Scuba Diving for Beginners with a PADI Instructor near Heraklion
Overview
Dive with the PADI experts in the crystal clear water of Agia Pelagia bay, a weather protected place, where the sea is always calm.
Practice breathing efficiently, how to eliminate water presure and how to move properly with all your equipment until you are familiar and confident before you go to the sea Always under the direct supervision of your PADI qualified instructor.
When we are in the water we will teach you how to move properly as a diver, in the very shallow and calm area.
Enjoy a real diving experience. Feel and move like a real diver, we will not just hold you from your tank and pull you a little around.
Everyone is different and thats why we provide a totally peronalized experience.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up - drop off
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Photo - Video session
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “Activity w/ all areas transfer” and “Activity with local transfer”.
Please wait in front of the lobby of your hotel, where a car can enter, at least 10 minutes before your scheduled transfer. If your hotel is in the center of Heraklion, we will ask you to move to a place where our shuttle can enter. We will inform you about the exact time or place of your pick up, the day before your activity, through email, sms, whatsapp or viber. Please do not forget to confirm the exact time of your pick up. Please note that this is not a private transfer. Drop off is ussually between 14:00 - 15:00. You will have the chance to visit the famous beach of Agia Pelagia at your free time.
For the option “Activity no transfer”.
Agias Pelagias
Ag. Pelagia 715 00, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
Discover the underwater world with the experts of Scuba Diving.
A program especially designed for those who never dived before and know nothing about scuba diving.
Learn the basics of scuba so that you will have a real dive.
Following always the safety standards of Padi.
Spend one hour in the diving center for basic information and an introduction to scuba diving. You will watch a 20 minutes informational video at your language. Our experienced instructors will quide you through all the techniques of scuba diving and will be continuously with you during your whole activity.
You will spend one more hour in the sea where you will be practicing the simple techniques you previously learnt and our instructors will guide you to the top experience of your life.
You will be breathing and moving freely underwater while thousands of fishes are swimming around you.
You will play games underwater and you will explore our house reef.
During your first dive you are allowed to reach the depth of six meters, but we will take you only where you feel comfortable and safe.
When we are back at the diving center you will watch your HD videos we captured during all your activity.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Respiratory problems
- Epilepsy
- Alcohol or drugs
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-359351P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Participants in the Scuba Diving for Beginners with a PADI Instructor near Heraklion cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Bottled water.
- Hotel pick up - drop off.
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private transportation.
- Photo - Video session.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 8. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Scuba Diving for Beginners with a PADI Instructor near Heraklion is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Respiratory problems
- Epilepsy
- Alcohol or drugs
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Scuba Diving for Beginners with a PADI Instructor near Heraklion will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up - drop off
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Photo - Video session
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Respiratory problems
- Epilepsy
- Alcohol or drugs
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
