Chania Diving Trips for Certified Divers
-Best diving locations in Crete -Visit the first licensed diving park in Greece -Small Group Dives Tailored to Certification Level -Full Rental of Scuba Equipment Included -Free Pickup and Drop-Off Available
Visit the historical 100-year-old British shipwreck of Minnewaska, which lies about 20 meters deep and was sunk in 1916 by a mine and built by the same company as the Titanic (White Star Line)! The name Minnewaska comes from the American Indian word meaning clear water. The ship was built in Belfast in November 1908 and It was 183 meters long constructed as a passenger steamer. During the first world war the ship was used by the British military to transport troops. On the 29th November 1916 the ship was leaving Souda with the troops onboard when she struck a mine laid by a German submarine UC23. Hold below the water line she started to sink Captain Gates steered a course to the nearest land to try to beach the ship in the area of Marathi.
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Chania Diving Trips for Certified Divers
What's included in Chania Diving Trips for Certified Divers
(Subject to Option Inclusions)You will see of the most sought-after diving spots in Chania that you must include in your dive program. The programs are aimed at active certified divers and include 2 boat dives, which depend on the weather conditions on the specific days. The Elephant Cave program (2 boat dives), which is a must for any diver visiting Crete, is very easy, with 2 huge chambers, very shallow water (2 & 1 meter respectively), breathable air, at a maximum depth of 12 meters, and visibility of more than 20 meters and the most beautiful crystal clear water. Inside you will be able to see 60000 years old fossils of elephants and deers. See the first diving park of Greece, where you’ll explore 44 thriving artificial reefs and the fascinating wreck of "Nestor", a vibrant hub for marine life. The Tugboat Nestore Wreck, which lies about 20 meters deep, was sunk on April 10, 2025. During your dives, we will explore Apokoronas Diving Park with a thrilling 2 shore dives using sea scooters to reach 44 artificial reefs and the sunken Tugboat R/K Nestor—an exciting new underwater site designed to support marine life and amaze divers.
Inclusions
- We offer you box of local delicacies and bottled water during your break between the 2 dives
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pickup begins earlier than starting time and is done from specific meeting points near your hotel within the region of Chania. You will receive an email via Viator platform for we specify the pickup place and time. Please note that pickup directly outside your hotel is not always possible — you will instead be given the nearest possible pickup point. If you are staying outside the pick-up area or you have your own car, you can come straight to Omega Divers in Almyrida at starting time, which 25 kilometers east of the city center.
Meeting / End Points
- Our minivan with the Omega Divers logo will pick you up from our nearest meeting point or from your hotel when is possible.
