We track 14 dive operators in Heraklion. 8 teach certification courses (8 PADI, 2 SSI). 6 run snorkelling trips. 1 offer accommodation alongside diving. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 14. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sapounakis Kissamos Diving Center | 4.9(100) | 5.0 | $54 | PADI | none |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 14 dive operators in Heraklion. 8 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (8 centres), followed by SSI (2). CMAS also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $54 to $108 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
1 operator in Heraklion offers accommodation alongside diving.
6 of the 14 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.
Sapounakis Kissamos Diving Center is a PADI 5 Star IDC dive center located in Kissamos, Crete, Greece. They offer a wide range of diving courses, guided dives, and equipment rental.
Blue Adventures Diving is a PADI Five Star dive center in Chania with over 30 years of experience. The center offers guided dives, PADI courses, and snorkeling tours for beginners and certified divers.
Royal Octopus PADI 5* star Dive Center is located in Kolympari, Crete, Greece. They offer PADI courses and diving excursions. The center is situated near the sea, providing easy access to dive sites.
Royal Octopus is a PADI dive center established in 2018 and located in Kolymbari, Crete. The center provides diving and snorkeling activities for individuals, groups, and families at various sites around the Rodopou Peninsula.
FunDive is a diving center with experience in scuba diving and diver training since 1984. It operates two dive centers with the main office located in Platanias, Chania, and offers various diving courses and tours for beginners and experienced divers.
Ierapetra Diving Centre is a PADI 5 star facility located in South East Crete. The centre offers various diving activities including boat, beach, and night dives, along with a range of PADI certification and specialty courses.
Fundive is a dive center located in Crete, Greece. They offer a variety of diving services including courses, guided dives, and equipment rental. The center is situated near the coast, providing easy access to dive sites.
Salty Descents is a dive center based in Chania, Crete, founded in 2024 by a team of experienced instructors. They offer scuba diving and snorkeling excursions, as well as SSI training programs for all levels.
Sentidos Beach Retreat features an on-site activity and dive center called SEE Activity Center. The center offers a variety of land and ocean activities including scuba diving, snorkeling, and PADI certification courses.
| 2 | Blue Adventures Diving | none | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Royal Octopus | 4.8(20) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Royal Octopus Dive Center | none | none | $108 | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Kisamos Diving Center | 5.0(219) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | Diving Center Artemios Cheiloudakis (Fun Dive) | none | none | none | SSI · PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Ierapetra Diving Centre | none | none | none | PADI · CMAS | Visit |
| 8 | Fundive | 4.9(109) | 5.0 | $76 | PADI | none |