The 15 Best Try-Dives in Cyprus

1.Cyprus: Introductory Scuba Lesson and Dive with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 682 reviews · 3 hours · from $88Our pick

Try scuba in Cyprus with hotel pickup, patient instructors, shallow-water practice, Blue Bay marine life, photos, and a 6-meter descent.

“Everything was perfect from the first moment. They explained what we’re gonna do, how to do it with every detail and a big smile. We never felt scared. They helped us understand how to breathe underwater and not be afraid by practicing in the short. We dived with Elena as our instructor. She never left our side, taking pictures and making sure that we were okay!”

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2.Half-Day Scuba Diving Tour – Discover Scuba Diving!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100Top rated

Try scuba in Paphos with pool training, a Roman Wall sea swim, ancient artifacts, fish, and possible turtles for $100.37.

“Great set up, very professional and lovely instructors for our sons first dive. Would highly recommend 😊”

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3.Discover Scuba diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Try beginner scuba in Ayia Napa with a small group, hotel pickup, full equipment, clear instruction, Green Bay, fish, turtles, and statues.

“The worst. Do not book if you are actually a beginner and have never scuba dived before. All the people on my group said they did not enjoy their experience. Yes they brief you at the beginning to remember to press this button to float, this button to defloat, this button to let water out the mouthpiece, many signs. When you go in the water and you’re in panic mode because something has gone wrong, it’s a simple case of forgetting. When my partner who has never done this before got water in his mouth, he forgot to press the button so he signalled for help. He felt like he…”

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4.Discover SCUBA Diving with Pissouri Bay Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Try SCUBA in Cyprus with Pissouri Bay Divers, including training, equipment, transport, and up to an hour exploring the sea.

“Fantastic time diving with Tara and Joe! Pissouri Bay Divers really accommodated our short afternoon time frame and still got us 2 dives in. What a great time we had, the diving was absolutely stunning!”

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5.Paphos: Discover Scuba Diving Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 137 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

Try scuba in Paphos with pool training, a 5m Roman harbour swim, small groups, PADI instructors, and clear practical advice.

“The instructors Chris and I'm so sorry, I didn't get the other gentleman's name, they were both very professional and attentive. We were a family of 5 of all ages and abilities (aged 11 - 37) the instructors were very patient and so knowledgeable. My partner had since booked onto the fully certified padi course due to feeling like he was being led by knowledgeable instructors. We were given fruit and drinks afterwards whilst we watched a video on the photos Charlie had taken of us all. Charlie kindly gave us a great discount which we are grateful for. An amazing experience for us all, but especially for my 11…”

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6.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Review of Just Scuba’s three-hour beginner scuba experience in Ayia Napa, with clear water, patient instructors, equipment, pickup, price, and tips.

“Excellent team!! Friendly knowledgeable and just wanted to make my experience the best!! Felt comfortable and safe at the time. Saw some amazing fish, statues from the beautiful Green Bay!! Had a good natter on the way back picking Jo’s brain about the area and so on, great she was British!! Extra £20 euro for all copy of all the photos taken of the trip well worth it! Thanks guys loved every minute xx”

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7.Discover Scuba Diving Amathounta’s Ancient Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $114

Explore Amathounta’s ancient harbor on a beginner-friendly shore session with a NAUI instructor, shallow practice, and a 5-meter depth limit.

“Wow, what an experience. I was very nervous at first but the crew was in credibly patient and took the time to make sure everyone was OK and showed us an amazing time. Highly recommend A++.”

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8.Green Bay Cyprus – Scuba diving – Guided Dive or Try Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2h 30m · from $151

Try scuba in Cyprus with private instruction, hotel pickup, full equipment, fish, turtles, octopus, and an underwater sculpture park.

“The best activity I booked for my holiday in Cyprus by a country mile! If you have never scuba dived before and quite hesitant about it, don’t be! Jürgen & Susanna were the most welcoming and kindest instructors on our private 2 on 2 session with my partner Louise. My partner was quite nervous to participate but they reassured her and explained as much as possible how to use the equipment! Even when underwater they were side by side with us, helping us every step of the way, aiding us in the use of the equipment if they thought we needed it. We dived down 11 metres in the end…”

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9.Beginners Discover Scuba Diving By Boat, Best Spot In Cyprus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Try scuba in Cyprus with a small-group lesson, boat ride to Blue Lagoon, full gear, shallow-water training, and a 6-meter descent.

“JD and Hanna were very professional and helpful. We first learnt the skills that are required to dive before diving. I couldn’t stay for long as the water was too cold for me. It’s an amazing experience.”

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10.Introductory diving in small groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96

Try a first scuba experience at Cyprus Green Bay with a PADI instructor, small groups, included equipment, and possible turtle sightings.

“A great thing to do while in Cyprus! My friend and I think the experience was worth every penny. Great guide and professional equipment. 10/10 from Norway”

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11.Discover Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

Try scuba in Cyprus at Green Bay, with patient instructors, fish, statues, possible turtles, hotel transfers, and a small-group format.

“Fantasztikus volt. Az oktatók nagyon kedvesek és segítőkészek. Mindent érthetően magyaráztak és fantasztikus helyekre vittek minket. Csak ajánlani tudom őket.”

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12.Private Discovery Scuba Diving with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Meet Cyprus sea turtles on a private beginner scuba session at Green Bay, with patient instructors, equipment, pickup, and a 6-meter depth limit.

“Great experience and as I am pretty new to the island it was one of the best ways for me to live the real cyprus experience. had a great time and the instructor was very nice, patient and experienced.”

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13.Protaras: Discover Scuba Diving (For Beginners)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Try scuba in Protaras with a certified instructor, shallow Green Bay waters, hotel pickup, small groups, and an underwater photo option.

“Supetbe équipe très professionnelle et sympatique, prévenante afin de rester zen et reussir l'activité pour toutes les mersonnes présentes”

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14.Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $101

Try beginner scuba in Protaras with patient instructors, shallow-water practice, and a guided Green Bay session for $101.27.

“What a fantastic trip. Dave was a wonderful instructor and we had a 40 minute dive seeing huge numbers of fish and rocks. Mind blowing!!”

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15.Protaras: Discover Scuba Diving For Beginners 2 Dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Beginner-friendly Protaras scuba experience with two guided sessions, underwater photos, equipment, pickup, and Green Bay marine life.

“I recently went diving with this amazing team, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. From start to finish, they were professional, welcoming, and passionate about what they do. I felt safe, supported, and completely at ease the entire time. I’m so lucky to have found them—this dive was a memory I’ll never forget. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a top-quality diving experience!”

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