Crete · SCUBA DIVING
The 13 best scuba diving trips you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it runs and where it leaves from. The first is first for a reason; start there and work down.
First-time scuba underwater session for beginners on Mononaftis beach in Agia Pelagia, Crete. Gear, instructor, 45-min water time, $81.
“Fantastic experience for the whole family. The instructors take care of everything!!! Must do if you like under water world…”
Beginner PADI scuba check-out in calm Agia Pelagia Bay, Crete. Small groups, full gear, coach transfer, $88.
“They go above and beyond to make you feel safe and give you an amazing experience. I’m a certified diver and I took my boyfriend to do this for his birthday and it was absolutely worth it. Coming from a certified diver I can say that this operation is very good . Highly recommend.”
First-timer scuba session at Ligaria near Heraklion. Small group, full gear, 45-minute lesson, about 45 minutes underwater, pickup option.
“The scuba instructor was so lovely! I was really nervous and he calmed me down and tried to help me. Afterwards we even tried snorkeling ❤️ beautiful place and people”
Learn scuba basics in Chania with hotel pickup, small groups, PADI instructors, and training to 8 meters plus free photos and videos.
“This was a great first diving experience that I’ll never forget! My guide was awesome. She was patient with me and talked me through everything. I highly recommend!”
Beginner scuba training in Chania with hotel pickup, PADI guidance, a supervised 8m underwater session, and free photo email.
“It was a first time but it was also an amazing experience. Everyone is professional and we are in confidence in underwater with our instructors.”
First-time scuba experience near Heraklion with hotel pickup, patient multilingual training, shallow-water practice, then a guided underwater session in clear Cretan water.
“We had a great experience diving! The communication beforehand was timely and clear. We were picked up close to our apartment which was great. Then we went to the diving spot where we first got a short but precise lesson with instructions. Then we went to the water where we got used to the equipment before we went deeper into the water. The instructors were very friendly and listened well, which made us feel safe. This was important as it was our first diving experience. We got to see some beautiful fish and also a big sea urchin. We went 10 meters deep and the water was very bright. All…”
Half-day boat trip from Chania for beginner snorkeling and scuba, with Blue Cave, open-water training to 9 to 10 meters, and free underwater photos.
“Driver was on time to pick us up. They gave us short wetsuits and they were terrific! The staff was informative and fun. Very enjoyable trip.”
Try scuba for beginners in Heraklion, Crete, with a 4-5 hour lesson and one safe shallow-water underwater session, small groups, pickup.
“Pünktlich am Hotel abgeholt, super Vorbereitung auf den Tauchgang. Für den Schnupperkurs wirklich toll durchgeführt. Sehr zu empfehlen! Tolles Wetter, sehr gute Sicht unter Wasser, ein super Erlebnis!”
Chania shore-based scuba training with two 12m sessions, SSI Basic certification, English-Greek instructors, and convenient pickup.
“it was just a perfect experience, nothing could be improved. I especially liked the "people skills" of Ioanna which were on the same level as her diver expertise :)”
Beginner SSI scuba in Agia Pelagia with two 45-minute underwater sessions up to 6 m, hotel transfers included from many Crete resorts.
“Fantastisk oplevelse! Instruktørene er i verdensklasse og de holder konstant et vågent øje med alle man føler sig ikke utryg på noget tidspunkt. Turen her kan varmt anbefales herfra.”
Beginner scuba in Chania with Salty Descents, including gear, transfers, theory, and up to 45 minutes underwater, plus photos and video.
“Our discover scuba experience with Salty Descents was amazing from the beginning! It was very well described on the web, and they arranged our pickup as soon as we booked. Giorgos and Ioanna were welcoming and friendly and even had coffee ready at the dive center. After a quick bit of paperwork and wetsuit fitting, we hit the boat and ventured across the bay. Giorgos provided history of the bay and talked about some of the shipwrecks on the way. Once anchored, we suited up and received a thorough safety brief and skills practice and reviewed underwater communications. Giorgos was patient and ensured my 16 year old son was comfortable…”
Turn into a mermaid in Crete, with a tail and monofin, guided swim coaching, and a recognition card, plus clear-water snorkeling in Agia Pelagia.
“Toll!!! Einfach nur toll!!! Ich habe mich wirklich wie eine Meerjungfrau gefühlt!!! Abholung vom Hotel hat prima geklappt, 2 Tauchtrainer waren stets in meiner Nähe. Die Fotos und Videos gegen kleinen Aufpreis sind wunderschön geworden!!! Mit 26 Jahren habe ich mir endlich diesen Kindheitstraum erfüllt. Nur zu empfehlen!!!”
Small-group Chania boat scuba: 2 guided underwater sessions near the Elephant Cave and WWI wrecks, with pickup, gear, insurance.
“I have a PADI Open Water certificate, but my last scuba dive was months ago, and I was a bit concerned about not remembering everything. Salty Descents was the best option I could go with, they are so friendly, professional, and patient. I had an amazing experience with them and can’t recommend them enough!! If I ever return to Crete, I would definitely dive with them again!! 🥰”
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