We track 56 dive operators in Crete. 35 teach certification courses (34 PADI, 11 SSI). 32 run snorkelling trips. 1 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Atsipopoulon, with 5. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 56. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Eco Diving Center | 4.9(100) | 5.0 | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 56 dive operators in Crete, with the biggest cluster around Atsipopoulon. 35 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (34 centres), followed by SSI (11). CMAS, BSAC, IANTD also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $54 to $118 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
1 operator in Crete offers accommodation alongside diving.
32 of the 56 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Eco Diving Center is a PADI 5 Star IDC dive center located in Gazi, Crete. They offer a range of diving services, including courses, guided dives, and equipment rental.
Omega Divers | Crete Diving Center is a sports activity location in Almyrida, Crete, with a 4.8-star rating from 360 reviews. They are open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM and offer wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances.
Kalypso Dive Center & School is a sports club located on Karavos Beach in Crete, Greece. It is operational and has a high rating based on numerous reviews. The center is noted as being good for children and has accessible facilities.
Royal blue diving (francophone) is a sports activity location in Rethymno, Crete, with a perfect 5-star rating from 171 reviews. They are open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and offer wheelchair-accessible parking and entrances.
Creta's Happy Divers is a diving center located in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece. It has a high rating and a significant number of reviews. The center operates seven days a week with extended hours.
Dive2Gether is a dive center located in Rethymno, Crete, Greece. They offer PADI courses, guided dives, and equipment rental, catering to all levels of divers.
Dolphin Diving Center was founded in 1998 and operates on the north coast of Crete. The center provides diving training and organizes daily diving trips by boat or from the shore in regions including Panormo, Bali, and Harakas.
Sea Dream Divers - Dive Center and Diving School is a sports activity location situated in Atsipopoulon, Crete, Greece, next to Ammoudi Hotel. It has a high rating of 4.9 based on 167 reviews and is operational.
Stay Wet Diving Center is a sports club located in Agia Pelagia, Crete, with a 4.9-star rating from 539 reviews. They are open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and offer wheelchair-accessible restrooms and seating.
Scubakreta is a diving center located at the Nana Golden Beach Resort in Hersonissos, Crete. The center offers various SSI certification courses ranging from beginner to rescue diver levels, as well as recreational exploration dives.
| 2 | Omega Divers | 4.8(360) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Kalypso Dive Center | 4.7(247) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Royal blue diving | 5.0(171) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Creta's Happy Divers | 4.9(145) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 6 | Dive2Gether | 4.9(107) | 5.0 | $65 | PADI | none |
| 7 | SCUBA DIVING CRETE | 5.0(178) | none | $86 | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Sea Dream Divers | 4.9(167) | none | none | none | Visit |
