Do I need a certification to join?

Yes. A scuba certification card and logbook are required; the center checks credentials before diving.

What is included in the price?

Air and weights are included; transport to the beach can be provided if needed. Lunch, guide photos and full equipment rental are extra.

How long are the dives?

Each dive typically lasts forty-five to sixty minutes, depending on air consumption and site conditions.

Is this suitable for new divers?

Divers must be certified and in good general fitness; the shore entries and calm conditions suit newer but certified divers.

Can I upgrade to boat dives?

Yes. Upgrades to boat dives are available in person at the dive center subject to availability and prevailing sea conditions.

Are there medical restrictions?

All divers complete medical paperwork; women who are pregnant or attempting pregnancy must not dive.

Two Dives at Myrthianos Plakias with Dive2gether — Crete Shore Diving | Scuba

On the south coast of Crete, at Myrthianos Plakias, a day with Dive2gether invites certified divers into clear, blue water that seems to stretch for miles. This full-day, small-group outing pairs two shore dives with dramatic coastal scenery: drop-offs, narrow gorges and rocky ledges carved from limestone and volcanic seams. Visibility commonly reaches thirty meters, so schools of amberjack, morays and colorful sponge gardens appear well before you arrive.

The experience meets at Dive2gether Crete and runs about eight hours. It is open to divers aged ten and up, with groups capped at six divers. After a brief check-in and gear fit, the crew transports participants to the chosen shore entry. Guides lead a clear safety briefing and the first dive runs for forty-five to sixty minutes, exploring arches, overhangs and small caves where anemones cling and schools hunt.

Lunch is at a beach taverna on the surface interval (paid separately), giving time to dry off, compare notes and recharge. After the break the group returns for a second shore dive on a different reef. At day end participants rinse gear, view photos taken by guides and receive any post-dive advice.

What makes the trip special is the combination of scale, clarity and local knowledge. The south-facing coastline near Plakias mixes hard limestone cliffs with softer bands, producing gorges and ledges that concentrate marine life. Calm seas and sheltered shore entries suit divers who prefer controlled descents, though an upgrade to boat dives is available at the center if conditions or curiosity dictate.

The day also highlights practical comforts that matter. Air and weights are included, and staff can fit rental regulators, buoyancy compensators and wetsuits for a supplement. Photographs taken by your guide are available for purchase, and guides share marine identification tips on site, pointing out nudibranchs, octopus dens and shy wrasse. Free parking at many shore sites simplifies logistics, and the dive center can provide transport to the beach for guests without a rental car. This itinerary suits both pairs of divers and solo travelers who want a guided, confidence-building day on Crete’s southern reefs. Respectful behavior around the marine environment is emphasized: avoid touching coral, control fin kicks and secure any loose gear. Dive2gether’s approach is local, focused on showing travelers where life gathers, without overwhelming fragile habitats.