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Diving in Chania: 5 Dive Centres for Caves and Wrecks (2026)

Updated October 2026 · No paid placements

5 places · No paid placementsHow we rankNothing here is for sale: no business can buy a position, and partners are labelled and never move up the list. Every price comes from the place's own website or says n/a. Read how we rank
01Salty Descents - Dive Center in Chania Crete - Kalyves, Chaniasaltydescents.com
Kalyves, Apokoronas (about 20 km east)Salty Descents - Dive Center in Chania Crete - KalyvesTry scuba, 1 boat dive 130 EUR
★ 5 (477)From 130 EUR
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Salty Descents - Dive Center in Chania Crete - Kalyves

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⭐ 5 (477 Google reviews)Kalyves, Apokoronas (about 20 km east)Try scuba, 1 boat dive 130 EURMaps checked 20 Oct 2026

An SSI dive centre in Kalyves offering snorkeling boat trips, try dives, courses and fun dives, including trips to the Elephant Cave. Its own site lists a single try boat dive at 130 EUR and a two-dive day at 160 EUR, with non-divers welcome on the boat for 30 EUR.

Top of the page with 5.0 from 477 reviews Published prices, including for non-diving companions About 20 km east of Chania town Elephant Cave trips are a long boat ride
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Old Harbour, ChaniaBlue Adventures Diving CenterPrice n/a
★ 4.9 (1,146)
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Blue Adventures Diving Center

⭐ 4.9 (1,146 Google reviews)Old Harbour, ChaniaPrice n/aMaps checked 20 Oct 2026

A PADI centre on the Old Harbour with the most reviews on this page. Its own site lists dive spots such as the Elephant Cave, Seal Cave and Cathedral Cave, plus courses and options for non-certified divers.

4.9 from 1,146 Google reviews Starts from the Old Harbour, no drive needed No prices shown on the pages we checked Busy harbour location in summer
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03Chania Diving center Info Office, Chaniachaniadiving.gr
Old Town, Archoleon streetChania Diving center Info OfficeTry Scuba Diving from 100 EUR
★ 4.9 (456)From 100 EUR
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Chania Diving center Info Office

⭐ 4.9 (456 Google reviews)Old Town, Archoleon streetTry Scuba Diving from 100 EURMaps checked 20 Oct 2026

A dive and snorkel operator with an info office in the Old Town. Its site lists Try Scuba Diving from 100 EUR, a one-day two-dive trip from 130 EUR and snorkeling with a boat trip from 80 EUR.

Clear 'from' prices on its site Freediving and snorkeling options as well as scuba Office in town; dives start elsewhere Prices are 'from' rates, final cost depends on the trip
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04FunDive Platanias - Dive Center ( SSI), Shop 1, Chaniafundive.gr
Platanias, west coast (about 10 km)FunDive Platanias - Dive Center ( SSI), Shop 1Diving tour for beginners 90 EUR
★ 4.9 (198)From 90 EUR
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FunDive Platanias - Dive Center ( SSI), Shop 1

⭐ 4.9 (198 Google reviews)Platanias, west coast (about 10 km)Diving tour for beginners 90 EURMaps checked 20 Oct 2026

An SSI dive centre in Platanias with a full price list: a beginners diving tour at 90 EUR, experienced divers 120-130 EUR, and Open Water Diver at 600 EUR. A reviewer notes they arranged dives in the off season.

Full published price list Close to Platanias and Agia Marina hotels About 10 km west of Chania SSI only, not PADI
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Almyrida, Apokoronas (about 25 km east)Omega DiversPrice n/a
★ 4.8 (491)
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Omega Divers

⭐ 4.8 (491 Google reviews)Almyrida, Apokoronas (about 25 km east)Price n/aMaps checked 20 Oct 2026

A dive centre in the village of Almyrida on Souda Bay, rated 4.8 from 491 Google reviews. It suits divers staying in Almyrida or Kalyves.

Large review base at 4.8 from 491 Village beach setting in Almyrida Its website did not respond to our check About 25 km from Chania town
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Last verified: ratings, review counts and open status were read from Google Maps on 20 Oct 2026. Ranking rule: rating 4.4 or higher with at least 40 reviews, one branch per brand, ordered by a weighted score that pulls small review counts toward the average, so a 5.0 from 15 reviews cannot beat a 4.8 from 900. Method and author on How we rank.

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Last verified: ratings, review counts and open status were read from Google Maps on 20 Oct 2026. Ranking rule: rating 4.4 or higher with at least 40 reviews, one branch per brand, ordered by a weighted score that pulls small review counts toward the average, so a 5.0 from 15 reviews cannot beat a 4.8 from 900. Method and author on How we rank.

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Frequently asked

How much is a try dive in Chania?

Fundive lists a beginners diving tour at 90 EUR, Chania Diving Center a Try Scuba Diving from 100 EUR and Salty Descents a single try boat dive at 130 EUR. Blue Adventures and Omega Divers do not publish prices on the pages we checked.

Can I dive in Chania in winter?

Diving is mainly a warm-season activity here. One Fundive reviewer mentions dives arranged in the off season, so ask the centre directly before planning a trip between November and April.

Where is the Elephant Cave?

It is a cave dive site east of Chania; Salty Descents in Kalyves and Blue Adventures in the Old Harbour both list it.

Can non-divers come on the boat?

Salty Descents lists non-diving companions at 30 EUR per person, with water and a light snack included.

Is this list sponsored?

No. The ranking is editorial and unpaid: we kept dive centres places rated 4.4 or higher on Google with at least 40 reviews, one branch per brand, ordered by a review-weighted score. No venue paid to be listed or to be ranked higher.

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