Want to discover diving in Crete? Take your first dive in Chania and explore a breathtakingly beautiful diving spot!
Experience your first breath underwater thanks to diving in Chania! You'll also discover the unique feeling of weightlessness that comes with diving. In the crystal-clear waters of the Cretan Sea, you'll have good visibility to admire the underwater environment.
During your diving experience in Chania, a specialist diving instructor will guide you every step of the way, making you feel safe and well looked after. He will give you all the instructions you need to make this experience an unforgettable memory of your stay in Greece. The activity is accessible from the age of 8, and to guarantee you personalised supervision, you will make your first dive in a group of no more than 3 participants.
Your first dive in the Cretan Sea begins with a theory session on safe diving practices, equipment use and safety tips. You will then choose the equipment that suits you best with the help of your instructor. You'll head to the beach, gear up and prepare for your dive in Chania. Throughout the experience, your instructor will guide you and you'll dive together for 45 minutes.
Experience the magic of scuba diving in Chania for the first time and discover a whole new world during your stay in Crete!
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Practical information
- Pick-Up or Meet-Up at the dive center, where you'll meet your instructor
- Theory and Briefing: Get ready for a quick session to cover essential theories behind safe diving practices and equipment use basics and safety tips
- Choose Your Gear: Your instructor will help you pick out gear that suits you best
- Beach Prep: You'll head to the beach together with your instructor, gear up, and get ready for your dive
- Dive Time: You'll dive in and explore the stunning underwater world with your instructor for about 45 minutes
- After you finish, you'll return back to the dive center to get ready for the drop-off or if you have your own transportation, you are more than welcome to use it
You need basic swimming abilities to take part in this activity.
Although the instructors aim to stick to their planned schedule, they might need to adjust or cancel trips due to safety concerns, weather, or emergencies. If this happens, you will be offered a different date or a full refund please talk to our management team with any questions or concerns. Keep in mind that the choice of dive sites is flexible.
Salty Descents can't take responsibility for any lost or damaged items around the dive center. To ensure your valuables are safe, consider storing them in a secure spot and, before diving, take off any precious jewelry.
- Mask
- Fins
- Snorkel
- Buoyancy Compensator
- Wetsuit
- Regulator
- Tank
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottle of water
- Fresh fruit or light snack
- All fees and taxes
- Diving insurance
- Professional instructor guidance
- Pick up
- Photos
- Lunch
- Beverages
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen