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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.
Beginner scuba try on Crete’s Mononaftis beach in Agia Pelagia. Small groups, full gear, 45 minutes underwater, pickup available.
Most Popular“What a great day. The team were prepared, professional and (very) patient. Wonderful people. The kids had a fantastic time. Would recommend.”
Beginner scuba lesson in Agia Pelagia near Heraklion. PADI instructor, small group, calm 6m max and guided underwater fun.
“Fantastic for beginners! It was so fun!I was afraid and they were very patient and understanding and it was phenomenal.”
First-time scuba training in Crete at Ligaria: 45 minutes in class, 45 minutes underwater, full gear and pickup from Agia Pelagia or Heraklion.
“The guy who instructed me was a great guy and had a few good laughs with him this experience was 5 star worthy!”
Beginner scuba session off Almyrida Beach with Chania hotel pickup, PADI instruction, gear, insurance, and free photos/video.
“Incredible first dive! The staff/instructors are super friendly and professional, and the dive area itself is very pretty and “friendly” towards beginners.”
A calm, beginner-friendly scuba intro in Chania with PADI-style training, hotel pickup, small groups, and photos sent free after.
“This was an excellent excursion! I've never been scuba diving before and the team went over everything I needed to know, answered all of my questions, and got me outfitted in all the gear and made sure it fit well. Once we went on the dive they were there every step of the way, assisting…”
First-time scuba in Crete with Horizon team: hotel pickup, small groups, multilingual training, and a safe guided underwater session near Mononafitis Beach.
“We were abit nervous about seeing sharks and things but once we got there we were told that there has never been any in the area. Had an amazing time and it truely was one of the best experiences we ever had done. The instructors were extremely reasuring and helped you every step of the…”
Beginner scuba trial in Heraklion, Crete. Shallow-water training plus one guided underwater session with pickup, gear rental, and small groups.
“A fantastic experience. Really knowledgeable and friendly instructors who looked after us throughout and made it an amazing day. Would definitely highly recommend.”
First-time scuba try in Plakias, Crete. Private 4-hour morning with a small ratio, equipment, transport, and guided underwater coaching.
“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…”
Beginner scuba lesson at Agia Pelagia with pickup, all gear, SSI Try Scuba diploma, and guided underwater time.
“The beginning was good. But when I entered the third section of the journey, the respirator suddenly entered the water. I couldn't breathe, I felt suffocated in an instant, and I didn't know what to do. After making a gesture, the coach brought me up and I decided to end the activity early. Anyway, for…”
SSI Basic Diver certification with two shore-based scuba sessions off Chania, plus theory, gear help, snacks, and pickup in the area.
“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…”
Half-day intro scuba basics in Crete with theory, pool practice, and a guided open-water swim to 3–6m, with pickup options.
“Instructor was very patient and understanding as this was my first time to try diving. Thanks for a wonderful experience.”
First-timer scuba lesson in Crete near Ligaria Beach with 45 minutes of theory, 45 minutes underwater, small English group, safety-first.
“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.”
Beginner-friendly scuba training near Heraklion with a PADI instructor, hotel pickup, and an HD video recap.
“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…”
Chania shore-based scuba with PADI instructors in Almyrida, Crete. Small groups, 4 hours, and lots of fish life.
“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…”
Beginner scuba intro in Chania with Salty Descents: small groups, full gear and safety coaching, shore session near Kalyves, plus photos.
“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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