Take your first breath underwater in Protaras’ sheltered Green Bay. This guided beginner dive combines a brief theory session, shallow-water skills practice, and a calm guided dive amid resident green turtles and clear Mediterranean water.
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The Mediterranean here speaks in clear blue—warm water that lets light spill across rocky ledges and seagrass beds while resident green turtles glide like slow-hearted ships. In Protaras, the shallow shelf at Green Bay offers a forgiving first step into scuba: a quick classroom briefing, a protected shallow-water skills session, then a guided open-water dive where colorful wrasse and sea fans move around you.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most people with basic swimming ability; should be comfortable in open water and able to follow guided instruction.
Wildlife
History
The east Cyprus coast has a long maritime history; the limestone shelves and coves here were used by traders and fishermen for millennia and now form the region’s popular dive sites.
Conservation
Local operators emphasize minimal-impact diving—avoid touching seabed life, use reef-safe products, and follow guides to protect seagrass and turtle habitats.
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Stay Hydrated and Rested
Scuba is physically subtle but demanding—drink water and get a good night’s sleep before your dive.
Arrive 15 Minutes Early
Give yourself time for check-in, paperwork, and the health questionnaire to avoid delaying the group.
Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect delicate seagrass and corals by choosing reef-safe sunscreen and applying it before arrival.
Avoid Flying After Diving
Don’t fly within 24 hours of diving to reduce risk of decompression illness.
Swimwear
Wear under rental wetsuits or on its own for warm Mediterranean dives.
Quick-dry Towel
Useful for getting comfortable between surface briefings and after the session.
Reef-safe Sunscreen
Protects your skin and the marine environment from harmful chemicals.
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Motion-sickness Medication
Take before travel if prone to seasickness—calm seas help, but boats and swell vary.