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Best Scuba Diving In Crete
Crete’s best days out.
The 15 most popular scuba diving on Crete — what each day actually involves, what it costs, and the operator running it.
15 Best Scuba Diving In Crete
Beginner scuba try on Crete’s Mononaftis beach in Agia Pelagia. Small groups, full gear, 45 minutes underwater, pickup available.
Most Popular★ 4.7“quality activity, instructors were clear and looked after us. had a really good time. only negative id say is the photos, was 15 euros per person for photos. my partner wasnt fussed about having them but uad to pay 15 cause i did. seems pricy for thr photos but overall experince was really good.”
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549 reviews3 - 6 hoursFrom $81by AQUADIVE
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Beginner scuba lesson in Agia Pelagia near Heraklion. PADI instructor, small group, calm 6m max and guided underwater fun.
★ 4.9“I had an incredible time scuba diving thanks to our amazing instructor! He was not only extremely professional and knowledgeable but also incredibly funny and entertaining – he kept everyone relaxed and smiling the whole time. Underwater, he was always checking on us, making sure we felt safe and comfortable, and he even helped capture…”
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355 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $88by CRETANDIVERS
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First-time scuba training in Crete at Ligaria: 45 minutes in class, 45 minutes underwater, full gear and pickup from Agia Pelagia or Heraklion.
★ 4.8“The friendliest people we have met on the island. Before the dive there was a perfect explanation. The diving itself was the most beautiful experience of our whole trip. The guide even gave my girlfriend and I two shell halves from the bottom of the sea. We would recommend it to anyone. Thanks again to…”
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203 reviews6 hoursFrom $82by Sailing Crete
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Beginner scuba session off Almyrida Beach with Chania hotel pickup, PADI instruction, gear, insurance, and free photos/video.
★ 4.7“My step son wanted to try diving so as complete novices booked with Omega Divers. From the second we booked in we was looked after by the staff and instructors. After a quick process of form filling we had out instructor give us the theory and informed us a brief description of what to expect.…”
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148 reviewsFrom $112by Omega Divers
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A calm, beginner-friendly scuba intro in Chania with PADI-style training, hotel pickup, small groups, and photos sent free after.
★ 5.0“What a fantastic experience! I have a little experience in diving but my wife had never done it before so we went to a beginners class. Everyone was very professional and had an instructor for every two people so it felt very personal. They explained everything in detail and made sure everyone knew how to…”
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103 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $145.12by Omega Divers
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First-time scuba in Crete with Horizon team: hotel pickup, small groups, multilingual training, and a safe guided underwater session near Mononafitis Beach.
★ 5.0“The diving instructor was very nice and helpful. Everything felt very safe. I took the beginner course and it was very gradual, very reassuring. Perfect for a first dive. I absolutely recommend.”
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80 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $119.47by Horizon Diving
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Beginner scuba trial in Heraklion, Crete. Shallow-water training plus one guided underwater session with pickup, gear rental, and small groups.
★ 5.0“Alles Perfekt 👍”
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30 reviews4 - 5 hoursFrom $116by Horizon Diving
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Beginner scuba lesson at Agia Pelagia with pickup, all gear, SSI Try Scuba diploma, and guided underwater time.
★ 4.5“Check to see how many others are going it can get busy. There was only 6 in our group and 2 of us didn't dive just stayed bobbing about on the top.”
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21 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $82.82by AQUADIVE unique scuba experience
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First-time scuba try in Plakias, Crete. Private 4-hour morning with a small ratio, equipment, transport, and guided underwater coaching.
★ 5.0“Had an amazing time! Such beautifull scenary and super nice staff, I had Bart as my instructor and he was lovely and very thorough and kind. Lunch at the tavern next to the beach costs around 6-10 eur, we don’t recommend neither the carbonara or the bolognese but the sallads and the omelets looked good…”
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21 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $174.03by Dive2gether Crete
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SSI Basic Diver certification with two shore-based scuba sessions off Chania, plus theory, gear help, snacks, and pickup in the area.
★ 5.0“Was a great experience!! Great weather, nice spots and very good diving and snorkeling teachers! They are very motivated and they really like what they do. As well this school/company really takes their work and their responsibility very serious. So you can be sure that they teach you every important information. If you want to…”
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11 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $204.70by Salty Descents
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Half-day intro scuba basics in Crete with theory, pool practice, and a guided open-water swim to 3–6m, with pickup options.
★ 4.5“Our instructor Sebastian was extremly patient with us and took time to make us feel comfortable. In the end, my girlfriend and i decided after the pool-session that we dont feel comfortable enough to go for the ocean. It was 100% our deccision, Sebastian always tried to encourage us. Even though we didnt go for…”
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9 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $96.13by Cretan Holidays
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First-timer scuba lesson in Crete near Ligaria Beach with 45 minutes of theory, 45 minutes underwater, small English group, safety-first.
★ 5.0“Brilliant experience. Really nervous but Joe was just so reassuring, clear and supportive. Wish I could have had a 2nd dive but had to go home. I'd tried before in Cyprus but had a really bad experience and am so pleased Joe got me diving without fear.”
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9 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $84.29by Sailingcrete
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Chania shore-based scuba with PADI instructors in Almyrida, Crete. Small groups, 4 hours, and lots of fish life.
★ 5.0“I went on 2 shore dives with my dad! Matt was our dive guide and I can’t say enough good things about him and the experience as a whole. It had been over a year since my last dive and Matt was excellent at giving a little refresher course on setting up the equipment. The…”
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8 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $144.49by Kefi Divers
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Beginner-friendly scuba training near Heraklion with a PADI instructor, hotel pickup, and an HD video recap.
★ 4.5“Amazing experience for our first time diving! Perfect conditions! Petro the instructor was amazing, spoke very good english and other languages! Explained everything clearly and was easy to understand! All equipment provided, good facilities and provided water while waiting! A very personalised experience in a small group of 4. Photos and videos taken which can…”
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8 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $84.11by CRETANDIVERS
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Beginner scuba intro in Chania with Salty Descents: small groups, full gear and safety coaching, shore session near Kalyves, plus photos.
★ 5.0“It was an absolutely wonderful time. Our guides Yannis and Georgio were friendly and informative. I’m already certified but this was my husband’s first dive and he had so much fun he’s planning to get officially certified as soon as he can.”
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7 reviewsFrom $107by Salty Descents
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