Athens Riviera: Guided First-Time Scuba Diving with Pickup

Attica, Athens



Learn mask clearing and equalizing with a scuba instructor on the Athens Riviera. Dive into the crystal-clear Mediterranean Sea, breathe underwater for the first time, and observe marine life.

Highlights

  • Dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean with an instructor
  • Learn the basics of scuba diving, including mask clearing and equalizing
  • Discover the thrill of breathing underwater for the first time
  • Admire marine life like eels, octopuses, sea bass, and breams
  • Enjoy a scenic drive to the diving spot with a convenient pickup

Description

Begin your adventure with a scenic drive to the dive site. Upon arrival, meet your experienced instructor and receive a short briefing on what to expect and the few simple skills you'll need to dive safely, such as mask clearing, how to equalize your ears to the water pressure, regulator usage, proper fin kicking, and basic hand signals.

Your instructor will also provide all the basic scuba gear you’ll use, which is well maintained every year. This will include a mask, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device, wet suit, dive gauges, and a tank.

After the briefing, it will be time for the thrill. In no more than 30 feet (10 meters) deep in crystal clear warm waters, you will discover what it is like to breathe underwater for the first time.

Admire the marine life, including eels, octopuses, sea basses, breams, and schools of a wide variety of Mediterranean fishes and lots of macro creatures.

Includes

  • Private sedan or minivan transport
  • Scenic drive to the diving spot
  • Experienced instructor
  • Short briefing
  • Basic scuba gear
  • Mask
  • Fins
  • Regulator
  • Buoyancy control device
  • Wet suit
  • Dive gauges
  • Tank
  • Diving experience up to 30 feet
  • Marine life observation

Excludes

Meal

Important Information

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    Diving within 24 hours of flying is not recommended
    Some pre-existing medical conditions may prevent you from diving
    Please bring a towel and/or a second change of clothes
    Do not eat for 3 hours before the experience. Have only a light breakfast

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Frequently Asked Questions

The experience includes a scenic drive to the dive site, a briefing with an instructor, basic scuba training, and a guided underwater dive along the Athens Riviera.
This activity is suitable for beginners with no prior scuba diving experience, typically aged 12 and above, but check the website for age and health requirements.
The full experience usually lasts around 3 to 4 hours, including the scenic drive, briefing, and underwater dive.
The dive sites are located along the Athens Riviera, known for clear Mediterranean waters and marine life like octopuses and sea bass.
No certification is required as the activity includes training and supervision for first-time divers.
All necessary scuba gear such as mask, fins, wetsuit, and tanks are provided as part of the experience.
Yes, divers often spot marine creatures like eels, octopuses, sea bass, and breams in the clear waters of the Athens Riviera.
Yes, convenient pickup is provided from central Athens to the diving location along the Riviera.
The activity is supervised by experienced instructors who teach safety skills like mask clearing and equalizing to ensure a safe dive.
Scuba diving is available during warmer months, typically from late spring to early fall; check the website for current availability and hours.

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