Discover Scuba Diving in Halkidiki: First Dive with PADI

Breathe underwater for the first time, guided through shallow rock formations and sea life

Discover Scuba Diving is a PADI introductory dive in Halkidiki where you learn to use scuba equipment and descend to 5-6 meters under instructor guidance. Hotel pickup from Kassandra peninsula is included, along with full equipment, a pre-dive briefing, and a guide who speaks English or French. You complete a 10-minute online course a few days before your dive date.

The experience

Your guide picks you up from your hotel in Kassandra and drives you through pine forests and olive groves to a bay or gulf dive site. The 3.5-hour experience starts on shore with a short briefing on scuba equipment and basic diving principles. You put on the full gear (wetsuit, tank, regulator, buoyancy vest), and walk into the sea with your instructor to practice essential skills in shallow water before going deeper.

Once you're comfortable, you descend to a maximum depth of 5-6 meters while your instructor points out rock formations, starfish, octopuses, anemones and different fish species. The shallow depth and one-on-one guidance mean you stay in control the entire time. All equipment is sanitized following DAN's COVID-19 guidelines, and bottled water is provided throughout.

A few days before your chosen date, you'll receive a link to complete your PADI online personal registration and a 10-minute e-learning course. You'll also fill out an online medical questionnaire to confirm you're in good general health. A "yes" answer doesn't automatically disqualify you, but it may require your physician's approval before you dive.

What’s included

• Full scuba diving equipment including wetsuit, tank and regulator.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Kassandra peninsula.
• driver and PADI instructor.
• pre-dive briefing on shore.
• bottled water.
• local taxes.
• equipment sanitized to DAN COVID-19 guidelines.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 12:30 and 16:30Last departure this season: 31 Dec

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (8 to 9 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish and French

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Dive Greece

Is this one for you?Book this if you're spending a free afternoon in Halkidiki and want to try scuba diving for the first time without committing to a full certification course. The shallow maximum depth and one-on-one instructor guidance keep the experience manageable for beginners, and hotel pickup means you don't need to arrange transport to the dive site.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 9 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

What's included in the 3.5 hours?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the drive to the dive site, the pre-dive briefing, full scuba equipment, the guided dive itself, bottled water, and the guide's instruction are all included. Souvenir photos are available to purchase separately.

Do I need to know how to swim before I start?

No prior diving experience is needed. This is an introductory dive designed for first-timers. You must be in good general health, and the operator will ask you to complete an online medical questionnaire beforehand.

When do I do the PADI online course?

A few days before your dive date, you'll receive a link to complete your PADI registration and e-learning course, which takes about 10 minutes. This prepares you for the in-water training your instructor will lead.

What happens if I'm not comfortable going deeper?

Your instructor works at your pace in shallow water first, practicing key skills until you feel ready. You control how deep you go, and the maximum depth for this dive is 5-6 meters.