Scuba Diving Chania, Crete

Scuba Diving in Crete

Welcome to Scuba World in Chania, Crete! Whether you’re a beginner or a certified diver, we offer unforgettable underwater adventures tailored just for you. Our Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) program is the perfect introduction to the mesmerizing world of scuba diving. This program requires no prior experience and provides all the necessary training and equipment for beginners. Under the guidance of our expert instructors, you’ll take your first breaths underwater and experience the thrill of weightlessness in the ocean.

During the DSD program, you will learn basic scuba skills and safety procedures in a controlled environment. Our friendly and experienced instructors will be with you every step of the way, ensuring that you feel comfortable and confident. This immersive experience will prepare you for the next big step: becoming a certified Open Water (OW) diver.

Learn more about our Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) program

As a certified diver, you can open a new world of underwater exploration. Join our thrilling diving trips and embark on an adventure to explore the magical marine life of Crete. Our dive sites, each with a unique charm, are renowned for their rich biodiversity and stunning underwater landscapes. From intriguing caves to fascinating shipwrecks, there’s always something new and exciting for every diver to discover.

For those already certified, we provide advanced dives and trips to some of Crete’s most stunning dive sites. Our dive sites include:

Each dive site offers a unique experience, from exploring the hidden depths of the Elephant Cave to discovering the historical remains of the Minewaska III shipwreck. The vibrant marine life and breathtaking underwater formations make every dive an adventure.

Our dives are carefully scheduled based on weather conditions to ensure the best and safest experience possible. We understand your time is valuable, so we offer a flexible schedule that suits your needs. Contact us today to discover the schedule for the coming days and book your dive with us. Dive into an unforgettable adventure with Scuba World in Chania, Crete!

Our training programs

DISCOVERY OF DIVING (DSD)

It is aimed at those who want to try self-diving but are not ready to attend certification courses.
Getting acquainted with the equipment and learning how to move comfortably underwater and perform the first exercises.
No diving experience is needed.
Lower age is 10 years old as long as there are no health problems.

OPEN WATER

It is aimed at those who want to watch the world’s most popular scuba diving program and discover the wonderful submarine world.
The offshore divers program consists of three modules.
Developing knowledge about the basic principles of autonomous diving.
Learning basic exercises in limited waters.
Four (4) dives in the open sea.
No diving experience is needed.
Lower age of 15 years for open water and 12 years for junior open water with no health problems.

ADVANCED OPEN WATER

It is aimed at those who want to gain more experience so they feel more comfortable in the water and of course enjoy more of the diving.
To qualify as an advanced offshore diver, you must complete the deep dive and underwater specialties as well as three other special dives.
Requirement to follow the program,
An advanced offshore diver is to have the certificate of an offshore diver or an equivalent from another organization.
Must be 15 years old and above if he is a young offshore diver.

RESCUE DIVER

Divers who have completed the Rescue Dive program admit that it is the hardest but at the same time has the biggest reward. We learn how to prevent and manage problems that you encounter in the water.
During the program, you learn to become a better mate in the water, trying to solve problems until it becomes your second nature.
The Rescue Dive program prepares you to use various techniques to cope with any underwater emergency. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises you learn to discern the problem and respond. By executing rescue scenarios, practice your knowledge and skills.
Self-Enhancement
Recognition and management of stress on other divers
Risk management and equipment
Rescue diver in panic
Rescuing an unresponsive diver.
The requirement for someone to watch the RESCUE DIVER program is to be 15 years old and above to have attended the ADVANCED OPEN SEA program and the FIRST AID program within the past two years. (Can attend the FIRST AID program during the program.)

DIVE MASTER

The Diving master is the first step of someone’s professional engagement with scuba diving. Working next to an instructor will perfect your diving abilities.
As a dive master you will be able to drive certified divers into diving. I will help the trainer with the students. You will be taught the DIVING DIVING (DSD) program. You will be able to work professionally by opening your own diving center and providing the services of accompanying and guided diving, as well as the rental of equipment.
In order to follow the DIVE MASTER program, you must:
Be 18 years old
Have attended the FIRST AID program (EFR) in the last 2 years.
Have the certificate of RESCUE DIVER.
Have at least 20 recorded dives.
Medical certificate that is suitable for diving.