Chania Scuba Diving | Shore Dives | Certified Divers
Overview
Small groups are at the heart of how we dive. Certified divers are guided by a PADI Instructor, with a maximum of 4 divers in the water, allowing for a more personal and relaxed experience.
Our shore dives explore the coastline around Almyrida, usually at Koutalas, a sheltered bay with a variety of Mediterranean marine life. Your instructor knows the local dive sites and can help you spot species that are easily missed.
Full scuba equipment is included, so you can simply arrive at the dive centre, get equipped and enjoy your dive.
We focus on personal service, local knowledge and small-group diving rather than putting large numbers of divers in the water.
What's Included
- Small-group diving with a maximum of 4 divers per instructor.
- Full scuba diving equipment provided, including wetsuit, mask, fins, BCD, regulator, weights and tank.
- Guided shore dive with a PADI Instructor.
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the option “1 Shore Dive with Pick-Up”.
Pickup is available from locations within our designated pickup areas. Your exact pickup time and location will be confirmed after booking. Please be ready and waiting at the agreed pickup point at the confirmed time.
For the option “1 Shore Dive”.
Eparchiaki Odos Kalivon-Kefalas
Almirida 430 08, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
This experience is for certified scuba divers who want to explore the coast of Chania from the shore, with full scuba equipment included.
Your experience begins at our PADI Dive Centre in Almyrida, where you'll meet your instructor, prepare your equipment and receive a briefing before heading together to the dive site.
Our usual shore-diving location is Koutalas, a sheltered bay and natural nursery for Mediterranean marine life. If conditions make Koutalas unsuitable, we'll select another appropriate dive site for the day.
Once in the water, you'll explore the site alongside your PADI Instructor in a small group. Keep an eye out for Mediterranean marine life including octopus, lionfish, moray eels, scorpionfish, barracuda and schools of fish.
Participants must hold a valid scuba diving certification. If you have not dived within the past 12 months, you will need to complete a refresher dive before joining the guided dive.
After diving, we'll return together to the dive centre in Almyrida, where your experience finishes.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
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Activity code: C-481444P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
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Participants in the Chania Scuba Diving | Shore Dives | Certified Divers cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Small-group diving with a maximum of 4 divers per instructor.
- Full scuba diving equipment provided, including wetsuit, mask, fins, BCD, regulator, weights and tank.
- Guided shore dive with a PADI Instructor.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 11..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Chania Scuba Diving | Shore Dives | Certified Divers is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Small-group diving with a maximum of 4 divers per instructor.
- Full scuba diving equipment provided, including wetsuit, mask, fins, BCD, regulator, weights and tank.
- Guided shore dive with a PADI Instructor.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
