Discover Scuba Diving in Paphos, Cyprus

Organized by CyDive Paphos

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 4 hrs
Spoken languages: Spanish, Polish, French, Greek, English
Minimum age: From 10 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

Discover the world of scuba diving with your first discovery dive in Paphos, Cyprus. Welcoming beginners from ages 10 and up!

Cyprus is a popular island country located in the Eastern Mediterranean. This scuba dive excursion takes place in Paphos, a city located on the southwestern coast of Cyprus. Paphos is known for its stunning beaches, archaeological sites, and picturesque landscapes.

For this excursion, you will receive some eLearning material to read before the day of your dive. This contains essential information that will ensure your safety underwater. Please make sure you have completed the eLearning product before the start of the activity. 

Upon arrival at the base camp in Paphos, the certified instructors will give you a more practical initiation to the world of scuba diving. Together, you will go over what you have learnt, discover the equipment, and answer any questions or doubts you may have. Once everyone is confident, you will try out the scuba diving equipment (wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel, regulator and tank) in the centre's swimming pool, learn to get comfortable with breathing underwater and practice all the different security measures you need to know.

When you are ready, you will head out to the Mediterranean Sea to the training site at the Roman Wall, located just 100m from the dive centre. The dive site takes its name from the submerged wall which was once the foundation for the Roman Harbour. Paphos was a main shipping area for cargo boats during the Roman era. Here, you will dive directly from the shore, and experience your first-ever sea dive! Diving in the Mediterranean is one of the best places to do a scuba diving initiation. The turquoise waters of Paphos offer perfect diving conditions, as well as wonderful marine life to discover.

Relax and enjoy the moment as you wade your way through the site, discovering ancient Roman Amphorae on the seabed and encrusted into the wall. The maximum depth of the dive is 6m (19ft), with three different areas. In the shallows, you'll often see schools of juvenile fish which are protected from the changing sea conditions. In the midsection, there are 3 huge anchors which came from ships that sank deep in the sea. In the deeper section, there are beautiful shell sculptures. In all the sections it is common to find Green and Loggerhead turtles! At the end of your discovery dive, you'll return to the dive centre in Paphos.

The underwater world of Cyprus is waiting for you - book your discovery scuba diving experience in Paphos now!

Course of events

- Read the eLearning material prior to the activity start

- Arrive at the dive centre in Paphos

- Meet the certified instructor and go through the theory of scuba diving

- Receive scuba diving equipment (wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel, regulator and tank)

- Practice using the equipment in the centre's pool

- Travel to the Roman Wall dive site in the Mediterranean Sea

- The discovery scuba dive begins!

- First dive from the shore (maximum depth 6m / 19ft)

- Explore the dive site and underwater marine life

- Return to the dive centre in Paphos

Activity requirements

Please note that basic swimming skills are required for this activity. 

Pregnant people, as well as those with conditions such as epilepsy, pneumothorax, and lung conditions will not be able to take part in the activity.

Each participant must complete the eLearning product prior to the start of the activity. 

Special terms

Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.

Included
  • Certified instructor
  • Scuba diving equipment
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Water
100% secure payments
by credit card or Paypal
Meeting point
1 Poseidonos Avenue, Marina Court 44-46 8042, Paphos, Cyprus Get directions

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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  • 4.8 / 5

Everything was well organized and we really enjoyed it. Dont be afraid to try it even if it is the first time for you, they are patient and take care of you.