Cyprus: Discover Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

Famagusta District, Cyprus



Try scuba diving for the first time in Cyprus with a PADI instructor. Enjoy a guided dive at Green Bay with calm waters and great visibility. No experience required.

Silent Blue offers calm, semi-private introductory scuba diving experiences in Protaras, Cyprus, suitable for beginners seeking personal guidance.

Highlights

  • Calm, semi-private experiences with personal attention
  • Certified instructors ensure safety and relaxed pacing
  • Dives at top local sites, including popular but unrushed locations
  • Combines diving with nature or local relaxing activities
  • Clear communication, fair pricing, and friendly service throughout

Description

Your experience begins with a hotel pickup followed by equipment fitting at the dive station. Before entering the water, you will receive a clear safety and theory briefing to build confidence and comfort.

Diving takes place primarily at Green Bay (Fish Rock), one of Protaras’s most renowned beginner dive sites. If conditions require, an alternative safe location will be selected. Marine life you might encounter includes seabream, turtles, cornetfish, parrotfish, as well as replicas of ancient Greek monuments and amphora fragments scattered across the seabed. Sightings vary daily based on environmental factors.

You can choose between a one-dive or two-dive experience. Dives are organized in small groups to ensure a calm, personal, and memorable underwater experience for families or friends.

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Full scuba equipment
  • Diving insurance
  • PADI eLearning fees
  • One guided shore dive
  • Certified PADI instructor
  • Coffee, tea, water, fruits, and snacks

Important Information

  • Marine life sightings vary daily depending on conditions
  • Intro dives usually take place at Green Bay; alternative sites used when necessary
  • Basic English comprehension is required for safety and communication
  • Basic swimming ability is necessary
  • No medical issues or medications that could affect diving
  • Avoid flying for 24 hours after your last dive; notify in advance if flying sooner to adjust schedule safely

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best results, book in advance and bring swimwear, a towel, and sun protection. Morning dives offer calmer conditions and better visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

The experience includes hotel pickup, equipment fitting, a briefing by certified instructors, and a guided dive at popular local sites near Protaras.
Beginners with no prior scuba diving experience can join, provided they meet basic health and swimming requirements.
Dives occur at calm, top local sites around Protaras, Cyprus, chosen for their safety and beauty.
Sessions vary but typically last a few hours, including briefing, equipment fitting, and the underwater dive; check the website for current details.
No prior certification is needed as this is an introductory scuba diving experience designed for beginners.
Yes, the semi-private format ensures personal guidance from certified instructors throughout the diving experience.
Certified instructors lead the sessions with strict safety protocols and a relaxed pace to ensure participant comfort.
No, all necessary scuba equipment is provided and fitted by professionals at the dive station.
Calmer sea conditions usually occur from spring to early autumn; check with the provider for seasonal availability.
Yes, the experience can be combined with local relaxing or nature-based activities around Protaras.

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