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Slip from Aegiali into the Aegean and float above Nikouria’s rocky reefs on a 2½-hour zodiac snorkeling trip. Expect crystal visibility, clay-pot octopus dens, and shorelines most visitors never see.
Slip from Aegiali into the Aegean and float above Nikouria’s rocky reefs on a 2½-hour zodiac snorkeling trip. Expect crystal visibility, clay-pot octopus dens, and shorelines most visitors never see.
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Operated by Amorgos Diving Center · Aegiali, Cyclades
The zodiac eases off Aegiali Beach and the island exhales: wind across sun-baked rock, gulls punctuating the blue. You feel the boat rise, the shore pulling away, and the first glimpse of Nikouria’s serrated coastline comes into focus — low cliffs, hidden coves and water so clear it reads like glass. The guide runs through safety, offers masks and fins, and you slip into a cool, immediate world where rock ridges become coral highways and octopus dens are marked by neat clay pots placed by the dive center.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Basic swimming ability and comfort in open water; participants should be able to tread water and swim short distances with a mask.
No — the trips welcome beginners; guides brief on technique and provide flotation vests and basic support.
Meet at Aegiali Beach (the dive center location). Aegiali is accessible by ferry from Katapola or other Cycladic islands and by local bus from Amorgos villages.
Yes — masks, snorkels, fins and flotation vests are included, though many guests bring personal masks for fit and comfort.
Common sightings include octopus (often in clay pots), moray eels, sea bass, damsels, and colorful sponges; sightings vary by season and sea conditions.
Families are welcome; operators note stroller accessibility for shore areas, but children should be comfortable in the water and usually wear a flotation vest.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; no refund within 24 hours, per the operator’s standard policy.
Amorgos has long been a maritime outpost in the eastern Cyclades; its harbors and coves served local fishermen and traders for centuries, shaping a culture tied closely to the sea.
The dive center supports local habitat enhancement (clay pots for octopus) and recommends reef-safe sunscreen and no-touch policies to minimize impact.
Amorgos Diving Center operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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