Submarine Safaris delivers what it promises, with a genuine submarine rather than a catamaran with windows. Book on its website: you save 5% and can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours beforehand. What it can't offer is guaranteed big wildlife, or access for anyone who can't manage a ladder.
Our picks
1
The dive from the south
50 minutes underwater with a free bus from the southern resorts.
GetYourGuide1 - 3 hours
Southern Tenerife: 50-Minute Submarine Dive
4.8 (2,600 reviews)
from €61Check availability
2
If you're staying in the north
A day out with a bus from Puerto de la Cruz, the 11:00 dive and two free hours in Playa de las Américas.
GetYourGuide7 hours
Puerto de la Cruz: Submarine Trip and Beach Stop in Tenerife
4.7 (207 reviews)
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3
The same dive on Tiqets
Same price as on GetYourGuide, in case you already use Tiqets.
Who Submarine Safaris are
Submarine Safaris SL has two submarines: the Sub Fun Cinco at Amarilla Marina (San Miguel de Abona, about 10 minutes from Tenerife South airport) and the Sub Fun Tres at Puerto Calero, Lanzarote. The company bills itself as "the only real submarine in Tenerife" and says it has made more than 52,000 dives across the two islands.
The Tenerife boat was built in Finland. It's 18.5 m long and 4 m wide, weighs 106 tonnes and carries 44 passengers in front of 22 side windows and two domes. It's electric and followed by a support boat on the surface. It's certified to 60 m, but the normal dive goes to 25 to 30 m.
It isn't a whale-watching boat, so it doesn't need the Blue Boat (Barco Azul) flag. Website: submarinesafaris.com.
What it sells and what it costs
The booking site shows two prices: the "normal" one and an online price 5% lower.
| Product | Adult online | Child online (2–14) | Normal price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dive from the south | €57.95 | €35.15 | €61 / €37 |
| Day trip from the north (bus from Puerto de la Cruz) | €70.30 | €42.75 | €74 / €45 |
Children under 2 aren't allowed on board "under any circumstances" (they can ride the bus and watch). The child fare covers ages 2 to 14, an unusually generous band. There's no Canary Islands resident fare.
The free bus runs daily from Playa de las Américas, Los Cristianos, Costa Adeje, Playa Paraíso and Callao Salvaje, and just one day a week from Puerto de Santiago and Los Gigantes. For large groups, or to hire the whole submarine, email the office.
Official website or platform
| Platform | Product | Rating | Price | Where to book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GetYourGuide | Southern Tenerife: 50-Minute Submarine Dive | 4.8 (2,600) | €61 | See on GetYourGuide |
| Tiqets | Submarine: Dive into the Atlantic Ocean | 4.3 (58) | €61 | See on Tiqets |
| Headout | Tenerife Submarine Tour | 4.0 (1) | €61 | See on Headout |
| Official site | Submarine Safaris, online fare | — | €57.95 | Official website ↗ |
Adult prices checked on 2 October 2026. They can change with the date; each platform confirms the final price.
GetYourGuide, Tiqets and Headout sell the same dive at the normal price, €61; the official website brings it down to €57.95. That's €3.05 per adult, more than €12 for a group of four. A platform is worth it if you want all your bookings in one app or if its listing beats the official site's 24-hour cancellation: check. On ratings, the GetYourGuide dive sits at around 4.8 from some 2,600 reviews; the Tiqets one at 4.3 from 58.
How booking and the day work
You can book up to 4 hours ahead and cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before. It runs six days a week (seven in the summer holidays); times only appear in the booking calendar. Including boarding, the trip takes around an hour. There's an audio guide in 15 languages and a dive certificate at the end.
The good news: the cabin stays at surface pressure, so the company considers it suitable for pregnant women and people with ear problems, and, according to the company, there's no rocking below the waves. What we don't know: the company gives no guidance on claustrophobia; that's 44 people in a hull 4 m wide.
What you'll actually see
Divers swim alongside the windows and the route passes wrecks where rays, barracudas or octopuses may turn up. No animal is guaranteed, and whales and dolphins aren't part of the route. If dolphins are what you want, the right trip is a whale-watching boat.
Our rating
Score
- Experience
- 4/5A real submarine at 25–30 m, with divers outside the windows; 50 minutes fly by.
- Price
- 3/5Around €58 for under an hour; expensive per minute compared with a boat.
- Transparency
- 5/5Prices, ages and boarding rules clearly published.
- Families
- 4/5Reduced fare for ages 2 to 14 and no seasickness; babies can't go.
- Accessibility
- 2/5Vertical ladders, no wheelchair access.
The good
- The only way to get down to 25–30 m without diving.
- No rocking, according to the company: a good option if you get seasick.
- Free bus from the main southern resorts.
- Cheaper, with free cancellation, on the official website.
The not so good
- No guaranteed wildlife and no whales or dolphins.
- No under-2s, without exception.
- Vertical ladders: not suitable if you have reduced mobility.
- The bus only calls at Los Gigantes one day a week.
Who it suits and who it doesn't
Book it if you're travelling with children aged 2 to 14, if you get seasick on boats or if you want something different from the usual catamaran trip. Skip it if you've got a baby with you, if someone in your group can't climb a vertical ladder or if seeing whales is your priority.
Alternatives, depending on what you're after:
- Seeing underwater under your own steam: snorkelling with turtles or a try-dive in scuba diving.
- Whales and dolphins with underwater windows: the trips from Costa Adeje.
- Other sea trips with children: boat trips and Tenerife with kids.
The practical guide with every detail of the dive is at Tenerife submarine.
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Is the Tenerife submarine worth it?
If you want to see the seabed without diving, or you're travelling with children who get seasick, yes. If you're after dolphins or whales, no: they aren't part of the route.
Where is Submarine Safaris in Tenerife?
At Amarilla Marina, formerly Marina San Miguel, in San Miguel de Abona, about 10 minutes from Tenerife South airport.
Is it cheaper to book the submarine on the official website?
Yes. Online on its own site it costs €57.95 per adult and €35.15 per child, against the €61 charged by GetYourGuide, Tiqets and Headout.
Can a wheelchair user go on the submarine?
No. Boarding is down two vertical ladders through the hatch, and you have to climb them unaided.
How far ahead can I cancel?
On the official website, cancellation is free up to 24 hours before. You can book up to 4 hours before departure.
