CRETE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Under-Crete Boat Dive: Two Hours From Agios Nikolaos Into Enchanted Reefs
A 2-hour, instructor‑guided boat dive for certified divers departing from Agios Nikolaos or Plaka — this guide lays out meeting logistics, what to expect, and practical essentials.
Under-Crete Boat Dive: Two Hours From Agios Nikolaos Into Enchanted Reefs.
Embark on a focused, two-hour boat dive off Crete with Creta's Happy Divers and explore underwater landscapes reached only by boat. These daily excursions provide full equipment and professional guidance, with convenient 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM departures from Agios Nikolaos or Plaka — ideal as a standalone dive or a step toward diving in more remote locales.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Access remote dive sites by boat
Boat access opens sites that are otherwise unreachable from shore, putting divers straight onto open-water reefs and formations that benefit from minimal local traffic and clearer approaches.
Learn boat etiquette and safety
Instructor-led briefings cover entries, exits, boat procedures and safety protocols so divers refresh essential skills for operating from a dive boat.
Professional guidance with a guided open-water dive
Sessions are run by professionals and include one open-water dive, offering both guided exploration and the chance to build experience for future liveaboard or remote-island diving.
What the day feels like
How the Two-Hour Boat Dive Unfolds
The excursion is a concentrated, instructor-led boat dive: meet at the dive center, complete paperwork and equipment fitting, review boat diving procedures, then board and make a guided entry from the boat for the open-water dive. With full equipment provided and experienced staff overseeing the operation, the outing focuses on efficient, focused time underwater.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this dive suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each diving excursion lasts approximately 2 hours.
Daily departures are available at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Meet at the dive center located at Akti Koundourou 23.
Full equipment is provided; bring personal dive certification and any personal items needed for comfort.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the boat dive take?
The excursion runs for approximately 2 hours.
What are the departure times?
Daily departures are offered at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
Where do I meet the group?
Meeting is at the dive center at Akti Koundourou 23.
Is equipment provided?
Full equipment is provided as part of the excursion.
Do I need to be certified to join?
This boat dive is intended for certified divers.
What happens before we get on the boat?
Participants complete paperwork, have equipment fitted, and receive a briefing that includes boat-diving procedures and safety protocols.