MYRTHIANOS PLAKIAS SNORKEL FIELD GUIDE
After Dark on Crete: Night Snorkelling at Myrthianos Plakias
A 4-hour night snorkelling experience run by Dive2gether Crete that, with a bright dive light, reveals sleeping fish, moray eels and octopuses—this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
After Dark on Crete: Night Snorkelling at Myrthianos Plakias.
Night snorkelling at Myrthianos Plakias turns a familiar shoreline into an unfamiliar, focused world: a bright dive light peels back the surface and reveals sleeping fish, hunting moray eels and octopuses moving through a calm, nighttime seascape. The outing is deliberately small and social—ending back at the diving centre with gear rinse-down, photos and homemade pancakes—making the adventure as much about shared discovery as about what you see in the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Calm seas that favor night visibility
The outing is noted for calm sea conditions, which help a bright dive light pick out nocturnal activity close to shore and make entry and exit straightforward.
A different cast of characters after dusk
Armed with a powerful torch, snorkellers can find sleeping fish and nocturnal hunters—moray eels and octopuses—that are rarely seen the same way during daytime swims.
Small groups and a warm finish
The operator keeps groups small and finishes the evening back at the Dive2gether Crete centre where participants rinse gear, review photos and share homemade pancakes.
What the day feels like
What the night feels like
The flow is compact and deliberate: arrival and gear fitting at the Dive2gether Crete centre, a short transfer to the beach, a briefing and torch orientation, then a 45–60 minute guided snorkel under a dive light. The emphasis is on close, slow observation—finding creatures settled for the night or hunting in the dark—before returning to the centre for a relaxed wrap-up.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this evening is best suited for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Swimsuit, towel, dry clothes and something extra warm for after the snorkel, a dry-bag for wet items, wallet and contact lenses if applicable.
Pack dry clothes and an extra warm layer to put on after you exit the water once the sun has set.
A dry-bag for wet items is useful; bring any personal items such as contact lenses solutions or spares.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the activity take?
The full experience lasts approximately 4 hours from meeting to finish.
Where do we meet?
Meeting is at the Dive2gether Crete centre before transfer to the beach.
How long am I in the water?
The guided night snorkelling portion lasts about 45–60 minutes.
Do I need to bring anything special?
Bring a swimsuit, towel, dry clothes and something warm for after the swim; a dry-bag can be useful, and remember your wallet and contact lenses if needed.
What level of experience is required?
Participants must have basic snorkelling and swimming experience to join night snorkelling.
Is transport provided to the beach?
Participants typically drive their own cars to the beach where free parking is available; if you do not have a car you can travel with the operator.