Try Scuba Diving

The Try Scuba Diving program at Diver's Club Crete runs directly off the beach in Agia Pelagia, in the sheltered bay right in front of the center. The whole thing takes about 90 minutes. Thirty minutes of theory with an SSI Instructor, then confined water practice in shallow water, followed by a dive to a maximum of 5 meters for around 30 minutes.

The bay at Agia Pelagia is calm and well-protected, which makes it a good setting for a first underwater experience — no current, good visibility, sandy bottom. You're under supervision from an SSI Instructor throughout, and the program is structured so there's no pressure to go deeper than you're comfortable with.

This is not a certification course, but it gives a genuine taste of breathing underwater and moving around with scuba gear. For anyone who's been curious but hasn't taken the step yet, the setup here — warm water from June onwards, clear conditions, gear included in the price — makes it a low-barrier entry point.

DAN Diving Insurance is included in the €65 price, as is all rental equipment. No prior experience required.