What is the minimum age to join?

Minimum age is 10; divers must hold a valid certification and meet medical fitness requirements.

Do I need to bring my own gear?

You should bring certification, mask/snorkel/fins if you prefer, but full equipment rental is available including BCD, regulator and wetsuit.

How long are the dives?

Each dive typically lasts 45–60 minutes depending on depth and air consumption.

Is transport included?

Transport to the beach and back is included if needed; if you have no rental car the crew can drive you.

Can I buy the photos taken by the guide?

Yes, the full set of pictures taken by your guide can be bought for 20 € after the day.

Can I upgrade to boat dives?

Upgrades from shore to boat dives are possible on-site for an additional cost and subject to availability.

Crete Shore Diving Near Plakias: 30m Visibility, Gorges & Two Guided Dives | Scuba | Water Activities

On Crete's southern coast near Myrthianos Plakias, Dive2gether Crete runs a day of exploration beneath a clear Mediterranean surface. The Ten Days of Fun Diving • 20 Dives (Third Day) experience delivers two guided shore dives in an area defined by steep drop-offs, narrow gorges, and sculpted rocky formations. With visibility up to 30 meters and typically calm seas, this is diving for people who want clear light, easy navigation, and abundant marine life. The day begins at Dive2gether Crete, where guides fit your kit, offer refreshments, and walk you through a focused safety briefing before transporting divers to nearby beaches. Divers build gear, check tanks, and enter sites where you can expect 45-60 minutes underwater per dive. Depths vary; walls, channels, and sandy ledges reveal colorful sponges, tunicates, the waving blades of Posidonia seagrass, and resident critters - octopus, moray eels, and small groupers. Photographers prize the long sightlines and contrasting rock shelves for clean compositions. Small groups (maximum six) mean personalized briefings and guides who point out geological features and microhabitats. After the morning dive, the group returns for lunch at a beachfront taverna - local dishes provide a warm, Cretan counterpoint to the cool sea. In the afternoon you refit for a second dive with a fresh tank; after surfacing the crew washes gear and shares images your guide captured (available for purchase). Transport to the beach and back is included when needed; air and weights are included in the package, while lunch and guide photos are extra. This offering stands out in Crete because it combines easy access from shore with the sort of underwater terrain normally reached only by boat - narrow gorges, sudden drop-offs, and sculpted limestone ledges that tell a geological story of tectonics and marine erosion. It's an ideal trip for certified divers aged 10-75 who want repetition and refinement: two quality dives in one day, plenty of bottom time, and attentive local guides who know how to read currents and pick the best sites for visibility. Practical notes: divers must be certified and medically fit; full equipment rental is available, and upgrades to boat dives can be arranged on-site. Whether you're building a logbook or chasing clean light and structure, this Crete shore diving day is a truly straightforward, memorable way to sample the island's underwater character. Arrive at Dive2gether Crete at the scheduled time - check-in opens ten minutes early and you'll receive a QR code to speed the process. Bring certification, logbook, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and cash for lunch or photos; the full photo set is available for 20 €. If you lack transport, the crew can drive you to the beach. Medical forms must be completed before diving.