Naxos: Beginner Scuba Diving at Agia Anna Beach

Your First Dive: Six Meters Down at Naxos

You complete a PADI eLearning module before arrival, then spend your day getting briefed on safety, suited up in full scuba equipment, and guided on a shore dive to six meters in front of the center. The dive center handles all gear. You bring a towel and swimsuit. No boat, no long commute, no surprises on the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Beginner scuba diving experience

• Briefing on safety rules
• Prepare scuba equipment
• Dive from shore to 6 meters

The experience

"So you've never been underwater before?" the instructor asks, handing you the regulator. That's the moment it hits you. You're actually doing this. The dive center at Agia Anna beach on Naxos sits right where the sand meets the water, which means no boat ride, no long journey out. You show up, get fitted into the scuba equipment, sit through a safety briefing that's thorough but not scary, and then you're walking into the Aegean with someone who's done this hundreds of times. The maximum depth is six meters: shallow enough that you can see the surface, deep enough that you feel like you've gone somewhere.

Before you arrive, there's prep work, but it's minimal. Download the PADI app, fill out the medical form (and if you answer yes to anything, you contact them first, they're strict about that), and run through a ten-minute eLearning module on Discover Scuba Dive. It sounds like homework, but it means when you show up 15 minutes early with your phone, towel and swimsuit, the instructors skip the lengthy classroom part and get straight to the water. They'll ask for your shoe size, t-shirt size, height and weight so the equipment fits properly. The whole thing is designed so you're not standing around in a wetsuit getting cold.

The dive itself is the point. You're in the water in front of the center, guided by someone who watches you the entire time. The marine life around Naxos is there (you'll see it), but the real experience is the breathing, the weightlessness, the fact that you can move in three dimensions. It's not a tour where someone points things out and talks. It's you, underwater, for the first time, with someone making sure you're okay. Ten years old and up can do this. If you're fit enough to walk and comfortable in water, you're fit enough.

What’s included

• Your day includes use of all scuba equipment, a safety briefing at the center, and a guided shore dive to six meters in front of Agia Anna beach.
• The center provides the regulator, tank, wetsuit, fins, mask and weight belt.
• You complete the PADI eLearning module before arrival so the instruction on the day moves straight into the water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:30 and 15:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (19 to 49 years) · Senior (50 to 75 years) · Youth (15 to 18 years) · Child (10 to 14 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, Dutch and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Nima Diving Center

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to try scuba diving without the commitment of a full certification course or the cost of a boat dive: the shore entry and shallow depth mean you get the real experience with less risk and less time away from the beach.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, French, Greek and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 18 years); Child (10 to 14 years). Under 10: they can't be included in the booking.

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.

Do I need diving certification to do this?

No. This is a Discover Scuba Dive experience for beginners. You complete a short PADI eLearning module before you arrive, then get instruction and supervision from the dive center on the day.

What's the deepest I'll go?

Six meters. The dive is from the shore in front of the center, so you stay shallow and can see the surface the whole time.

What do I need to bring?

Your phone (to show you've completed the eLearning), a towel, and a swimsuit. Arrive 15 minutes early. The dive center provides all scuba equipment.

Is there a medical form I need to fill out?

Yes. You fill it out before you arrive through the PADI app. If you answer yes to any health questions, contact the center first. They'll let you know if you need a medical certificate.

What's the age requirement?

10 years old and up.

Can I do this if I'm not very fit?

The center says it's suitable for all physical fitness levels. If you have cardiovascular concerns or are pregnant, contact them before booking.

How long does the whole thing take?

The reference doesn't specify total duration, but plan for a few hours from arrival to the end of the dive and getting out of the wetsuit.

Is the dive center accessible?

Yes. The center and all surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are nearby.