Meet at Kefi Divers in Almyrida. We are located on the main road, with plenty of free parking nearby. The dive centre is also approximately 200 metres from the Almyrida bus stop, with bus connections from Chania. Our team will be waiting to welcome you at the dive centre.
Description
Small groups are at the heart of how we dive. Certified divers are guided by a PADI Instructor, with a maximum of 4 divers in the water, allowing for a more personal and relaxed experience.
Our shore dives explore the coastline around Almyrida, usually at Koutalas, a sheltered bay with a variety of Mediterranean marine life. Your instructor knows the local dive sites and can help you spot species that are easily missed.
Full scuba equipment is included, so you can simply arrive at the dive centre, get equipped and enjoy your dive.
We focus on personal service, local knowledge and small-group diving rather than putting large numbers of divers in the water.
Tour Options
1 Shore Dive
1 Shore Dive with Pick-Up
Pickup included
What's included
Included
Small-group diving with a maximum of 4 divers per instructor.
Full scuba diving equipment provided, including wetsuit, mask, fins, BCD, regulator, weights and tank.
Guided shore dive with a PADI Instructor.
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is available from locations within our designated pickup areas. Your exact pickup time and location will be confirmed after booking. Please be ready and waiting at the agreed pickup point at the confirmed time.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
8 reviews
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Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Chania Scuba Diving | Shore Dives | Certified Divers take?
How much does Chania Scuba Diving | Shore Dives | Certified Divers cost?
Prices start at $115 per person for this Crete experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Chania Scuba Diving | Shore Dives | Certified Divers for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup is available from locations within our designated pickup areas. Your exact pickup time and location will be confirmed after booking. Please be ready and waiting at the agreed pickup point at the confirmed time. Pickup points include Theo Hotel.
What languages is Chania Scuba Diving | Shore Dives | Certified Divers offered in?
The experience is available in EL, EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Kefi Divers.
Reviews(8)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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F1176KWsimoned
August 2, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A wonderful diving experience
It was a wonderful experience under the water! I saw lots of fishes like trumpetfish, lionfish and many more! Also with Mathew, I felt very secure and he even took time to repeat with me the theory (because it was already one year ago since I had my last dive). I would recommand this trip at Kefi Divers to anyone who wants to explore the beautiful sea of Crete.
Thank you again to the Kefi Team. Hopefully see i soon.
Kind regards,
Sharu and Simone
Operator response
Thank you Sharu and Simone, what a lovely review!
It was a pleasure diving with you both. The trumpetfish and lionfish are always crowd favourites, and it sounds like the sea was putting on a good show that day. Really glad you felt comfortable and well looked after in the water.
Hope to see you back in Crete soon.
Matt and the Kefi Divers team
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Q5892WCdanielf
July 23, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
These guys were great!! Two people in our group were new divers. They made it a wonderful experience for everyone!! Matthew was very patient throughout our dives and was FULL of knowledge! Safety was very important to this shop and they let you explore and make sure the group stays together!! I highly recommend!!
Operator response
Thank you so much, really glad you all had a great time!
It is always nice when a mixed group of experience levels works so well together. We hope the newer divers in your group have caught the bug and we look forward to seeing you all back in the water with us.
Matt and the Kefi Divers team
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Cory C
June 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
5 stars! Definitely Recommend!
Amazing first dive!
Even after booking a certified dive as beginners, they were lovely enough to sort it and give us the beginner experience.
Matt and Titouan were both extremely helpful and patient, regarding the fact one of us was too afraid to go down into the water.
Definitely recommend! especially if it’s your first time.
Operator response
Thank you so much for the lovely review. We are really glad we could adjust things and give you the right experience. It is completely normal to feel nervous the first time, and we are happy we could support you through it. You looked so at ease after finally getting over the hurdle. Thanks for the recommendation, and well done for giving it a go.
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JOHN_S
June 24, 2025 · via Viator
Great dive company
I went on 2 shore dives with my dad! Matt was our dive guide and I can’t say enough good things about him and the experience as a whole. It had been over a year since my last dive and Matt was excellent at giving a little refresher course on setting up the equipment. The dive site was beautiful with a lot of marine life to see. 10/10 experience.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a real pleasure diving with you and your dad. I’m really glad the refresher helped you feel comfortable getting back in the water, and that you enjoyed the marine life at the dive site. Hope to see you both again for another underwater adventure...maybe even from the boat next time! 😊
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MariaCorydonBuch
October 8, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Lovely dive
Great personal and good service. Would always recommend Kefi diving center ❤️. We dived 2 people with 1 instructor and it was lovely relaxed and nice.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and appreciated the personalized service. It's great to know that the relaxed and beautiful dive left such a positive impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to Kefi Dive Center in the future!
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Thomas_C
September 6, 2024 · via Viator
Great diving times
Would really, really recommend going with kefi dives. We were both new to diving but they guided us through everything. We went to an amazing cove, dived with loads of sea life - octupus and lionfish.
Friendly crew - we had a great time.
Operator response
It's always a pleasure to introduce the underwater world to new divers! We wish you an amazing rest of the holiday
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janmS1304XE
September 6, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
A great day under water!
My Instructor and dive buddy was Matt a very friendly guy and an experienced diver.
First i got all my Equipment, which was in perfect condition, after that we had a little talk about my experiences and what i would like to to today.
We drove out to our Diving spot - koutala beach- a beautiful small bay.
I had two great dives, saw an octopus, lionfish, trumpet fish and a lot of other stuff :) i almost spent two hours under water.
In our break we had a nice talk, some water and fruits.
I had a great day and i felt safe and very well hosted all the time!!
I will come back!
Greetings :)
Jan
Operator response
Thank you for the amazing review! You were perfect in the water and a joy to have. We wish you many happy dives in the future.
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Explore55011350130
September 5, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Super diving
We made a dive up to 12m deep on a very nice spot.
Great time with a diving center that stands out for its dives in small committee. The Monitors are at the top, competent and professional, know how to trust and are attentive and accompany you throughout the experience.
I recommend
Operator response
Merci Jeremy et Oceane pour votre retour, nous sommes heureux que votre experience sous l'eau fut bonne ! Au plaisir de vous revoir pour une autre plongee ! A bientot !
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