Aqua Team - Crete
The team at Aqua Team on Crete aren't just running a dive shop, they're inviting you into their low-key, sun-drenched way of life. We love how they dial back the usual dive centre bustle, creating a genuinely relaxed vibe that makes every trip feel more like diving with friends. You’re not just grabbing tanks, you’re chilling on their veranda with a juice before and after the dive, which, trust us, is a welcome touch in the Cretan heat. They specialise in taking the stress out of your dive day. That free transport is a godsend, meaning you don't have to wrestle with rental cars or directions. For us, Aqua Team is ideal for divers who appreciate a personal touch and want to feel completely looked after. Our favourite trips with them are the early morning excursions when the light just starts to hit the reefs around Dia Island. The way the sunbeams slice through the water, illuminating schools of damselfish, it’s magic. They’re PADI accredited, so if you're looking to complete a course, you'll be in excellent hands, learning in some beautifully clear Mediterranean conditions. Just remember, while Crete offers good diving, it's not the Red Sea, so adjust your expectations accordingly. You’re coming here for easy diving, good company, and that lovely post-dive relaxation.
- Location
- Crete, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 37.441452, 24.424864
- Phone
- +302281031333
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://aquakythnos.com
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- yes
- Equipment Rental
- yes
- Air Fills
- Air, Nitrox, Trimix
- Address
- Λουτρά, 84006
- Languages
- English, Greek
Dive Sites Near Aqua Team
Aqua Team provides access to 15 dive sites in Crete.
- 5B-CCF - 18m (wreck)
- ABED AL SALEM - 5m (wreck)
- ADAMAS - 2m (wreck)
- ADRIAS - 25m (wreck)
- Aegean Divers
- Afalatosi
- Agios Pavlos Cliff and Caves (cave)
- Agios Pavlos Gold Mine
- Agios Pavlos Wall (wall)
- Akrotiri reef (reef)
- Alonaki
- Ammoudi Reef (reef)
- Ammoudi Reef Wreck (wreck)
- Ammoudi Wall (wall)
- Arado 196 A (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Crete
Best Time to Dive in Crete
The warmest water temperatures in Crete occur in August, averaging 25.1°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 16.4°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 17.3°C
- February: 16.4°C
- March: 16.4°C
- April: 17.0°C
- May: 19.2°C
- June: 22.3°C
- July: 24.1°C
- August: 25.1°C
- September: 24.6°C
- October: 22.9°C
- November: 20.9°C
- December: 18.9°C
Marine Life in Crete
Home to 11 recorded species including 5 reef fish, 1 other, 1 sea urchins, 1 worms, 1 seagrass & algae, 1 clams & mussels.
Notable Marine Life
- loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- Marbled Spinefoot (Siganus rivulatus) - Reef Fish
- Red lionfish (Pterois miles) - Reef Fish
- Long-spined sea urchin (Diadema setosum) - Sea Urchins
- Silver-cheeked Toadfish (Lagocephalus sceleratus) - Reef Fish
- Studded Pufferfish (Torquigener flavimaculosus) - Reef Fish
- Bearded Fireworm (Hermodice carunculata) - Worms
- Species code: Hs (Halophila stipulacea) - Seagrass & Algae
- Elliptical File-Shell (Limatula subauriculata) - Clams & Mussels
- Redcoat (Sargocentron rubrum) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Crete
Based on average water temperature of 20.4°C, currents 5 cm/s.
- Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 20°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