Adventure Dives for Certified Divers around Soufa Bay from Almyrida, near Chania
Discover northern Crete's hidden natural beauty with an expert guide on these adventure dives for certified divers around Soufa Bay from Almyrida, near Chania!
Practical information
If you have an Open Water Diver certification or higher, you can take part in these amazing adventure dives around Soufa Bay and enjoy a 4-hour experience with 2 different immersions in the Mediterranean, usually on the sites of 2 shipwrecks that have been turned into reef nurseries!
Course of events
You should plan to spend around 4.5 hours on this activity:
- Arrival at the meeting point and introduction to your instructor
- Liability releases
- Safety and activity briefing
- Equipment distribution and setup
- Embarkment
- Boat ride to the first dive site
- Dive into the Cretan sea!
- Return to the boat
- Ride to the second dive site
- Dive in again!
- Return to the meeting point
- Disembarkment
- Equipment return and end of activity
Activity requirements
This activity is reserved for certified divers. You must be able to present a valid certification to carry out the adventure dives. Your instructor will only accept Open Water Diver certifications and higher.
To participate in this activity, you must not have any of the following contraindications: respiratory problems (exertional asthma), heart problems, ENT problems, lung problems, diabetes, or epilepsy. If you have any doubts, don't hesitate to contact us or ask for medical advice.
You must know how to swim to participate in this activity.
Special terms
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
Since wildlife is unpredictable, their presence is never guaranteed.
Possible dive sites on this activity include:
- The Elephant Cave
- Ombros Gialos (shipwreck)
- Koutalas
- The SS Minnewaska III (shipwreck)
- The Wall
- Canyon
- Kalami
Pets are not allowed to join this activity.
Spoken languages:
English, FrenchIncluded
- Wetsuit
- Mask
- Fins
- Buoyancy compensator
- Regulator
- Tank
- Boat ride
- Certified and active PADI instructor
- 2 dives
- Water
- Snack
Excluded
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Personal expenses
- Extra food or drinks
Do not forget to bring
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Dry change of clothes
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Explore the Greek underwater world and discover shipwrecks, coral reefs, deep caves, and a diverse marine wildlife on these amazing adventure dives for certified divers around Soufa Bay from Almyrida, near Chania! A small fishing village in northeastern Crete, Almyrida has seen a lot of history happen in front of its shores, including a World War II boat, shipwrecked not too far from the town. This place, situated in the gorgeous, crystal clear Mediterranean sea, is the perfect spot to dust off your diving certification and dive in to discover its secrets.
On the day of your adventure dives for certified divers around Soufa Bay from Almyrida, near Chania, you'll need to arrive at the meeting point in the Kefi Divers headquarters in Almyrida. There, you'll meet your expert instructor, who will introduce themselves, check your diving certification, and give you some paperwork to sign. Once the formalities are completed, the instructor will give you a thorough safety and activity briefing, so you know exactly where you're going and what to do when you get there. The last step of preparation before the start of your amazing scuba diving excursion will be the equipment set-up; your instructor will provide you with a wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, tank, regulator, and buoyancy compensator, which you'll have time to try on to make sure they fit comfortably.
Once you're ready, you'll board a boat and sail off! There are many incredible diving spots around Chania, but usually, on your adventure dives for certified divers around Soufa Bay from Almyrida, near Chania, you'll visit the Elephant Cave and Ombros Gialos. The first one is an impressive and unique underwater cave with crystal clear waters, with stunning red and white stalactites and fossilised remains of extinct animals. The second one is a recent addition, featuring a recent shipwreck that has been used to revitalize the coral population in the area by the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research. Either way, during your adventure scuba dives in Soufa Bay, you'll get to observe stunning marine wildlife such as schools of fish, octopus, lionfish, and even sea turtles.
Don't forget to bring your diving certification, swimsuit, sunscreen, towel, and anything else you might need (medication, your own snacks, etc.) to spend an amazing 4 hours on these wonderful adventure dives for certified divers around Soufa Bay from Almyrida, near Chania!
Take your chance to discover Crete's incredible landscapes (in and out of the water), and enjoy a day of fun with a certified and active PADI instructor who will take you to see the best underwater landmarks in the area. Book your adventure dives for certified divers around Soufa Bay from Almyrida, near Chania, today!