The Waterhoppers - Dodecanese

The Waterhoppers operates out of the Dodecanese, a good choice for divers wanting a straightforward day out. They run trips to several local sites, often shallow reefs with a decent chance of seeing octopus and morays. It’s a solid option if you’re looking for convenient access to Greek island diving, particularly good for those doing their first few open water dives after certification.

Location
Dodecanese, Greece, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
36.436775, 28.204863
Phone
+302241038146
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://www.waterhoppers.com/
Certification Agencies
PADI
Courses
Try Diving, PADI Scuba Diver, PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Reactivate, PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Rescue Diver, Emergency First Response, PADI Master Scuba Diver, Speciality courses, PADI Divemaster, PADI IDC, Snorkelling
Languages
English, German, Dutch, Russian

Dive Sites Near The Waterhoppers

The Waterhoppers provides access to 15 dive sites in Dodecanese.

Other Dive Centres in Dodecanese

Best Time to Dive in Dodecanese

The warmest water temperatures in Dodecanese occur in August, averaging 28.7°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 17.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 18.6°C
  • February: 17.4°C
  • March: 17.0°C
  • April: 17.8°C
  • May: 20.3°C
  • June: 23.2°C
  • July: 26.5°C
  • August: 28.7°C
  • September: 27.7°C
  • October: 25.5°C
  • November: 23.5°C
  • December: 21.1°C

Marine Life in Dodecanese

Home to 26 recorded species including 8 reef fish, 4 whales & dolphins, 3 other, 3 seagrass & algae, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 2 hard corals.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Dodecanese

Based on average water temperature of 22.3°C, currents 8 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 22°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