Scuba Diving in Protaras: Discover Scuba with PADI Certification

Breathe underwater for the first time in shallow, calm water.

A Discover Scuba Diving experience in Protaras (Cyprus) where you learn the basics, use full SCUBA equipment, and complete diving techniques in the shallow waters of Green Bay under PADI-certified instruction. The session runs about three hours and includes a free edited video of your dive. Morning departures are recommended for calmer conditions and better chances of seeing turtles. Pickup is included, and all equipment is provided.

The experience

The SCUBA equipment arrives with you (wetsuit, tank, regulator, the works), and a certified instructor walks you through how it all works before you enter the water. You'll learn the basics on land, then move into the shallow end of Green Bay, where the water stays calm and the bottom is close enough that panic has nowhere to hide. The location itself is built for beginners: Fish Rock and a few small underwater statues give you something to focus on besides the fact that you're breathing thirty feet down.

Once you're in, the instructor stays with you through the actual moment: your first breath underwater, the shift in how your body moves, the sudden quiet. You'll practice a few basic techniques in the shallows, get used to the equipment, and spend time just swimming and looking. The whole thing takes about three hours from start to finish. Morning sessions are the better bet if you can swing it. The water is calmer and you're more likely to spot turtles moving through.

Afterward, you get a free edited video of the dive, not raw footage, but a finished cut you can actually watch and share. The operator posts examples on their YouTube channel (@Nautilusscubadiving) if you want to see what the final product looks like before you book. A driver picks you up and brings you back, so you don't need to arrange transport yourself.

What’s included

• Full SCUBA equipment (wetsuit, tank, regulator, weights).
• PADI-certified instructor for the entire session.
• free edited video of your dive.
• hotel pickup and return in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00Last departure this season: 28 Feb 2027

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nautilus Scuba Diving Centre

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow instruction and safety information clearly from the start. This works for anyone curious about diving but not ready for a full certification course: no experience needed, and the shallow calm waters of Green Bay mean you can focus on the moment itself instead of managing fear.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What happens during the actual underwater part of a Discover Scuba Diving session?

You'll complete basic diving techniques in shallow water: learning to breathe through the regulator, clear your mask if water gets in, and move comfortably with the equipment on. The instructor stays with you the entire time, and you spend the rest of the session swimming and exploring the underwater features like Fish Rock.

Why is the morning time slot recommended for this dive?

The morning departure offers calmer water conditions and a better chance of seeing turtles in Green Bay, which makes for a more comfortable and rewarding first dive experience.

Do I need any diving certification or experience to book this?

No, the Discover Scuba Diving program is specifically designed for people trying scuba for the first time. No prior certification or experience is required. The instructor teaches you everything you need to know.

What's included in the price for this diving experience?

All SCUBA equipment (wetsuit, tank, regulator and weights), a free edited video of your dive, an air-conditioned vehicle for pickup and return, and all fees and taxes are included in the booking.

How long does the whole experience take from pickup to drop-off?

The diving session itself runs about three hours. With pickup and drop-off, plan for a half-day commitment from your hotel in Protaras.