Santorini: Scuba Diving Experience in Caldera for Beginners

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Activity provider:Santorini Scuba Academy
Santorini: Scuba Diving Experience in Caldera for Beginners
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Top rated
4.8726115 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.8726115 out of 5 stars
471 reviews

Dive into the blue water off the coast of Santorini and scuba dive with a local instructor. Explore the volcanic reef in caldera and swim past marine life on this fun first dive experience.

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Duration 3 hours
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Instructor
English, Greek
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Jaime – Germany

First time scuba diving and it was an absolute blast!! Guide was so helpful and I cannot swim. They held me the whole way and made sure I felt comfortable and I did not panic. Wish I could give more stars!!! This is. a MUST!!!

G
Gabriela – Panama

Great professionals! The experience under the sea was outstanding!100/100

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Santorini Scuba Academy

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    Santorini

    Marine life viewing, Safety briefing, Scuba diving

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    Santorini Caldera

    Marine life viewing, Wildlife viewing, Scuba diving

  • Arrive back at:

    Santorini Scuba Academy

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Experience a feast for the eyes as you see vibrant marine life
  • Try scuba diving in Santorini with an experienced instructor
  • Dive in a volcanic reef inside the biggest underwater caldera in the world
  • Learn about scuba diving, the equipment and hand signals from your instructor
  • Have a memorable aquatic experience and admire the landscape

Full description

Enjoy scuba diving in Santorini and dive into the biggest volcanic caldera in the world with your instructor. Swim around and explore the dramatic ocean landscape. See where volcanic eruptions took place under the sea.
Begin the activity by meeting your instructor. Next, get kitted out in your scuba gear and head to the dive site. Have a quick briefing on everything you need to know including the equipment, body, environment, and diving hand signals. (Academic part available online on our app at 30 languages).
Next, when you feel comfortable, dive into the volcanic reef inside the caldera of Santorini. Admire the colorful Mediterranean marine life as you breathe underwater.
Dive for around 45-minutes before finishing.

Includes

  • Full scuba diving gear
  • Instructor
  • Snack
  • Water
  • Hotel pickup
  • Towels
  • Swimwear
  • Meals
  • Photos and videos (on request)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years
  • Pregnant women

Meeting point

We meet at the office in Emporeio at 09:00 am. If you get the bus from Fira or Perissa you can get off at the bus stop "Mixanourgio" in Emporeio. The dive center is opposite of that station.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel

Not allowed

  • Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

  • It is critical that participants wait a minimum of 12 hours after diving to take a flight

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 471 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Jaime – GermanyJune 20, 2025 – Verified booking
First time scuba diving and it was an absolute blast!! Guide was so helpful and I cannot swim. They held me the whole way and made sure I felt comfortable and I did not panic. Wish I could give more stars!!! This is. a MUST!!!
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Gabriela – PanamaJune 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Great professionals! The experience under the sea was outstanding!100/100
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Noa – IsraelJune 9, 2025 – Verified booking
It was a great experience! It was our first diving, the staff was really clear, patient and so nice! The communication before was easy thank you so much

Product ID: 402738

Activity provider:Santorini Scuba Academy

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