Try Scuba Diving in Heraklion: Beginner Tour in Crete

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Duration: 2 hours
Group style: Semi-private
Group size: Up to 4 guests
Transfer: On request

Highlights

Breathe underwater for the first time at a maximum depth of 5 meters
Dive for 30 minutes with a qualified instructor by your side throughout
Discover the calm bay of Agia Pelagia, just outside Heraklion
Practice basic diving skills in a controlled, low-pressure setting
Dive in a small group of no more than 4 students per instructor
Enjoy included DAN diving insurance and full equipment rental

What’s included

Qualified diving instructor
Confined water (beach) dive of approximately 30 minutes
Full diving equipment rental
Surface interval refreshments
DAN Diving Insurance
Maximum 4 students per instructor ratio
Free transfer service from Heraklion and surrounding resort areas (see important notes for full list)

Useful details

Not Included

Avoid alcohol and recreational drugs before the activity.
Avoid a heavy meal in the two hours leading up to your dive.
Avoid diving if you feel unwell, congested, or have an ear issue on the day.

What to Bring

Beachwear (swimsuit or boardshorts)
Towel
Sunscreen and a hat for time on the beach before and after

Experience summary

Scuba diving is one of those experiences that stays with you long after you've dried off. If you've been curious about what it feels like to breathe underwater but aren't ready to commit to a certification course, this try scuba diving tour near Heraklion is the right place to start. The program is built for complete beginners. You dive alongside a qualified instructor in calm, shallow water, no deeper than 5 meters, for around 30 minutes. The focus is on the sensation itself: breathing through the regulator for the first time, hovering weightlessly above the seabed, watching fish move past you at eye level. The ratio is kept at a maximum of 4 students per instructor, so you'll have real attention and support from the moment you enter the water, not just a hand wave from the surface. The dive center sits directly on the beach in Agia Pelagia, a quiet bay 20 kilometers west of Heraklion, and has been running diving programs in Crete since 1995. Dimitris and the team work with beginners every day. Their approach is unhurried and the pace adjusts to whoever is in the water that morning. This is a beach dive, not a boat trip. If you want to go further or explore deeper sites by boat after your first experience, the Basic Diver program would be the natural next step. Free transfers run daily from Heraklion and a wide range of nearby resort areas, making it easy to join regardless of where you're staying.

Local planning notes

For families

A few useful details before your family sets off.

Notes from the host

01Suitable for children aged 10 and over, making it a good option for families with older kids ready for their first underwater experience.
02The shallow depth (max 5m) and small group format keep the environment calm and well supervised, which helps with nervous first-timers of any age.
03Let the instructor know in advance if any younger participant is anxious about water. The team adjusts the pace.

Please read before booking

Important Notes

01This experience is not suitable for people with respiratory conditions (including asthma), heart problems, epilepsy, recent surgery, cold or flu, mobility issues, those under certain prescribed medications, pregnant women, or children under 10 years old.
02Free transfer service is available from the following areas: Agia Pelagia, Ammoudara, Analipsi, Anissaras, Fodele, Gouves, Heraklion, Hersonissos, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Koutouloufari, Lygaria, Made, Malia, Mononaftis, Piskopiano, and Stalis. Pick-up runs between 08:00 and 09:30; return transfers begin at 16:00.
03This program is a beach dive only and does not include a boat dive. To add a boat dive experience, the Basic Diver program is required instead.
04The dive center is located on Agia Pelagia beach, approximately 20 km west of Heraklion city.

Languages

German, Greek, English, French

Find your way

Meeting point & directions

Diver's Club Crete

Agia Pelagia Beach

Arrive 10-15 before activity starting time

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Getting there

Transfer options

Request pickup when you book. No transfer charge is added online; our team confirms availability, price and pickup details after your booking.

Provider notes

We offer free transfer service for the areas of Agia Pelagia, Ammoudara, Analipsi, Anissaras, Fodele, Gouves, Heraklion, Hersonissos, Karteros, Kokkini Hani, Koutouloufari, Lygaria, Made, Malia, Mononaftis, Piskopiano and Stalis. The transfers we offer are between 08:00-09:30 every day, and the return back to your hotel/pick up point starts at 16.00. For extra areas, the transfer cost is not included in the price, but it can be arranged upon request.