Greece · SCUBA DIVING
The good scuba diving trips fill up first, especially in July and August. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.
Beginner-friendly Santorini caldera scuba session with a local instructor, volcanic reef, and lots of marine life. Small group, 3 hours.
“It was a great experience. Very professional trainers and were so patient and calm while we were struggling to learn. Totally recommend them.”
First-time scuba for beginners at Agia Pelagia’s Mononaftis beach. Theory, guided gear, and a supervised underwater session in clear water.
“All the team were personable, helpful and made the trip enjoyable throughout. As it is for beginners you walk into the sea from a beach and go about 10-20m into the sea with the surface only 6ft away. Very enjoyable with visiting the seaside, pictures and videos taken. Thank you team!”
Try scuba in Rhodes with PADI 5 Star instructors, gear included, snorkeling time, and a short first underwater session plus optional add-ons.
“This was an absolutely amazing experience. Every one of the crew were a great help especially for my wife who was very nervous. The dive was 20 mins long but didn't feel like that at all, they offered a 2nd deeper dive for 35 euro instead of 70 which is a bargain. In my opinion it was worth every penny. Offered a transfer to and from our hotel for 16 euro (8 each) a taxi would've cost us 26 in total. If its not your turn to dive or opt out of doing the 2nd dive they offer you snorkeling equipment for a snorkel instead or help yourself to just…”
First-timer PADI scuba lesson in Agia Pelagia, Crete. Small group coaching, gear included, shallow water, footage after.
“Excellent trip from our cruise ship to scuba. We had experienced and first time scuba divers on our trip and Pedro, Friday, and Petros were all amazing with our group. They both helped to calm the folks who were nervous while providing a very entertaining dive session for those of us who were certified. Highly recommended.”
First-timer scuba training at Ligaria, Crete with full gear, instructor guidance, photos, and optional pickup from Agia Pelagia or Heraklion.
“Thanos was really Helpful and Kind. The Underwaterworld was Gorgeous.”
Beginner scuba in Chania with hotel pickup, 25-minute theory, and a guided 8-meter underwater session plus free photos and video.
“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!”
First-time scuba in Nea Makri with patient small-group coaching in Schinias Bay, warm clear water, gear, and photos.
“Myself and my partner had such a wonderful experience scuba diving with Dimitri. Dimitri was so professional throughout. I would highly recommend this activity to anyone in the area. Thanks for such a wonderful experience!”
Beginner scuba course from Kos with a boat trip to Pserimos, shallow clear water, small groups, and snorkeling options.
“I had a great day with liamis, the team made me feel very comfortable right from the start. the dive was really nice, we saw a lot of fish and the water was so clear. I really enjoyed my day. I would definitely recommend them.”
Chalkidiki beginner scuba in Kassandra with PADI coaching, small groups, gear included, and clear Mediterranean sea life. 3 hours.
“Amazing first time diving experience. The training before we got in the water was super explicit and we had such a good experience!! For sure will come back!”
Small group scuba intro in Nea Makri near Athens: theory, shallow practice, 5 to 6 m seabed time, plus photos or videos.
“If you are just starting off on scuba diving - this is the one to go for - you can trust Dimitris with your life and to provide you with the most memorable experience ever ! Maria and Dimitris were both so welcoming and made you feel at ease. The dive itself was great and we got to see little sea creatures, which was a bonus.”
Snorkel Pserimos’s clear lagoon from Kos on a small boat, with wetsuits, full gear, and friendly coaching for safe fun.
“Good activity. Well explained. I did the snorkeling and diving. Very good advice and explanation received.”
Beginner try-scuba on the Athens Riviera with all gear included, patient instructors, and a real open-water sea session near Anavissos.
“Very friendly and reassuring team, they were amazing to settle the initial anxiety. Brilliant experience!”
Beginner scuba tryout on Naxos's Agios Georgios Beach, shallow 6 m descent, small group, gear and breathing drills included.
“le guide à été très gentil et avanant les consignes ont été très clair! nous avons apprécié d'être peu pour la plongée car cela nous à permis de pouvoir profiter de l'expérience. la plongée était super nous avons du changer de spot à cause du fort vent, ce qui peu arrivé donc je pense qu'on a vue moins de choses que prévue, comme expliqué par le guide. nous reviendrons avec plaisir, merci beaucoup !”
Beginner-friendly scuba experience at Lia Beach, Mykonos with PADI coaching, small groups, DAN insurance, and included underwater photos.
“THIS WAS AN AMAXING EXPEIENCE! I HAVE GONE SCUBA DIVING BEFORE AND THIS WAS A FUN FIRST TIME ADVENTURE IN SHALLOW WATER. I WILL DEFINATELY RECCOMEND THIS PLACE TO OTHERS, THE GUIDES WERE VERY FRIENDLY (AND PATIENT). IT TOOK ME A COUPLE OF TRIES TO GET COMFORTABLE BEFORE I COULD COMPLETELY SUBMERGE. THE ONLY REASON I AM NOT GIVING 5 STARTS FOR THE EXPEIENCE IS DUE TO HAVING TO WAIT FOR ANOTHE GROUP TO BE DONE WITH THEIR DEEP SEA DIVE BEFORE WE COULD BE TAKEN BACK AND THAT TOOK AN HOUR. SO WE WERE THERE FOR 3 HOURS AND I WOULD HAVE LOVED A CHANCE TO GO BACK IN…”
Beginner-friendly scuba in Vouliagmeni near Athens, small group of 6, free pickup, gear and DAN insurance, with hot showers after.
“Absolutely everything about this experience was perfect. The pickup at hotel was great, my instructor/driver was super fun and had tons of stories about Greece and mythology. She thought the beach was a bit busy so we drove to another spot, we got lucky and there was only ONE other person diving there! Incredible! She was extremely professional underwater and if she saw anything I missed she would tap me and point out cool creatures hidden in the rocks. I opted to take the additional tour with the same company down to Sounion after the dive to see the Temple of Poseidon and that was a great experience as well!…”
Pick the kind of day first. Each list sorts the rest.
