The 15 Scuba Diving Tours in Greece We Would Book

1.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners _Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 549 reviews · 3 - 6 hours · from $81Our pick

Learn basic scuba skills with a certified instructor before entering the clear waters of Mononaftis Beach. You will use full equipment, spend up to 45 minutes underwater with close supervision, and explore shallow rock formations and local fish. Hotel pickup is available from selected Crete resorts.

“Extremely funny and very safe experience: your personal guide follows you in the water, making you feel always safe and protected. I definitely recommend it”

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2.(Full day)Scuba Diving in Rhodes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 466 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Spend about eight hours with The Waterhoppers Diving School, traveling by boat from Rhodes Town to clear waters near Kallithea Springs. Beginners receive full equipment, patient instruction, and one introductory underwater session, with snorkeling and an optional second session available.

“Zeker aan te bevelen! Ik en mijn vriendin zijn op onze vakantie deze excursie gaan doen en het is zekee niet tegen gevallen. Het was prachtig weer en de duik ervaring was ook top. Je vaart met de boot naar een baai 45 min verderop waarin je in groepen om ste beurt gaat duiken. Tussen door kun je zoveel snorkelen en zwemmen als je wilt. Het personeel is heel vriendelijk en heel internationaal ingesteld, dit maakt de omgang heel prettig. Het is aan te raden om er op de boot nog een 2e duik bij te boeken, wij hebben er geen spijt van gehad!”

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3.Beginner Scuba Diving Lesson with PADI Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 355 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $88

Learn scuba basics with Petros and the CRETANDIVERS team, then enter Agia Pelagia Bay for a carefully supervised first sea session. Small groups, multilingual instruction, full equipment, and hotel pickup make this a friendly choice for beginners, including nervous swimmers and children aged 10 and older.

“I can't recommend this experience enough! It is absolutely amazing. We went with our 2 children 10 and 13, and Petros and his colleague were so patient and good with them. I was able to enjoy my time scuba diving as I knew the children were in good hands also. We were so nervous but Petros puts you completely at ease. The area is also beautiful. We wish we could come and do it again!”

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4.Scuba Diving Experience for First-Timers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · 6 hours · from $82

Spend about 45 minutes learning scuba basics, then up to 45 minutes underwater at Ligaria with a licensed instructor. Small groups, full equipment, multilingual guidance, and optional transfers from Heraklion, Agia Pelagia, and nearby resorts make this a friendly first try.

“Total duration is probably 5 hours. start was 10:00, and then there was a 30 min drive to the beach , got in the water at 12 and out at 1:40pm (dive length depended on how much air you breathed in or how much is left in tank). . There was not a lot in the water by scuba diving means,but there wasnt nothing either,lots of small fish and plants to see, especiall if you go to the full 9 metres, just dont accidentally kick the instructor like we did! The instructor George was very patient with us (both beginners) and explained all the procedures and safety protocols several times.…”

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5.Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 148 reviews · from $112

Meet PADI instructors at Almyrida for a 25-minute lesson, then enter the Aegean from a nearby beach for a supervised 8-meter scuba session. Small groups, close instructor support, hotel pickup, insurance, and free photos make this a friendly first underwater experience.

“Amazing activity with super nice and friendly guides. Very professional and reassuring as well, it was a pleasure to have our first diving with them. The spot was also lovely with many fishes that we could observe!”

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6.Athens East Coast: Discover Scuba Diving in Nea Makri

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 124 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

Meet Dimitris, Denis, or another English- or French-speaking instructor at the Nea Makri center for a calm first scuba experience in Schinias Bay. After theory and shallow-water practice, you spend 30 to 40 minutes at 5 to 6 meters, with equipment, insurance, photos, and hotel pickup included.

“This was my first dive and the experience was very informative and interesting overall. Denis and Dimitris were both very professional, kind and helpful. I recommend them for all the adventurous sea lovers!”

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7.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 112 reviews · from $147

Start in Oia, ride to Amoudy Bay and Armeni, then learn scuba basics before exploring a volcanic reef to a maximum of 12 meters. English, Spanish, and Greek instructors adjust the session to your ability. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“We had such a great time diving with the Apostolus ,Eugene and the rest of the team. We had such a great experience,Apostolus is an amazing teacher and he take the time explaining everything and making sure we were alright when in the water. Was our first time and after the first dive we decided to do the open water course which i highly recommend. It’s such an amazing world underneath the surface of the water that’s waiting to be discovered. Probably the most amazing experience I ever had. Thank you so much for everything. A&DRead more”

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8.Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

You’ll learn basic scuba skills with a PADI instructor, then spend up to 45 minutes underwater at about 8 meters. Groups are capped at eight, with one instructor for every two people. Hotel pickup in the Chania region, full equipment, insurance, and underwater photos are included.

“This was an excellent excursion! I've never been scuba diving before and the team went over everything I needed to know, answered all of my questions, and got me outfitted in all the gear and made sure it fit well. Once we went on the dive they were there every step of the way, assisting with the dive itself and showing us cool underwater life (we saw three lionfish and got to hold a sea urchin!). This was a fantastic way to experience scuba diving for the first time, and now I want to sign up for a real certification course!”

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9.Chalkidiki: Scuba Diving for Beginners in Kassandra

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 3 hours · from $92

Spend three hours learning scuba basics with a PADI instructor, then explore Kassandra’s clear Mediterranean water in a group of four or fewer. Emilio is known for calm, patient teaching, and the session includes equipment, PADI eLearning, hotel pickup in southern Kassandra, and a guided underwater visit.

“The experience was awesome. Our instructor made sure we’re okay throughout the entire dive. He explained everything well and his English is really good. He picked us from our hotel and was polite during the entire ride. The location we went diving was great too. We were 4 people in our group so the instructor divided us in couples. We were waiting at the beach while the other couple was diving, so I strongly recommend to take your snorkeling equipment to explore the sea by yourself while waiting.”

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10.Discover Small Group Scuba Diving Experience in Nea Makri, Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet Dimitris and Maria at Kanelakis Diving Experiences in Nea Makri for a four-hour beginner scuba session. Learn equipment and safety basics, practice in shallow water, then explore the seabed at Schinias Beach to 5 or 6 meters. Equipment, instruction, and photos or video are included.

“First time Scuba Diving. A memorable experience. Our guides were helpful and patient in teaching the basics of Scuba Diving. They were supportive throughout the dive”

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11.Experience Scuba Diving in Heraklion Crete

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about five hours learning scuba skills with Horizon Diving near Heraklion. Yiannis, Chris, Sarah, and the team provide patient instruction, equipment, shallow-water practice, and a guided underwater outing at Mononaftis Beach. Hotel pickup, photos, and small groups make this a smooth first experience.

“Yiannis was fantastic! He was very thoughtful with all the gear, the preparations for diving, his instruction beforehand and during the dive! Amazing experience!”

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12.Chania: Snorkeling & Scuba Dive for Beginners by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $181

Join Chania Diving Center for a four-hour boat trip to the Blue Cave and an open-water site. Instructor Basil, Jarrod, Yannis, and others guide beginners to 9 to 10 meters, while nondivers snorkel nearby. Gear, insurance, snacks, and underwater photos are included.

“A wonderful experience! Basil and Jared were wonderful instructors for first timers. They made us feel safe the entire time and it was a once in a lifetime experience!”

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13.Anavyssos Athens Riviera: Beginners’ Guided Try Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet Aqualized Dive Adventures in Anavyssos for a four-hour introduction to scuba. Stavros, Geo, Katerina, Aspa, and their team explain the gear, breathing, and safety before guiding you into the sea. Equipment, instruction, and taxes are included, but hotel transport is not.

“We had á great time, Johanes was our teacher and guide for the day and he explaned all so well that the dive was very easy and no stress. Higly recomend :)”

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14.Kassandra: Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · from $102

Learn scuba basics with instructors including Anton and Dimitri, then take a 30-minute underwater session off Kassandra. The five-hour program includes equipment, theory, practical training, transport, and a small group capped at five people. It suits adults and children aged eight and up.

“It was certainly one of the best experiences of my life but I believe my partner and I didn’t get the full experience. We were shown a picture depicting the route of our dive beforehand and we didn’t go nearly as far as the picture showed. There was someone in our group who was really struggling and therefore the instructor had to hold back and ensure the safety of our other participant which I fully understand. I would recommend the company employ more instructors to ensure everyone gets their best experience. Still very fun and the waters were beautiful!Read more”

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15.Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 35 reviews · from $112

At Navy's Waterworld, you begin with a 20-minute video and hands-on practice before entering shallow water with a personal PADI instructor. Groups are limited to four, and instructors such as Kat provide calm, close support, photos, equipment, snacks, and drinks during this three-hour Santorini experience.

“Amazing from start to finish. The instructors are so friendly and made sure the whole experience was something to remember. Kat was our instructor and she checked on us throughout our dive to make sure we were happy and also capture lots of amazing photos to take home! Would recommended anyone visiting Santorini to book a dive with them :)”

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