Crete · SCUBA DIVING IN CRETE
9 reviewed
This is the shortlist we would send a friend, the 9 scuba diving worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Beginner scuba lesson on Crete’s Mononaftis beach in Agia Pelagia—small groups, full gear, personal instructors, from $81.
“Absolutely fantastic experience 🫶 Very professional and friendly staff 😉 Highly recommend 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️”
Beginner scuba session in Agia Pelagia. PADI-led training, small groups up to 6, shallow 6m limit, gear, transport, and video viewing.
“It was great and safe, the instructors were great and helped to defeat ure fears. Definitely going to come back!”
First-timer scuba experience at Ligaria, Crete. Small group training, full gear, and a clear-water underwater session with optional pickup.
“I had a great experience, the staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Beginner scuba session in Chania with hotel pickup, an English-speaking PADI-style team, and a guided 8-meter underwater experience.
“Everything was carried out in a very professional manner, very very nice people.”
First-time scuba in Chania with pickup, PADI instruction, 30 min theory, a 45 min 8m max water session, plus photos.
“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 scuba session in Heraklion, Crete with hotel pickup, small-group coaching, shallow training, and clear-water marine life.
“We were so lucky to find this experience during our trip to Crete. We had the owner of the company as our guide and he and the whole experience were nothing short of INCREDIBLE! As we are not certified and it was our first time diving, he spent time making sure we understood all of the techniques, equipment, hand signals, etc. and helped us every step of the way making sure that we were ok and reminding us to practice the right breathing techniques so that we could have the best possible experience. We were able to see a lot of fish - even some barracudas! Overall we are so…”
Half-day boat tour from Chania for beginner snorkeling at Blue Cave or an open-water scuba session, with photos, photos, and instruction.
“Basil was an amazing instructor ❤️ the experience was amazing as for the first time divers. Underwater team amazing, helped a lot during panic ❤️❤️❤️”
Try scuba in Crete with Chania Diving Center: beginner class, free underwater photos, SSI Try Scuba card, hotel pickup, snacks.
“Great experience. Picked up from our airbnb rental (slightly late but that didn't matter to us, we were contacted to say pick up would be late, that was the main thing). Kitted out properly. Very clear instructions during briefing from Dimitri. Driven to the beach, tanks on & off we went. My 2 sons & I had never done this before so it was a brand new & amazing experience for all of us. I'd say the half hour was just about right, for a taster session. You don't need to be a good swimmer at all (which I'm not), just comfortable in water. Overall I'd strongly recommend this to…”
A beginner scuba try-out at Heraklion’s Mononaftis Beach with hotel pickup, full gear, small groups, and crystal-clear water for 4–5 hours.
“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!”
