Giannis and the dive centre

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What guests say

These are all the reviews people have left on Google, published in full and unedited. Two are held back only because they criticise other centres in the village, which is not an argument we want to make. Everything else is here, in the language it was written in.

• Had a great day diving with Jannis, he’s an actual local to Plakias area and super knowledgeable about dive sites there. He made the whole experience seamless and super easy - communicating, booking the charter, and setup and tear down. The shore dives in Damnoni were a blast. I would 100% recommend booking him if you’re looking for a more personalized dive experience versus the bigger dive shops in town. Next time I’m in town, I’ll be diving with him again!

• Awesome experience for my open water diver course. Jannis is a good instructor who clearly explains the theory and keeps you calm under the water. Highly recommend!

• We were diving for the first time and it couldn't have been better. Jannis is a great diver who explained everything to us in detail. We can only recommend him. Thank you very much Jannis, we will try it again 🥰🤩 Steffi & Udo …

• I went on several dives with Yannis, including two guided dives and a discovery dive with my children, and I have very good memories of the experience. I’m really glad I chose to do this with him. What I particularly appreciated is that this is far from the big dive centers where everything moves very quickly and where you can end up in a very large group. With Yannis, I really felt privileged: he takes his time, it was just him and us, and that made the whole experience much more personal and enjoyable. I felt safe from start to finish. Yannis is very professional, down to earth, friendly, and clearly passionate about what he does. He is also a very pleasant person to talk to. He was also very patient and pedagogical with my children, which made the experience even better. It was a real privilege for me to spend such a special moment with my two boys. He also takes videos on every dive, which is really great because it leaves us with a wonderful souvenir to keep and look back on. I highly recommend Yannis to anyone who wants to enjoy a great diving experience in a warm, reassuring, and authentic atmosphere.

• The dive school is highly recommended! Jannis speaks German as his native language, so there were no communication problems. Everything was explained to me very professionally. Furthermore, I was able to snorkel with Jannis on the same day and then complete the first part of an Advanced Open Water course.

• Excellent experience! The service from Giannis was truly impeccable. From the beginning he gave me complete and clear instructions, while with his professionalism and calmness he inspired great confidence in me. He was constantly by my side throughout the process, making me feel safe and comfortable. We visited beautiful underwater places and the equipment was brand new and of excellent quality. A very nice extra was that he took pictures of me during the dive and gave them to me at the end. Definitely an experience worth having and I highly recommend it!

• A superb diving experience in ideal conditions. We were alone at the dive site, far from the crowds, which was very much appreciated. The equipment is high quality, and Jannis is very attentive. We will definitely dive with him again if the opportunity arises!

• A truly perfect experience! Jannis's service was first-class and very professional. I can wholeheartedly recommend this diving school!

• It's so wonderful to dive there. Jannis explains everything perfectly. We'll be back again this year to enjoy the beautiful underwater world. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience!

• This was my first dive in many years, and I felt very well looked after. Jannis went to great lengths to help me refresh my rusty skills and was exceptionally attentive both in and out of the water. He drove us directly to the starting point, and we were able to easily rent all the necessary equipment. He caters very well to the needs of each individual and is highly recommended as a diving instructor!

• At this dive center, I found integrity, humor, and fun, and I'm happy to recommend Jannis to anyone. After a long break from diving, I did a refresher course here and planned to take an Advanced Diver course. Jannis took plenty of time to explain the current weather conditions to me and advised against the Advanced Diver course in such unsettled conditions. The weather was still good enough for the refresher course: He provided excellent instruction and guidance. He's also a great guy.

• I had my first scuba dive with Giannis and can highly recommend him! (It was in German, which is one of his native languages.) He was incredibly friendly and patiently explained and demonstrated everything, covering the most important aspects (technique and safety) very efficiently and clearly. He took excellent care of me, as I'm a beginner, so I felt very comfortable and learned quickly. He took lots of photos for us during the dive and was very flexible with scheduling and accommodating our circumstances. Thank you for the wonderful experience!

• Excellent communication regarding bookings. Superb welcome and top-notch explanations, delivered with great teaching skills for my partner (introductory dive) and myself (accompanying her). Jannis is a fantastic instructor. We will gladly return to dive again or even get certified.

• Jannis is a fantastic guide. We did a regular dive and our children did a try dive. Jannis dedicated a lot of time to us, was great with the kids, and did everything he could to ensure we had a good time. The equipment is top-notch. Highly recommended.

• We had no prior diving experience and signed up with "Explore Scubadiving". We felt very well taken care of by Jannis; he addressed any fears very well and patiently. We had a great time and would recommend it to everyone. 👌🏻 …

• Excellent diving instructor, very good instruction and support during the introductory course. Suitable for everyone, and he speaks perfect German. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I'll definitely dive with him again on my next holiday in Crete.

• Wonderful experience! I had never done it before and I was phobic, but Giannis inspires me with great trust and confidence. Analytical, patient and reassuring throughout! The place we dived was amazing, we saw various fish, octopus and lionfish!

• As a lover of underwater life, I was looking for a scuba diving boat to explore southern Crete! Giannis was a true professional at what he did and made my experience unforgettable!! Lionfish, minnows, groupers and starfish were the images that will remain unforgettable to me!!

• The guy was very polite, very helpful and very accurate in the instructions for using the equipment!!! The experience is unique in the deep blue seas of southern Crete! I highly recommend it!!!!

• Excellent experience that is worth living on your vacation. Giannis is a very experienced instructor who will guide you fully from start to finish even if you are a beginner. I highly recommend it! PS Giannis, thank you for your patience 🙏🏼🧿

• Great service! He answered all my questions with patience and we had a fantastic time! Definitely try it when you pass through Plakias!

• We did a scuba diving introduction with Jannis and it was fantastic! He really takes the time to explain the basics of diving, the safety instructions, and to have us practice a few exercises so we feel completely comfortable before going down. I wasn't feeling great at first, but Jannis was very patient, reassuring, and kind, which allowed me to enjoy myself afterward! We also really appreciated his kindness, his recommendations about the area, and being in a small group, which made the experience much more enjoyable. Thank you!

• I did two dives with Jannis and everything was perfect. The welcome, the preparation, the dives, the time out of the water—everything was great. Jannis is very friendly and conscientious, he gives good advice, and on top of that, we had a great time. That's the whole point of going to a dive center like this one; Jannis is local and knows his area. I highly recommend him if you want to dive in Plakias. And he sends photos and videos of the dives afterward 😊 Thanks!

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