Do I need to be a certified diver?

Yes, this experience is designed for certified divers who have completed a recognized certification course.

What should I bring on the trip?

Participants should bring their certification card, a towel, and any personal necessities. Full gear is provided.

Are there age restrictions?

Diver age requirements depend on certification and health—please check with the operator beforehand.

What if I feel uncomfortable during the dive?

Guides are trained to assist and ensure your safety—inform them immediately if you wish to surface.

Is prior experience necessary?

Participants should be certified divers; no additional experience required beyond their certification level.

How many dives are included?

This is a single guided dive lasting approximately two hours, including briefing time.

Certified Diving with Creta's Happy Divers in Crete

Crete, the largest Greek island, offers a stunning array of underwater adventures, and Creta's Happy Divers makes it their mission to introduce certified divers to its vibrant marine world. The company’s flagship Boat Dive experience is a prime choice for those eager to uncover Crete’s submerged treasures. Operating out of Agios Nikolaos and Plaka, this guided 2-hour dive combines expert instruction with personalized service, ensuring a safe and memorable journey beneath the waves.

During this dive, participants are immersed in Crete’s rich underwater landscape, marked by clear waters, rocky formations, and a kaleidoscope of marine life. With full gear provided, divers can expect to glide past coral-encrusted cliffs, scattered with schools of colorful fish, and perhaps spot the occasional octopus navigating among sea fans. The dive sites are carefully selected to feature diverse geological features, such as underwater caves and archways, making each outing unique.

Creta's Happy Divers stands out thanks to their professional guides who emphasize safety, environmental awareness, and a genuine passion for Cretan waters. Their flexible start times—10:00 AM and 2:00 PM—allow for easy planning regardless of your daily itinerary. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or seeking your first underwater venture after certification, this trip invites you to deepen your connection to Crete’s aquatic environment. As part of one of the island’s most experienced dive operators, you’ll gain confidence, uncover hidden marine secrets, and leave with a fresh appreciation for Greece’s sea life.

This experience is an excellent addition for travelers combining land-based touring with underwater exploration, putting them in the heart of Crete’s marine biodiversity. With safety and enjoyment at the forefront, Creta's Happy Divers ensures that every snorkeling or diving adventure delivers underwater awe—full of color, natural wonder, and unmissable sights.

About Creta's Happy Divers

Creta's Happy Divers operates diving and snorkeling experiences on Crete, offering boat dives, snorkeling trips, PADI courses, Discover Scuba sessions, night dives, and double dives. Based around Agios Nikolaos and Plaka, the company runs scheduled departures and provides full equipment and professional instruction. All dive excursions include certified instructors or require certification where specified, with options for beginners and certified divers.

The team focuses on safety, clear briefings, and guided underwater exploration of local Aegean sites. Discover Scuba and pool/confined-water introductions allow new divers to try diving under direct supervision before a subsequent boat dive. PADI courses span entry-level certifications up to Dive Master, delivered over multi-day programs with classroom, confined-water, and open-water sessions. Certified divers can select single boat dives, double dives, or exclusive night dives that explore nocturnal marine life.

Boat trips typically run two hours for single dives and around three and a half hours for double dives, with common start times at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Equipment rental is provided as part of excursions; experienced staff manage gear fitting and safety checks. Locations of operation include departure points at Agios Nikolaos and Plaka, allowing flexible pickup depending on guest arrangements.

Creta's Happy Divers communicates prerequisites for each activity, such as prior certification for certain dives, and maintains instructor supervision for non-certified participants. The business targets recreational divers, people seeking introductory dives, and students pursuing certified PADI training in a well-organized, safety-minded setting. Bookings are available online and through local tourist offices during the summer season.

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