Guided Snorkelling Excursion from Marathopolis in Kalamata

Organized by Scuba Turtles

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: 1.5 hr
Spoken languages: Greek, English
Minimum age: From 6 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Join this guided snorkelling tour for an enjoyable experience in Marathopolis. Welcoming adventurers from ages 6 and up!

Kalamata is the capital and largest city of the Messinia region and is situated along the coast of the Messenian Gulf in Greece. The dive centre is in Marathopolis, a charming coastal village located in the southwestern part of the Peloponnese peninsula. It is situated in the region of Messinia, overlooking the Ionian Sea. Marathopolis is a hidden gem in the Peloponnese, home to many historical sites, beautiful beaches and delicious Greek cuisine.

For your guided snorkelling adventure, you’ll meet the certified instructor at the dive centre in Marathopolis. Snorkelling is the perfect way to explore the underwater world if you are not comfortable with scuba diving. The instructor will provide the snorkelling equipment (mask, fins and snorkel) and go through a safety briefing and instructions. Then, the underwater adventure begins!

You’ll snorkel in the centre’s home reef, known as Skalakia by the locals, one of the best dive sites in the region of Messinia. The reef offers amazing visibility of up to 30 metres, with shallow waters perfect for beginners and snorkelling! Many Mediterranean sea creatures live in this area, including octopuses, Morey eels, nudibranchs, lionfish, cuttlefish, damselfish, sea breams, gobies, bennies, crabs, lobsters and spirographs. They swim in the rocky reefs, creating a big aquarium atmosphere! It is also the second-largest nesting area for endangered Caretta Caretta sea turtles, which you may spot while snorkelling. After exploring beneath the surface for approximately one hour, you’ll return to the dive centre.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to swim underwater with vibrant sea creatures in the beautiful area of Marathopolis in Kalamata!

Course of events

- Arrive at the dive centre in Marathopolis

- Receive snorkelling equipment (mask, fins and snorkel)

- Safety briefing and instructions

- The snorkelling adventure begins!

- Snorkel in the Skalakia reef (approximately 1 hour)

- Return to the dive centre

Activity requirements

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Included
  • Certified instructor
  • Snorkelling equipment
Excluded
  • Underwater photos (€10)
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
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Meeting point
Scuba Turtles Dive Center, Marathopoli 244 00, Greece 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