Age 12+ • Advance your scuba diving skills!
Take your Open Water certification to the next level off the coast of Nea Makri. Five adventure dives, flexible scheduling and local instructors make this a practical way to expand dive skills and unlock new sites in the Aegean.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 days
Fitness Level
Good basic fitness with comfort swimming and carrying gear; ability to manage stairs and boat climbs.
Wildlife
History
Nea Makri sits on the Attica coast not far from Marathon; the shoreline has long been tied to fishing and coastal navigation traditions.
Conservation
Posidonia meadows are protected—avoid contact, use proper ballast control and never collect or disturb marine life.
Kanelakis Diving Experiences
Age 12+ • Advance your scuba diving skills!
Kanelakis Diving Experiences is a Nea Makri–based dive operator offering guided snorkeling trips, beginner certification courses, advanced training and boat dives in the Mediterranean Sea. Operating from the Schinias Bay area and exploring Marathon Cape and nearby dive sites, the company focuses on small group sizes and personalized instruction to maximize safety and learning.
The business provides Discover Scuba Diving sessions suitable for participants aged 8 and up, complete with a comprehensive safety briefing, hands-on training and a supervised 30–40 minute introductory dive. For newcomers who want certification, Kanelakis Diving Experiences offers Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver courses designed for beginners, delivering full equipment, instructor-led lessons and structured pool and open-water sessions within Schinias Bay. For certified divers, guided boat dives visit diverse sites, warm waters and local wrecks roughly 45 minutes from central Athens.
Advanced training is available through the Advanced Open Water Diver Course, which includes five dives covering specialties such as Deep and Underwater Navigation, with options to experience Night and Wreck dives. All courses and trips include necessary equipment, clear instruction and emphasis on safety procedures and interactive learning. Kanelakis Diving Experiences positions itself as a hands-on, locally operated provider that combines coastal accessibility in Nea Makri with focused, small-group experiences for families, beginners and experienced divers.
Location
Nea Makri
Based on Schinias Bay coast
Trips Offered
5 Trips
Snorkeling to certification courses
Small Groups
Personalized
Focused instruction and guided dives
Certification
Open & Advanced
Courses for beginners and advanced
Book a snorkeling trip, Discover Scuba session, boat dive or certification course — limited spaces for small group experiences.
Complete e-learning before arrival
Finish the web-based theory modules so you can focus on in-water skills during your scheduled dives.
Hydrate and rest before each dive
Ensure you’re well-hydrated and have slept; fatigue increases risk during deeper and navigation dives.
Respect Posidonia meadows
Avoid finning in seagrass areas and use neutral buoyancy to protect fragile habitats.
Check aircraft timing
Don’t plan to fly within 12 hours of diving; follow the course’s guidance on surface intervals.
Mask & snorkel
A well-fitting mask is critical for navigation drills and clear observation underwater.
3mm–5mm wetsuit or semi-dry suit
Choose thickness for seasonal water temperature to stay warm on repeated dives.
Personal dive computer
Tracks depth and decompression limits during deep and profile dives.
Surface signaling device (SMB/whistle)
Useful for safety during boat pick-up and surface navigation, especially in open water.