Learn how to scuba dive and earn your Open Water diver certification in Patmos, Greece. Welcoming adventurers from ages 10 and up!
Learn how to scuba dive and earn your Open Water diver certification in Patmos, Greece. Welcoming adventurers from ages 10 and up!
Patmos is a small Greek island located in the Aegean Sea. Besides its UNESCO heritage sites, Patmos offers unique underwater landscapes and hosts pristine Mediterranean ecosystems like Posidonia meadows, coralligenous formations, impressive reefs, walls, underwater passages, caves and wrecks!
This SSI Open Water diver course is open to everyone, no previous diving experience is needed. To start, you’ll meet the guide at the dive centre in Patmos. The course generally takes 3-5 days, with approximately 3 hours per day. You’ll start with theory and learn about the scuba diving equipment (fins, mask, wetsuit, regulators, Bcd, tank and weights). The passionate instructor will teach you the basics of diving, the safety preparations required, and the use of scuba gear.
The course includes 5 training dives in open water. You will learn at exciting dive sites in the Bay of Patmos. The crystal-clear waters offer excellent visibility conditions for diving and the island has a multitude of dive sites suitable for all experience levels. With guidance from the certified instructor, you’ll practice diving beneath the surface and explore the impressive underwater reefs of Patmos. You’ll likely spot some diverse marine life, including colourful fish, sea turtles, sea sponges and corals. At the end of the course, you’ll receive your SSI Open Water diver certification, which is recognised worldwide.
Obtain your diving qualification at the beautiful island of Patmos in Greece for an unforgettable adventure in the Aegean Sea!
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Practical information
This course takes between 3-5 days.
*This course lasts between 3-5 days, with approximately 3 hours per day. The exact itinerary will be planned with your instructor after booking
- Arrive at the dive centre in Patmos
- Receive scuba diving equipment (wetsuit, fins, mask, tanks, life jacket, regulator and weights)
- Safety briefing and instructions
- Theory of scuba diving
- 5 training dives at dive sites in the Bay of Patmos
- Practice scuba diving and explore underwater sites
- Return to the dive centre in Patmos
- Receive Open Water diver certification
All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in the activity.
Please let the instructor know if you suffer from respiratory or cardiac problems, have had a recent surgery or are pregnant. Restrictions may apply.
- Certified instructor
- Scuba diving equipment
- Training manual
- Logbook
- Open Water certification
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Bottled water
- Snacks