Adventure brief
Seven Days of Fun Diving • 14 Dives (Fourth Day)
Spend a relaxed day diving off Myrthianos Plakias with Dive2gether Crete: two guided shore dives in crystal-clear water, small groups, and a beach taverna lunch. Ideal for certified divers who want close encounters with rich marine life and dramatic limestone drop-offs.
On Crete’s southern shore near the small coastal village of Myrthianos Plakias, Dive2gether Crete runs an approachable full-day diving experience called Seven Days of Fun Diving — Fourth Day. The trip centers on two shore dives amid sunlit gorges, rocky drop‑offs and kelp-swept ledges where visibility often reaches 30 meters. It’s a day built for curious certified divers: calm seas, short surface swims and a small-group ratio (maximum six) that lets your guide point out hidden swim-throughs and resident creatures.
The schedule is simple and relaxed. You’ll meet at Dive2gether Crete for gear-fitting and a safety briefing, then drive or ride with the crew to a nearby beach with free parking. Each dive lasts about 45–60 minutes; between them you’ll dry off and walk to the beach taverna for lunch (not included).
Air and weights are supplied and the centre offers full equipment rental and dive-computer options if you need them. Guides document the day with photos you can purchase for 20 €. What makes these dives stand out is the mix of geology and life.
The coastline here alternates steep gorges, rock pinnacles and sandy gullies carved from limestone—ideal structure for groupers, octopus and Mediterranean morays to hide. Where Posidonia seagrass blankets flats you’ll find wrasse and damselfish; on the drop-offs schools of barracuda and amberjack patrol in higher visibility. The sheltered nature of the sites and consistent clarity make it a dependable choice for photographers and divers honing buoyancy.
Practical details matter: minimum age is 10, everyone must present certification and a logbook, and you’ll fill out a medical form before diving. The day runs roughly eight hours; expect moderate activity and bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and a charged phone for your QR check-in sent with confirmation. If you lack a rental car the operator can provide transport to the beach.
For visitors staying in Plakias or nearby towns, this excursion pairs well with a relaxed beach day or a drive into Crete’s interior. It’s especially well suited to those who value guided, site-specific instruction and close-up encounters rather than large boat dives. Conservation-minded divers will appreciate that guides emphasize no-touch practices and the importance of protecting posidonia beds.
In short, this is a friendly, dependable way to experience southern Crete’s underwater topography and marine life with experienced local leaders. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early—your confirmation includes a QR code for fast check-in—and note the operator accepts divers up to age 75. For an extra fee the centre sells the full photo set from your guide and rents complete kits (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins and snorkel) plus dive computers.
If conditions and space allow you can upgrade from shore to boat dives on the day.
Adventure tips
Plan your experience.
Curated tips for an optimal adventure.
- 01Bring your certification and logbookessential
You must show proof of scuba certification and logbook at check-in; photocopies or digital scans are accepted.
- 02Arrive early with your QR codeinfo
Check-in starts promptly; the confirmation email includes a QR code to speed the process—plan to arrive 10 minutes early.
- 03Protect the posidonia bedswarning
Avoid finning close to the seagrass and never touch or take marine life; guides enforce no-touch policies to protect habitats.
- 04Plan for lunch and photosinfo
Lunch at the beach taverna is not included; bring cash and budget ~20 € if you want the full set of guide photos.
Recommended gear
What to bring.
Scuba certification card & logbook
Required for check-in and to ensure the guide can match dive plans to your experience.
EssentialMask, snorkel and fins
Personal fit improves comfort and visibility; rentals available but fit is better with your own gear.
summerEssentialWetsuit or rash guard
Water can feel cool on surface intervals; a 3mm wetsuit is comfortable for most seasons.
springEssentialDive computer & surface marker buoy (SMB)
A dive computer helps track no-decompression limits; an SMB is useful for shore and boat safety.
Local insights
Context for the journey.
Nearby secrets
Early-morning shore entry near the eastern gorge for calm water and dramatic light, The small beach taverna adjacent to the dive site serves fresh seafood and makes a relaxed surface-interval stop
Local fauna
Mediterranean moray, Groupers / sea bass
Historic heritage
Plakias and the southern Cretan coast have long been tied to seafaring and fishing traditions; the bays here have sheltered local boats for centuries.
Mindful exploration
Guides emphasize no-touch diving and protecting Posidonia seagrass beds; divers are asked to avoid anchoring on meadows and to use only designated entry points.
Photography tips
Capture the moments
- Viewpoints
- Shore entry at the main beach to capture the coastline and entry sequence, Above the taverna for surface-to-land context shots, From the boat deck if upgraded for wide-angle reef shots
- Subjects
- Underwater drop-offs and rock pinnacles, Posidonia seagrass flats and small reef fish, Close-ups of octopus or morays in crevices
- Best times
- Mid-morning (calmer seas), Late afternoon for low-angle light, Before noon for strongest underwater clarity
Frequently asked questions
Before you go.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Minimum age is 10; divers up to age 75 are accepted but must complete the medical declaration.
Is equipment included?
Air and weights are included; full equipment rental (BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel and dive computer) is available for an extra fee.
How long are the dives?
Each dive typically lasts 45–60 minutes depending on conditions and air consumption.
Do you provide transport to the beach?
Free parking is available; if you don’t have a rental car the operator can provide transport to the beach on request.
Are photos available?
Yes—the guide takes photos during the dives and the full set can be purchased for 20 €.
Can I upgrade to a boat dive?
You can upgrade from shore to boat dives on the day, subject to availability and sea conditions; discuss options with staff at check-in.