Do I need to be certified?

Yes. All divers must present a scuba certification card; minimum age is 10 and fitness screening is required.

Is equipment rental available?

Yes. Full equipment rental is offered including BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins and dive computer for an extra fee.

Are boat dives included?

Shore dives are standard for this day, but you can upgrade to boat dives in person subject to availability and extra cost.

How long are the dives?

Each dive typically lasts 45–60 minutes depending on conditions and air consumption.

Is transport provided?

Transport to the beach and back is provided if needed; there is also free parking if you drive yourself.

Certified Open Water divers can join; if you are unsure about fitness or recent experience, contact the operator beforehand.

Plakias Shore Dives: Sixth Day — Two Immersive Dives with 30m Visibility | Scuba | Guided Tour

On the sixth day of a week-long dive program, the shorelines around Myrthianos Plakias, Crete, reveal themselves as a compact classroom for divers who want clarity, variety, and uncomplicated logistics. Located on Crete’s southern coast near the village of Plakias, this two-dive day from Dive2gether Crete takes you through gorges, drop-offs and jagged rocky formations into water with up to 30 meters of visibility.

You begin at the Dive2gether Crete meeting point where staff fit gear, serve a welcome drink, and walk you through the safety briefing. Small groups—maximum six—mean briefings are tailored and guides steer each dive to local features: rocky arches, narrow gullies, and steep walls that funnel schools of wrasse and damselfish. Between dives you’ll amble to a beachfront taverna for a relaxing lunch (at your own expense) and swap notes while the day’s sunlight warms the stone terraces above the sea.

The dives themselves generally last 45–60 minutes each, with gently sloping entries from shore and occasional boat-access upgrades available from the dive center. Expect to encounter Mediterranean life in concentrated encounters: Posidonia seagrass beds, colourful nudibranchs, shy octopus tucked in crevices, and the occasional moray eel peeking from a crack. The rock is limestone and schist in places, fractured by ancient sea action that created the clefts and gorges you’ll explore—features that make each site feel like a compact underwater canyon.

What sets this trip apart is the combination of consistent visibility, sheltered conditions, and the boutique, small-group approach. Transport to the beach is available if you need it; otherwise free parking eases self-drive plans. Air and weights are included; full equipment rental and underwater photos are optional extras. The day is built for certified divers aged 10–75 who can meet routine fitness and medical screening requirements.

Practical notes: arrive ten minutes early with your certification and logbook, bring sunscreen and a towel, and be prepared to purchase lunch if you want the full taverna experience. Respect local conservation practices—avoid disturbing Posidonia meadows and never touch or remove marine life.

Guides bring cameras and offer photo packages so you can capture images of reefs and groupers; purchase is optional. If you rent gear, request a well-fitted wetsuit and dive computer; shore entries in spring and autumn benefit from thicker neoprene. The dive center requires safety paperwork and a brief medical check before diving. Arrive by rental car or use the center’s transport; the rhythm of two focused dives and a slow taverna lunch suits repeat and novice divers.