Chania Scuba Diving 2 Shore Dives(Receive Certification)

I honestly cannot recommend Salty Descent highly enough. As an older, larger lady, I had been anxious about scuba diving and had been putting it off for many years. Personal circumstances finally made me take the 'plunge' this year — I only wish I had done it sooner! From the moment I arrived, the difference between Salty Descent and some of the other local companies was obvious. While I saw other companies on the beach with huge groups of people, Salty Descent feels personal and welcoming — much more like joining a family than being part of a production line! Ioanna was absolutely brilliant. Before we entered the water, she explained everything verbally, demonstrated it visually and then constantly checked that I had understood and had the opportunity to ask questions. Once we were in the water, she remodeled things again and was with me the entire time, continually checking that I was comfortable and okay. I never once felt rushed or pressured. The equipment was top-rate and the attention to safety was excellent. Everything was explained thoroughly and clearly, which gave me so much confidence. Ioanna is also funny, friendly, calm, caring and incredibly reassuring — and it's obvious how passionate she is about diving. I was staying in Almyrida and happily made the short drive to Kalyves to dive with Salty Descent, who made you feel like an individual. It was absolutely worth it. After my two beginner dives, I enjoyed it so much that I decided to take it further and complete my SSI Open Water Diver course. The SSI learning materials were excellent, with a really thorough combination of written information, videos and illustrations. And to anyone wondering whether you're too old, too nervous or too big to scuba dive — you're not! I was proof of that. 😊 If you're thinking about booking, do it! You'll probably wish you'd booked sooner, you definitely won't be disappointed and you'll definitely be back again! Without a doubt, the best diving company in the area. First-rate from start to finish! 🤿❤️

Had a fantastic 2 dives with Salty Decents during our family holiday in Crete. My son and son in law were novice divers and had some great instruction and 2 great dives with a lot of fish and even an eel. I am more qualified and visited a great wreck seeing large octopus, many very large lionfish and a lot of other marine life. Wreck was great fun to explore and I joined my family for a fun second dive. Equipment was great and the hosts couldnt have been more helpful. I would highly recommend them for their knowledge and their hospitality. Many thanks

We had a great day with George and Joanna. They picked us up at the cruise ship and took us diving for the day. We went to the Elephant Wall dive and the Minewashka III shipwreck. You can expect a personal experience on this trip. I have been diving for 10 years, and the last thing you want is to feel like a number. George and Joanna did a great job of explaining the history of the area also.

I was super nervous to try this excursion from our cruise stop, but they really made it such a great experience. We were a party of six and did a snorkel stop in one area and then did scuba at the second area. Two of us weren’t cut out for it and they were so extremely patient with us. We got the best pictures from them and it ended up being one of our favorite excursions on our cruise. We always felt safe and made it back to the ship with enough time to stop and eat at a local food place they recommended (which was also on of our favorite foods we ate too). I’d highly recommend them!

We had a wonderful afternoon. Iona, Georgio and Ianis were extremely kind and welcoming. Their explanations were very clear and very interesting. Long live to Liverpool, basketball and snorkeling. Gabriel and Emeric will sign up for diving courses as soon as we're back in France. Don't chose another place. It's were you have to go.

I did my first ever scuba dive with Ioanna and Giorgos! They made me feel secure and relax. They were kind and patient instructors. So happy thay my big dream came alive with these guys! I was a solo diver. I valued that I knew before hand with who I was going to dive. That's possible in a small business like Salty descents. Support the local. I higly recommend!

Great dives with Georges. Beautiful discoveries of Cretan funds and great professionalism, on background of Georges Michaël 😊

My husband and I went scuba diving with Joana. She explained everything clearly, really knew what she was talking about, and was incredibly professional and kind when nerves got the better of me! We had an incredible trip around the Cretan coast on their boat, seeing colourful fish, parts of a shipwreck and extraordinary views. I would highly highly recommend this experience.

Joanna and George were welcoming and helpful right from the initial enquiry, continuing to the moment we stepped in their shop all the way through to the end of our 2 dives/snorkelling sessions. I dived and my girlfriend snorkelled for which they couldn’t have been more accommodating with each group having one of Joanna and George. Joanna even offered that we contact her if we are after any recommendations around the island during our stay. We can’t recommend these guys enough and thank you both for our afternoon!

After trying snorkelling with Salty Descents I had to go back for scuba diving. Ioanna and George were great guides and wonderful people! Really recommend snorkelling or diving with these guys!