Nautilus Diving School - Larnaca

The team at Nautilus Diving School are our go-to in Larnaca, especially if you’re looking to push your diving further. They run a busy, professional operation, a PADI 5 Star IDC centre, which means they’re set up for everything from your first breath underwater to instructor development. We’ve always appreciated their thorough approach to training, particularly on those trickier speciality courses. What sets them apart, for us, is their local knowledge. Instead of just hitting the popular spots, they're excellent at finding the calmer coves or less-dived wrecks depending on the day's conditions, often pointing out a nudibranch we’d have otherwise completely missed. Their house reef, just a short boat ride, offers some surprisingly good macro opportunities – look for pipefish in the seagrass beds early in the morning. We'd suggest getting on their early boat if you can; the visibility often feels a touch sharper before the thermal layers kick in later in the day. Plus, you beat the crowds heading to the Zenobia, which, while incredible, can get busy. They’re a solid choice for serious divers and those wanting to level up their skills with a patient, experienced crew.

Location
Larnaca, Cyprus, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
35.350240, 33.225525
Phone
+90 533 888 88 32
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.nautilusdivingcyp.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:35144]
Address
Denizkizi Royal Hotel, Alsammak Plk. 230, Girne, Mersin 10, Cyprus

Dive Sites Near Nautilus Diving School

Nautilus Diving School provides access to 15 dive sites in Larnaca.

Other Dive Centres in Larnaca

Best Time to Dive in Larnaca

The warmest water temperatures in Larnaca occur in January, averaging 18.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 18.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 18.5°C (air: 13.1°C)
  • February: 18.5°C (air: 12.9°C)
  • March: 18.5°C (air: 14.7°C)
  • April: 18.5°C (air: 19.1°C)
  • May: 18.5°C (air: 23.0°C)
  • June: 18.5°C (air: 26.4°C)
  • July: 18.5°C (air: 29.9°C)
  • August: 18.5°C (air: 29.4°C)
  • September: 18.5°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • October: 18.5°C (air: 23.9°C)
  • November: 18.5°C (air: 18.8°C)
  • December: 18.5°C (air: 15.2°C)

Marine Life in Larnaca

Home to 54 recorded species including 32 reef fish, 9 sharks & rays, 4 whales & dolphins, 3 hard corals, 2 other, 2 seagrass & algae.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Larnaca

Based on average water temperature of 18.5°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories