Greece - under the Aegean

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Kit Smyth

Greece - under the Aegean

Greece, the land of heroes, philosophers, and ancient gods. But, beneath the waves lies the untold stories of lost ships, marvels of nature, and adventure beyond compare. Join the exceptional few who've seen what this incredible country has to offer, under the Aegean Sea.

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These are the complimentary bits and pieces I'd recommend to enhance your Greek diving experience

Image - 10 Day Ultimate Ancient Greece Tours Experience!_327163
$ 7,220
Experience
10 Day Ultimate Ancient Greece Tours Experience!
Kit:See as much as you can, without the hassle of doing the work.
Image - Corinth Half Day Private Tour_287837
$ 285
Experience
Corinth Half Day Private Tour
Kit:You'll see the Corinthian Canal, ancient Corinth, the Temple of Apollo and the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth. What more could you want?!
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Image - Knossos Palace ENTRY
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Knossos Palace ENTRY
Kit:Discover King Minos' palace, home to the mighty Minatour!
Image - Phaistos Minoan Palace
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Phaistos Minoan Palace
Kit:Mysterious discs with a secret language? Maybe. This is where the Faistos disc was discovered, can you translate it?
Image - 2 Day Private Luxury Meteora Tour From Athens & Corinthia - Overnight At Kalambaka Or Kastraki._272937
$ 1,101
Experience
2 Day Private Luxury Meteora Tour From Athens & Corinthia (Kalambaka Or Kastraki)
Kit:An excellent way to see the sights of Meteora if you have limited time.
Image - 7 Day Private Luxury Biblical Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus, Monemvasia, Mani, Olympia Tour!_327161
$ 5,054
Experience
7 Day Private Luxury Biblical Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus, Monemvasia, Mani, Olympia Tour!
Kit:A fantastic way to get to see all the key historic and cultural landmarks of Greece!
Image - Paros Cooking Class_426407
$ 178
Experience
Paros Cooking Class
Kit:Fancy an authentic meal? How about learning to cook proper Greek food whilst on holiday? Then this Paros cooking class is for you!
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My Recommendations

Crete

Home to Knossos, Minoan culture and birthplace of western civilization. Crete has loads to offer divers!

Image - Falassarna Diving
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Falassarna Diving
Kit:Diving from the most western point of Crete.
Image - Royal OctopusDive Center
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Royal OctopusDive Center
Kit:Full training available, snorkel trips, or further education and fun dives.
Image - Omega Chania Dive Center | Meeting Point
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Omega Chania Dive Center | Meeting Point
Kit:Located in Almyrida, great shop that offers full diving service.
Image - Chania Diving center
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Chania Diving center
Kit:Wrecks, reefs, caves and sandy shores, a full range of courses too.
Image - Omega Divers - Diving Center, Shop, Meeting Point
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Omega Divers - Diving Center, Shop, Meeting Point
Kit:Sister dive shop to Almyrida
Image - Blue Adventures Diving L.T.D. - Dive Center
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Blue Adventures Diving L.T.D. - Dive Center
Kit:Snorkelling, dive training, fun dives, and specialist training.
Image - Modern Maritime Training SA
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Modern Maritime Training SA
Kit:Speed boat, lifesaving, and diver training available. Great diving in Chania area.
Image - Divers Club Crete
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Divers Club Crete
Kit:Locations in Agia Pelagia and Hersonissos. Full training available and package deals.
Image - Kalypso Dive Center & School
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Kalypso Dive Center & School
Kit:Full range of diver training and dives for beginners through to pros.
Image - Dive2gether Crete - 5 star PADI Diving School and Center
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Dive2gether Crete - 5 star PADI Diving School and Center
Kit:Dive centre with exceptional conservation focus, MareMundi, offering specialist training.
Image - Scubakreta Diving Center
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Scubakreta Diving Center
Kit:All diving levels and experiences. Full training available as well as internships.
Image - Evelin Divers
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Evelin Divers
Kit:Caverns, wrecks, reefs, and the famous Elephant cave. Full training and specialities available.
Image - Crete Underwater Center
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Crete Underwater Center
Kit:Full diving training and fun dives.
Image - Scuba Funtasea - Crete Diving Center
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Scuba Funtasea - Crete Diving Center
Kit:Snorkelling, fun trips, and full diver training available.
Image - Atlantis Diving Center
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Atlantis Diving Center
Kit:Full training available. Shore, night, boat, wrecks, reefs, and more.
Image - Creta's Happy Divers, Diving Center Elounda
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Creta's Happy Divers, Diving Center Elounda
Kit:Diving in the Elounda/Aghios Nikoloas area. Wrecks, reefs, scenic dives.
Image - Heraklion Diving Center
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Heraklion Diving Center
Kit:Caves, wrecks, and reefs, all at Heraklion's doorstep.
Image - Ierapetra Diving Centre
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Ierapetra Diving Centre
Kit:Beach, wreck, reef, and cave diving. From beginner to advanced. The only PADI 5* centre in southeast Crete. Full diver training up to Assistant Instructor.
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Image - Hippocampos Bali Dive Center
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Hippocampos Bali Dive Center
Kit:Scenic dives with a focus on conservation and naturalist elements. Full diver training available.
Image - Pelagos Dive Centre
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Pelagos Dive Centre
Kit:Scenic and calm diving for all levels, based out of Agios Nikolaos.
Image - CORAL Diving Center Crete
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CORAL Diving Center Crete
Kit:Dive training from beginner to open water. Specialities available by request.
Image - Eurodiving
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Eurodiving
Kit:Boat and shore diving. Full training available. Dive packages.

Peloponnese

The area of southern mainland Greece, filled with history and surprises

Image - Kalamata Dive Center
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Kalamata Dive Center
Kit:Personalised and holistic diving experiences.
Image - PILOS DIVE CENTER
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PILOS DIVE CENTER
Kit:Unspoiled reefs and rich underwater walls, boasting 30m visibility year-round.
Image - Finidivers
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Finidivers
Kit:Dive trips and private hire boats for dive site access.
Image - Epidive Centre
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Epidive Centre
Kit:Located in Epidavros, a picturesque fishing village.
Image - Loutraki Dive Club
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Loutraki Dive Club
Kit:Highly recommended diving from Loutraki
Image - Interdive Diving Club
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Interdive Diving Club
Kit:Full service doesn't begin to describe Interdive's approach.
Image - Nafplio Water Sports & Diving Center
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Nafplio Water Sports & Diving Center
Kit:Iconic Nafplio doesn't get much better than this!

Mainland

From Athens to Thessaloniki, these dive centres on the mainland will have you exploring the delights under the sea.

Image - Seahorse Dive Center
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Seahorse Dive Center
Kit:Located close to Athens, with Seahorse you can discover ancient amphorae, wrecks, caves and reefs.
Image - Athens By Night: Small Group Sightseeing With Drinks And Food Tasting_342530
$ 114
Experience
Athens By Night: Small Group Sightseeing With Drinks And Food Tasting
Kit:Fancy a night out, these guys will have you covered!
Image - Scubalife Dive Center
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Scubalife Dive Center
Kit:Variety of dive types; recreational and tec.
Image - Go Scuba Diving Athens
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Go Scuba Diving Athens
Kit:Boat dives, shore dives, and night dives, full training available. Wrecks, reefs, caves, diving for all levels close to Athens.
Image - Athos Scuba Diving center
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Athos Scuba Diving center
Kit:Diving in Halkidiki never looked so good!
Image - Triton Scuba Diving Center
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Triton Scuba Diving Center
Kit:Stunning marine life, reefs, wrecks, and stunning scenery.
Image - Diveness SCUBA Dive Center
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Diveness SCUBA Dive Center
Kit:Island hopping and snorkel adventures
Image - Shark Fin Scuba Diving Center
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Shark Fin Scuba Diving Center
Kit:Reefs and stunning marine life are their speciality
Image - Private Luxury Tour Of Saint Theodora From Athens!_372111
$ 556
Experience
Private Luxury Tour Of Saint Theodora From Athens!
Kit:See spectacular frescoes, and amazing history

Cyclades

The Cycladic islands are fabled for their contribution for western culture, but beneath the waves lies a treasure trove of undiscovered goodies!

Image - keadivers
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keadivers
Kit:Kea Divers, where walls, wrecks and cavern diving are at your fin tips.
Image - GoDive Mykonos Scuba Diving Resort
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GoDive Mykonos Scuba Diving Resort
Kit:Wrecks, reefs and all under the watchful gaze of church of Panagia.
Image - Aegean Divers Santorini
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Aegean Divers Santorini
Kit:Multi-day dive packages, wrecks, reefs, and the heart of Santorini
Image - Santorini Dive Center
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Santorini Dive Center
Kit:Different dive locations within the Caldera including marvellous reefs and walls.
Image - Volcano Dive Center
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Volcano Dive Center
Kit:Nearly 40 different dive sites at your fin-tips.
Image - Atlantis Oia Dive Centre
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Atlantis Oia Dive Centre
Kit:With Atlantis you could visit the Santorini Marine Protected Area.
Image - Mediterranean Dive Club
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Mediterranean Dive Club
Kit:One-stop dive travel shop.
Image - CALDERA DIVING
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CALDERA DIVING
Kit:A range of dives in the caldera of Santorini
Image - Santorini Dive Center - Office
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Santorini Dive Center - Office
Kit:Diving, with accommodation
Image - Navy's Waterworld Dive Center
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Navy's Waterworld Dive Center
Kit:Over 40 dive spots around the island
Image - Full Day Mykonos South Coast Cruise With Lunch_426443
$ 56
Experience
Full Day Mykonos South Coast Cruise With Lunch
Kit:8hours of glorious cruising around the southern coast of Mykonos. If you've considered diving but it's not for you, then this day-long tour will be the next best thing to being under the sea. Cruise the Aegean in style, with a complimentary lunch, and make the most of your time on Mykonos.
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Image - Paros Cooking Class_426407
$ 178
Experience
Paros Cooking Class
Kit:This Paros cooking class is a great way to enjoy authentic food, and learn the art of Greek cooking.

Dodecanese

Wartime wrecks, and natural wonders, the Dodecanese islands has something for every diver of every level to get excited about!

Image - Kos Divers - Diving and snorkeling equipment shop - Padi 5*scuba dive center
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Kos Divers - Diving and snorkeling equipment shop - Padi 5*scuba dive center
Kit:Kos, and Kalymnos, famous around the world for their sponge diving.
Image - The Waterhoppers
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The Waterhoppers
Kit:Known widely as one of the best dive centres on Rhodes
Image - Kalymnos Diving Club
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Kalymnos Diving Club
Kit:Wrecks, reefs, walls, caves, and the iconic sponge diving.
Image - Trident Diving School
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Trident Diving School
Kit:Tailored boat and camping trips available.
Image - Big Fish Dive Center
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Big Fish Dive Center
Kit:Reefs, scenic, walls, and wreck dives.
Image - ARIAN-DIVING-CENTRE
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ARIAN-DIVING-CENTRE
Kit:Variety of dive packages available. Full training from beginner to advanced.
Image - Symi Island Day Trip From Rhodes Including Panormitis Bay_426739
$ 97
Experience
Symi Island Day Trip From Rhodes Including Panormitis Bay
Kit:A day spent in and around incredible Symi. A private coach will carry you to Mandraki harbor, from there you day will unwind into an idyllic exploration of the Aegean Sea.
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Ionian

With tales of Odysseus, the diving off Ionian islands is the stuff of myths!

Image - Corfu scubanauts Diving school
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Corfu scubanauts Diving school
Kit:Dive reefs, caverns, arches and walls.Most dive sites within 5 mins of the dive centre.
Image - Scuba diving Sidari - Blue Paradise
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Scuba diving Sidari - Blue Paradise
Kit:Snorkelling and scuba diving, a range of dive training is also available.
Image - AQUATIC SCUBA DIVING CLUB
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AQUATIC SCUBA DIVING CLUB
Kit:Rec and Tec diving, wrecks, walls and caves, they have it all.
Image - HERCULES MARINE ACTIVITIES
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HERCULES MARINE ACTIVITIES
Kit:Scuba, snorkeling, kayaking. Dive training and a range of dive sites
Image - Nautilus Diving Club
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Nautilus Diving Club
Kit:Great diving and accommodation packages

Sporades

More than Mamma Mia, diving in the Sporades is something to really sing about!

Image - Skopelos Dive Center (Panormos base)
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Skopelos Dive Center (Panormos base)
Kit:Diving and accommodation packages, full certification for new divers.
Image - Ikion Diving
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Ikion Diving
Kit:Wrecks, reefs, and scenic dives. Full training available.
Image - Alonissos Blue Dream Diving Center
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Alonissos Blue Dream Diving Center
Kit:Full range of dive training and variety of diving sites for all tastes and experience levels.
Image - Alonissos - seacolours dive center
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Alonissos - seacolours dive center
Kit:20+ dive sites, full training available, specialities upon request.
Image - Skiathos Diving Center
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Skiathos Diving Center
Kit:Wrecks, reefs, scenic diving, all with full training and boats available.
Image - Gorgonia Diving
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Gorgonia Diving
Kit:Diving on Skiros. Training and dive sites in local area.

North Aegean Sea Islands

Not to be missed, the islands in the north of the Aegean are spectacular.

Image - Lesvos Scuba Diving Center
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Lesvos Scuba Diving Center
Kit:Great diving in the northern Aegean Sea
Image - Vasiliadis Diving Club
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Vasiliadis Diving Club
Kit:Range of diver training and dive sites available.
Image - Popeye Diving Center Thassos
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Popeye Diving Center Thassos
Kit:Boat and shore dives, full training available.

Wonderguide map

  1. 10 Day Ultimate Ancient Greece Tours Experience!
  2. 4 Day Classical Delphi, Thermopylae, Ancient Olympia, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus & Biblical Ancient Corinth From Athens!
  3. Knossos Palace ENTRY
  4. Phaistos Minoan Palace
  5. Private Luxury Delphi & Thermopylae Tour From Athens And The Corinthian Region!
  6. 2 Day Tour Of Delphi, Meteora & Thermopylae From Athens & Corinthia
  7. 6-day Thermopylae, Meteora, Delphi, Olympia, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus, And Corinth from Athens!
  8. Private Luxury Tour Of Poros Island!
  9. Private Luxury Tour Of Spetses Island!
  10. Private Luxury Isthmus Canal, Ancient Corinth & Mycenae Tour From Athens!
  11. Private Luxury Isthmus Canal, Ancient Corinth & Epidaurus Tour From Athens!
  12. Private Luxury Tour Of Isthmus Canal, Acrocorinth, Ancient Corinth & Nemea From Athens!
  13. Private Luxury Canal, Mycenae, Nafplio & Epidaurus Tour From Athens!
  14. Private Luxury Tour Of Mycenae, Nafplio & Epidaurus From Athens!
  15. Private Luxury Tour Of Apollo Epikourios From Athens!
  16. Private Luxury Tour Of Saint Theodora & Apollo Epikourios From Athens!
  17. St Paul Steps Full Day Private Tour
  18. Mycenae, Epidaurus, Corinth, & Nafplio Private Day Tour
  19. Temple of Apollo In Delphi
  20. Private Luxury Tour Of Classical Athens!
  21. Private Luxury Tour Of Ancient Corinth, Temple Of Hera & Blue Lake From Athens!
  22. Private Luxury Tour Of Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio & Epidaurus From Athens!
  23. Tour Of Ancient Corinth, Nemea, Mycenae, Nafplio & Epidaurus From Athens!
  24. Private Luxury Ancient Nemea & Nemean Wine Tour From Athens!
  25. Private Luxury Tour Of Nemea, Mycenae, Nafplio & Epidaurus From Athens!
  26. Private Luxury Mycenae, Ancient Nemea & Nemean Wine Tour From Athens!
  27. Athens Airport Private Transfer
  28. Athens By Night: Small Group Sightseeing With Drinks And Food Tasting
  29. Private Luxury Tour Of Classical Athens & Cape Sounion!
  30. Athens Day Tour-Skip The Line: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Plaka And Local Food
  31. 4 Hours - Athens & Acropolis Highlights Private Tour
  32. Athens Half Day Private Tour
  33. Private Luxury Tour Of Lake Stymfalia From Athens (Agrotourism)
  34. Private Luxury Tour Of Sparta & Mystras From Athens!
  35. Private Luxury Tour Of Saint Theodora From Athens!
  36. Private Luxury Mycenae & Nemean Wine Tour From Athens!
  37. Private Luxury Isthmus Canal & Ancient Olympia Tour From Athens!
  38. 2 Day Private Luxury Meteora Tour From Athens & Corinthia (Kalambaka Or Kastraki)
  39. Private Luxury Canal & Ancient Corinth Biblical Tour From Athens!
  40. Acropolis Of Athens Walking Tour With Optional New Acropolis Museum Visit
  41. Cape Sounio Temple Of Poseidon Half Day Private Tour
  42. Honey Moon Sunset Temple Of Poseidon Half Day Private Tour
  43. Private Luxury Tour Of Mystras & Monemvasia From Athens!
  44. 3 Days Private Tour of Sparta, Mystras, Monemvasia, & More!
  45. Private Luxury Tour Of Kalavrita (Odontotos Rack Railway) From Athens!
  46. 7 Day Private Luxury Biblical Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio, Epidaurus, Monemvasia, Mani, Olympia Tour!
  47. Paros Cooking Class
  48. Falassarna Diving
  49. Royal OctopusDive Center
  50. Omega Chania Dive Center | Meeting Point
  51. Chania Diving center
  52. Omega Divers - Diving Center, Shop, Meeting Point
  53. Blue Adventures Diving L.T.D. - Dive Center
  54. Modern Maritime Training SA
  55. Divers Club Crete
  56. Kalypso Dive Center & School
  57. Dive2gether Crete - 5 star PADI Diving School and Center
  58. Scubakreta Diving Center
  59. Evelin Divers
  60. Crete Underwater Center
  61. Scuba Funtasea - Crete Diving Center
  62. Atlantis Diving Center
  63. Creta's Happy Divers, Diving Center Elounda
  64. Heraklion Diving Center
  65. Ierapetra Diving Centre
  66. Hippocampos Bali Dive Center
  67. Pelagos Dive Centre
  68. CORAL Diving Center Crete
  69. Eurodiving
  70. Kalamata Dive Center
  71. Jason Diving Center - Σχολή Χειριστών Ταχυπλόων Σκαφών - Σχολή Αυτόνομης Κατάδυσης
  72. PILOS DIVE CENTER
  73. Finidivers
  74. Epidive Centre
  75. Loutraki Dive Club
  76. Interdive Diving Club
  77. Nafplio Water Sports & Diving Center
  78. Seahorse Dive Center
  79. Athens By Night: Small Group Sightseeing With Drinks And Food Tasting
  80. Scubalife Dive Center
  81. Go Scuba Diving Athens
  82. Athos Scuba Diving center
  83. Triton Scuba Diving Center
  84. Diveness SCUBA Dive Center
  85. Shark Fin Scuba Diving Center
  86. Private Luxury Tour Of Saint Theodora From Athens!
  87. keadivers
  88. GoDive Mykonos Scuba Diving Resort
  89. Aegean Divers Santorini
  90. Santorini Dive Center
  91. Volcano Dive Center
  92. Atlantis Oia Dive Centre
  93. Mediterranean Dive Club
  94. CALDERA DIVING
  95. Santorini Dive Center - Office
  96. Navy's Waterworld Dive Center
  97. Full Day Mykonos South Coast Cruise With Lunch
  98. Paros Cooking Class
  99. Kos Divers - Diving and snorkeling equipment shop - Padi 5*scuba dive center
  100. The Waterhoppers
  101. Kalymnos Diving Club
  102. Trident Diving School
  103. Big Fish Dive Center
  104. ARIAN-DIVING-CENTRE
  105. Symi Island Day Trip From Rhodes Including Panormitis Bay
  106. Corfu scubanauts Diving school
  107. Scuba diving Sidari - Blue Paradise
  108. AQUATIC SCUBA DIVING CLUB
  109. HERCULES MARINE ACTIVITIES
  110. Nautilus Diving Club
  111. Skopelos Dive Center (Panormos base)
  112. Ikion Diving
  113. Alonissos Blue Dream Diving Center
  114. Alonissos - seacolours dive center
  115. Skiathos Diving Center
  116. Gorgonia Diving
  117. Lesvos Scuba Diving Center
  118. Vasiliadis Diving Club
  119. Popeye Diving Center Thassos

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