Do I need a scuba certification to join?

Yes. Participants must present an Open Water certification and fill out medical paperwork to confirm fitness to dive.

What equipment is included?

Air and weights are included; full equipment rental (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel and dive computer) is available for an additional fee.

No. Lunch at the beachside taverna is at your own cost; guides allow a relaxed surface interval for eating.

Can I dive if I don’t have a car?

Yes. If you don’t have a rental car the operator can drive you to the beach; otherwise there is free parking available.

Can I buy the photos my guide takes?

Yes. The full set of pictures taken by your guide can be purchased for 20 €.

What if weather or visibility changes?

Guides monitor conditions and will choose alternate shore sites or adjust plans for safety; boat upgrades may be offered depending on availability.

Crete Shore Diving at Myrthianos Plakias — Two Immersive Dives with 30m Visibility | Scuba

On the fifth day of the Five Days of Fun Diving program you arrive at Myrthianos Plakias on Crete for a full day of shore diving with Dive2gether Crete. The site stretches along a sun-baked coastline of gorges, drop-offs and jagged rocky formations that tumble into blue water, where visibility commonly reaches 30 meters. This day is built around two immersive dives, local shore access, and a slow lunch at a beachside taverna between descents.

The morning begins at the Dive2gether Crete meeting point, where guides fit rental kit, offer coffee and a safety briefing and check certification and logbooks. Groups are small — typically six divers — which keeps briefings focused and in-water attention high. Transport is arranged to nearby beaches with free parking; if you lack a rental car the operator can drive you. Each dive lasts 45–60 minutes under conditions that range from calm seas to mild current along reef edges and vertical walls. Expect to thread through narrow gorges and inspect rocky ledges where Mediterranean life congregates: amber bream, parrotfish, morays, and schools of damselfish often flash against the limestone backdrop.

What distinguishes these dives is the clarity and variety. The coastline alternates shallow rocky gardens with sudden drop-offs and cavern mouths—terrain that rewards careful navigation and good buoyancy. The water’s clarity makes spotting macro life easier and gives long sightlines for photography, while the dramatic rock shapes create cavernous silhouettes at depth. After the first dive, the group returns to a taverna for a relaxed lunch (not included), then rigs up for a second descent in another nearby gorge.

Logistics are straightforward: air and weights are included and full equipment rental is available. Bring your certification card, logbook, swimsuit, towel and surface protection; pictures taken by guides are available to purchase. Women who are pregnant or attempting to conceive should not dive; all participants complete medical paperwork before entering the water.

This day is ideal for certified open-water divers seeking productive shore dives with minimal surface transit, excellent visibility and the social rhythm of small groups. It’s also a low-stress way to sample Crete’s underwater geology without boat transfers—although boat upgrades are possible subject to availability. Whether you’re chasing wide-angle reef scenes or peering into rocky crevices for macro subjects, the fifth day of this series delivers memorable dives framed by one of Crete’s most accessible and life-filled shorelines.

Plan to carry modest cash for tavernas and photo purchases, and allow extra time to rinse gear at the centre after diving. If visibility peaks, guides may extend bottom time responsibly; if conditions change they prioritize safety and will switch to alternate sites. Beginners should refresh skills ahead of this full-day schedule for maximum enjoyment guarantee.