The 15 Best Diving & Snorkelling Trips in Greece

1.Santorini Gold Catamaran Cruise with Snorkel, BBQ & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,822 reviews · 5 hours · from $117Our pick

Spend five hours aboard a small Vista Yachting catamaran, with room for about 16 people, visiting Red Beach, White Beach, the Venetian lighthouse, volcanic hot springs, and Mesa Pigadia. You get snorkeling gear, towels, Greek meze, a fresh BBQ, unlimited soft drinks and white wine, an English-speaking guide, and hotel pickup.

“It was great, I’d do it again, especially since it was too cold to swim, so we decided to come back in the summer to do a do-over. Highly recommend!”

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2.Hersonissos: Jet Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,385 reviews · 1 hour · from $53

Leave Hersonissos Port for a one-hour jet boat ride along Crete’s coast. Captain Kostas and his team combine fast runs, optional 360-degree turns, and a 30-minute swim and snorkel stop at Saint George’s Bay. You’ll see Hersonissos Bay, Stalis, Malia, and Analipsi, with hotel pickup, life jackets, and snorkeling gear included.

“it was so fun, a really nice time and a nice boat!”

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3.Dia Island Sailing Cruise with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 742 reviews · 4.5 - 7 hours · from $82

From Heraklion’s Venetian harbor, sail with a professional crew toward uninhabited Dia Island. You’ll swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and enjoy drinks onboard, with seafood pasta on the full-day trip or sandwiches and tomato pasta on the half-day option. Recent sailings have featured friendly guides such as Ernesto and George.

“It was a beautiful experience and the guys were very polite and helpful towards us”

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4.Lindos,Pefkos: All inclusive Swim & Snorkel Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 730 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Join Summer Breeze Cruises for a 3-hour swim and snorkel trip from Vlycha Beach. Captain Michael and his crew take you to a Lindos cave, Navarone Bay, and St. Paul’s Bay, with snorkel gear, pool noodles, drinks, cocktails, and fruit included. Optional hotel pickup is available from Kiotari.

“This was a last-minute great day out so glad I participated. Easy to find on Vlycha Beach the captain was helpful and welcoming the boat was spacious although I’m told it can’t get very crowded but suitable for families lots of swimming and diving off the boat swimming into caves suitable for children as they can use swim noodles dive masks and snorkel gear along with lots of cold drinks and beers special cocktail of the day and a bowl full of fresh fruit on the last swim. One thing it does get very wet on there so I don’t leave your bag on the floor. I’ve only the worst…”

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5.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners _Beach

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

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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6.(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 to clear bays near Kallithea. You receive equipment, an English briefing, close support from instructors such as Mike, Chris, Sharon, and Lou, and one beginner scuba session. Snorkeling is included, while a second, longer session and underwater photos cost extra.

“20 min Diving experience, beginner friendly, great team, good explanations, transfer very nice and cheapAuto-translated”

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7.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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8.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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9.Beginner Scuba Diving Lesson with PADI Instructor

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

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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10.Santorini Fishing Private Cruise boat tour – BBQ, Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 354 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $514

Spend about five private hours around Santorini’s volcano with Captain Makis and first mate Elias. You’ll fish with provided gear, swim and snorkel in clear water, hear local stories, and enjoy a barbecue made aboard the boat. The route adapts to your interests and weather.

“An amazing day on the sea with incredible hosts. We felt like we made new friends when we left!! Do it!”

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11.Snorkeling Boat Trip with Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 345 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $81

Set out from Malia on a motor yacht with a friendly family-run crew, stopping near Stalis, Hersonissos, and Saint George Bay for swimming and snorkeling. You get hotel pickup, mask and life jacket, lunch, fruit, dessert, soft drinks, water, and wine. Expect roughly 3 hours on the Aegean Sea and a relaxed group of about 6 to 20 people.

“it was a really nice trip with friendly people, and the food also! the taxi driver from malia cruise is a good guide in the car ! Perfect”

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12.Sea Caves Kayak Trip with Snorkeling and Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 311 reviews · 7 hours · from $159

Spend seven active hours with Kalliopi and the Serenity Kayak team on Santorini’s south coast. Paddle past Akrotiri, enter sea caves, snorkel near Black Mountain, and stop for a homemade Greek picnic. Small groups, hotel transport, towels, dry bags, photos, and safety gear are included. No kayak experience is required, but you must swim and handle a full day on the water.

“Beautiful day kayaking with an amazing guide. Lunch was good. The schedule was flexible. And transportation was easy.”

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13.Diving Adventure for Beginners and Experts

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 237 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Join Waterhoppers Diving School for a guided scuba experience at Kalithea, suited to beginners with basic skills and certified divers. You receive a safety briefing, equipment, practice time, and one guided descent, with an optional second dive for an added fee. Small groups, multilingual instructors, and one-to-one support for children make this a calm introduction to Rhodes beneath the surface.

“The diving experience was great! Our instructors were and very informative and polite, making us feel very safe throughout. I definitely recommend to anyone travelling to Rhodes.”

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14.Stand-Up Paddleboard and Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 231 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $100

Paddle Paradise takes you from Stegna along Rhodes’ cliff-lined east coast, with a beginner lesson, cave snorkeling, optional cliff jumping, a secluded-bay swim, Greek snacks, and souvenir photos. Guides including Gwen, George, Ilias, and Laura help first-time paddlers feel secure. Hotel pickup is available from selected locations.

“The pick-up and drop-off was really helpful and went smoothly. The guides were fantastic and very helpful and patient in showing you how to paddle board and giving you time to practice and catering to different abilities. You get plenty of time on the water and very scenic views, a chance to explore the caves, cliff jump, snorkel and relax on the water with a snack. Absolutely recommended as an activity.”

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15.Scuba Diving Experience in Santorini

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $106

Meet at Santorini Scuba Academy in Emporio for a three-hour SSI Try Scuba session. Your instructor covers basic theory, practices with you, then leads a closely supervised 35 to 40 minute underwater visit over Santorini’s volcanic reef. Gear and snacks are included, while photos, video, swimwear, and towels cost extra or must be supplied.

“Amazing experience here. My partner was very nervous about doing this, the team so very supportive and helped him all the way. We are so grateful and hope to do it again! Thanks team!”

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