Push your diving limits with Kanelakis Diving Experiences’ Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Marathon, Greece. Five specialty dives and expert instruction await beneath the Aegean’s inviting waves.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
2–3 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have good physical fitness to manage multiple deep and specialty dives safely.
Wildlife
History
Marathon is known for the historic Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, influencing Greek culture and heritage.
Conservation
Local dive operators actively participate in marine life monitoring and reef preservation programs to minimize environmental impact.
Kanelakis Diving Experiences
Push your diving limits with Kanelakis Diving Experiences’ Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Marathon, Greece. Five specialty dives and expert instruction await beneath the Aegean’s inviting waves.
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.
Hydrate Well Before Diving
Drinking plenty of water before dives reduces decompression sickness risk and keeps you alert.
Master Underwater Navigation
Focus on compass and natural navigation skills during the course to safely explore wrecks and reefs.
Beware of Strong Currents at Depth
Deep dives around Marathon can have localized currents; strictly follow instructor guidance.
Use Full-Face Masks for Night Dives
Night dives benefit from full-face masks with built-in communication to enhance safety and comfort.
Full wetsuit (5mm or thicker)
Keeps divers comfortable in cooler Aegean waters encountered during advanced dive conditions.
fall|winter|spring
Underwater compass
Essential for navigation dives and improving spatial awareness underwater.
Dive computer
Tracks depth and time accurately to safely manage dive profiles during deep and specialty dives.
Dive light
Crucial for night dives and inspecting wrecks during this advanced diving course.