Scuba Diving For Beginners in Ayia Napa: 2 Dives

Suit up on the sand and dive twice before lunch

Scuba diving for beginners in Ayia Napa with two guided dives in a single morning: an introduction dive to 5 meters, then a deeper safari dive to 10 meters where you'll see underwater statues and marine life. The dive school sits directly on Green Bay beach, so there's no van ride or gear hauling. You walk from the sand into the water. Pickup is included. The whole experience runs about five hours from start to finish.

The experience

The setup is what makes this different: you're literally steps from the water at Green Bay, the most relaxed entry point in Ayia Napa. No transport drama, no long walk with heavy tanks. You arrive, meet your guide, and spend 20 to 25 minutes on theory: enough to feel confident with the equipment, not so much that you're sitting in a classroom when you could be underwater. Then you're in the water for your first dive, staying at a maximum depth of 5 meters for about 40 to 45 minutes while you get used to breathing underwater and moving in the gear.

After the first dive, you surface, grab a drink, and catch your breath. The second dive, the Safari Dive, takes you deeper, to 10 meters, where the underwater statues and colorful fish are waiting. This is where sea turtles show up if the timing is right. Another 40 to 45 minutes underwater, and you're done by early afternoon. The whole day runs from 9:45 AM to somewhere between 1:30 and 2:30 PM, depending on conditions and group size. Your guide speaks English, Swedish, or Greek. Pickup from your hotel is included, and you get the underwater photos and videos afterward.

What’s included

• Use of full scuba equipment.
• air-conditioned pickup from your hotel.
• underwater photos and videos from both dives.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (10 to 60 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish, Greek and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by AQUANAUT DIVING SCHOOL

Is this one for you?The five-hour window means you can dive in the morning and still have the afternoon free for the rest of Ayia Napa or Protaras. If you're planning a longer day trip, this fits neatly into the schedule without eating up your whole day.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Swedish and Greek.

What's the deepest I'll go on these two dives?

The introduction dive stays at 5 meters maximum, where the water is calm and clear. The safari dive goes to 10 meters, where you'll see the underwater statues and have a better chance of spotting sea turtles.

Do I need diving experience to book this?

No, this is built for first-timers and beginners. The 20-minute theory session covers everything you need, and your guide stays with you the whole time underwater.

How much time does the whole thing take?

About five hours from pickup to finish, starting at 9:45 AM. You're usually done by early afternoon, leaving the rest of your day free.

What happens if I get tired between the two dives?

You'll have a break after the first dive to relax, drink something, and recover before the safari dive. There's no rush: the schedule builds in time to catch your breath.

Will I see sea turtles at Green Bay?

Sea turtles do show up in these waters, and the safari dive at 10 meters gives you the best chance. There's no guarantee, but encounters happen often enough that guides and divers talk about them as a real possibility.