GREECE
Boats fill and courses cap out, so the good beginner dives in Greece go weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.
Santorini scuba experience for beginners: explore the caldera’s volcanic reef with patient instructors, clear water, gear, snacks, and a 45-minute dive.
“Alex is Very good in explaining things and making you comfortable in water. I strongly recommend him to anyone who is looking for somone patient and Calm for there first dive.”
Try beginner scuba in Agia Pelagia with an instructor, equipment, a 45-minute underwater session, transfers, and clear practical tips.
“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 your first scuba session in Crete’s calm Agia Pelagia Bay with a PADI instructor, small groups, full gear, and hotel pickup.
“It was great and safe, the instructors were great and helped to defeat ure fears. Definitely going to come back!”
Review of Rhodes scuba adventure at Kalithea, with patient instructors, clear water, one included session, and practical tips for beginners.
“Had an excellent day all the staff were super friendly and helpful even providing additional support to my autistic child without us even needing to ask. I would highly recommend them.”
Try beginner scuba in Crete with Omega Divers, hotel pickup from Chania, patient instructors, an 8-meter underwater session, and free photos.
“Great experience and great guides who were very patient and very good with both children and adults. We had a really good time!”
Try beginner scuba in Santorini, from Oia to Armeni Bay, with gear, patient instructors, volcanic reefs, and a 12-meter depth limit.
“The instructors were great! The best experience of my life !”
Try beginner scuba in Crete with PADI instructors, hotel transfers, a 45-minute shore dive, gear, and free underwater photos.
“The instructors/guides were exceptional: so patient and helpful with 2 of us who were quite terrified at the start. We were so well looked after and ended up going down to 8m for about 30 minutes. The location of the dive was beautiful. An experience I will never forget. Highly recommended.”
Try beginner scuba in Kassandra with a PADI instructor, small groups, clear Mediterranean water, equipment, pickup, and marine life.
“Instructor was really clear and kind, felt like you could really trust him from a beginner, learnt a lot and had a lot of fun diving for the first time ever!”
Review of Chania’s beginner scuba and snorkeling boat trip, with Blue Cave, clear water, instructors, photos, pricing, and practical tips.
“Lots of fun to get to go out and swim. We only did the snorkeling but highly enjoyed ourselves. Crew was very attentive and helpful.”
Try scuba in the Aegean near Athens with patient instructors, full equipment, and a calm first underwater experience at Anavyssos.
“Numa das conversas com o meu filho. Ele sugeriu que gostaria de "mergulhar" comigo. Fiz uma surpresa para ele, mas estava ansiosa e com muito receio por isso nao contei ele . Na minha cabeca eu poderia desistir a qualquer momento. No entanto o instrutor foi incrivel, profissional, assertivo, humilde, magnifico, proativo, sensacional, com a comunicacao clara e suscita. Estava quase a desistir porque li nos comentarios que era longe. Mas ainda bem que permiti a mim e o meu filho a desfrutar desta deslumbrante esperiencia. O instrutor foi buscar-nos na estacao, ofereceu-nos café, cha enquanto ele preparava os materiais apreciamos o jardim e a rede de descanso. O Geo…”
Try beginner scuba in Sithonia with a PADI instructor, shallow-water practice, a 12-metre reef session, photos, and pickup.
“Amazing experience! Teachers are very professional. Our teacher was John, he is very calm and passion with explaining everything. We recommend this excellent teacher and experience!!”
Try scuba in Crete with Chania Diving Center, a small-group first dive to 10 meters with gear, snacks, insurance, and photos included.
“I want to start by saying that we had a fabulous time and that we were really well taken care of by our instructors the entire time - they were both wonderful! We did this in the beginning of October and the water was clear and warm and the dive locations were gorgeous! But if you think this is going to be Mickey Mouse scuba like at the Great Barrier Rief where they lower you on a platform and give you a rope to avoid compression issues - nope, this is the real deal. You will be suited up, asked to dive backwards in your gear off the boat, and…”
Try your first scuba session in clear Halkidiki waters with expert instruction, small groups, calm sites, and a 30-minute underwater experience.
“they guided me thoroughly throughout the whole process. I was able to feel relaxed and eased in. thank you to the wife and the husband who taught me.”
Try scuba diving in Mykonos at Lia Beach with a PADI instructor, small groups, equipment, insurance, and underwater photos included.
“The whole experience was amazing. From the pick up/drop off service, the preparation session to the actual activity. All the staff were super helpful and our instructor was so professional, on point, helped us relax, overcome our “newbies” fear and overall enjoy the whole experience. Would definitely go back to this place for another session.”
Try beginner scuba near Athens with gear, hotel pickup, expert instruction, and a six-person limit at Vouliagmeni.
“First time dive for my Daughter and she was a bit nervous overall…Danae, our guide was awesome and handled everything and our experience was perfect!”
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