The 5 Beginner Scuba Dives in Cyprus Worth the Boat Ride

1.SCUBA DIVING first time experience

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.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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