Guided Snorkelling Excursion in Nea Makri on the East of Athens

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From€80
4 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 6 years-old and up
Recommended

Discover the wonders of the underwater world of Schinias-Marathon National Park on a guided snorkelling excursion from Nea Makri!

March 2026
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Meeting point:

Kanelakis Diving Experiences - Frinis 20, Nea Makri 190 05, Greece

Spoken languages:

French, English, Greek

Cancellation: Flexible

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About the activity

Fancy swimming in a stunning setting while discovering the beauty of the Mediterranean seabed near Athens? Look no further: this guided snorkelling excursion in Nea Makri is exactly what you need! Accessible in just under an hour’s drive from the centre of Athens, the diving centre Kanelakis Diving Experiences invites you to spend around 3.5 hours at sea, heading towards the Schinias-Marathon National Park. It takes only about 10 minutes to reach it by speedboat from Nea Makri, and the trip is organised in a small group of up to 7 participants for a friendly and memorable adventure. Children aged 6 and above who can swim are welcome to take part, allowing the whole family to enjoy the experience!

This boat tour for snorkelling in Nea Makri will take you to 2 of the most incredible spots for swimming with fins, mask and snorkel near Athens: Cape Marathon and Schinias Bay. Crystal-clear waters with excellent visibility await you, above depths of no more than 5 metres, making it easy to observe the marine life thriving beneath the surface. You will be accompanied in the water by a local professional guide with more than 40 years of scuba diving experience in Nea Makri. You can therefore be sure that he will take you to the very best spots to admire the most beautiful seabeds of Schinias-Marathon National Park! The bonus? You will also enjoy a break between your 2 swims, with the opportunity to relax either on board the boat or by the beach, which is truly paradise-like.

Allowing you to spend nearly 2 hours in the water, this boat tour with snorkelling from Nea Makri is a must if you want to cool off during a half-day near Athens. Between the superb coastal scenery, the diversity of underwater species (fish, octopuses, sea urchins, sponges, etc.), and the pleasant water temperature (as low as 17°C in winter), you are sure to enjoy some unforgettable moments!

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Emma H., United Kingdom — 13/05/2023
5/5
The snorkeling was amazing and great value for money. Dimitris was a really great teacher as I had never done any snorkeling before. He was really knowledgeable about the area and the environment and I got to see loads of amazing animals and even hold some. It is definitely a must do activity if you are near Athens and the area is lovely to stay in if you have the time. I would definitely recommend this to everyone.
Laura G., Greece — 09/08/2022
5/5
Amazing experience with a really great instructor.
Brady N., Switzerland — 18/07/2022
5/5
Awesome trip! The snorkeling was beautiful and the boat ride was really fun. We snorkeled along Marathon Cape and saw some interesting creatures that Dimitris pointed out to us. Then we went to a beach in a national park with a cool and rare pine forest. We were the only ones on the whole beautiful sandy beach and it was a great place to warm up after the snorkeling. Easy to reach Nea Makri from Athens with the Ktel bus. Highly recommend for a day trip.
Morgan R., United States — 21/10/2021
5/5
Snorkeling was so much fun, we got to see lots of things including sea urchins, octopus, and lots of smaller fish.
Amber B., United Kingdom — 07/09/2021
5/5
Snorkelling - what a wonderful trip- the instructor was friendly and helpful but also let you do what you wanted, he guided us to see some amazing wildlife and all in all it was a 10/10 day.

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