Fancy going snorkelling during your stay in Crete? Go on a guided snorkelling excursion in Chania and discover the underwater life of the Cretan Sea!
Snorkelling is an activity open to anyone who can swim and wants to discover the beauty of the underwater world! Accessible from the age of 7, this snorkelling activity in Chania will allow you to discover this sport with the assistance of a professional guide in a sublime setting. The Cretan Sea boasts crystal-clear waters and a wealth of fauna and flora... in short, everything that makes a good snorkelling spot!
Your snorkelling excursion in Chania begins with a warm welcome and an overview of the day's itinerary. Next, you'll choose the snorkelling equipment that suits you best with the help of your instructor. Once you're all kitted out, you'll board the boat. You'll set sail, relax and soak up the picturesque views of the coastline. Once you arrive at the first snorkelling site, your guides will take time to explain the correct use of equipment and safety procedures. You can then explore the surrounding area with complete confidence!
You will enjoy a first snorkelling session of around 45 minutes. This will give you the opportunity to get to know the equipment, get familiar with the sport and discover your first underwater views ! Don't worry if it's your first time trying snorkelling, the guide will go in the water with you to make sure you feel safe and can enjoy this wonderful experience.
After this first snorkelling session in Crete, you'll enjoy a refreshing break on board to recharge your batteries. The boat will then take you to a second ideal snorkelling site near Chania. Again, you will snorkel and explore the beauty of the sea. This time, you'll feel more confident and will be able to enjoy another 45 minutes of adventure. If you don't want to snorkel, you can also swim or relax on the boat.
Take a snorkelling excursion in Chania and explore Crete's most beautiful diving spots under the guidance of a qualified instructor!
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Practical information
The duration of the guided tour lasts approximately 3-4h.
- Pick-up from your accommodation or meet-up at the dive center
- Preparation: Upon arrival, you will receive a warm welcome and an overview of the day's itinerary. Your instructor will help you select your snorkeling gear, ensuring a comfortable fit
- Head to the Boat: After gearing up, you will all board on boat. You'll set sail, relax, and soak in the scenic views of the coastline
- First Snorkeling Session (45 minutes): Arriving at your first snorkeling spot, your guides will take the time to explain and demonstrate the proper use of the gear and safety procedures. Your guide will also go in the water with you.
- Break with Light Snack and Water: After our snorkeling session, you will enjoy a refreshing break onboard to recharge before the next spot
- Second Snorkelling session (45 minutes): You'll then journey to a second spot... Time to snorkel more, swim, or relax on the boat
- Return to Dive Center: With memories of an unforgettable snorkeling experience, you'll cruise back to the dive center
- For those who arranged transportation, they'll be droped-off at their accommodation. Otherwise, you are free to depart at your leisure
You need basic swimming abilities to take part in this activity.
A minimum number of 2 participants is required to run this activity.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant people, infants or very young babies.
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
- Snorkel
- Fins
- Wetsuit (if necessary)
- Fresh fruits
- Bottle of water
- Transfer
- Photos
- Lunch
- Beverages
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen