The 15 Best Scuba Dives in Cyprus

1.Cyprus: Introductory Scuba Lesson and Dive with Transfer

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

Learn scuba basics in 20 to 30 minutes, practice near shore, then visit Blue Bay to 6 meters with an English or German instructor. Small groups, hotel pickup, equipment, fish feeding, and underwater photos make this a friendly first experience.

“We had a fantastic experience with this company! The guide picked us up right on time, and from the beginning, we felt safe and well taken care of. The instructions were clear and professional, and we practiced in shallow water before starting the actual dive. Each group had a personal guide, we were just two people and had our own, who was very friendly and helpful. We saw underwater statues, fed the fish, and had amazing photos taken. The dive was around 6 meters deep and very enjoyable. Afterward, we viewed the photos, paid €22, and received them immediately by email. Everything was smooth and well organized. Wish we had…”

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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 scuba basics in a pool before a guided shore session at the Roman Wall, usually in water from 1 to 5 meters deep. No prior experience is needed. Expect about three hours, patient instructors such as Emma, Kris, Sophie, or George, and optional underwater photos.

“What a fantastic experience. The instructors were amazing and took their time with everyone making you feel very confident. My son (11) enjoyed it so much he wants to continue diving back in the UK”

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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’ll learn basic scuba skills in a private session before exploring Green Bay Beach underwater. Guides such as Christophe, Kieran, Laura, Marian, and Gabriel help beginners at a calm pace, with photos and videos included to capture your first underwater experience.

“Awesome first experience diving, whole team at Poseidon are very skilled and nice to deal with, our instructor Kieran did a great job explaining everything. 5/5 would recommend to friends.”

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4.Discover Scuba diving

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

Spend about three hours learning scuba at Green Bay Beach with Ocean View Diving. You’ll get equipment, instruction, hotel pickup, and close supervision in a group of six or fewer. Guides including Conrad, Nick, Johan, Dawn, and Norman help beginners explore fish, statues, and possibly turtles.

“A bucket list thing I wanted to do! And this excursion is great without doing the course. So sad I couldn’t spend more time under the sea as all the creatures there are so fascinating! Seeing the underwater sculptures was also great! Would definitely recommend to everyone! Also because you’re diving from shore it doesn’t matter if it’s raining or no. It was bit chilly and windy this morning but excursion went still ahead which I was so grateful for. They also picked me up and dropped me at my hotel which was very convenient. Only negative thing I can say about this that after whole day I still have…”

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5.Try a Scuba Diving Experience

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

At Sirens Dive Centre in Protaras, you’ll learn basic scuba skills with instructors such as Richard, Kim, Nick, and Jody before heading to a nearby bay. The private session includes equipment, hotel pickup within 15 kilometers, and free photos and video.

“Absolutely wonderful experience! Richard and Jody were extremely nice and definitely passionate about diving. We felt very safe while exploring the beautiful marine life during our Try Dive. Looking forward to coming back for a Padi Course!”

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6.Private Diving at Zenobia Wreck in Larnaka

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

Join Alpha Divers for a private, two-session SCUBA trip to the Zenobia, the famous ferry wreck off Larnaca. You must hold Advanced Open Water certification. Chris, Julian, Bina, Manuel, and the Alpha team tailor the outing to your ability, provide full equipment, and can arrange Nitrox certification if needed.

“Our entire group of 5 divers had an absolute blast with AlphaDivers—thanks to their brand-new premium gear, expert team, and bucket-list dives like the Zenobia wreck! Special shoutouts to:”

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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 Tempo Divers in Protaras. Claire, Ivi, and their team provide hotel pickup, equipment, safety training, shallow-water practice, and a guided 45 to 50-minute underwater session at Green Bay or a similar site, for no more than four people.

“Great experience! Phivi and claire are top , very kind and kind. A quality dive, about 45 minutes underwater. We did two different spots that are beautiful.Auto-translated”

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8.Scuba Diving Activity in Pernera

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

You will learn basic scuba skills, practice in shallow water, then spend 30 to 45 minutes exploring Blue Bay to a maximum of 6 meters. Taba Diving Centre keeps groups to two students per instructor, with hotel transfers, equipment, drinks, and optional photos.

“Amazing staff very helpful from beginning to end. Would certainly book with these again. Thanks so much for your kindness”

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9.Discover SCUBA Diving with Pissouri Bay Divers

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

With Pissouri Bay Divers, you’ll learn basic SCUBA safety, practice in shallow water, then explore a Pissouri Bay site for up to an hour. Tara and Joe have helped beginners feel calm and capable. The four-hour session includes equipment, transport, English instruction, and a maximum of eight people.

“Tara was thorough in explaining the gear, how it all works, and exactly what to expect in the water. She made us feel very safe and was extremely patient with my friend who was having a little trouble during the practice part in the shallows. This was my second SCUBA experience, and Tara made me feel confident enough to pursue the Open Water certification. On top of all that, she was very nice and friendly plus knowledgeable about the dive sites in the area.”

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10.Paphos: Discover Scuba Diving Half-Day Tour

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

At Cydive in Paphos, PADI instructors guide you through an eLearning course, pool practice, and a first open-water descent to 5m at the Roman Wall. Expect a small group of up to eight, patient coaching, ancient anchors and pottery, and possible summer turtle sightings.

“WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! WOW!! WE MANAGED TO SEE A TURTLE UNDER THE WATER 🐢 From the very begging they treat you so well, offering a welcome drink, smiling all the time, putting you confortable with everything. Was our 1st time doing scuba diving. After 20 min of being in the pool, we were already ready to go to the open sea. I recommend it! Almost mandatory!”

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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 underwater trip, with a second outing available. Certified guests choose a site with the guide, use supplied equipment, receive photos, and return for refreshments. Groups are capped at four, and pickup may be available from selected hotels.

“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.Larnaca: Private Zenobia Beginners Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 3 hours · from $107

At Zenobia Divers in Larnaca, you receive a safety briefing, learn basic scuba skills, and visit the Zenobia wreck with a private English-speaking instructor. The three-hour session includes gear, boat transport, and photos and videos, with no licence needed.

“Bardzo polecam. Intruktor to odpowiedni czlowiek na odpowiednim miejscu. Bardzo spokojny i opanowany. Wszystko nam dokladnie wytlumaczył. Bardzo sie balam przed pierwszym nurkowaniem, ale dzieki intruktorowi opanowałam strach i udalo mi sie zanurkowac. Pomogl mi najpierw oswoic sie z wodą a podczas nurkowania cały czas był przy mnie. Uznalismy, ze jak bedziemy mieli wrocic to tylko do tego Pana. 😊 Bardzo polecam. 😊”

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13.Ayia Napa: Musan Underwater Museum Scuba Dive

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

Join Jürgen or Susanna for a private beginner-friendly scuba session at Ayia Napa’s MUSAN Underwater Museum. You’ll receive hotel pickup, full equipment, patient instruction, and about an hour among 93 sculptures, fish, and an underwater forest. No certification is required.

“I had a cool and impressive diving experience with Jürgen. He is a great and kind instructor who explained everything clearly. The whole experience was amazing; we dived in the sculpture park for about an hour, and it was truly impressive for me. We also saw some interesting fish and marine species. I didn’t book the photo/video service, but Jürgen took pictures and even made a cool video for me. This was a 10 out of 10 experience, from start to finish. I want to thank Jürgen again for the great experience and the awesome pictures and video😊”

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14.Protaras: Cape Grecko Single Dive for Qualified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $58Best value

Meet your English- or German-speaking instructor, complete the paperwork, choose your equipment, and ride from your accommodation to a Cape Greco shore site. The three-hour outing offers clear water, rocky reefs, and possible turtle or seahorse sightings in a group of no more than four.

“This dive was fantastic 🤩 highly recommended! Super nice people, quality gear and fun dive with a lot of exciting things to see. Will definitely come again and highly recommend to anyone who wants to explore the underwater world of Cyprus.”

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15.Discover Scuba Diving Experience

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

Spend three hours learning scuba skills at Green Bay with an English-speaking instructor, then explore Fish Rock and underwater Greek statues. Rec2Tech Scuba provides hotel transfers, equipment, and patient guidance from instructors such as Will and Maria. Photos and videos 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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