Crete Diving Adventure: 3-Day Immersion with Chania Diving Center
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 days, 2 dives per day (approx. 2 hours per dive)
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness required; participants should be comfortable with repetitive diving and managing gear.
Overview
Dive into Crete’s remarkable underwater world with Chania Diving Center. Over three days, complete six guided dives through caves, walls, and vibrant marine habitats in the Mediterranean’s clear waters.
3 Days (6 Dives) Weights & Tank
Ages 12+ • Certification is required! • A memorable underwater experience over three days!
Select participants and date
About This Adventure
Experience the thrill of diving in Crete with a three-day adventure featuring six unique dives at stunning sites like the Cavern, Dragon Nest, and Bat Cave. Enjoy personalized guidance, top-notch equipment, and breathtaking underwater scenery, all while exploring diverse marine life in a captivating Mediterranean setting.
Crete offers great opportunities for beautiful sightseeing
Duration
3 Days
About
We offer more than 20 different dive sites from beginners up to technical divers, such as Caverns, Caves, Vertical Walls, airplane and deep ship wreck, Tunnel and lot more with big variety of sponges, soft and hard corals, smaller or bigger fishes and lot of micro life. We do two different dives a day depends on the weather conditions and the level of each diver. We meet at 9:00 a.m to our Dive center in Kounoupidiana, we do the paper work first, check out the equipment and discuss about the dive sites that we will visit. Transfer from your hotel/Villa/House to our dive center and back, Diving Insurance, Weights & Tank, Water and Snack during the break, Boat and Guided dives, The best diving professional equipment.
For experienced divers, Crete offers great opportunities for beautiful sightseeing. On this tour, we'll make six dives over a three-day period, seeing some of the best underwater sights on the coast.
Diving sites:
Day One: The Cavern and the Dragon Nest
Day Two: Theater and seal cave
Day Three: Agios Onoufrios area and Bat Cave
Please keep in mind
- Every scuba or snorkeling experience we offer depends on the weather conditions. So, sometimes the program and the diving areas might change.
- You can always ask for a customized diving course.
- Offered in Greek, English, German and Spanish
If you would like to dive at the elephant cave the cost is 30 euro extra per person. Please let us know at the next step before booking.
Included:
- Weights and tanks provided
- Water and a snack during our break
- Insurance
- One leader for every four persons of the group
- Hotel transfer (pick up and drop off)
- Boat diving
- Taxes
Adventure Tips
Check Weather in Advance
Diving conditions depend heavily on weather; expect possible changes to dive sites and schedules.
Bring Certification Cards
Proof of diving certification is mandatory to participate in these guided dives.
Hydrate and Rest Between Dives
Adequate hydration and rest are important to maintain energy and avoid decompression issues.
Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect yourself and the marine environment by choosing eco-friendly sunscreen for surface intervals.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean grouper
- Octopus
History
Crete’s coastal waters have been vital for fishing and trade since Minoan times, with many dive sites near ancient submerged structures.
Conservation
Chania Diving Center promotes sustainable diving practices to protect fragile reefs and marine ecosystems in the Mediterranean.
Select participants and date
Adventure Hotspots in Chania
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Wet suit (5mm recommended)
Keeps you warm in varying Mediterranean water temperatures during dives.
Dive computer
Critical for tracking your depth and bottom time safely during multiple dives.
Underwater camera
Capture vivid underwater landscapes and marine life in high visibility conditions.
summer specific
Surface signaling device
Ensures your location is clear to boats and guides during surface intervals.