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Activity description
Discover the beauty of the Aegean on this beginner's scuba dive from Caldera Beach.
A honeymoon location renowned for its dramatic vistas and iconic architecture, Santorini is just spectacular below the surface too! Home to active underwater volcanoes, technicolour reefs and stunning marine life, master the basics of scuba diving with an experienced instructor - choose from one dive - or two-dive package from Caldera Beach.
Scuba Diving from Caldera Beach
This activity is run and operated from Caldera Beach on Santorini Island in the Cyclades, Greece. Renowned for its red sand beach and distinctive blue dome architecture, popular dive sites include Remezzo Reef, Adiavati Reef and Gialos Reef. It is also full of diving spots that are fit for first-time divers.
Discover Scuba Diving in Santorini
Meet your divemaster at the activity base in Thira for this discover scuba diving experience. An essential introduction to scuba diving, this one-dive or two-dive package is ideal for curious beginners of all ages and abilities. The ideal way to try scuba diving before committing to a full course, this experience can even be counted towards your final PADI certification if you decide to continue.
During the day, you will learn to use basic scuba gear, including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device and a tank. Once you've gone through the essentials with your instructor, you'll head to the boat for a shallow dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters. On this supervised dive, you'll get to explore the local reef and coral gardens, observing marine life like nudibranchs, invertebrates, crabs, shrimp, eels, seahorses and colourful reef fish. There is also the option for a second dive for those looking to explore further - travelling out to Gialos Reef.
Conditions
This activity operates during the summer season from March - October. Suitable for total beginners, the calm, bright waters provide stable year-round conditions for first-timers in the water or anyone wanting to learn a new skill.