The 7 Scuba Diving Trips in Ayia Napa Worth the Boat Ride

1.Discover Scuba diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

At Green Bay Beach, Ocean View Diving introduces beginners to scuba in groups of six or fewer. You receive equipment, an English briefing, hotel pickup from Ayia Napa or Protaras, and close guidance underwater. Instructors including Conrad, Nick, Johan, Dawn, Norman, Tomasz, and Marine help first-timers explore statues, fish, and possibly turtles.

“This scuba diving experience was easily the best experience of our trip, it was our first time going scuba diving so we went with 4 other people (we were two) and first, went through the ground rules, put our swimming equipment on and then headed out to a beautiful place great for first time experiences. we went to some kind of underwater statue thing, it was really fun and we got to see a seaturtle and we were constantly surrounded by all kinds of different beautiful colourful fish☺️ the instructors were very nice and helped out with everything and anything, and kept a really good eye on you so even…”

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2.Ayia Napa: Musan Underwater Museum Scuba Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2h 30m · from $187

Join Jürgen or Susanna for a private, beginner-friendly scuba experience at Ayia Napa’s MUSAN Underwater Museum. After hotel pickup, a clear safety briefing, and equipment fitting, you’ll spend about an hour beneath the Mediterranean among 93 sculptures by Jason deCaires Taylor, an underwater forest, and local fish. No certification is required.

“From start to finish are guides where absolutely fabulous 100% professional and explained everything in a very straightforward and simple way my partner was a very nervous participants they took there time to make sure she was comfortable with everything can not praise them enough these people love what they do and are passionate about protecting the ocean and all its creatures if you want to do this I can not recommend these people enough was an absolutely fabulous experience made all the better done with them 10 out of 10 from me and my partner 👍👍👍”

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3.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Join Just Scuba in Ayia Napa for a three-hour first scuba session in Cyprus. Jo, Tomasz, Werner, and their team provide calm instruction, equipment, hotel pickup, and a chance to see fish and underwater statues around Green Bay. Photos may be available for an extra fee.

“Excellent team!! Friendly knowledgeable and just wanted to make my experience the best!! Felt comfortable and safe at the time. Saw some amazing fish, statues from the beautiful Green Bay!! Had a good natter on the way back picking Jo’s brain about the area and so on, great she was British!! Extra £20 euro for all copy of all the photos taken of the trip well worth it! Thanks guys loved every minute xx”

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4.Scuba Diving – Tunnels & Caves – Cape Greco – private guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2h 30m · from $163

Meet instructor Juergen for a private guided scuba experience at Cape Greco’s Tunnels and Caves. You’ll receive full equipment, transport, and calm instruction in English or German before exploring lava formations, light-filled caverns, and passages down to about 15 meters. First-timers are welcome, with no more than two people per guide.

“It was amazing adventure ❤️ We swam inside the caves, sow a lot of fish and enjoyed time and views. The instructor is very cool and helped with everything, thank you very much for such an adventure.”

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5.First Time Scuba Dive Adventure, Makronissos, Ayia Napa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72Best value

Meet Photis at Makronissos Beach for a 2.5-hour first-time scuba session. Learn underwater signals, safety, equipment use, and sea life before practicing in shallow water. Then swim from the beach to a maximum of 10 meters, with your instructor close by throughout.

“Great experience, great trainer. It is definitely worth it. The place was easy to find and communication was excellent. We got some amazing photos as well. Totally recommend.”

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6.Ayia Napa: Introduction & MUSAN Museum Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 6 hours · from $212

Learn basic underwater skills, complete a gentle first session to 5 meters, then visit Ayia Napa’s MUSAN Museum at up to 10 meters. A professional English, Greek, or Swedish-speaking instructor leads groups of no more than six. Equipment, transport, photos, and videos are included, but bring water, sunscreen, swimwear, and a towel.

“All instructors were very friendly and helpful!! Tour size was 6people so good size for introductory course. The museum itself was also beautiful and they took great pictures with the sculptures.”

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7.Ayia Napa: Beginners Discover Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $235

Join instructor Alex and the Pineapple Dive Club for a private, beginner-friendly scuba experience from Ayia Napa. After a safety briefing and equipment fitting, you’ll spend up to 40 minutes underwater across two sessions, perhaps at Green Bay and Musan’s underwater sculpture park. Hotel transfers, refreshments, photos, and videos are included.

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