PADI Open Water Course in Costa Adeje

Open water PADI- solo dive.

I attended the travelsub centre to do my open water padi diving course. Wow- what can I say? From the moment I booked the trip the communication was faultless, staying in regular contact to arrange the pick up details and to gather information. My partner was too unwell to dive and they were so accommodating of this. This meant I had to do the course on my own and as someone that is relatively anxious I was worried about this. However, I really didn't need to be! From the moment I got there I was treated like an old friend returning, I felt so at ease. I really struggled at first to get my head round breathing under water, and I did not feel judge or rushed, I felt really supported. As the days went on I spent time with different instructors and they were all such wonderfully kind and funny people, however I would like to give an individual shout out to Romana who is simply the most wonderful diving instructor ever. I felt safe and understood during all my dives. I am very grateful for the fantastic experience TravelSub gave me! Thank you so much!!

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Perfect team

We have been at the 2nd time in this scuba diving center. The kids made their open diving licence now in April. Amazing staff, we really felt in secure our kids.. I highly recommend to everybody.

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting us once again — it truly means a lot! We're so happy to hear that your kids had a great experience earning their Open Water certification with us. Knowing that you felt safe and confident with our team is the best compliment we could receive.

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Good instructor crazy busy dive location

Area the club use for the dive was super crowded and the experience was ruined for my son because he spent only a few minutes getting used to very choppy water and surrounding chaos. It states 30 minutes snorkelling prior to dive , we had barely 5 and my son was quite apprehensive owing to swell and so much activity. He needed more time to acclimatise. we were told after a few minutes in the water ‘your first’ . I tried to calm him, but I could see he was panicking a bit , as he was fiddling with his regulator (mouth piece) a lot. then all of a sudden a large group of kayaks were suddenly on top of us and it was pandemonium. Our instructor was very nice but there was so much going on around my son that he couldn’t focus and was worried about the kayaks hitting him and when we went under the combination of the swell and the stupid kayak group had him panicking and he had to get out . I went down myself whilst my son sat in the boat and my time was brief , barely 20 mins of the promised 25/30. It was a great experience for me but my son was super sad and he felt if he had a bit more time snorkelling and there weren’t a load of people in kayaks crashing into the boat , that he would’ve been able to dive . He was gutted to be honest . Watching the two ladies after us being prepared to dive whilst 15 odd kayaks were directly on top of them too , was a total joke really , and looked completely ridiculous and amateur. Both the ladies couldn’t cope and had to get out , so not a great experience for them either. The skipper of the boat said the kayaks get drawn off course by the currents everyday and that they were a pain in the ass. Which begs the question that maybe finding a better location and perhaps more sheltered for beginners would be a good idea . We went at 11.30 so maybe avoid that time as it should be kayak free . As I mentioned our Italian instructor was a lovely guy , but overall experience in water wasn’t great . If you have young teenage children it may be best to find an operator that specialises in providing a calmer environment and no surface chaos .

Response from the operator: Hi, We’re very sorry that your son could not participate in our activity. The location we normally bring our clients is known for spotting 2-3 turtles, as well as rays, fish, moray eels, and octopuses. It’s a protected and popular area. Unfortunately, during high season, this dive site can be quite busy, as are other sites where turtles can be spotted. You booked a group excursion, which meant we had to manage our time while accommodating other guests waiting for their turn to dive. When it comes to children’s experiences, it’s important to understand that they may feel scared or confused, even in calm conditions. It’s worth trying to see if a child enjoys it, but if they cannot dive, it’s nobody's fault. We have successfully taken many children of different ages to the same site over the past 12 years, and most enjoy the experience. However, there are exceptions, and this can happen regardless of the conditions. For future visits, it might be beneficial to consider a private pool session before attempting a dive. Wishing you all the best!

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There's No Sub for Travel Sub ! Es Mejor

A major priority on my bucket list before I reached 60 was to scuba dive. My family encouraged me to undertake a PADI open water course and my eldest son had just passed his whilst in Thailand. That was the inspiration I needed, but where should I do it? I used to live in Tenerife and often go to Tenerife for my holidays. I knew of I diving school in Puerto Colon, so I contacted them. That was the best decision I have made for a while. All the arrangements were made for me before I flew out from the UK. The team are so professional and treat you with great compassion as they can sense you are nervous. After an introduction from my instructor Oscar we did our first dives in the shallow water just off the beach. Then the next couple of days doing dives locally. I finished my last three dives with Julia. She is a great instructor, very thorough and has lots of patience. Her attitude and professionalism in an activity she loves really shines through. She wanted me to pass nearly as much as I did. All the team at Travel Sub were so friendly and treated me as a celeb. I am so glad I chose Travel Sub and would recommend anyone to dive with them. Suffice to say my family are happy and relieved that I passed my Open Water thanks to the Travel Sub team. Thanks so much Cliff

Response from the operator: Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience, Danielle! It’s so pleasant to hear that our team, especially Oscar and Julia, could help make your PADI Open Water course such a memorable and enjoyable experience. We're glad you felt well-supported and treated with compassion throughout your journey. Congratulations on passing your Open Water course! It's great to know that both you and your family are happy with the outcome. Thank you for recommending us and for the kind words about our team. We hope to see you again on your next visit to Tenerife for more diving adventures! 🌊🤿👏 Elena

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Professional and committed!

A very very positive experience. Competent and patient staff, friendly atmosphere. I will come back to them :) and of course I definitely recommend them!

Response from the operator: Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with us. Our team takes pride in providing a friendly and competent service. We're excited to welcome you back and greatly appreciate your recommendation! :)

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