radazul and get diving skills.

    Also Izaac is a very good teacher ;)
    I will come back for my advance open water diver!
    Highly recommend this base with the teachers!!
    Greetings Philipp
    Written November 26, 2021
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    Thank you so much for your comment Philipp! ☺️ For us it was a pleasure getting to dive with you. We’re really happy to know that you enjoyed your course with us and we will be glad to have you here again for the Advanced. See you underwater! 🐠 Regards from the Scubanana team 🤿🍌
    Written December 6, 2021
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