Recreational Diving for Certified Divers

Summary Description

 Just four nautical miles from Chania, Agios Onoufrios offers crystal-clear waters and top-tier cave diving. There, divers can explore stunning passageways, pink coral, and unique chambers. Hotel pickup, full gear, and a speedboat ride are included.

Highlights
  • Dive in the sea and breathe underwater
  • Enjoy the crystal clear waters of Chania
  • Observe marine life in its natural environment
  • Fell the peaceful environment of the sea bottom
  • Learn scuba theory and dive with a local instructor
Description

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!

Included / Excluded
  • Full equipment
  • Full insurance DAN
  • Thrilling speedboat ride to the dive site
  • Agios Onoufrios cave and cavern diving
  • Two dives
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Additional food and drinks
Start / End Locations

Start Location: Chania, Greece

Commentary

Guide : English

Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • This tour starts from Chania
  • Free hotel pick up and drop off
  • Liability Insurance and local taxes
Know Before You Go
  • Children must always be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Alcohol tasting is not allowed for children under 18 years old
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 days

Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Options and Pricing
Recreational Diving for Certified Divers RETAIL PRICE
Adult (18 - 100 years) N/A
Terms and Conditions

Children must always be accompanied by an adult, Not wheelchair accessible, Wine tasting is not allowed for children under 18 years old. Water or fresh orange juice will be offered instead., The company reserves the right to make minor changes in the program when this is considered necessary, for example in case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be done without prior notice., Reservations must be made 12 hours before the tour. A cancellation must be done 24 hours before the tour for a refund. In case of later cancellations, no refund will be made from the company., If a tour is cancelled due to low participation or bad weather conditions, the company will refund 100% of made payments, In case of allergies, tolerances or food preferences please inform the company in advance.

Additional Information

The company reserves the right to make minor changes in the program when this is considered necessary, for example in case of unfavorable weather conditions. This can be done without prior notice., Reservations must be made 12 hours before the tour. A cancellation must be done 24 hours before the tour for a refund. In case of later cancellations, no refund will be made from the company., If a tour is cancelled due to low participation or bad weather conditions, the company will refund 100% of made payments, In case of allergies, tolerances or food preferences please inform the company in advance.


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Basic Information
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Trip difficulty: Easy
  • Category: Outdoor Adventure
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