Get certified underwater in the clear waters of Schinias’ bay with Kanelakis Diving Experiences. Their beginner-friendly courses blend expert instruction and rich local marine life for an unforgettable introduction to scuba diving.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–5 days depending on course pace
Fitness Level
Basic physical fitness recommended; ability to swim and float comfortably required
Wildlife
History
The Marathon area is historically renowned for the 490 BC Battle of Marathon, linking ancient Greek history with this vibrant natural setting.
Conservation
Schinias-Marathon National Park is a protected area with strict environmental regulations to preserve delicate marine habitats and biodiversity.
Kanelakis Diving Experiences
Get certified underwater in the clear waters of Schinias’ bay with Kanelakis Diving Experiences. Their beginner-friendly courses blend expert instruction and rich local marine life for an unforgettable introduction to scuba diving.
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.
Hydrate well before your dive
Proper hydration helps prevent decompression sickness and keeps you alert underwater.
Listen closely to pre-dive safety briefings
Pay attention to equipment use and emergency protocols to ensure a safe dive experience.
Wear reef-safe sunscreen
Protect the marine environment by avoiding harmful chemicals commonly found in sunscreens.
Check your equipment for fit and comfort
Ill-fitting gear can cause discomfort or compromise safety underwater.
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm and protects against jellyfish and abrasions during dives.
summer
Mask and snorkel
Essential for clear vision and easy breathing at the surface.
Dive computer
Monitors depth and bottom time to enhance safety underwater.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the marine environment from harmful UV exposure.
summer