Want to improve your diving skills during your stay in Crete? Take your SSI Basic Diver certification in Chania, in a breathtakingly beautiful diving spot!
SSI Basic Diver certification is essential if you want to be able to dive under the direct supervision of a professional to a maximum depth of 12 metres (40 feet). With this new skill, you'll be able to explore even more dive spots and discover the hidden treasures of the underwater world! This diving course in Crete is open to divers aged 10 and over, and is taught by a qualified instructor in a small group of no more than 3 people. It includes 2 dives of 45 minutes each.
Your SSI Basic Diver certification in Chania begins with a theory session on safe diving practices, equipment use and safety tips. You will then choose the equipment that suits you best with the help of your instructor. You'll head to the beach, gear up and prepare for your dive in Chania.
Throughout your first dive in the Cretan Sea, your instructor will guide you and you'll dive together for 45 minutes. Afterwards, you can take a break to refuel and recharge with fresh fruit.
Then it's time to dive again for another 45 minutes! During this second dive in Chania, you'll discover even more marine wonders. The Cretan Sea is an ideal spot for diving, and you'll soon see why!
Take your SSI Basic Diver certification in Chania and improve your diving skills on your next trip to Crete!
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Practical information
- Pick-up or meet-up at the dive center. There you'll meet your Instructor.
- Theory/Briefing: Before you dive in, you'll get a relaxed session of theory and briefing. Your instructor will walk you through everything you need to know (basic diving principles, safety guidelines)
- Choose Your Gear: Next up, with guidance from your instructor, you'll select the equipment that suits you best
- Beach Preparation: Now that you're geared up and excited, you'll head to the beach with your instructor
- First Dive : It's time to dive, practice skills and explore. With your instructor by your side, you'll descend for about 45 minutes
- Snack Time: After your first dive, you'll take a break to refuel and recharge with some snacks/fruits
- Second Dive: Ready for more? Dive back in and discover even more marine wonders (45minutes dive)
- Return: You'll head back to the dive center to change, and your instructor will transfer you back to your accommodation or if you prefer, you're welcome to leave on your own after the dives
You need basic swimming abilities to take part in this activity.
Although the instructors aim to stick to their planned schedule, they might need to adjust or cancel trips due to safety concerns, weather, or emergencies. If this happens, you will be offered a different date or a full refund please talk to our management team with any questions or concerns. Keep in mind that the choice of dive sites is flexible.
Salty Descents can't take responsibility for any lost or damaged items around the dive center. To ensure your valuables are safe, consider storing them in a secure spot and, before diving, take off any precious jewelry.
- Mask
- Fins
- Snorkel
- Buoyancy Compensator
- Wetsuit
- Regulator
- Tank
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottle of water
- Fresh fruit or light snack
- All fees and taxes
- Diving insurance
- Professional instructor guidance
- Digital learning materials(desktop/mobile) on SSI application
- SSI Basic Diver Certification
- Pick up
- Photos
- Lunch
- Beverages
- Sunglasses
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen