Do I need prior certification to join?

No—beginners can enroll and complete confined-water and open-water dives as part of the course; certification is available if you complete required modules.

How old do participants need to be?

The program accepts divers aged 12 and up; minors require parental consent and appropriate supervision during training.

What happens if weather cancels a dive day?

Instructors will reschedule dives within the four-day window when possible or adjust sites to sheltered options; check the referral link for cancellation policies.

Is equipment rental included?

Tanks, weights, and basic dive gear are provided; full rental kits like BCDs and regulators may be included or available for an extra fee—confirm at booking.

How many divers per instructor?

Groups are kept small for safety and individualized coaching; exact ratios vary but are intentionally limited—ask when you book.

Can certified divers skip training modules?

Yes—certified divers can use the program as a guided dive package or choose focused skills such as buoyancy or navigation work.

Four Days Diving: 8 Dives and PADI Certification Off Chania | Scuba | Water Activities

Four Days Diving in Chania, Greece, is a focused PADI-friendly course that turns curious swimmers into confident divers across a compact four-day schedule. Based out of the northwest coast of Crete, the program arranges eight guided dives—about four hours on the water each day—boat transfers to nearby reefs and sea caves, light snacks, and instructor-led skill sessions that can culminate in PADI certification. The small-group format and local skipper knowledge mean more time underwater and fewer long runs between sites. Expect a variety of Mediterranean dive environments: Posidonia seagrass meadows teeming with juvenile fish, jagged limestone drop-offs, rocky pinnacles encrusted with gorgonians and sponges, and shadowed caverns that glow with filtered sunlight. Marine life is a highlight; common encounters include colorful nudibranchs, octopus tucked in crevices, amberjack cruising the blue, and schools of barracuda along the walls. Visibility here often reaches 20-30 meters, turning each descent into a clear, cinematic passage. What sets this four-day program apart is its blend of technical coaching and place-based guiding. Local instructors read the sea and sites around Chania—choosing shallow skill drills on calm mornings, then heading to deeper walls when conditions allow. Boats leave from short coastal slips close to town, so you're back by midday with time to explore Chania's Venetian harbor, salt lagoons, and waterfront tavernas. The company supplies tanks, weights, and basic dive gear, tailoring the pace for beginners and repeat divers who want paced refresher sessions. Logistics are straightforward: participants should be 12 or older, comfortable swimming, and prepared to spend consecutive mornings on the water. The course rhythm mixes confined-water practice, navigation drills, and open-water dives across local sites selected for shelter and marine diversity. Safety briefings, surface-marker procedures, and buddy checks are woven into every outing. Weather in this part of Crete is most stable late spring through early autumn, but instructors adapt sites to prevailing wind and swell. Book this program to compress the best of Chania's underwater world into a single, coached retreat—ideal for families with teens, travelers short on time, or divers chasing targeted skills and certification without a long course. By the end of day four you'll surface with new dives in your logbook, clearer comfort under pressure, and a roster of local dive sites that invite return visits the next time you're in Crete. The program is flexible about experience levels: complete beginners run through confined-water fundamentals, while certified divers can focus on buoyancy, navigation, or deeper site exploration. Bring a logbook if you have one; instructors log dives. Bookings are handled online through the provider's referral link, and groups are intentionally small to preserve safety and site quality while giving each diver personalized feedback. Expect clear briefings and calm, steady instruction.

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