Attention certified scuba divers - take the plunge and book this adventure boat diving package from Pounda in beautiful Paros, Greece today!
Are you a certified diver who loves exploring new spots and craves adventure? Then this adventure boat scuba diving package from Pounda in beautiful Paros, Greece is for you! This 2-dive excursion promises to delight even the most experienced divers.
Located in the central Aegean Sea, the scenic island of Paros is situated 150 kilometres (93 miles) south of Greece's iconic capital city of Athens. Paros is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, breathtaking beaches, and delicious seafood cuisine! With many dive sites to choose from, scuba diving in Paros is an activity not to be missed for seasoned scuba divers!
Eurodivers Paros offers daily boat trips in a 14-metre (46-foot), traditional wooden Greek boat, to amazing dive sites in various locations in Paros, including breathtaking caves, reefs, and shipwrecks! All divers will be equipped with a double tank, for 2 dives at 2 amazing locations. Choose the ones you like from the list below and live a thrilling adventure in the blue waters of Paros Island! The crystal-clear waters of Paros allow for greater visibility up to depths of 40 metres (131 feet).
Depending on the dive sites you choose, you will need to provide proof of either an Open Water Certification, allowing you to dive up to 18 meters (59 feet), or the Advanced Open Water Certification, allowing you to dive up to 30 meters (98 feet). Read on for the list of incredible dive sites in Paros to choose from!
The Express Samina Shipwreck
At 10:20 p.m. on September 26, 2000, the Express Samina hit a rocky islet and sank 2 km (1,2 miles) off the coast of Paros. One of the oldest ferries in the Greek domestic fleet, the Express Samina was built in 1966 and was originally the French SNCM ferry 'Corse'. The vessel operated in Greece from the mid-1980s.
Max. Depth: 37 meters (121 feet)
Boat Trip: 15 minutes
Minimum qualification: Advanced Open Water
Blue Dome Cavern Dive
Diving just below the boat, with a depth of 30 meters (98 feet), you will stay close to the island’s reef, observing many different kinds of fish, the flora and the open sea. Then, you will reach the underwater cave with its first entrance 8 meters (26 feet) below the surface. In the cave, you'll be amazed at the light shining through that originates from another larger opening. Touring the cave, you'll observe the wall laden with soft corals, along with other flora and fauna. At the bottom of the cave, and in some of its more shady corners, you'll see the extraordinary anemones in white and black. Then, you will ascend to the surface inside of the cave where there is a dome with fresh air. You'll be wowed by the dome’s walls, the breathtaking lighting coming from below, and the stunning stalactites in the inner spaces of the cave.
Max. Depth: 25 meters (82 feet)
Boat Trip: 15 minutes
Minimum qualification: Advanced Open Water
Red Rock Reef
A very easy and beautiful dive, the Red Rock Reef tour starts at a depth of 17 meters (55 feet) and raises up to approximately 15 meters (42 feet) above the water like the tower from 'Lord of the Rings'. In addition, small groupers and an amazing diversity of flora and fauna can be seen during this dive.
Max. Depth: 17 meters (55 feet)
Boat Trip: 10 minutes
Minimum qualification: Open Water
Silent Reef
Silent Reef is a remarkable and gorgeous dive! Since the reef is not visible from the surface, you will need to dive to a depth of 15 meters (49 feet) in order to observe the ancient cargo that is spread out across the bottom of the seabed, including broken amphorae, ancient anchors, and other objects of archaeological interest. As you continue onward, you'll see small gropers, different kinds of fishes, colourful cockles, lobsters, and many other species. Silent Reef is one of the most fabulous dives in the area!
Max. Depth: 18 meters (59 feet)
Boat Trip: 12 minutes
Minimum qualification: Advanced Open Water
Saint Spiridon Reef
Another easy but interesting dive, it begins at a depth of 5 meters, (16 feet). You will navigate through the reef and rocks with many different aquatic species, gradually going down to a depth of 12 meters (39 feet) to a maximum depth of 15 meters (49 feet). Turning around to the other side of the reef, you'll leave the open sea behind and continue your exploration, observing the rich aquatic life of this location.
Max. Depth: 15 meters (49 feet)
Boat Trip: 10 minutes
Minimum qualification: Open Water
Spiridon Cavern
This very easy but extraordinary dive begins at a depth of 5 meters (16 feet) and follows a reef where you can observe small groupers, eels, and kelp while passing through a large cavern with corals, fish, sea urchins, and other marine life. At the exit, you'll pass through a second smaller cavern with a maximum depth of 18 meters (59 feet). Following the reef again you ascend to a depth of 5 meters, (16 feet) just below the boat.
Max. Depth: 15 meters (49 feet)
Boat Trip: 10 minutes
Minimum qualification: Open Water
Shallow Reef Dive
A beautiful dive that tours the reef, which is home to diverse aquatic species and amazing flora and fauna. This shallow reef dive has an average depth of 8 meters with a maximum depth of 15 meters (49 feet). An easy but fun dive!
Max. Depth: 15 meters (49 feet)
Boat Trip: 10 minutes
Minimum qualification: Open Water
Blue Wall Dive
A breathtaking wall dive that starts below the boat anchored at the fixed buoy at a depth of 30 meters (98 feet). The adventure begins at a wall, which is located at a depth of 5 meters (16 feet) going gradually deeper, where you can possibly see big groupers swimming below a depth of 40 meters (131 feet). Yes, the visibility is that good! Returning, you will follow the wall again, passing from another level.
Max. Depth: 25 meters (82 feet)
Boat Trip: 15 minutes
Minimum qualification: Open Water and logged dives
Plane Wreck
The Bristol Type 156 Beaufighter, which is often referred to as 'the Beau', was a British longrange heavy fighter modification of the Bristol Aeroplane Company’s earlier Beaufort torpedo bomber design. The name Beaufighter is a portmanteau of 'Beaufort' and 'fighter'. Unlike the Beaufort, the Beaufighter had a long career and served in the Second World War, first as a night fighter, then as a fighter bomber and eventually replacing the Beaufort as a torpedo bomber. This incredible aircraft wreck will simply blow you away!
Max. Depth: 34 meters (112 feet)
Boat Trip: 30 minutes
Minimum qualification: Advanced Open Water and logged dives
The Doors Wall Dive
This is an amusing dive, not only underwater but even on the surface. Above the water, you'll witness 2 large rocks rising up approximately 15 meters (49 feet) from the surface with a depth of 40 meters, (131 feet) making a grade at 15 meters (49 feet). Exploring this reef, you will observe many fish and underwater flora, as well as small tuna fish and sea buses.
Max. Depth: 15 meters (49 feet)
Boat Trip: 15 minutes
Minimum qualification: Advanced Open Water and logged dives
Take the plunge and book your next adventure, scuba diving in Paros from Pounda today!
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Practical information
- Arrive at the Diving Center in Paros (please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time)
- Meet the staff
- Receive your scuba diving equipment
- Safety and itinerary briefing
- Board the boat
- Transfer to the first dive site
- 45-minute dive
- Break
- Transfer to the second dive site
- 45-minute dive
- Return to the Diving Center in Paros
All participants must have either an Open Water Certification with logged dives or an Advanced Open Water Certification with logged dives in order to take part in this excursion.
Before diving you will need to provide the following information at the Diving Center:
1) Certificate
2) Last time you scuba dived
3) Number of logged dives
- Transport to and from diving sites
- Certified instructor
- Scuba diving equipment
- Double tank
- Captain
- Hotel transfers
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Change of clothing
- Water
- Snacks
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
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