MYRTHIANOS PLAKIAS SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Clear-water day dives amid dramatic drop-offs — two immersive dives, beachside taverna lunch and abundant sea life in Myrthianos Plakias
A single 8-hour day of two guided dives through gorges, rocky formations and drop‑offs with excellent visibility; this guide focuses on the fourth day of the Six Days of Fun Diving program.
Clear-water day dives amid dramatic drop-offs — two immersive dives, beachside taverna lunch and abundant sea life in Myrthianos Plakias.
Myrthianos Plakias is a compact diving playground of rocky formations, gorges and sharp drop‑offs where life concentrates along ledges and crevices. With visibility up to about 30 meters and generally calm seas, the day unfolds as two morning and afternoon dives interleaved with a relaxed, beachside lunch in a small-group setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Long sightlines in crystalline water
Expect some of the clearest water on the program — visibility around 30 m — which makes navigation along drop‑offs and across rocky plates both easy and visually striking.
Diving dramatic gorges and drop‑offs
The local seascape offers abundant variety: gorges, rocky formations and sudden drop‑offs create habitat complexity and memorable dive routes.
Small groups, calm seas, relaxed rhythm
Operations favor small groups and calm surface conditions, letting divers move at an unhurried pace between fitting, pre-dive briefings and the two 45–60 minute dives separated by a beach taverna lunch.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
From meeting and kit fitting at the Dive2gether Crete centre to two guided dives at nearby sites, the day is deliberately paced: kit up, a concise safety briefing, 45–60 minutes underwater per dive, then time to dry off and recharge with lunch on the beach before a second dive and a return to clean gear and review photos. The rhythm is social and unhurried — ideal for savoring the underwater scenery and photographic opportunities.
VISIBILITY
Long sightlines in crystalline water
Expect some of the clearest water on the program — visibility around 30 m — which makes navigation along drop‑offs and across rocky plates both easy and visually striking.
TOPOGRAPHY
Diving dramatic gorges and drop‑offs
The local seascape offers abundant variety: gorges, rocky formations and sudden drop‑offs create habitat complexity and memorable dive routes.
PACE
Small groups, calm seas, relaxed rhythm
Operations favor small groups and calm surface conditions, letting divers move at an unhurried pace between fitting, pre-dive briefings and the two 45–60 minute dives separated by a beach taverna lunch.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is best suited for — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The scheduled day runs about 8 hours and includes two guided dives with surface intervals and a beach lunch.
Bring your diving certification and logbook, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, wallet and any required contact lenses. You will be fitted for gear at the centre if needed.
Lunch is at the beach taverna and paid for by participants; photos taken during the day are available for purchase back at the centre.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the diving day?
The day is approximately 8 hours in duration.
Where do I meet the group?
The meeting location is the Dive2gether Crete dive centre.
How long are the dives?
Each dive typically lasts between 45 and 60 minutes.
Do I need to bring my certification and logbook?
Yes — you must bring your diving certification and logbook, plus swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat and any contact lenses you require.
Is lunch included?
No — lunch at the beach taverna is at your own cost.
Are there any medical restrictions?
Yes — women who are pregnant or attempting to become pregnant must not dive.