Top 10 Scuba Diving Trips in Protaras

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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2.Private Discovery Dive + Photos & Videos

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

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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.Local Guided Dives (for certified/licensed divers)

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

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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7.Discover Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

Spend three hours learning scuba skills at Green Bay with an English-speaking instructor from Rec2Tech Scuba. You will practice in shallow water, then explore Fish Rock and the underwater Ancient Greek statues. Hotel pickup, equipment, and instruction are included. Guides such as Will and Maria are praised for their calm, friendly approach.

“We recently did scuba diving while in Cyprus and it was amazing. Maria was our guide and from the moment she picked us up she was so informative with any questions we had. As it was my first time she ensured I felt comfortable with everything before moving on. Couldn’t recommend enough.”

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8.Protaras: Bubblemaker Diving Course & 2-Meter Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Give your 8 to 11-year-old a first taste of scuba with Taba Diving Centre. After a 20-minute lesson, a personal instructor guides your child through shallow-water skills before a 30 to 45-minute sea tour at Blue Bay, limited to 2 metres. Pickup from Protaras, Ayia Napa, or Paralimni is included.

“It was an amazing experience! Everything was explained slowly and carefully. We liked it so much, that we booked it for the day after. Recommend!”

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9.Protaras: Discover Scuba Diving (For Beginners)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Spend about three hours learning scuba basics at Protaras Green Bay with a certified NAUI instructor. Mark and the team provide patient guidance, equipment, hotel pickup, and a shallow 4 to 5 meter session for beginners aged 10 and up. Small groups, underwater photos, and staff who speak English, Swedish, Greek, and French make this a gentle first step.

“Supetbe équipe très professionnelle et sympatique, prévenante afin de rester zen et reussir l'activité pour toutes les mersonnes présentes”

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10.Protaras: 3-4 Day PADI Open Water Diver in Protaras

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 days · from $565

Learn scuba skills in a maximum four-person group with a multilingual instructor from Taba Diving Centre. Over three to four days, you’ll study the basics, practice in confined water, then use your skills around the Ayia Napa Sea Caves. Equipment, PADI materials, certification fees, lunch, drinks, and hotel pickup are included.

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