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Two shore dives off Myrthianos Plakias highlight Crete’s dramatic drop-offs, gorges, and clear 30m visibility. Small groups and focused guides make this eight-hour day an inviting option for certified divers who want variety and attentive instruction.
Two shore dives off Myrthianos Plakias highlight Crete’s dramatic drop-offs, gorges, and clear 30m visibility. Small groups and focused guides make this eight-hour day an inviting option for certified divers who want variety and attentive instruction.
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Operated by Dive2gether Crete · Myrthianos Plakias
On the south coast of Crete, at Myrthianos Plakias, Seven Days of Fun Diving • 14 Dives (Second Day) delivers two shore dives that showcase the island’s dramatic underwater topography. In a small-group format limited to six guests, this eight-hour day concentrates on calm seas, expansive 30‑meter visibility and a coastline carved by steep drop-offs, gorges and sculpted rocky formations.
You begin at the Dive2gether Crete meeting point where staff fit gear, offer coffee and brief you on the day’s plan. After a short transport to a nearby beach with free parking, your guide leads a safety briefing and you assemble your kit for a 45–60 minute dive down rocky walls and through channels where light filters into pockets of life. Surface interval is spent at a beachfront taverna: lunch is not included but the local fare and sea views make for a restorative break before the second immersion. The afternoon dive explores a different sector — another reef edge, a sandy basin below a cliff, or a narrow gorge — and ends back at the center for gear wash and optional photos taken by your guide.
What makes these dives special is the combination of accessibility and variety. Sites here present abrupt drop‑offs and complex rock architecture rather than broad sandy plains; that geology concentrates fish life and creates dramatic swim‑throughs and sightlines. Expect to encounter colorful reef fish, encrusting sponges on limestone outcrops, and the possibility of larger visitors at range thanks to the clear water. With just six divers per group, the pace is deliberate and focused on safety, making it a strong choice for certified divers aged 10 and up who prefer close attention from guides.
Practical details: bring your certification and logbook, and plan to self-drive or join provided transport when needed. Full equipment rental and dive-computer upgrades are available; photographers can buy the guide’s photo set. Note medical screening and pregnancy restrictions apply — scuba certification and a reasonable fitness level are required.
This offering sits within the greater Plakias coastline experience: the southern Cretan shore is historic fishing ground and modern dive corridor, with family tavernas serving fresh fish steps from where guides rinse gear. For travelers seeking structured shore dives, clear visibility, and the feel of exploring cretan rockscapes from a friendly, small operation, this second-day dive is an efficient and memorable slice of Crete’s underwater world.
The price includes air and weights; transport to the beach is provided when requested. Guides can sell the full photo set for 20 € and offer in-person upgrades from shore to boat dives subject to availability. Space is limited to six divers, so book early; arrive ten minutes early to check in with QR code.
moderate.
8 hours.
Good general fitness required: able to carry gear, surface swim and perform basic underwater maneuvers.
Yes. All participants must hold a valid scuba certification; dive centers will check your card at check-in.
Air and weights are included; transport to the beach can be provided if requested. Lunch and guide photos are not included by default.
Each dive typically lasts 45–60 minutes depending on air consumption and site conditions.
Yes, upgrades from shore to boat dives can be arranged in person at the dive center subject to availability and extra cost.
Minimum age is 10; the activity is suitable up to age 75 provided medical screening clears the participant.
The full set of pictures taken by your guide can be purchased for 20 €.
The southern Cretan coast around Plakias has long been a fishing and seafaring region; local tavernas still serve catch landed that morning.
Respect Posidonia meadows and follow a strict no-touch policy; avoid kicking the reef and dispose of trash onshore to protect dive sites.
Dive2gether Crete is a dive and snorkelling operator based in Myrthianos Plakias, Greece. The centre organizes a range of guided experiences including boat diving, shore diving, family snorkelling trips, PADI Try Scuba sessions and marine biology dives focused on seagrass restoration. Many trips run in small groups and include safety briefings, local site orientation and underwater photos provided after the activity. Boat diving options feature a comfortable boat equipped for day trips with a sundeck and prepacked lunches on selected itineraries. Shore diving programs explore gorges and rocky formations with visibility reported around 30m on many sites. The Try Scuba option is delivered with a dedicated private instructor and takes place at accessible beach sites. Marine biology dives are available for certified divers and include hands-on seagrass planting and a lab session to inspect microscopic life. Snorkelling choices include family-friendly afternoon boat snorkelling, the Kourtaliotiko Waterfalls snorkel with guided hiking and transport, and a night snorkelling experience led with bright dive lights to reveal nocturnal marine activity. All trip descriptions specify calm seas and excellent visibility at many locations. Dive2gether Crete lists multiple multi-day programs (two- and three-day options) to accommodate visiting divers. The operator emphasizes small-group attention, local sites near Plakias, and photographic records of guests’ underwater experiences.
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