PADI Discover Scuba Diving course starting from Almyrida near Chania

Organized by Omega Divers
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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: from 3 hrs to 1 half day
Spoken languages: English, Greek
Minimum age: From 8 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

Discover Scuba Diving is the most popular activity for beginners who want to discover underwater life. It’s designed for people who are curious about diving and would like to try it in a safe and friendly environment. The course takes around three hours to complete, during which time the beginner diver learns basic scuba skills and theory before going on an actual dive for approximately 45 minutes under the direct supervision of the PADI instructors. Although the day is relaxing and great fun, safety is ensured by diving to a maximum depth of six meters, with a ratio of one instructor to every two students.

The spot
Diving in Georgioupoli is an excellent way to see all the beautiful aquatic life that the Mediterranean sea has to offer. A clear blue sea and perfect weather assist to make diving in this part of Crete a unique experience for divers of all levels. Georgioupoli is close to the diving center and only 20km away from the village of Almyrida.

Whether you are a certified diver or a complete beginner, the diving professionals will lead you to exciting dive sites, and make scuba diving in Georgioupoli one of the highlights of your holidays. Diving spots near Georgioupoli include old shipwrecks, underwater caves, and colorful reefs, and can be accessed by either a short boat trip or directly from the shore.

The steps
Scuba Courses are taught in “Baby Steps”: New scuba divers are not expected to throw on a full set of scuba gear and leap off a boat into the deep blue sea on their first scuba dive. A dive student’s first dive will be at a controlled dive site such as a pool or shallow bay. At least one area of the dive site will be shallow enough to stand up in. What’s more, before ever entering the water, a scuba instructor will explain to new divers how all the dive gear works and will familiarize them with simple techniques used to dive safely. The first skill you are likely to try is breathing through a scuba regulator with just your face in the water. It is true that breathing through a regulator feels a bit weird at first.

The first time can feel strange. The act of breathing itself, especially in very shallow water, feels almost exactly like breathing in the air. The aspect of breathing through a regulator that is disconcerting is that a student is required to put his face in the water and inhale. This is not typical human behavior, and it is completely normal to be a little hesitant to put your face in the water and inhale at the beginning.

What will you learn?

  • How to communicate using hand signals
  • How to remove water from your mask
  • How to breathe underwater using the gear
  • How to equalize your ears 

Offers

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PADI Discover Scuba Diving course starting from Almyrida
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The theoretical part will take place in the Diving center where you will learn the basic safety rules. After that, you will try the equipment and you will have a trial dive either in shallow waters, either in a pool depending on availability. You will then go to the diving spot, where you will have your first dive. The dive will last approximately 45 minutes underwater, always under the supervision of a PADI instructor. Having the dive finished, you will return to the diving center to share your experience. 

Activity requirements

You need to be in good physical condition, not to suffer from asthma or cardio problems.

The minimum age to take part in Discover Scuba Diving is 10 years old. A parental or guardian agreement may be needed. 

Special terms

A transfer is offered by Omega Diver from Chania to the dive center upon request and availability for small groups (2-4 people). For longer distances or specific circumstances, you can arrange a transfer with Omega Diver upon a small fee (5€/person e.g.).

Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 half day

Meeting point:

Offer n° 1

Omega Divers Center - Almyrida 1, Almirida 730 08, Greece

Offer n° 2

Omega Divers - Almyrida 1, Almirida 730 08, Greece

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PADI Children Class
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This option of PADI Discover Scuba Diving course starting from Almyrida near Chania, is reserved for children. A certified instructor will teach a class of 8 to 10-year-old children only!

Course of events

- Meet your instructor at Omega Divers - Almyrida 1, Almirida 730 08, Greece.
- Briefing.
- PADI Scuba diving experience in Almyrida. Reach up to 3 meters in depth.
- Return to the meeting point.

Activity requirements

- Please note that this activity is only for certified divers.
- Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity.
- The minimum age for this activity is 8 years old and the maximum age is 10. Any participant above this age can pick the other option of this activity.

Special terms

- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity.
- This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.
- Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
- Please inform us of any important health issues upon booking.
- Please note that flying is not allowed less than 24 hours after diving.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Water bottle
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3 hrs

Minimum age:

From 8 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Offer n° 1

Omega Divers Center - Almyrida 1, Almirida 730 08, Greece

Offer n° 2

Omega Divers - Almyrida 1, Almirida 730 08, Greece

Included:
  • Certified Instructor
  • Scuba diving gear
Excluded:
  • Transfert to the meeting point
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting point

Offer n° 1
Omega Divers Center - Almyrida 1, Almirida 730 08, Greece
Offer n° 2
Omega Divers - Almyrida 1, Almirida 730 08, Greece

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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