The 15 Best Scuba Diving Trips in Greece

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.(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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3.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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4.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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5.Scuba Diving Experience for First-Timers

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

Learn scuba basics with an English, French, or Greek-speaking instructor, then spend about 45 minutes underwater at Ligaria near Heraklion. Full gear, training, and optional hotel transfer are included. Small groups are limited to six, and instructors such as Joe, Saika, Sebastian, and Dimitri are praised for calm, clear guidance.

“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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6.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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7.Scuba Diving for Beginners

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

Learn scuba basics with Omega Divers near Almyrida, then spend about 30 minutes underwater at up to 8 meters with close instructor support. Small groups, hotel pickup from Chania, full equipment, insurance, and free photos and video make this a friendly first taste of the Aegean below the surface.

“The whole experience was amazing. The instructions where given in a super clear way. The instructions were super friendly and nice. I would definitely do it again!”

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

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

Meet Dimitris, Denis, or Rafail at the Nea Makri center for a calm introduction to scuba. After a 30-minute lesson and shallow-water practice, you spend 30 to 40 minutes exploring Schinias Bay at 5 to 6 meters. Groups are limited to four, with equipment, insurance, refreshments, and photos included.

“Dimitris was great professional and understanding regarding all the questions. beautiful spot truly. thank you!”

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9.Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

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

Meet in Oia and travel by vehicle and boat to Armeni Bay for a four-hour beginner scuba session. Your instructor explains equipment, hand signals, and safety before you practice skills and explore lava formations to a maximum of 12 meters. Small groups, full gear, water, and an energy bar are included.

“It was a great experience! This was our first diving, and the guys made us feel very safe and relaxed. I would highly recommend it! Once again guys thank you for everything! Kristina&Magdalena from Croatia”

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10.Chalkidiki: Scuba Diving for Beginners in Kassandra

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

Learn basic scuba skills in shallow water, then spend about 45 minutes exploring Kassandra’s clear Mediterranean coast with a PADI instructor. Groups are capped at four, with personalized help from instructors such as Emilio. No license or prior experience is needed, and equipment, PADI eLearning, water, and selected hotel pickup are included.

“Instructor was really clear and kind, felt like you could really trust him from a beginner, learnt a lot and had a lot of fun diving for the first time ever!”

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

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

Meet Dimitris and the Kanelakis team in Nea Makri for a small-group introduction to scuba. You’ll learn the equipment and safety basics, practice in calm shallow water, then descend 5 to 6 meters off Schinias Beach for 30 to 40 minutes. Equipment and post-activity photos or video are included.

“Demitrus was knowledgeable and patient. The equipment was heavy but he helped you get it on and off with ease. This was our first time scuba diving. The under water views weren’t like I had thought but it was still a great experience.”

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12.Pserimos Island Snorkeling Cruise by Diving Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · 5 hours · from $64Best value

Meet the Liamis crew at Kos Harbour for a five-hour cruise to Pserimos. Athena and the instructors explain safe snorkeling, fit you with a wetsuit and full equipment, then give you time to swim and explore a clear blue lagoon. The boat welcomes mixed snorkeling and scuba groups, with English and Greek instruction.

“Brilliant trip. Mixed abilities for diving and snorkelling but that didn’t matter with only a small group not rammed full. The staff couldn’t do enough and the swimming and snorkelling was fantastic, not too much travelling on the boat which meant more time swimming and looking at the fish. Well worth the money, would highly recommend.”

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

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

Meet the team at Aqualized Dive Adventures in Anavissos for a briefing on equipment, safety, and breathing underwater. Instructors such as Stavros, Geo, Katerina, and Aspa guide you from the shop to a nearby beach for a calm first scuba session. Gear, taxes, and instruction are included, but hotel transport is not.

“It was an absolutely great experience. These guys teach diving with our own space and comfort. Additionally, also show some interesting underwater marine life. Highly recommended. it was my first time trying Scuba Diving and I am fully satisfied and will surely visit again :)”

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14.Kassandra: Scuba Diving for Beginners

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

At Diving Center Sredetz, you learn basic scuba skills with instructors including Anton, Dimitri, and Mikael before a 30-minute underwater session near Kassandra. Clear water, mild conditions, small groups of up to five, and support in five languages make this a strong first try for adults and children aged eight and up.

“It was an amazing chance for my 9 years old son. He truly enjoyed it and wants to do it again next year. They were well organized, real pros. Highly recommend to take photos too as you can have nice memories for later on 😬”

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15.Scuba Diving

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

Learn the basics with a PADI Professional, then enter shallow water with your own instructor before continuing at a comfortable pace. Navy’s Waterworld keeps groups to four people, supplies all equipment, and finishes with local snacks and water. Morning sessions run from 9 am, with afternoon times available on request.

“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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