Do I need certification to join?

Yes—participants must present a valid scuba certification and fill out medical paperwork to confirm fitness to dive.

Is equipment rental included?

Air and weights are included; full equipment rental (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, dive computer) is available for an extra fee.

How long are the dives?

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

Lunch is not included; the itinerary includes a break at a beach taverna where you can buy food.

Can the dive centre provide transport?

Yes—the operator can transport you to the beach if you do not have a rental car; free parking is available for self-drive guests.

Are there age limits?

Participants must be at least 10 years old and no older than 75; medical fitness is required and pregnant women should not dive.

Shore Diving Myrthianos Plakias: Two Immersive Dives with Dive2gether Crete | Scuba | Water Activities

Off the southern coast of Crete near Myrthianos Plakias, Ten Days of Fun Diving • 20 Dives (Tenth Day) with Dive2gether Crete delivers two longshore dives in water so clear you can read the contours of the seafloor thirty meters away. This full-day eight-hour experience centers on dramatic underwater terrain: limestone drop-offs, narrow gorges and sculpted rocky formations that channel currents and nurture marine life. Visibility commonly reaches thirty meters, revealing bands of Posidonia meadows, schools of bream and wrasse and the occasional grouper or octopus sheltering in crevices. You will check in at Dive2gether Crete, meet a guide and get fitted with rental gear if needed. The group maximum of six keeps the dives personal and safety-focused; briefings and a methodical kit build precede each forty-five to sixty minute bottom time. The day alternates two immersive shore dives with a relaxed beach taverna lunch on your own, and transport options include self-drive with free parking or a lift from the dive centre. What distinguishes this trip is the underwater topography: steep walls that fall away from sandy shelves into reef-studded gorges, rocky pinnacles that attract pelagic visitors and tidal channels that produce dramatic light shafts through fractured rock. Those geological features are shaped by Cretan limestone and volcanic deposits, creating a mix of smooth walls, jagged overhangs and sponge gardens ideal for macro photographers and wide-angle shooters alike. Small group logistics mean more time to inspect anemone fields, search for nudibranchs or linger above a wrasse cleaning station. Practical details are straightforward: bring your scuba certification and logbook, swimwear, towel, sun protection and cash for lunch. Dive2gether includes air, weights and transport to selected beaches; full equipment rental, including BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins and dive computer, is available. The operator shoots dive photos that can be purchased as a full set for twenty euros. This trip suits certified divers aged ten to seventy-five who possess good general fitness. Women who are pregnant or attempting pregnancy should not dive. If you lack a rental car the centre can provide transport to the beach; otherwise free parking makes self-drive convenient. Book this as part of a multi-day series or as a single shore-diving day to experience steady conditions, abundant visibility and well-managed small groups. For divers seeking clear walls, varied rock formations and focused marine encounters, this Crete shore dive day is a tidy, professionally run introduction to the southern coast’s underwater scenery. Guides emphasize conservative buoyancy and local knowledge, making the sites suitable for advanced students and recreational diving, while respecting marine habitats and following local conservation practices recommended by the dive community. Book early in high season to secure your spot and rental equipment before midday departure.