Scuba Diving in Athens: Beginners' Lesson in Anavyssos
Your first breath underwater, standing in the shallows before you go deeper.
A beginner's scuba diving lesson in Anavyssos takes 3.5 hours and pairs classroom instruction on dry land with your first underwater experience in the sea. You'll get fitted for all gear at the dive shop, learn diving theory for 30 minutes, then enter the water with an instructor at a depth where you can stand, gradually moving to 5 meters as you grow comfortable. Small groups keep each instructor with no more than four divers.
What’s included
- All scuba gear including wetsuit and tank.
- professional guide.
- 30-minute theory lesson on land.
- supervised underwater time in the sea.
- all taxes, fees and handling charges.
Next departure: 16 Apr 2027
Information
Learn to scuba dive in Anavyssos on the Athens Riviera with a certified instructor, starting in shallow water and descending to 5 meters on your first dive.
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The experience
The lesson starts at the local dive shop in Anavyssos, where you'll be fitted for all the scuba gear you need. A 30-minute briefing covers the equipment itself and how your body responds underwater. The foundation you'll need before entering the water. Your instructor walks through the theory on dry land so you understand what's happening before it happens.
Once you're geared up and ready, you'll head to a nearby beach. You begin in shallow water where you can stand, getting used to breathing through the regulator and moving in the gear. As your confidence builds, you'll descend to a maximum depth of 5 meters, accompanied by your instructor the whole way. You'll look for aquatic life and practice the skills you've just learned in a real underwater setting.
Groups stay small, only four participants per instructor, so you get hands-on attention throughout. All scuba gear, the guide, taxes and fees are included. Note that the dive shop doesn't provide hotel pickup, so you'll need to arrange your own transport to Anavyssos. Photo souvenirs are available for an extra charge. A 12-hour interval between diving and flying is required, and you'll complete a health questionnaire before the dive. Some pre-existing conditions may prevent participation, so check with your doctor beforehand.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 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.
Can I try scuba diving if I've never done it before?
Yes, this lesson is built for complete beginners. You'll spend 30 minutes learning theory on land, then enter the water with an instructor who stays with you as you practice at shallow depth before going deeper.
How deep do you go on the first dive?
You start in water shallow enough to stand in, then gradually descend to a maximum of 5 meters as you become comfortable with the equipment and your breathing underwater.
What's included in the price?
All scuba gear, a professional guide, and all taxes and fees are included. Photo souvenirs cost extra, and you'll need to arrange your own transport to the dive shop in Anavyssos.
How many people are in each group?
Each instructor works with a maximum of four divers, so you get direct attention and hands-on instruction throughout the lesson.
What do I need to know before booking?
You must be at least 10 years old. All participants complete a health questionnaire before diving. Some medical conditions like asthma or heart issues may prevent you from diving, so consult your doctor first. You also need to wait 12 hours after diving before flying.
Operated by Aqualized Dive Adventures. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Scuba Diving in Athens: Beginners' Lesson in Anavyssos
4h · EN
from € 80 per person
≈ US$ 90 in your currency
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