Guided adventure dives from Mononaftis Beach near Heraklion

Organized by Stay Wet
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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: from 2 hrs to 4-7 days
Spoken languages: Dutch, English, German
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

Nothing compares to exploring the underwater life in Crete. An amazing island, with a great variety of marine life and diving destinations will take your diving explorations to the next level. Stay Wet diving centre offers daily dives for experienced divers in different spots that will simply amaze you! 

You will have a quick introduction in the diving centre concerning the the diving spots, their history and the marine life you are about to explore. The PADI certified instructors speak French, English, German, Dutch or Greek so communication will be easy. Underwater you will be able to take a closer look to the inhabitants of the Mediterranean sea like sponges, sea stars, octopus, snails, different kind of fishes and with a little bit of luck you will also see dolphins, barracudas or seahorses.

The diving spots

Stay Wet have discovered many unique spots around Heraklion. The dives usually take place in Mononaftis, Agia Pelagia or Hersonissos. Wrecks, Reefs, Cavers, Walls and many more await for you to live the unknown. 

The dives are conducted from shore!

Mononaftis: Mononaftis in Greek means the lonely sailor. It is a very big area with different spots to dive in with a depth ranging from 18 to 35 metres. It is an ideal dive for Open Water of Advanced Open Water divers. During this dive you will pass along a colourful reef, through small canyons and big holes, discover small caves and investigate the many cavities under the rocks. You will be seeing  octopuses, see moray eels and conger eels, cuttlefish, squids, shrimps, snappers, crabs, even sea horses and a special, very beautiful kind of night-active sea anemone.

Agia Pelagia: In Agia Pelagia the best diving spot is the El Greco Cave. It is a 30 m. long cave, ideal for experienced divers. The entrance to the cave can be found at 17 m. deep with a gradual passage to the cave. Once inside you will be surprised with the big stalagmites and stalactites. At the rear end you will find a vertical siphon (opening). By using a rope you will ascend through the tunnel until you reach the cave's top which includes an air-filled room. You can enjoy the view at the top and take awesome photos. The El Greco cave is for Advanced Open Water divers.For the Open Water divers there is a magnificent reef around with cavities and a great variety of fish. You will also find the  Messerscmitt Wreck, a WWII wreck for the wreck lovers around 20 minutes away from Agia Pelagia.  

Hersonissos: Beautiful reefs and caverns to explore for the Open Water divers in Hersonissos with maximum depths at 25m. -30m. 

Offers

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1 Dive (Shore)
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-1 Dive to explore one of the diving spots around Agia Pelagia, Hersonissos or Mononaftis

-Your instructors will brief you for the exploration dive in the diving centre and on boat

-In the dive it is included the tank, the weight, guide and transfer from your accommodation

Activity requirements

-You need to be an Open Water Diver for spots of 18 m. or Advanced Open Water diver for spots of 30 m. 

Special terms

-You need to let your instructor know your scuba diving level, the certificates obtained and the number of logged dives to choose the best diving spot for you. 

-You cannot be flying in the next 18 hours after diving 

Rental of equipment on the spot

Mask, Snorkel and Fins - 10.00 €

Dive Suit - 9.00 €

BCD - 9.00 €

Regulator, Octopus, High-Pressure gauge and depth meter - 9.00 €

Full equipment incl. ABC, suit, BCD and regulator - 25.00 €

Do not forget to bring
  • Scuba diving certification
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2 hrs

Meeting point:

StayWet Diving Centre, Mononaftis beach, Agia Pelagia

Included:
  • Tank
  • Weight
  • Pick up
2
4 Dives (Shore)
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-4 Beach Dives to explore four  of the diving spots over 2 days (2 dives per day)

-Your instructors will brief you for the exploration dive in the diving centre and on boat

-In the dive it is included the tank, the weight, guide and transfer from your accommodation
 

Activity requirements

-You need to be an Open Water Diver for spots of 18 m. or Advanced Open Water diver for spots of 30 m. 

Special terms

-You need to let your instructor know your scuba diving level, the certificates obtained and the number of logged dives to choose the best diving spot for you. 

-You cannot be flying in the next 18 hours after diving 

Rental of equipment on the spot

Mask, Snorkel and Fins - 10.00 €

Dive Suit - 9.00 €

BCD - 9.00 €

Regulator, Octopus, High-Pressure gauge and depth meter - 9.00 €

Full equipment incl. ABC, suit, BCD and regulator - 25.00 €

Do not forget to bring
  • Scuba diving certification
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2-3 days

Meeting point:

StayWet Diving Centre, Mononaftis beach, Agia Pelagia

Included:
  • Tank
  • Weight
  • Pick up
3
6 Dives (Shore)
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-6 Beach Dives to explore six of the diving spots over 4 days (2 dives per day)

-Your instructors will brief you for the exploration dive in the diving centre and on boat

-In the dive it is included the tank, the weight, guide and transfer from your accommodation
 

Activity requirements

-You need to be an Open Water Diver for spots of 18 m. or Advanced Open Water diver for spots of 30 m. 

Special terms

-You need to let your instructor know your scuba diving level, the certificates obtained and the number of logged dives to choose the best diving spot for you. 

-You cannot be flying in the next 18 hours after diving 

Rental of equipment on the spot

Mask, Snorkel and Fins - 10.00 €

Dive Suit - 9.00 €

BCD - 9.00 €

Regulator, Octopus, High-Pressure gauge and depth meter - 9.00 €

Full equipment incl. ABC, suit, BCD and regulator - 25.00 €

Do not forget to bring
  • Scuba diving certification
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

4-7 days

Meeting point:

StayWet Diving Centre, Mononaftis beach, Agia Pelagia

Included:
  • Tanks
  • Weight
  • Pick up
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Meeting point

StayWet Diving Centre, Mononaftis beach, Agia Pelagia Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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  • 4.3 / 5

Plongée sans difficultés

  • 5 / 5

Baptême de plongée chez Stay Wet, l'équipe est au top, très sympa et gentille.

  • 5 / 5

We had 2 dives in the area, 17m for 45 minutes each - the guides were excellent, highly recommended fun!

  • 3.8 / 5

Très bonne activité

  • 4.3 / 5

Scuba diving is great. The Mediterranean sea is, unfortunately, not anymore one of the best place to dive. Very nice place and rocks but few fishes.