4 Diving and Snorkeling Trips in Crete to Build a Day Around

1.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners _Beach

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

At Mononaftis Beach near Agia Pelagia, you learn basic scuba skills through a 30-minute digital lesson, then enter the water with a certified instructor for a 45-minute session. George, Alex, and the Aquadive team are known for calm, close guidance. Equipment, insurance, water, and a digital diploma are included.

“The instructors were really good at explaining the most important stuff before the dive. They only gave instructions for the most important things and didn’t go into small details which I thought was good. The dive felt very safe with the instructors as they were professionals.”

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2.Menies Beach & Chironisia Bay Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 429 reviews · 4 hours · from $47Best value

Spend four hours cruising from Kolymbari to two hard-to-reach Cretan coves. Swim from the boat, snorkel over WWII cannon remains, see ancient Diktynna and a ruined monastery, and explore sea caves at Chironisia Bay. Hotel pickup is available from selected north Chania locations, with English and Greek guides onboard.

“This was worth the money! We got to swim and snorkel in two different coves. The captain stopped the boat to show a cool cave and a goat on the side of the cliff. We got to jump off the boat or take the ladder into the water. It was gorgeous water and weather!”

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3.Boat Trip with Guided Snorkeling & Stand-Up Paddling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 363 reviews · 3 hours · from $100

Travel from Chania to Almyrida for a three-hour boat trip with guided snorkeling, stand-up paddling, fruit, water, and free photos. Instructors such as Adriana, Lucca, Meli, and Simone help first-timers feel at ease. Optional Yamaha sea scooters are available for ages 12 and up.

“Our family loved this excursion. The guides did a great job of explaining what to do. They were friendly and helpful. The snorkeling experience was so fun. The water was beautiful. This was one of our favorite activities on our trip. We would definitely do this again if we return to Crete. Fantastic day!”

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4.Beginner Scuba Diving Lesson with PADI Instructor

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

Learn scuba basics with PADI instructor Petros and the Cretandivers team in Agia Pelagia Bay. You will watch a multilingual introduction, practice with full equipment, then spend about an hour underwater in a group of no more than six. Hotel pickup may be available, and footage can be viewed afterward.

“We had a great time during the diving course. It was a lot of fun, and we felt very safe and well taken care of by the instructors. They were professional, patient, and made the experience truly enjoyable.”

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