Best way to learn scuba diving and get a scuba certificate!
Learn to scuba in Schinias’ clear bay waters with a beginner-friendly Open Water Diver Course. Flexible theory options, included gear and guided open-water dives make this a practical certification choice near Nea Makri.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–4 days
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: comfortable swimming ability, basic cardiovascular fitness, and no severe medical issues.
Wildlife
History
Schinias has long been a local coastal hub for swimming and recreation; the bay’s sheltered shape has made it a training spot for generations of divers.
Conservation
Watch for Posidonia oceanica seagrass meadows; avoid finning directly over seagrass and follow instructor guidance to minimize seafloor impact.
Kanelakis Diving Experiences
Best way to learn scuba diving and get a scuba certificate!
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.
Swim test before day one
Be ready to show basic swimming comfort—practice tread-and-float and a 200m swim if possible.
Avoid flying after diving
Don’t fly within 12 hours of your last dive; plan flights accordingly to avoid decompression risk.
Hydrate and protect skin
Bring high-SPF sunscreen and hydrate between sessions—sun and salty conditions dehydrate quickly.
Use the bus pickup option
If you’re not driving, take the public bus to Nea Makri and arrange the dive center meet-up at the bus stop.
Mask and snorkel
Personal fit improves comfort during confined-water exercises and reduces fogging.
Wetsuit (3/2–5/4mm depending on season)
Keeps you warm during longer sessions in cooler months and adds buoyancy control.
spring
Dive logbook
Track skills, logged dives and instructor signatures as you complete the course.
Swimwear and towel
Quick-drying swimwear and a towel are useful between classroom, pool and open-water sessions.
summer