Crete · SCUBA DIVING IN HERAKLION
Every trip has one free day too few. These 4 scuba diving trips in Heraklion justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
At Mononaftis Beach near Agia Pelagia, Aquadive gives beginners a 30-minute theory lesson, full scuba gear, and a supervised 45-minute underwater session. Your instructor stays close as you learn basic signals and explore fish, sea urchins, and rock formations in clear, shallow water.
“Great introduction to scuba diving for beginners. Amazing location and well worth the money.”
Learn scuba basics with Petros and the CRETANDIVERS team, then take a supervised open-water session in Agia Pelagia Bay. You will practice slowly, use a full equipment set, and reach up to six meters with an instructor nearby. Small groups, several languages, and optional underwater footage make this a friendly first try.
“Can't recommend this enough. Petros and his team were super friendly, welcoming and very accommodating. The diving it's self was incredible and we felt safe and looked after at all times. I struggled with some of the basics at first but the team were brilliant at looking after me and helping me master the basics without me holding up the rest of the group. Scuba diving is an amazing experience and this beginners course with this team is the perfect way to get started or just get a taster. Thank you Petros & co for an incredible day.”
At Ligaria Bay, you get 45 minutes of instruction and about 45 minutes underwater with a licensed instructor. Learn breathing, hand signals, and equipment use, then look for fish at up to roughly 7 to 9 metres. Pickup is available from Heraklion and nearby resorts.
“The scuba instructor was so lovely! I was really nervous and he calmed me down and tried to help me. Afterwards we even tried snorkeling ❤️ beautiful place and people”
Start with hotel pickup and a clear safety lesson from Horizon Diving, then learn breathing and equalization in shallow water before heading farther out. Patient instructors such as Yiannis, Chris, and Sarah adjust the pace to your confidence. Expect fish, sea urchins, and possibly an octopus.
“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…”
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