Scuba diving · CYPRUS

The 15 Scuba Diving Trips in Cyprus Worth the Boat Ride

25 dives  ·  from $58 a diver

The shortlist you would send a dive buddy: 15 scuba diving trips worth the money, each with its price, how many dives it includes and the one thing to know before you sign the medical form.

Cyprus: Introductory Scuba Lesson and Dive with Transfer - Hotel pickup makes the morning simple
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Cyprus: Introductory Scuba Lesson and Dive with Transfer

1.Cyprus: Introductory Scuba Lesson and Dive with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 682 reviews · 3 hours · from $88Our pick

Start with hotel pickup, a 20 to 30 minute scuba lesson, and equipment practice in shallow water. Then follow an English- or German-speaking instructor to Blue Bay, where your small group explores to 6 meters, sees fish and underwater statues, and may feed the fish. Photos cost extra.

“Excellent experience with Steve,our instructor for the morning.From collection to drop off everything went smoothly and of course the diving,which was a great experience especially for novices like us.it’s like a different world down there!would thoroughly recommend it to anyone considering giving it a go,you won’t be disappointed. Big thanks to Steve and all his team”

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Half-Day Scuba Diving Tour - Discover Scuba Diving! - The Roman Wall and Paphos Harbour
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Half-Day Scuba Diving Tour – Discover Scuba Diving!

2.Half-Day Scuba Diving Tour – Discover Scuba Diving!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100Top rated

You’ll learn basic scuba skills in a pool before swimming at Paphos’s Roman Wall site, where ancient amphorae, anchors, fish, and seasonal turtles may appear. Instructors such as Emma, Kris, and Sophie work patiently with first-timers. Allow about three hours, complete the eLearning first, and remember that underwater photos cost extra.

“Thank you Mick for this great experience! You teached scuba diving in a few easy steps and we‘ll never forget our first breath under water :)”

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Private Discovery Dive + Photos & Videos - Getting ready in the wetsuit
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Private Discovery Dive + Photos & Videos

3.Private Discovery Dive + Photos & Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 577 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

At Poseidon Dive Centre in Protaras, you receive a private beginner scuba lesson and guided underwater session at Green Bay Beach. Instructors including Christophe, Kieran, Laura, Gabriel, and Marian are praised for calm explanations and close support. Equipment, wetsuit, refreshments, photos, and videos are included, with hotel pickup available from selected accommodations.

“Great instructor, she was very sweet and very helpful. We can only recommend this place. Do it, it is a great experience. You will remember.”

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Discover Scuba diving - Why Green Bay works for first-time scuba
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Discover Scuba diving

4.Discover Scuba diving

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

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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Try a Scuba Diving Experience - The open-water session and what you may see
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Try a Scuba Diving Experience

5.Try a Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

At Sirens Dive Centre in Protaras, you’ll learn basic scuba skills, practice in a nearby bay, then explore underwater with an instructor such as Richard, Kim, Jody, or Shawn. The roughly three-hour session suits adults and children from age eight, includes equipment, pickup within 15 kilometers, and free photos and video.

“Amazing and so worth the time and money! Just me and my partner together with two instructurs was the best ”first time” dive experience!”

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Private Diving at Zenobia Wreck in Larnaka - The ship itself: cargo, steel, and scale
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Private Diving at Zenobia Wreck in Larnaka

6.Private Diving at Zenobia Wreck in Larnaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $187

You’ll make two guided SCUBA descents on the Zenobia, the huge ferry that sank off Larnaca with 104 loaded lorries aboard. This private trip is for Advanced Open Water certified divers, includes equipment and an instructor, and can be tailored to your pace. Alpha Divers staff, including Chris, Julian, Bina, and Manuel, handle the day.

“Fantastic dive center with an exceptional team! Safety is clearly a top priority, and I always felt well taken care of. The dives themselves were incredible—great sites, smooth organization, and expert guidance. A huge thank you to Bhina and Anna for their professionalism and hospitality—they truly made the trip unforgettable. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a top-notch diving”

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SCUBA DIVING first time experience - What happens during the three-hour program
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SCUBA DIVING first time experience

7.SCUBA DIVING first time experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

In Protaras, Claire, Ivi, and the Tempo Divers team introduce you to scuba in a private-feeling group of no more than four. After a safety briefing and shallow-water practice at Green Bay or a similar site, you descend gradually with an instructor to a maximum of 10 meters for about 45 to 50 minutes. Fish are common, and turtles are possible.

“Very welcoming and reassuring hosts. Who are constantly checking you are okay down there. Perfect for first time divers. We barely had to lift a finger, everything is done for you in regards to the kit and transport. Well worth the money.”

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Scuba Diving Activity in Pernera - What happens during the 20 to 30 minute lesson
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Scuba Diving Activity in Pernera

8.Scuba Diving Activity in Pernera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend about three hours learning scuba skills, then exploring Blue Bay to a maximum of six metres. Taba Diving Centre provides equipment, transfers, refreshments, and close instruction, with groups limited to two students per instructor. Manuel, Kat, and Cas are among the instructors praised for calm, clear guidance. Photos cost extra.

“No shortcuts taken, a top tier experience with safety and your comfort being the priority for customers”

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Discover SCUBA Diving with Pissouri Bay Divers - Shallow-water practice before the open sea
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Discover SCUBA Diving with Pissouri Bay Divers

9.Discover SCUBA Diving with Pissouri Bay Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend about four hours learning SCUBA basics with Pissouri Bay Divers near Limassol. Tara and Joe guide you through safety, equipment, shallow-water skills, and an underwater session of up to one hour. Pickup is offered, groups are capped at eight, and the experience suits first-timers with moderate fitness.

“Tara was thorough in explaining the gear, how it all works, and exactly what to expect in the water. She made us feel very safe and was extremely patient with my friend who was having a little trouble during the practice part in the shallows. This was my second SCUBA experience, and Tara made me feel confident enough to pursue the Open Water certification. On top of all that, she was very nice and friendly plus knowledgeable about the dive sites in the area.”

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Paphos: Discover Scuba Diving Half-Day Tour - What happens during the three hours
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Paphos: Discover Scuba Diving Half-Day Tour

10.Paphos: Discover Scuba Diving Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 137 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

At Cydive in Paphos, you learn basic scuba skills in a pool before walking to the Roman Wall for a first open-water session down to 5 metres. PADI instructors such as Mick, Pavlos, Sophie, and Eva guide the three-hour experience in small groups. Equipment, refreshments, and eLearning are included, while underwater photos cost extra.

“Me and my auntie had a fantastic time here and felt fully supported during our scuba diving session. Mick was very clear and confident and made sure we were all up to speed to keep us safe before we headed to the sea. His helper (cant remember his name) was really good as a back up for helping me out whilst mick continued to help the rest of the class. My auntie was scared from having to breath differently and the mask around her face where as was scared about the deep ocean and adjusting to the equipment. We were both however fully looked after and given lots of positive…”

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Local Guided Dives (for certified/licensed divers) - Choosing between one session and two
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Local Guided Dives (for certified/licensed divers)

11.Local Guided Dives (for certified/licensed divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Join Poseidon Dive Centre in Protaras for one guided scuba outing, with an optional second session, at calm local sites such as Green Bay, Crystal Cove, and DeCosta Bay. You must be a certified diver. Kirin has led guests through turtle sightings and caves, while the centre provides equipment, photos, refreshments, and select hotel pickup.

“I had two dives with Kirin and they were both great. I saw one turtle and then a lot of beautiful caves. The staff were really kind and I felt very safe throughout the dives. All in all a very nice experience ! Thank you”

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Ayia Napa: Musan Underwater Museum Scuba Dive - From hotel pickup to the coast
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Ayia Napa: Musan Underwater Museum Scuba Dive

12.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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Discover Scuba diving - Why Green Bay works for first-time scuba
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Discover Scuba Diving

13.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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Beginners Discover Scuba Diving By Boat, Best Spot In Cyprus - Water temperature and weather are real considerations
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Beginners Discover Scuba Diving By Boat, Best Spot In Cyprus

14.Beginners Discover Scuba Diving By Boat, Best Spot In Cyprus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

From Latchi, you’ll boat along the Akamas coast to the Blue Lagoon for a first scuba experience to 6 metres. Your instructor handles the gear, safety briefing, and shallow-water skills, then guides you underwater. The session is capped at two participants, and instructors including Joe, DJ, JD, and Howie have earned praise for patience and care.

“What an amazing experience! It was a great team, I felt safe throughout and the blue lagoon offered a great perspective of sea life. I would do it all again. Thank you for such a great time.”

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Scuba Diving - Tunnels & Caves - Cape Greco - private guided - The route from the car park to the rocky shore
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Scuba Diving – Tunnels & Caves – Cape Greco – private guided

15.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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