
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
What is the Discover Scuba Diving ?
Is it an official certification ?
How the Discover Scuba Diving is conducted ?
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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.
How long does the course take ? When should I come ?
Usually, the program take approximatly between 2h30-3h.
How much it cost ? What is the price of the Discover Scuba Diving ?
The price of the Discover Scuba Diving program is 75€
Can you pick me up from my hotel ?
We offer a free shuttle service for the areas around our diving center. The regions we transfer from are: Malia, Stalis, Hersonissos, Anissaras, Analipsi, Gouves and Gournes.
How can I make my reservation ?
For this it's easy ! Please go to our contact page just right here : https://www.scubakreta.com/contact
From which age can we make the Discover Scuba Diving program ?
Can I bring my own camera ?
Of course ! You are very pleased to do so.
Did you rent cameras ?
Yes we do ! We offer to our guests the possibility to rent our GoPro's for 5€.
What about the medical conditions ?
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.
Can I bring visitors with me ?
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.
Are we taking the boat for the Discover Scuba Diving ?
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.
I want to do it again ! What is the next step after the Discover Scuba Diving ?
All the questions about :
DIVERS
For certified divers
Diving - Certified Diver
What is a Scuba Diving certification ?
In order for you to dive with the certified divers, you need to have a "Diving certification".
What levels are you teaching on the center ?
We are teaching all the diving levels.
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The Open Water (Level 1) -
The Advanced Open Water (Level 2) -
The Rescue Diver (Level 3) -
The Divemaster (Level 4 / First Professionnal Level)
What is the first certification for Scuba Diving ?
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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.
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Participate in dives whose maximum depth authorized by PADI is 18 meters for the Open Water Diver.
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Your certification will be valid and recognized worldwide
I have made a Discover Scuba Diving before, is it counting as a Diving Certification ?
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".
I plan to book a course with you ! At what moment should I make my reservation and how ?
Can you pick me up from my hotel ?
After I completed the course what is happening ?
After you've completed your course you will get your new diving certification from us.
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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.
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Participate in dives whose maximum depth authorized by PADI is 18 meters for the Open Water Diver.
-
Your certification is valid and recognized worldwide
What about the lunch between during my course ?
The boat is coming back between the morning and the afternoon so our guest can have lunch.
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You can enjoy the lunch with your family on the restaurant's.
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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.
Can I bring visitors with me ?
What documents should I bring with me ?
We don't need any document from you prior to the course.
What are the flying after diving recommandations ?
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Single Dives : A minimum preflight surface interval of 12 hours is suggested. -
Repetitive Dives : A minimum preflight surface interval of 18 hours is suggested.
Do I have to buy anything / any equipement prior to the course ?
No you don't, at all. We are providing you all the equipement you need in order for you to accomplished the course.
I've started a course before on an other Diving Center and I want to complete it with you.
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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.
In wich language can I make my course ?
For the theory, you can get the books, videos and exams in your own language whatever she is.
THE COURSES
Get you Scuba Diving certification with Scubakreta Instructors
The Diving Courses
What is a Scuba Diving certification ?
In order for you to dive with the certified divers, you need to have a "Diving certification".
What levels are you teaching on the center ?
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)
What is the first certification for Scuba Diving ?
-
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
I have made a Discover Scuba Diving before, is it counting as a Diving Certification ?
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".
I plan to book a course with you ! At what moment should I make my reservation and how ?
Can you pick me up from my hotel ?
After I completed the course what is happening ?
After you've completed your course you will get your new diving certification from us.
-
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
What about the lunch between during my course ?
The boat is coming back between the morning and the afternoon so our guest can have lunch.
-
You can enjoy the lunch with your family on the restaurant's.
-
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.
Can I bring visitors with me ?
What documents should I bring with me ?
We don't need any document from you prior to the course.
What are the flying after diving recommandations ?
-
Single Dives : A minimum preflight surface interval of 12 hours is suggested. -
Repetitive Dives : A minimum preflight surface interval of 18 hours is suggested.
Do I have to buy anything / any equipement prior to the course ?
No you don't, at all. We are providing you all the equipement you need in order for you to accomplished the course.
I've started a course before on an other Diving Center and I want to complete it with you.
-
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.
In wich language can I make my course ?
For the theory, you can get the books, videos and exams in your own language whatever she is.