MYRTHIANOS PLAKIAS SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Plunging the Crete Shelf: Two Immersive Dives into Myrthianos Plakias’ Clear Blue Drop-offs
A compact, 8-hour day of two guided dives amid 30m visibility and varied rocky formations—this guide walks you through the day's flow and practical must‑knows.
Plunging the Crete Shelf: Two Immersive Dives into Myrthianos Plakias’ Clear Blue Drop-offs.
Myrthianos Plakias presents a seascape of rocky gorges, dramatic drop-offs and sculpted formations that reveal themselves beneath very clear water; on this third day of the six‑day fun diving program you make two dives in small groups, each designed to show the area's abundant marine life and cavernous topography.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Crystal-clear sightlines — see far into the blue
The site is known for exceptional visibility, often reaching 30 meters, which turns every dive into a long, exploratory swim along rock faces and gorges.
Calm seas that make two-dive days comfortable
Conditions are typically calm, enabling steady, relaxed surface transits and reliable shore or boat access for back‑to‑back dives.
Small groups and attentive guides
Operate in small groups for a focused experience: more time observing life on the reef and personalized briefings tailored to the day's sites.
What the day feels like
How the day feels
The day unfolds deliberately: a morning arrival and gear fit, a focused safety briefing, a 45–60 minute first dive through cliffs and channels, a relaxed beach‑taverna lunch, and a second afternoon dive after a full tank refill, finishing back at the centre to wash kit and review photos.
THE VISIBILITY
Crystal-clear sightlines — see far into the blue
The site is known for exceptional visibility, often reaching 30 meters, which turns every dive into a long, exploratory swim along rock faces and gorges.
THE CONDITIONS
Calm seas that make two-dive days comfortable
Conditions are typically calm, enabling steady, relaxed surface transits and reliable shore or boat access for back‑to‑back dives.
THE FORMAT
Small groups and attentive guides
Operate in small groups for a focused experience: more time observing life on the reef and personalized briefings tailored to the day's sites.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is best for — and who should sit it out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The day runs about 8 hours, structured around two dives with a mid-day break for lunch and a return to the dive centre for kit wash and photo review.
Bring your diving certification and logbook, swimsuit and towel, sunscreen and hat, wallet and any contact lenses you need.
Meet at the Dive2gether Crete centre; you can drive yourself to the beach (free parking) or travel with the operator if you lack a rental car.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the day?
The day lasts approximately 8 hours.
How many dives are included?
Two dives are scheduled for the day.
How long does each dive last?
Each dive typically lasts between 45 and 60 minutes.
Is lunch included?
Lunch at the beach taverna is available but is at your own cost.
Where do we meet?
Meeting is at the Dive2gether Crete centre.
Are photos available from the dives?
Yes — photos are shown back at the centre after diving and are available for purchase.