Dive2Gether - Crete
The team at Dive2Gether in Plakias, Crete, are our kind of people: passionate about Mediterranean diving and genuinely dedicated to sharing its quieter wonders. We love how they blend serious PADI instruction, all the way up to IDC, with a deep-seated commitment to local marine life. This isn't a centre chasing big pelagics; it’s for divers who appreciate the intricacies of reef ecosystems and want to learn more about them. Dive2Gether really shines for those looking to expand their diving knowledge beyond just blowing bubbles. Their marine biology field courses are a huge draw, digging into the local flora and fauna with their in-house experts. Imagine identifying nudibranchs and exploring amphora fields, then debriefing with a biologist – that's a different kind of dive trip. The shore dives around Plakias, particularly, are fantastic for spotting octopus tucked into crevices and morays peeking from rocks. We’d suggest going early for the best visibility before any afternoon breeze stirs things up, and definitely ask about their favourite routes – they know the spots where the light hits just right, illuminating the schooling damselfish. It's a calmer, more reflective style of diving, and Dive2Gether delivers it beautifully.
- Location
- Crete, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 35.190426, 24.395620
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.dive2gether.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- Try Scuba Diving, PADI Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, Specialties, Divemaster, IDC
- Languages
- Multiple languages
Dive Sites Near Dive2Gether
Dive2Gether 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