What to do and see in Agios Nikolaos, Crete: The Best Scuba & Snorkeling

After a year of transition due to relocation, the Crete Undewater Center is happy to announce its reopening for the 2020 season from the beginning of April. Located on the seafront, in the town of Aghios Nikolaos, it is the ideal place to discover scuba diving and freediving in the warm and clear waters of The Cretan Sea. Owned and managed by local diver, Pavlos Marnellos, and a french PADI scuba and freediving instructor (who speaks fluent english), Emmanuel Chateau, they have extensive knowledge of the local sites and marine life. Our facilities include a classroom with modern teaching materials such as PADI e-learning, books and videos in different languages, 30 sets of new diving gear and a high powered 7.50 m RIB boat wich enable divers to access over 25 dive sites within the area. Divers from worldwide recognized Organisations are very welcome. To practice or discover freediving, we also provide PADI freediving courses and discover freediving with a PADI freediving instructor.

Pelagos Dive Centre: Established in 1987, located in Agios Nikolaos-Crete, next to Minos Beach art hotel, one of Crete's most attractive and luxurious five star bungalow hotels. It is ideal for all divers and watersports funs. Situated on the water's edge in the picturesque calm bay of Aghios Nikolaos. Relaxed, easy multilevel diving in warm, current free, crystal clear waters with 30m+ visibility. Dive sites include apart from a rich variety of Mediterranean marine life, reefs, drop offs, caverns, WW2 and ancient artifacts. Most sites are within 20 mins ride on our 10m purpose built, jet driven dive boat, with easy boarding access. Snorkelers and non divers are also welcome. Multilingual instructors with over 25 years of experience ensure safe and easy learning in an ideal controlled sea environment in front of our dive centre. We hold EN certifications by BUREAU VERITAS. We have taken diving to a higher level! We also offer a selection of other WATER ACTIVITIES and Yacht charters!

Explore Agios Nikolaos tours takes place in areas of great natural beauty and is designed for the delight and appreciation of the natural environment, and the cultural elements of the past and present. We always consider the protection and the support of the natural enviroment We try to designate the alternative tourism services of Agios Nikolaos , through the traditions and the culture of our beautiful town and villages.

Mediterranean View Diving Center (MVD) is ideal for all divers, with calm, warm waters, divable all year round. A sheltered sandy beach and a large private swimming pool are available, for those wishing to try or take up diving, in the “Discover Dive” sessions. The instructors are experienced and proficient in first aid. The diving sites offer something of interest to everyone.

The Eco Diving Center is located in the Ammoudara area of Heraklion. Always paying close attention to the quality of our services, Eco Diving Center is set in a modern and specially designed place combining experienced and trained staff. Whether you choose diving for the first time or you are already a certified diver, scuba diving in Crete is the most beautiful alternative experience you could make

We organize Outdoor Activities and we provide Land Rover Discovery Jeep for on/off road safari experience and Excursions. Mini van and mini buses for road trips and transfers.