Ages 8+ • 3-4 hours • Best underwater experience!
Take your first breath underwater off the coast of Nea Makri, a short drive from Athens. This three- to four-hour Discover Scuba Diving experience teaches basic skills in sheltered Aegean water and includes a guided 30–40 minute shallow dive—perfect for beginners and families.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Should be comfortable in the water and able to swim short distances; suitable for most active families and beginners
Wildlife
History
Nea Makri sits on the Attica coast and grew as a modern town after population movements in the early 20th century; the coastline has long been used by local fishermen.
Conservation
Respect Posidonia meadows by avoiding fin contact or stirring sediment; use reef-safe sunscreen and follow the instructor's guidance to minimize impact.
Kanelakis Diving Experiences
Ages 8+ • 3-4 hours • Best underwater experience!
Kanelakis Diving Experiences is a Nea Makri–based dive operator offering guided snorkeling trips, beginner certification courses, advanced training and boat dives in the Mediterranean Sea. Operating from the Schinias Bay area and exploring Marathon Cape and nearby dive sites, the company focuses on small group sizes and personalized instruction to maximize safety and learning.
The business provides Discover Scuba Diving sessions suitable for participants aged 8 and up, complete with a comprehensive safety briefing, hands-on training and a supervised 30–40 minute introductory dive. For newcomers who want certification, Kanelakis Diving Experiences offers Scuba Diver and Open Water Diver courses designed for beginners, delivering full equipment, instructor-led lessons and structured pool and open-water sessions within Schinias Bay. For certified divers, guided boat dives visit diverse sites, warm waters and local wrecks roughly 45 minutes from central Athens.
Advanced training is available through the Advanced Open Water Diver Course, which includes five dives covering specialties such as Deep and Underwater Navigation, with options to experience Night and Wreck dives. All courses and trips include necessary equipment, clear instruction and emphasis on safety procedures and interactive learning. Kanelakis Diving Experiences positions itself as a hands-on, locally operated provider that combines coastal accessibility in Nea Makri with focused, small-group experiences for families, beginners and experienced divers.
Location
Nea Makri
Based on Schinias Bay coast
Trips Offered
5 Trips
Snorkeling to certification courses
Small Groups
Personalized
Focused instruction and guided dives
Certification
Open & Advanced
Courses for beginners and advanced
Book a snorkeling trip, Discover Scuba session, boat dive or certification course — limited spaces for small group experiences.
Complete the medical questionnaire
Be honest on the pre-dive health form; certain conditions may prevent you from diving and you should avoid flying within 12 hours of your dive.
Practice breathing in shallow water
Get comfortable with a regulator by trying a brief snorkeling or breathing exercise in waist-deep water before your dive.
Bring basic items
Wear swimwear under clothing, bring a towel and reef-safe sunscreen; full dive equipment is provided by the operator.
Children requirements
Minimum age is 8 and children must be accompanied by an adult; basic swimming ability is required for all participants.
Wetsuit (if you own one)
A personal wetsuit adds comfort during cooler months, though basic exposure protection is provided if needed.
Mask and snorkel
Useful for pre-dive practice and surface observation; the operator typically supplies these items.
Swimwear and towel
Wear swimwear under your clothing and bring a towel for after the dive.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the Posidonia seagrass habitats common in the area.