Guided Night Dives in Tenerife | Abades Bay
Experience a completely different side of Tenerife’s underwater world with guided night dives from shore. As the sun sets, the reef transforms — daytime fish retreat and nocturnal marine life emerges, creating one of the most unique diving experiences available in the Canary Islands.
Why Go Night Diving in Tenerife?
Night diving reveals a hidden underwater ecosystem that is not visible during the day. With just a dive torch, familiar dive sites become completely new environments.
During night dives in Tenerife, you may encounter:
- Octopus actively hunting
- Moray eels swimming freely
- Rays moving across sandy areas
- Sleeping turtles resting on the reef
- A varity of shrimps, crabs and anemones
- Bioluminescent plankton lighting up the water column
Guided Night Diving in Abades
Abades dive site is one of the best locations for night dives in Tenerife thanks to its:
- sheltered bay protected from currents and swell
- easy shore entry
- varied sandy and rocky terrain
- consistent marine life activity
At night, the reef becomes especially active. Sandy areas often reveal rays and octopus, while rocky sections are home to sleeping fish and hidden species emerging after dark.
If you want to learn more about the site itself, visit our Diving in Abades guide.
Night diving in Tenerife is possible year-round thanks to the island’s stable water temperatures and sheltered shore dive sites. Our guided night dives are carefully planned based on sea conditions and diver experience, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience while exploring the underwater world after dark.
A Completely Different Underwater Experience at Night
A typical night dive in Tenerife starts before sunset. After equipment setup and briefing, we enter the water while there is still daylight and slowly transition into full darkness underwater. As the light fades:
- daytime marine life settles
- nocturnal species become active
- visibility shifts to your torch beam
- the reef feels completely different
Do I need to be Night Diving certified?
Night dives are available for all certified divers (Open Water or above). You don't need to have the Night Diving specialty, no previous night diving experience is required. Before the dive, we will teach you:
- torch handling and light communication signals
- buddy procedures in low visibility
- navigation techniques at night
- how to move safely and comfortably in darkness
We always keep groups small to ensure safety and a relaxed experience
Who Is Night Diving For?
Diving at night is not physically more difficult than a normal dive, but it requires good buoyancy control and comfort underwater. Night diving in Tenerife is ideal for:
- certified divers looking for a new experience
- underwater photographers
- divers interested in marine life behavior
- divers continuing their dive training or specialties
Price
Guided Night Dive in Abades Bay, Tenerife: €59
The price includes tank and weights. Full dive equipment gear rental and diving insurance available for an extra charge.
Book a Night Dive in Tenerife
Join us for a guided night dive in Abades and experience Tenerife’s underwater world after dark. Contact us via WhatsApp or email to check availability and book your night dive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous night diving experience?
No. Night dives are available for certified Open Water divers and above. We provide a full briefing on light signals, navigation, and safety procedures before the dive.
Is night diving safe in Tenerife?
Yes. Night dives are conducted in calm, sheltered sites like Abades and always led by experienced guides in small groups, with strict safety procedures and clear underwater communication.
What marine life can I see during a night dive?
Night dives reveal a different ecosystem, often including octopus, moray eels, rays, sleeping turtles, and bioluminescent plankton.
Where do night dives take place?
Most of our night dives take place in Abades, one of the most reliable shore dive sites in Tenerife due to its calm conditions and easy access.
What time do night dives start?
Night dives usually begin before sunset, allowing divers to enter the water in daylight and experience the transition into full darkness underwater.