15 Dives in Cyprus Worth Booking

1.Cyprus: Introductory Scuba Lesson and Dive with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 682 reviews · 3 hours · from $88Our pick

You’ll learn basic scuba skills in a 20 to 30 minute lesson, practice near shore, then visit Blue Bay to a maximum of 6 meters with a guide. Small groups usually mean two students per instructor. Instructors including Nora, Steve, Pete, Cass, and Mark are praised for calm support, while fish feeding, underwater statues, and optional photographs add memorable touches.

“It was so well planed, and we felt so secure! Very nice staff!!”

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2.Half-Day Scuba Diving Tour – Discover Scuba Diving!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100Top rated

At Cydive in Paphos, you learn basic scuba skills in a pool before exploring the Roman Wall shore site at depths of about 1 to 5 metres. Instructors such as Emma, Kris, Sophie, and George guide beginners through the process. The three-hour session includes equipment, drinks, snacks, and a digital logbook entry.

“This was my first diving experience and we really liked it. Tough in beginning of December, the waster was not too cold and we had a short testing of our skills at the beginning to make sure we learned everything, and then a half hour or so dive. We were able to see several species of fish, unfortunately the turtles are only in the summer. The staff was really helpful, patient and nice. We hope to have the next experience soon!”

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3.Private Discovery Dive + Photos & Videos

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

At Poseidon Dive Centre in Protaras, you get a private beginner scuba session at Green Bay Beach, not a mixed group outing. After a clear equipment briefing, you’ll enter the water with an instructor, look for fish and possibly a sea turtle, then receive photos and videos of the experience. English is offered, with pickup from selected hotels.

“If o could give a ten star rating i would. All team is excellent. Laura is sooo great i dont have words and Pedro is also nice and fun. We enjoy it and we will go back for sure. If you want scuba that is the place to go. recommend with all my heart. Great job guys! Keep it that way!!”

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4.Discover Scuba diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 504 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Learn basic scuba skills at Green Bay Beach with Ocean View Diving in Ayia Napa. You’ll receive equipment, instruction, hotel pickup, and close supervision in a group of no more than six. Guides including Conrad, Nick, Johan, Dawn, and Norman are praised for calm support, while turtles, fish, and an underwater statue garden add extra appeal.

“Excellent experience. Competent instructors. Great site for a first dive! If I must say something that could be improvred, I would prefer a slower and more thorough safety tutorial.”

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5.Try a Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet Sirens Dive Centre in Protaras for a three-hour first scuba session with instructors such as Richard, Jody, Kim, Nick, and Bec. You will learn equipment and hand signals, practise in a sheltered bay two minutes away, then explore underwater marine life, with turtles possible. Equipment, photos, videos, and selected hotel pickup are included.

“This was amazing from start to finish! Richard and Jodi were calm, yet enthusiastic, very knowledgeable and made the whole experience 100%! We would highly highly recommend booking this experience!”

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6.Private Diving at Zenobia Wreck in Larnaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $187

Join Alpha Divers in Larnaca for a private, four-hour SCUBA outing to the Zenobia, a huge Swedish ferry resting offshore with 104 lorries still aboard. You get two guided descents, full equipment, and personal attention from instructors such as Chris, Julian, Bina, and Manuel. Advanced Open Water certification is the minimum.

“Second trip with Alpha Diving. Great experience with the team who are highly knowledgable, experienced and supportive throughout the 3 days. Special thanks to Chris, Julian, Sam and Kev. The best diving boat and equipment you’ll find in Cyprus by far! Highly Recommend your wreck dive to the famous Zenobia with this team :) can’t wait to go back and join the guys again!”

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7.SCUBA DIVING first time experience

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

Spend about three hours learning scuba basics with Claire and her small family team near Protaras. After a safety briefing and shallow-water practice at Green Bay or a similar site, you descend gradually to a maximum of 10 meters for about 45 to 50 minutes. Equipment, transport, and a small-group setting are included.

“Amazing experience, cannot recommend enough. Both instructors were fab, they made us feel really comfortable and at ease, any anxiety was washed away by their lovely personalities. What made it even better, they are mother and daughter with so much experience. We started with a pick up from our hotel, and a briefing with everything you need to know. They took us down to the bay, we got in the water with our equipment and they made sure we knew everything before setting off. We went to the underwater sculptures, sat with schools of fish and went as deep as we felt comfortable (all the way) We didnt feel rushed,…”

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8.Scuba Diving Activity in Pernera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

At Taba Diving Centre in Pernera, you learn basic scuba skills, practice in shallow water, then explore Blue Bay to 6 meters for 30 to 45 minutes. Small groups, hotel pickup, equipment, and refreshments are included. Instructors such as Manuel, Kat, and Cas guide beginners patiently. Photos cost extra.

“Day was fantastic. Taba diving school really makes you feel at ease and guide you through the process before and during the experience. I was apprehensive at first but after doing it we booked another one for a few days later because we enjoyed it so much. Cas was our instructor and she was amazing”

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9.Discover SCUBA Diving with Pissouri Bay Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $145

Spend about four hours with Pissouri Bay Divers learning SCUBA basics, handling your equipment, practicing in shallow water, and exploring a Cyprus dive site for up to one hour. Tara and Joe are among the instructors praised for patient, careful teaching. Pickup is offered, groups are limited to eight, and the experience runs in English.

“Fantastic time diving with Tara and Joe! Pissouri Bay Divers really accommodated our short afternoon time frame and still got us 2 dives in. What a great time we had, the diving was absolutely stunning!”

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10.Discover Scuba Diving Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 137 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

Start at Cydive with a safety briefing, pool practice, and a guided 5m open-water scuba session at Paphos’s Roman Wall. PADI Professionals such as Mick, Pavlos, Sophie, Chris, and Eva lead small groups of up to eight. Equipment, eLearning, drinks, and fruit are included, while photos cost extra.

“This activity was brilliant and my first experience scuba diving was incredible. Mick, who was nothing but lovely from the first moment, was also knowledgeable, thorough and most importantly passionate, made the instructions clear and precise, making it quick and easy to get into the open sea. He was also so kind and patient with another member of the group who was struggling, this in turn reassured me that I was in good hands. Cannot give give more praise to to Mick, thank you again. The end dive itself was so much fun and got to see some spectacular sights you couldn’t see otherwise. Seeing some incredible Roman walls, sea…”

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11.Local Guided Dives (for certified/licensed divers)

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

Join Poseidon Dive Centre in Protaras for one guided scuba session, with an optional second outing for certified divers. You’ll choose a suitable site with your guide, use all equipment, receive photos, and return for refreshments. Sites range from easy Green Bay to caves, moray eel habitat, and turtle territory.

“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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12.Musan Underwater Museum Scuba Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2h 30m · from $187

This 150-minute private scuba experience takes you from your Ayia Napa hotel to MUSAN, where Jürgen or Susanna guides you among 93 underwater sculptures. No license is needed. Equipment, water, instruction, hotel transfers, and time to see fish and the underwater forest are included.

“Our guide Juergen was fantastic and very passionate about his trade. He was very patient with myself who was a nervous diver. You will not be disappointed with your experience. Give it a go 🌊🤩”

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13.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Join Jo, Tomasz, or Werner for a three-hour first scuba session from Ayia Napa. You’ll receive clear instruction, use supplied equipment, and explore Cyprus waters with fish, statues, and photo options. Hotel pickup is included, and your private group travels in English.

“Friendly staff, well-experienced and knew a lot of information, with an amazing dive site that had plenty to see. Such an amazing experience, would definetly do again”

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14.Beginners Discover Scuba Diving By Boat, Best Spot In Cyprus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet the Latchi Watersports team, complete online preparation and a short briefing, then board a boat for the Akamas coast. At Blue Lagoon, you’ll practice in shallow water before descending to 6 metres with an instructor. The session is designed for two participants and includes gear and a certificate.

“Great scuba diving for the family. Instructors were great, the water was clear and the diving was great.”

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15.Scuba Diving – Tunnels & Caves – Cape Greco – private guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2h 30m · from $163

Join Jürgen for a private guided scuba session at Cape Greco’s Tunnels and Caves. You’ll receive equipment, transport, and calm instruction before exploring lava formations, tunnels, and light-filled caverns to about 15 meters. The outing suits first-timers and certified divers, with a maximum of two people per guide.

“C’était incroyable !!! De la patience, de l’écoute, très professionnel du début jusqu’à la fin. Vraiment un moment hors du temps, merci à notre guide pour cette expérience inoubliable. Un grand Merci à Juergen Derichs.”

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