Diving Center Atlantis - Crete
The team at Diving Center Atlantis are exactly the kind of people you want to dive with in Crete. They’ve been around since 1993, and you feel that experience the moment you walk through the door – a relaxed, confident vibe that’s often hard to find at holiday hotspots. We love that they keep groups small, which means you’re not just another tank in the water. That personal touch makes a huge difference, especially if you’re getting back into diving after a break, or bringing the kids for their first PADI course. We’d suggest them particularly for families or anyone looking for a calmer, less rushed diving experience. They really shine in how they handle beginners and younger divers, making sure everyone feels comfortable before they even hit the water. On the boat, the smell of salt and sun cream mixes with that faint, familiar scent of neoprene. They know the local sites like the back of their hand, often opting for quieter spots where you might actually have a chance to spot an octopus trying to blend into the rocks, or those shoals of glinting silversides that scatter as you approach. It’s not about ticking off big pelagics here; it’s about enjoying the gentle pace of Mediterranean diving and coming back to shore feeling genuinely refreshed.
- Location
- Crete, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 35.418953, 24.687668
- Phone
- +30 69 34 08 70 70
- Website
- https://atlantis-creta.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- yes
- Languages
- English, German, French
Dive Sites Near Diving Center Atlantis
Diving Center Atlantis 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