Scuba Diving Introduction in Santorini: SSI Try Scuba Program

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Duration3h
GroupUp to 6
Live guideEN · EL

Breathe underwater in a volcanic reef full of fish.

The SSI Try Scuba program is a 3-hour introduction to scuba diving in Santorini, Greece, where you receive instruction on shore, then descend into a volcanic reef with an English- or Greek-speaking guide. The dive itself lasts 35–40 minutes. You'll need to wait a minimum of 12 hours after diving before flying. Children from age 8 are welcome. All fitness levels can participate.

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The experience

The program runs three hours total. Your instructor briefs you on shore before you enter the water, covering the basics of breathing underwater and how to move in the weightless environment. Then you descend into the volcanic reef surrounding Santorini, where the water is clear enough to see the marine life that lives among the rock formations. The dive portion lasts 35–40 minutes: long enough to get the feel of it without overwhelming a first-timer.

All scuba equipment is provided: tank, wetsuit, mask, fins and regulator. Snacks are included. You don't need to own or rent gear separately, and you don't need certification beforehand. This is the entry point. The instructor stays with you the entire time, watching your breathing and your comfort in the water. If you've never tried it before, this is how you find out whether you want to pursue it further.

One practical note: you'll need to wait at least 12 hours after the dive before you fly. If you're arriving in Santorini and want to dive the same day, plan your flight to land early enough that you can complete the program and still meet the waiting period before departure.

What’s included

  • Use of full scuba equipment including tank, wetsuit, mask and fins.
  • instruction from a live guide in English or Greek.
  • snacks during the program.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday and SaturdayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct
AgesAdult (18 to 50 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 12 years) · Under 8: can't be booked
GroupUp to 6
Live guideEnglish 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know
Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by SANTORINI SCUBA ACADEMY

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to try scuba without committing to certification. You get the full underwater experience with an instructor watching you the whole time, and you'll know within an hour whether you want to pursue diving further.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (8 to 12 years). Children under 8 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.

What's the water like where we actually dive?

The dive takes place in a volcanic reef full of marine life. The reef is part of Santorini's underwater landscape, so you're seeing the geology and the fish that live in it.

Do I need to know how to swim or have done this before?

No prior experience is required. The SSI Try Scuba program is designed as a complete introduction. Your instructor teaches you everything on shore before you enter the water, and you're with them the entire dive.

What if I'm not sure I'll be comfortable underwater?

The program is suitable for all fitness levels, and the instructor controls the pace. You're in a confined water setting with professional guidance, so you can stop or surface if you need to. Children from age 8 participate regularly.

How long after diving can I fly home?

You need to wait a minimum of 12 hours between the end of your dive and your flight departure. Plan your schedule so the waiting period is complete before you head to the airport.

What do I need to bring or wear?

Bring swimwear and a towel. Those aren't provided. All scuba equipment, snacks and instruction are included in the program.

Scuba Diving Introduction in Santorini: SSI Try Scuba Program

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