Deep Ocean Diver

Located in the coastal area of Radazul, Deep Ocean Diver has been a fixture of the Tenerife diving community since 1992. The centre operates as a PADI 5 Star dive centre, a training school, and a dedicated diving club, providing a professional yet family-oriented environment for both local and visiting divers.

The location in Radazul is particularly advantageous, offering access to calm, protected waters with visibility reaching up to 30 metres. This area serves as a reliable base for year-round diving, providing a variety of environments from volcanic bottoms to wreck sites.

The centre is led by the founder, David, a PADI instructor, certified boat captain, and marine biologist. This biological expertise is woven into the centre's identity, offering a level of environmental insight that is rare in standard dive operations.

The team is professional and bilingually proficient, providing instruction and guidance in both English and Spanish. This ensures clear communication during briefings and throughout your training or guided dives.

As a PADI 5 Star centre, the facility maintains high standards of training and safety. The staff's background in marine biology allows them to offer specialised courses, such as the PADI Scientific Diver programme, which is a unique offering in the Canary Islands.

The training programme is extensive, covering the full spectrum of PADI certifications. You can begin with courses such as Open Water Diver or Scuba Diver and progress through to Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, and Divemaster.

For those looking to specialise, the centre offers a wide array of PADI specialties, including Nitrox, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, and Night Diver. More technical or niche skills are also taught, such as Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) training, Lateral SideMount, and Dry Suit diving.

Unique educational opportunities are also available through their marine biology-focused courses, including Underwater Naturalist, Fish Identification, and the PADI Scientific Diver programme. They also cater to enthusiasts through Underwater Videography and Digital Underwater Photography courses.

The centre operates an exclusive Zodiac, which is the only vessel providing direct access to the Radazul diving area. This allows for greater flexibility and adventure when reaching specific sites compared to larger shore-based operations.

Using a Zodiac provides a more agile way to navigate the local reefs and wrecks, making it easier to position yourself precisely for the best views or to approach specific features of the seabed.

The centre is a fully equipped Cressi official store and features a dedicated air filling station. For those requiring a full kit, the centre provides complete rental options including wetsuits, weights, and cylinders.

Nitrox is available for divers looking to extend their bottom time. The facility is well-maintained, with equipment that is frequently serviced to ensure reliability for every dive.

The marine life around Radazul is diverse and thrives in the calm, sheltered waters. You will encounter various large pelagics and reef residents, including Ray (Batoidea), Eagle ray (Aetobatus), and several species of turtles, such as the Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). Schools of fish are a constant presence, including Bogue (Boops boops), various grunts, and large schools of fish that move through the water column.

On the sandy bottoms and near the reefs, look for more elusive species like the Angelshark (Squatina), octopus (Octopus vulgaris), and various types of eels. You may also spot the Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda), stingrays, and the Canary Islands lobster (Homaridae).

For macro enthusiasts, the area offers plenty of interest. Keep an eye out for Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani), garden eels (Gorgasia), and various crustaceans like shrimp (Caridea) and crabs (Brachyura). The volcanic structures also host interesting life such as sea anemones (Actiniaria), sponges (Porifera), and various species of corals.

Diving in Radazul is characterised by calm waters and a lack of significant currents, making it a reliable location for all levels. The area is particularly well-suited for night diving due to these protected conditions.

Visibility in the area is often exceptional, frequently reaching up to 30 metres, providing clear views of the volcanic topography and marine life.