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.”
Rhodes scuba tour for beginners and experienced divers, with safety coaching, practice in calm water, and one guided underwater session near Kalithea.
“dear it was great fun and learned a lot michael is a great man and a very good teacher thanks in advance for everything pity about the weather”
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!”
Intro scuba in Chania for beginners with PADI Discover, hotel pickup, 30-minute theory, 45-minute shallow water, free photo email.
“My wife and I had a great time. The instructors were awesome! This is great for people who may be on the fence about scuba diving, since you go off the shore and are not very deep.”
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.”
First-time scuba training on Crete with Horizon Diving. Small group, patient instructors, calm practice, and real wildlife sightings.
“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…”
Beginner-friendly snorkeling and scuba from Chania, Blue Cave swim, open-water session up to 9-10 meters, photos, and small-group coaching.
“Chania Diving was awesome! They were in constant communication regarding our pick up time and location even when we tendered to the old port instead of the new port. Basal (sp?) picked us up on time, took us to the dock and ended up being our instructor / dive master. He was clear, patient, and reassuring. They had all of the right size equipment for smaller women. They took us through everything step by step. And they were right with us in the water for everything. We could not have asked for a better first dive experience.”
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.”
Pick the kind of day first. Each list sorts the rest.
