10 Scuba Diving in Protaras That Earn the Boat Ride

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.Private Discovery Dive + Photos & Videos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 577 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102Top rated

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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.Local Guided Dives (for certified/licensed divers)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78Best value

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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7.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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8.Protaras: Bubblemaker Diving Course & 2-Meter Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Give your 8 to 11-year-old a calm first taste of scuba with a personal PADI instructor from Taba Diving Centre. After a 20-minute lesson, you practice in shallow water, then explore Blue Bay for 30 to 45 minutes at no more than 2 metres. Hotel pickup, refreshments, and family-friendly guidance are included.

“What a great crew, funny, calm and very experienced. We had the most fantastic adventure and due to our instructor Steve, my kids and I had the best ever diving adventure 👍”

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9.Protaras: Discover Scuba Diving (For Beginners)

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

Learn scuba basics with a certified NAUI instructor at Green Bay Beach, just steps from the center. After a 20-minute briefing and equipment fitting, you spend 40 to 50 minutes underwater at 4 to 5 meters. Groups are limited to six, with English, Swedish, and Greek support.

“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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10.Protaras: 3-4 Day PADI Open Water Diver in Protaras

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 days · from $565

Learn scuba skills in a small group of no more than four students per instructor, then practice in Cyprus’s clear waters near the Ayia Napa Sea Caves. Your 3 to 4-day PADI course includes instruction, equipment, certification fees, hotel transfers, lunch, and drinks.

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