Best 3 Marine Life activities on Crete Island

Discover what it feels like to breathe underwater in a safe environment with an introduction to scuba diving off a beach close to Chania. Following pick-up from your hotel in the city, head to the dive center in Almyrida to meet your PADI instructors for a pre-dive theory lesson. Benefit from 1 instructor per 2 adult students and 1 instructor for every child for maximum attention. Your friendly instructor will be with you throughout for your comfort and safety. Once you feel confident, dive to a depth of 8 meters with your instructor to marvel at the marine life beneath the surface of the sea. Choose from a morning or afternoon session to suit your schedule, and relax in the knowledge that all diving equipment will be provided, along with full insurance for your peace of mind. Photos and videos of your experience will be taken throughout, and sent to you free of charge as a fantastic souvenir of your time in Crete.

Board a comfortable air-conditioned semi-submarine vessel at the port of Agios Nikolaos. Discover marine life which inhabits the coastal waters of Agioi Pantes Island. Learn more about the flora and fauna you will see from the onboard audio guide. See many different species of colorful fish as the boat crew feeds them. If you are lucky, you may spot curious sea turtles, dolphins, and seals who sometimes choose to investigate the vessel. In the second part of the tour, take a seat on the main deck of the boat in order to admire the spectacular views of Agios Nikolaos Bay. Feel the sea breeze as you cruise through the bay before heading back to the port.

Explore the underwater world at Agia Pelagia Bay on a private snorkeling tour. Be picked up from your hotel, if you would like, and enjoy an introductory course in snorkeling with the support and guidance of a personal instructor. After your arrival at the base, meet your personal instructor. Enjoy a digital or live informative briefing on water safety and snorkeling, before receiving your snorkeling equipment and making your way to the water at Mononaftis bay. Drift along the water’s surface and watch the vibrant underwater world of Agia Pelagia Bay pass below you. Admire colorful fish, unique rocks, and otherworldly plants as you float above. Feel free to reach out to your personal instructor at any point during the tour. At the end of your experience, relax and enjoy your photos and videos from your course.