Just four nautical miles east of Chania’s harbor lies Agios Onoufrios, a breathtaking rocky dive site with crystal-clear turquoise waters and visibility up to 30 meters. This location offers a variety of diving options, but its true highlight is cave and cavern diving. Divers can explore stunning passageways, chambers, and vibrant pink coral, making it one of Chania’s most famous dive sites. Depths range from 9 to 21 meters, and additional options include wall diving, deep diving, night diving, multi-level diving, and drift diving.
You will be picked up from your hotel or a designated meeting point. After completing the required paperwork, you’ll gear up with a dive suit, mask, fins, and a second tank, ready for use on the boat. Following a safety briefing with your dive escort, you’ll check your equipment and board a speedboat for a 20–25 minute ride to the dive site. After your dive, we’ll return to the dive center and arrange transport back to your pickup location.
Just four nautical miles east of Chania’s harbor, Agios Onoufrios is a breathtaking dive site that promises an unforgettable underwater adventure. This rocky area is known for its stunning turquoise waters with exceptional visibility of up to 30 meters, making it a diver’s paradise. Whether you are seeking to explore dramatic underwater landscapes or experience the thrill of cavern diving, this site offers some of the most exciting and picturesque dives in Crete.
Agios Onoufrios is renowned for its incredible cave and cavern diving opportunities, where divers can explore intricate networks of passageways and chambers. One of the most captivating sights is the vibrant pink coral that adorns the rock formations, adding a spectacular visual contrast to the deep blue waters. As you navigate through the caves, you’ll be mesmerized by the way the sunlight filters through cracks and openings, creating a magical underwater light show.
The dive depths range from 9 to 21 meters, making it an accessible yet thrilling experience for certified divers. In addition to cave and cavern diving, this location also offers a variety of other dive styles.
Our experience are designed for Open Water Divers who are eager to take their skills to the next level. If you’ve completed your basic certification and are looking for a more adventurous dive, this is the perfect opportunity. If you’re ready for an exhilarating diving experience, book your cave and cavern dive today!
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