Padi Discover Scuba Diving
Overview
Explore the captivating beauty of Halkidiki's underwater realm safely with this introductory dive. Immerse yourself in the extraordinary sensation of breathing underwater, embracing an authentic experience that will leave you with unforgettable memories.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Full scuba diving equipment
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Local taxes
- Scuba diving equipment is properly sanitized against COVID-19 following DAN's latest guidelines
- Driver/guide
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Meeting and Pickup
Pick-up in the Kassandra peninsula is available starting from Kryopigi or Siviri and continuing south. For other locations, please contact us. Pick-up times and activity dates are subject to change depending on sea conditions and our overall schedule.
Loutra 630 85
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
Your guide will pick up from your hotel in Kassandra peninsula and drive you to the dive site, a bay or a gulf. Magic can be seen on the road, as you find yourself captivated by the green color of Halkidiki, passing through pine forests and olive trees.Once arrived there, you receive a short but comprehensive briefing about scuba equipment and basic principles in diving. Then, always under the guidance of your instructor. you put your equipment on and you walk into the sea from the shore to practice some key skills in shallow water. When you feel comfortable you start going deeper (max. depth 5-6m) while your instructor points you beautiful rock formations, sea creatures like starfishes, octopuses, anemones, different kinds of fishes. A whole new world is open to you now!
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Participants must be in good general health condition. An online medical questionnaire is given to you before your activity. A “yes” response to any question doesn't necessarily disqualify you from scuba diving, but it would mean that your participation in the PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience requires your physician's approval.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A few days before your chosen date, we will send you a link for your online personal registration in PADI, and the e-learning course to complete (duration approx 10 minutes)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do I need to have previous Scuba experience for this activity?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-64895P1
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 29 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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No, you don’t need to have any previous Scuba experience, but you must be able to swim without a flotation device.
Mar 2022Participants in the Padi Discover Scuba Diving 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).
- Bottled water.
- Full scuba diving equipment.
- Hotel pick up and drop-off.
- Local taxes.
- Scuba diving equipment is properly sanitized against COVID-19 following DAN's latest guidelines.
- Driver/guide.
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase).
The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Padi Discover Scuba Diving is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Participants must be in good general health condition. An online medical questionnaire is given to you before your activity. A “yes” response to any question doesn't necessarily disqualify you from scuba diving, but it would mean that your participation in the PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience requires your physician's approval.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Padi Discover Scuba Diving will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
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
- Bottled water
- Full scuba diving equipment
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Local taxes
- Scuba diving equipment is properly sanitized against COVID-19 following DAN's latest guidelines
- Driver/guide
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Participants must be in good general health condition. An online medical questionnaire is given to you before your activity. A “yes” response to any question doesn't necessarily disqualify you from scuba diving, but it would mean that your participation in the PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience requires your physician's approval.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A few days before your chosen date, we will send you a link for your online personal registration in PADI, and the e-learning course to complete (duration approx 10 minutes)
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
