We track 18 dive operators in Rethymno. 15 teach certification courses (14 PADI, 5 SSI). 17 run snorkelling trips. 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 18. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omega Divers | 4.8(360) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.

Fin lists 18 dive operators in Rethymno, with the biggest cluster around Atsipopoulon. 15 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (14 centres), followed by SSI (5). IANTD also appear.
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $65 to $118 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
17 of the 18 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.
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.
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.
Atlantis Diving Center operates in Rethymno, Crete, with locations at Marine Palace, Aquila Rithymna Beach, and Grecotel Club Panormos. They are open daily from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM and have a 4.9-star rating based on 162 reviews. The center is accessible with wheelchair-friendly parking and entrances.
Dive2gether Crete is a 5-star PADI diving school and center located in Myrthianos Plakias, Crete, Greece. It boasts a very high rating and a large number of reviews, indicating a strong reputation. The center offers free parking and has accessible facilities.
Paradise Dive Center is a dive center located in Gerani, Crete. They offer diving and snorkeling services.
Kefi Divers – Scuba Diving & Snorkeling in Almyrida, Chania, Crete, is a sports activity location with a 5-star rating from 176 reviews. They are open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and accept credit and debit cards.
| 2 | Kalypso Dive Center | 4.7(247) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | Royal blue diving | 5.0(171) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Dive2Gether | 4.9(107) | 5.0 | $65 | PADI | none |
| 5 | SCUBA DIVING CRETE | 5.0(178) | none | $86 | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Sea Dream Divers | 4.9(167) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 7 | Atlantis Diving Center | 4.9(162) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Dive2gether Crete | 4.9(690) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
