PADI Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners at Ouranoupoli|Chalkidiki|Greece
Overview
Our Discover Scuba Diving experience takes place in a calm and sheltered bay directly in front of our dive center, just a few steps from the sea. Suitable for participants from 8 years old, beginners can enter the water comfortably and discover how easy and exciting scuba diving can be. Small groups and personal guidance from our PADI professionals ensure a safe and unforgettable first diving experience while discovering the fascinating marine life of Halkidiki in crystal-clear waters.
What's Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
Meeting Location
Nea Skala Tripitis (c.o Eagles Palace Hotel
Ouranoupoli 630 75, Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Learn the basics of scuba diving through a short theory session covering equipment and safety procedures before entering the water. Your dive starts in shallow, calm water in a specially selected area for beginner divers, where you can discover the rich marine life of Halkidiki in crystal-clear sea conditions. Under the direct supervision of a PADI professional, you will practice basic scuba skills, breathe underwater for the first time and enjoy a safe and unforgettable introduction to the underwater world. Small groups ensure a relaxed and personalized experience for every participant.
Suitable for anyone aged 8 years and older with no previous diving experience required.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q: Do I need to have previous Scuba experience for this activity?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-195771P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
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No, you don’t need to have any previous Scuba experience, but you must be able to swim without a flotation device.
Mar 2022Participants in the PADI Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners at Ouranoupoli|Chalkidiki|Greece 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).
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
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 PADI Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners at Ouranoupoli|Chalkidiki|Greece is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for PADI Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners at Ouranoupoli|Chalkidiki|Greece 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
- Use of SCUBA equipment
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
