GooDiving - Diving Center Tenerife

Located in San Miguel de Abona, GooDiving serves as a specialist hub for divers seeking a more scientific and conservation-minded approach to exploring the Canary Islands. As an SSI 5 Star centre, they have established a reputation over 13 years for delivering high-standard training and guided explorations across Tenerife's diverse underwater landscapes.

The centre is uniquely positioned as the only government-authorised diving centre in the Golf del Sur region. This allows them to offer a structured range of experiences, from introductory dives for beginners to professional instructor training, all while maintaining a strong focus on the local marine ecology.

The team is composed of experienced instructors and marine biologists, ensuring that every dive serves as an opportunity to learn about the local environment. This scientific background informs their teaching and guided dives, making them a preferred choice for those interested in marine biology.

Instruction is delivered in small groups, with a strict limit of four divers per guide. This ratio ensures close supervision and a personalised experience, whether you are working through a certification or exploring a new wreck.

For those looking to turn a hobby into a career, the centre provides professional pathways, including Divemaster and Instructor Training Courses. Their commitment to the industry is backed by over a decade of operational experience in the region.

The training programme is comprehensive, covering the full SSI spectrum. Beginners can start with the Basic Diver or Scuba Diver courses, progressing through to Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications.

For those looking to refine their skills, the centre offers specialised modules such as Deep Diving, Navigation, Wreck, and Night diving, alongside the Perfect Buoyancy course. Advanced divers can pursue the Master Diver rating or move into professional training through the Divemaster and Instructor Training Courses.

There are also specific programmes for younger divers, such as the Scuba Ranger For Kids, and skills update sessions for those returning to the water after a break.

The centre operates the Capelli Tempest 625, a semi-rigid vessel powered by a Suzuki 110KW engine. This boat is used for excursions to the various reefs, walls, and wrecks that define the Tenerife coastline.

On board, you will find snacks and water provided for the duration of the trip. The vessel is equipped to handle various dive profiles, including night dives, and provides access to sites across the southern and western coasts.

GooDiving is a certified Mares technical service centre, meaning they maintain high standards for their equipment. They offer full kit hire using modern Mares products, including regulators, BCDs, and wetsuits.

For divers looking to extend their bottom time, Nitrox is available on-site with fills up to 40%. The centre is well-equipped to handle the technical needs of both recreational and advanced divers.

The volcanic reefs and sandy bays around Tenerife host a wide variety of species. You can expect to encounter schools of fish, parrotfish, trumpetfish, and roncadores (bastard grunts) alongside various crustaceans and crabs.

In the sandy areas like El Puertito, rays are frequently seen resting on the bottom. Large pelagics such as great barracuda and various species of grouper are also common visitors to the deeper walls.

Macro life is abundant for those who look closely. You will find nudibranchs, especially during the spring months of March and April, as well as seahorses, cuttlefish, and octopus tucked into the reef structure.

Seasonal highlights include the presence of angelsharks from November to February and green sea turtles during the spring and early summer. In May and June, you may also observe increased activity from various ray species during their reproduction period.

Diving in the area is possible year-round, with visibility typically ranging between 10 and 30 metres. While the water remains relatively stable, currents can occasionally impact shore entries at certain sites.

In March and April, an increase in gelatinous plankton can be observed in the water column, which is a natural part of the local ecosystem.