Top 6 Athens Scuba Diving Trips by Price and Pace

1.Marathon Cape and Bay of Schinias Snorkeling Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 131 reviews · from $90Our pick

From Nea Makri, join a small group of up to seven for a 4.5-hour speedboat outing to snorkeling spots around Marathon Cape and Schinias Bay. Your instructor supplies gear and points out marine life; Dimitris is often the guide. Expect a beach break, snacks, and time to swim, with conditions shaping the route.

“Had a great time snorkeling with Demetrius. He took us out about 3 miles from shore and showed us the wild life in the area. Very knowledgeable about the subject he was speaking on and would 10/10 recommend.”

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2.Athens East Coast: Discover Scuba Diving in Nea Makri

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 124 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

At Nea Makri, you’ll learn scuba basics, practise in shallow water, then descend to 5 or 6 meters for a 30 to 40 minute underwater tour in Schinias Bay. Groups are capped at four, and the local instructors include Dimitris and Denis. Equipment, DAN insurance, and photos or video are included.

“This was so much fun! Great information before going into the water, so it felt compleately safe. We had never tried diving before, that was not a problem. This was truely amazing. Highly recomand :D”

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3.Athens, Nea Makri: Guided Small Group Snorkeling Boat Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102Top rated

From Nea Makri, join a small group of up to seven for a four-hour boat trip to Marathon Cape, Dispa Island, and Schinias Bay. Guide Dimitris helps fit your snorkel gear and points out marine life, with time for rocky-water snorkeling, a sandy beach stop, and a rest aboard. Gear, snacks, drinks, and bottled water are included.

“Dimitri was such an amazing guide. The welcome was what looked like his home and he made us feel very at home. He had personal equipment for everyone and had snacks that were crucial after the snorkeling. He took us to an isolated island that was calm and allowed us such a cool view of the water and the wildlife underneath. He was very knowledgeable of the ecosystem and pointed out various creatures on our journey. At the end of the trip you finish near a beach town and he made a great restaurant recommendation that was fresh fish where the locals eat. This is a great deal especially for…”

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4.Discover Small Group Scuba Diving Experience in Nea Makri, Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Learn scuba basics with instructor Dimitris in a group of no more than four, then practise in shallow water before descending to 5 to 6 metres at Schinias Beach. Equipment and training are provided, and photos or videos follow. Allow about four hours, and bring swimwear and a towel.

“Had a brilliant time, perfect for beginners with no prior experience. Host was fantastically helpful, would come again!”

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5.Anavyssos Athens Riviera: Beginners’ Guided Try Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet Aqualized Dive Adventures in Anavyssos for a four-hour beginner scuba session. After a briefing on equipment, underwater communication, and dive physiology, you head to a nearby beach with an instructor close by. Gear is included. Instructors named by past participants include Stavros, Geo, Katerina, and Aspa, though your team may differ.

“Numa das conversas com o meu filho. Ele sugeriu que gostaria de "mergulhar" comigo. Fiz uma surpresa para ele, mas estava ansiosa e com muito receio por isso nao contei ele . Na minha cabeca eu poderia desistir a qualquer momento. No entanto o instrutor foi incrivel, profissional, assertivo, humilde, magnifico, proativo, sensacional, com a comunicacao clara e suscita. Estava quase a desistir porque li nos comentarios que era longe. Mas ainda bem que permiti a mim e o meu filho a desfrutar desta deslumbrante esperiencia. O instrutor foi buscar-nos na estacao, ofereceu-nos café, cha enquanto ele preparava os materiais apreciamos o jardim e a rede de descanso. O Geo…”

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6.Private Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 5 hours · from $200

In five hours, you’ll travel from central Athens to the coast, learn basic scuba skills with an English-speaking instructor, then explore warm, clear water to a maximum depth of 10 meters. Equipment, DAN insurance, and hotel or port transfers are included. Danae is among the instructors who have guided beginners through the session.

“We had an amazing experience with this beginner scuba diving activity! As first-timer, I was a little nervous, but our instructor Danae made everything easy, safe, and super fun. We were amazed by the variety of sea life we encountered, including a cute little pufferfish :) I highly recommend this activity!!”

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