Discover Scuba Diving in Cyprus: Our 15 Best

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.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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4.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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5.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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6.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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7.Discover Scuba Diving Amathounta’s Ancient Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $114

Meet at Santa Barbara Church near Agios Tychon for a private Discover Scuba Diving session at Amathounta’s ancient port. A NAUI instructor explains the equipment, practices basic skills with you in shallow water, then guides you to a maximum depth of 5 meters. The full experience lasts about 90 minutes.

“Wow, what an experience. I was very nervous at first but the crew was in credibly patient and took the time to make sure everyone was OK and showed us an amazing time. Highly recommend A++.”

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8.Green Bay Cyprus – Scuba diving – Guided Dive or Try Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2h 30m · from $151

Meet Jürgen or Susanna for a private beginner scuba session at Green Bay. After hotel pickup, a safety lesson, and equipment fitting, you enter clear Mediterranean water at your own pace. Look for fish, octopus, turtles, and an underwater sculpture park. The session lasts 150 minutes and suits participants aged 15 and over.

“The best activity I booked for my holiday in Cyprus by a country mile! If you have never scuba dived before and quite hesitant about it, don’t be! Jürgen & Susanna were the most welcoming and kindest instructors on our private 2 on 2 session with my partner Louise. My partner was quite nervous to participate but they reassured her and explained as much as possible how to use the equipment! Even when underwater they were side by side with us, helping us every step of the way, aiding us in the use of the equipment if they thought we needed it. We dived down 11 metres in the end…”

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9.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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10.Introductory diving in small groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $96

Learn basic scuba skills with a PADI instructor, then enter the sheltered waters of Green Bay for about 40 minutes of underwater exploration. Groups are capped at four, with equipment, fees, and PADI eLearning included. You may see fish, statues, turtles, or seahorses. Hotel pickup can be arranged separately.

“5 star service throughout, this wasn’t my first dive but by far my most enjoyable so far, the staff are really friendly and made the whole experience enjoyable and easy, would highly recommend 👌🏻”

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11.Discover Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $106

This three-hour Cyprus scuba experience takes you from your hotel to Green Bay for a guided first underwater session. You will learn the basics in shallow water, visit Fish Rock to feed the fish, and pose beside Ancient Greek statues. Guides including Will and Maria have helped beginners feel calm and prepared. Pickup, equipment, and instruction are included, while photos cost extra.

“Fantasztikus volt. Az oktatók nagyon kedvesek és segítőkészek. Mindent érthetően magyaráztak és fantasztikus helyekre vittek minket. Csak ajánlani tudom őket.”

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12.Private Discovery Scuba Diving with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Start with a shallow-water lesson at Green Bay Beach, then head to a maximum depth of 6 meters with an instructor beside you. Dive Cypria keeps groups small and focuses on calm, careful instruction. Pickup may be available, and the 3.5-hour outing includes equipment, transport, and all fees.

“Great experience and as I am pretty new to the island it was one of the best ways for me to live the real cyprus experience. had a great time and the instructor was very nice, patient and experienced.”

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13.Discover Scuba Diving (For Beginners)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Spend three hours learning scuba at Green Bay in Protaras. Your session includes hotel pickup, equipment fitting, a 20-minute briefing, and a 40 to 50-minute underwater outing to a maximum of 4 to 5 meters. Mark and the team teach in English, Swedish, and Greek, with small groups and optional GoPro Hero 11 photos.

“Fantastic time with this dive school!! I’d give 10 stars if I could!! Professional, friendly, knowledgeable, fun, great price point and great location, great when my partner had a panic. Would highly recommend to everyone”

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14.Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $101

Learn basic scuba skills with Easy Divers Cyprus in a small group of up to eight. Dave and Anna guide beginners through a 20 to 30 minute briefing, shallow-water practice, and a calm-water session at Green Bay. Hotel pickup is available, and equipment, taxes, transport, and instruction are included.

“I had a great afternoon learning basic skills of scuba diving and practicing them at Green Bay. It was a fantastic experience and I would urge anyone to try it. These guys were great, guiding me through everything and ensuring that I was safe in what I was doing. Definitely recommend Easy Divers.”

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15.Discover Scuba Diving For Beginners 2 Dives

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Spend about five hours at Green Bay with Aquanaut Diving School, learning basic scuba skills before two guided underwater sessions. The first reaches 5 meters, while the Safari session reaches 10 meters and may include statues, marine life, and a possible turtle sighting. Equipment, photos, videos, and pickup are included.

“I made a refresh course and my friend who never dived before a discofer and Safari Dive. The whole team was very frindly and professional. We where 4 people and 2 diving instructors. My friend had problems with pressure equalization and one of the instructors helped her a lot the whole time. We can highly recommend this diving school. I booked another dive to Musan which was incredible and my friend joined me with snorkeling.”

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