Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions, our answers.
All the questions about :
DIVERS
(WITH CERTIFICATION)
From the Open Water certification
All the questions about :
THE SCUBA DIVING COURSES
Get your diving certification
All the questions about :
DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
The very first dive
Discover Scuba Diving
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Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, the Discover Scuba Diving is for you.
Discover the wonderful world of scuba diving with Scubakreta.
Make your first breath under water is a strong and unforgettable moment!
The Discover Scuba Diving is the introductory scuba diving program of the international PADI organization.
While not a scuba certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world.
No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary, but you need to be in reasonable physical health.
Participants must be at least 10 years old
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Although it's not a diving certification "Discover Scuba Diving" can be your first step towards diving.
This dive can be credited for your first certification.
If you decide to start your Open Water course - the first certification of Scuba Diving; we will credit you the amount paid for this program.
To learn more about the Open Water certification, the first level of Scuba Diving, we invite you to go on this page.
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THE CONDUCT OF THE DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING PROGRAM
Under the careful supervision of our PADI instructors, you will learn scuba diving in 3 easy steps.
A brief introduction to diving, a demonstration of the use of equipment and basics with our instructors.
We will then go swimming and will come the moment to take your first underwater breaths. You will spend time practicing some necessary exercises before heading to the sea; to gain confidence and familiarize yourself with the equipment.
Then our instructors will lead you to the first dive in the sea. You will discover House Reef a beautiful site and will discover the underwater world as you have never seen it before. The setting that awaits you is a typical Mediterranean environment with all its little wonders.
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Usually, the program take approximatly between 2h30-3h.
The morning, the program start on the center at 9h30.
If you want to join the afternoon the program start at 13h30h.
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The price of the Discover Scuba Diving program is 80€
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For this it's easy ! Please go to our contact page just right here : https://www.scubakreta.com/contact
All you have to do is to either fill up the online formular from the page or give us a call : + 30 6936 893032
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Participants must be at least 10 years old in order to join the Discover Scuba Diving program.
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Of course ! You are very pleased to do so.
But therefore, we highly recommend you to take a diving case with you.
Most of the camera's / action-camera's are supposed to resist to a theoretical depth of 10 meters. Some experiences have shown the sometimes, they actually don't (because of the pressure of the sea water), be aware about this point.
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We are dedicating a special page about he warnings and the risks associated with Scuba Diving. You should be in a healthy state to participate in diving, like any other demanding physical activity.
Please take note before of the information on this page : https://www.scubakreta.com/risks-associated-with-scuba-diving
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Yes and No. The free Shuttle Service we offer is only for our divers. We have a very limited space available so we cannot give up transfer seats for visitors that should be occupied by divers. If you have a child that wants to dive or if you are underage then of course you can bring a parent/gurdian with you with an extra charge of 15 euro.
If you make your own way to our center then of course you can bring you family along.
We strickly do not accept visitors on the dive boat! The dive boat is for divers only and we cannot make any exceptions. If your family joins you they can stay in the dive center area, we have a beautiful beach just in front of us.
For more informations and special request feel free to contact us via mobile at 0030 6936893032
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The Discover Scuba Diving is the very first step to discover the underwater world, however, in order to take our guest to the boat, we need them to have the first scuba diving certification level the Open Water - Level 1.
The Discover Scuba Diving program takes place in the beautiful site of 'House Reef' accessible from the shore, it's an ideal place to start a pleasant visit in the underwater world of the Mediterranean. It offers an easy first contact with diving in a very safe environment, with many fish, octopuses and mureels waiting to be discovered!
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The next step : Your passport to a world of adventure
Get your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course (the level 1) - the most popular and widely recognized dive course in the world.
Millions of people have learned scuba diving with this course and continue to discover the wonders of the aquatic world.
The Open Water course is taken usually 3 days to be accomplished, it is made by 5 confined water dives and 4 open water dives (on the sea).
If you decide to start your Open Water course, we will credit you the amount paid for this program. The price is 480€ - 80€ the amount you have paid already for the Discover Scuba Diving - So 400€ for the course.
All the questions about :
DIVING
For certified divers
Diving - Certified Diver
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In order for you to dive with the certified divers, you need at least to have Open Water Certification (The level 1 in scuba diving)
If you want to dive but you don't have any certification yet.
Join Scubakreta to do your first dive. An experience of a lifetime you will not forget!
We invite you to go on the appropriate program : The Discover Scuba Diving
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Uncover the secrets of the Aegean Sea with Scubakreta, you can discover the list of our diving spots right here and : https://www.scubakreta.com/our-diving-spots?lang=en
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We dive twice a day.
One time the morning and one time the afternoon.
In between, our boat will come back after the first dive for a lunch break between 12:30 and 14:00.
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If you decide to join us by yourself to the center; the best time for you to be on the center is;
Plan an arrival at 9:45 to fill out the necessary documents before diving and to prepare your equipment.The first dive starts in the morning around 10:00 / 10h15.
Plan an arrival at 13:50 to fill out the necessary documents before diving and to prepare your equipment. The second dive starts in the afternoon around 14:00 / 14h15.
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We need to get your reservation at least one day before.
You can make your reservation from the formular that you will find right here.
You can also contact us by phone : +30 28973 00683 | Mobile : + 30 6936 893032
We will do our best to answer you as soon as possible.
If you do not have an answer from us, please look at your SPAM file or send us an email.
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Yes you should, as for the logbook.
The diving certification is the proof that you have indeed completed the diving course. It is truly essential.
If you don't have your certification card with you and :
You are affiliated to PADI : It's not a problem, we can find you on the system. All we need in this case would be your First Name / Last Name / Birthdate; exactly as it is on your diving certification.
You are not affiliated to PADI : Then we do need your diving certification card, we don't have the possibility to check you on the system of the other diving federations.
If you don't have it with you, you would still be able to join the Discover Scuba Diving program.
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The boat is coming back between the morning and the afternoon so our guest can have lunch.
If you are a client from the Nana Beach Hotel, you can enjoy the lunch with your family on the restaurant's.
If you are not staying in Nana Beach Hotel,
There is a place, a restaurant, very close by the diving center who can provide you food. Planed to bring some money with you if you want to go there. We can also suggest you to bring your own food. Ask to your hotel if they can prepare a lunch box, it's a common practice here.
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Yes absolutely. But make sure before that you've got the Scuba Diving Case protection for the camera.
Even if some models are supposed to resist till 10 meters depth; we higly recommand to take (even for very shallow depth) the diving case what so ever.
The pressure of the water can make irreversible damages to the camera in abscence of the diving case protection which mostly can resist till 60 meters depth.
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The boat always come back in between the dives.
Usually the boat after the morning dive come back between 12h00 and 13h15.
The afternoon the boat return approximatly around 16h00 - 17h00.
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Yes and No. The free Shuttle Service we offer is only for our divers. We have a very limited space available so we cannot give up transfer seats for visitors that should be occupied by divers. If you have a child that wants to dive or if you are underage then of course you can bring a parent/gurdian with you with an extra charge of 15 euro.
If you make your own way to our center then of course you can bring you family along.
We strickly do not accept visitors on the dive boat! The dive boat is for divers only and we cannot make any exceptions. If your family joins you they can stay in the dive center area, we have a beautiful beach just in front of us.
For more informations and special request feel free to contact us via mobile at 0030 6936893032
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You should take with you the Diving Certification.
The diving certification is the proof that you have indeed completed the diving course. It is truly essential.
If you don't have your certification card with you and :
You are affiliated to PADI : It's not a problem, we can find you on the system. All we need in this case would be your First Name / Last Name / Birthdate; exactly as it is on your diving certification.
You are not affiliated to PADI : Then we do need your diving certification card, we don't have the possibility to check you on the system of the other diving federations.
If you don't have it with you, you would still be able to join the Discover Scuba Diving program.
You should also take the logbook to register your dives, it's also for us the proof that you have completed the dives, and the trace of your experience.
We do not require a Medical Statement for diving. At your arrival we will give you some documents that you should fill out. If you do not present any contraindications in the questions everything is all right. Otherwise, if you do mention that you contraindications about scuba diving then we will ask you to have a medical statement from the doctor.
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Flying after diving recommendations.​
Referred student divers may not have reached the point in their training where they are exposed to the flying after diving recommendations. However, because they may have opportunities to take dive travel vacations that involve airplane travel, it is prudent to discuss the diving medical community's most recent flying after diving recommendations so that they can plan accordingly.
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Below is a reprint of the current guidelines that were announced in the Fourth Quarter, 2002 Training Bulletin;
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For Dives within the No-Decompression Limits​
Single Dives : A minimum preflight surface interval of 12 hours is suggested.
Repetitive Dives : A minimum preflight surface interval of 18 hours is suggested.
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For Dives Requiring Decompression Stops​
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A minimum preflight surface interval greater than 18 hours is suggested.
All the questions about :
THE SCUBA DIVING COURSES
Get your Scuba Diving certification with Scubakreta Instructors
The Diving Courses
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In order for you to dive with the certified divers, you need to have a "Diving certification".
At least to have Open Water Certification (The level 1 in scuba diving)
If you want to dive but you don't have any certification yet; you have 2 options :
- You can get your first diving certification (The Open Water) ; it's a 3 day course where you will, with the Scubakreta instructor's, learn to dive.
Once you will have your Open Water certification, you will be able to join the diving trips, practice scuba diving by diving with a pair of the same level (or higher) without being supervised by a professional Instructor.​ Participate in dives whose maximum depth authorized by PADI is 18 meters for the Open Water Diver.​ And most important, your certification will be valid and recognized worldwide. It's basically like a driving license, once you have it, it's for all life.
The second option if you want to dive but you don't have any certification, is to make a Discover Scuba Diving.
Join Scubakreta to do your first dive. An experience of a lifetime you will not forget!
We invite you to go on the appropriate program : The Discover Scuba Diving
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We are teaching all the diving levels.
The Open Water (Level 1)
The Advanced Open Water (Level 2)
The Rescue Diver (Level 3)
The Divemaster (Level 4 / First Professionnal Level)
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The first diving certification is called the ''Open Water'' - The Level 1.
This is your passport to a world of adventure
With the certification "Open Water Diver" you will be able to:
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Practice scuba diving by diving with a pair of the same level (or higher) without being supervised by a professional Instructor.
Participate in dives whose maximum depth authorized by PADI is 18 meters for the Open Water Diver.
Your certification will be valid and recognized worldwide
You can find all of the information about the Open Water course on this page : https://www.scubakreta.com/open-water
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No, if you have made a Discover Scuba Diving before, this doesn't count as a scuba diving certification. The first one is the "Open Water".
Although it's not a diving certification "Discover Scuba Diving" can be your first step towards diving. This dive can be credited for your first certification.If you decide to start your Open Water course, we will credit you the amount paid for this program.
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We need to get your reservation at least one day before. for a diving course, we highly recommend to book as soon as possible to get sure that your instructors will be available to the dates that arranged you the most.
You can make your reservation from the formular that you will find right here.
You can also contact us by phone : +30 28973 00683 | Mobile : + 30 6936 893032
We will do our best to answer you as soon as possible.
If you do not have an answer from us, please look at your SPAM file or send us an email.
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After you've completed your course you will get your new diving certification from us.
We will deliver immediately to you a temporary certification card. You will be able to use this card for the next 3 mounths. You will also receive a copy per email.
After a couple of days/weeks, you will reveive directly in your house your PADI Certification Card - Do not loose this card, this is the proof of your scuba diving training.
From now on, you are a certified diver ! Welcome to the family !
You are now able to :
Practice scuba diving by diving with a pair of the same level (or higher) without being supervised by a professional Instructor.
Participate in dives whose maximum depth authorized by PADI is 18 meters for the Open Water Diver.
Your certification is valid and recognized worldwide
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The boat is coming back between the morning and the afternoon so our guest can have lunch.
If you are a client from the Nana Beach Hotel,
You can enjoy the lunch with your family on the restaurant's.
If you are not staying in Nana Beach Hotel,
There is a place, a restaurant, very close by the diving center who can provide you food. Planed to bring some money with you if you want to go there. We can also suggest you to bring your own food. Ask to your hotel if they can prepare a lunch box, it's a common practice here.
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Yes and No. The free Shuttle Service we offer is only for our divers. We have a very limited space available so we cannot give up transfer seats for visitors that should be occupied by divers. If you have a child that wants to dive or if you are underage then of course you can bring a parent/gurdian with you with an extra charge of 15 euro.
If you make your own way to our center then of course you can bring you family along.
We strickly do not accept visitors on the dive boat! The dive boat is for divers only and we cannot make any exceptions. If your family joins you they can stay in the dive center area, we have a beautiful beach just in front of us.
For more informations and special request feel free to contact us via mobile at 0030 6936893032
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We don't need any document from you prior to the course.
We do not require a Medical Statement for diving. At your arrival we will give you some documents that you should fill out. If you do not present any contraindications in the questions we will adress you then there is no problem. Therefore, we do need a medical statement from your doctor in case you answer ''YES'' to one of the question that we will give to you.
We recommand you to take information about theses questions right here : https://www.scubakreta.com/risks-associated-with-scuba-diving
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Flying after diving recommendations.​
Referred student divers may not have reached the point in their training where they are exposed to the flying after diving recommendations. However, because they may have opportunities to take dive travel vacations that involve airplane travel, it is prudent to discuss the diving medical community's most recent flying after diving recommendations so that they can plan accordingly.
​
Below is a reprint of the current guidelines that were announced in the Fourth Quarter, 2002 Training Bulletin;
​
For Dives within the No-Decompression Limits​
Single Dives : A minimum preflight surface interval of 12 hours is suggested.
Repetitive Dives : A minimum preflight surface interval of 18 hours is suggested.
Which means that you need to complete your course at least one day before taking the airplane.
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No you don't, at all. We are providing you all the equipement you need in order for you to accomplished the course.
The price for your courses include all the equipement and the PADI books for the theoretical part.
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It's possible and you are very welcome to join us to completed your course.
For this there is two conditions :
You need to have a Referal document of what you have achieve so far from your previous Diving Center.
You need to have started the course over the last 12 mouths. If it's prior to the last year, then you will have to start the course from the begenning.
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For the theory, you can get the books, videos and exams in your own language whatever she is.
For the practice, with the Scubakreta Instructor's, you can get your course either in English, German, French and Greek.