Undersea World Scuba Diving

Undersea World is a PADI 5 Star Resort serving the coastal regions of Ayia Napa and Pyla-Larnaca in Cyprus. The centre operates from two distinct bases, allowing for year-round diving across the varied underwater landscapes of the Mediterranean.

Whether you are looking to explore the sheltered reefs of Green Bay or the deeper technical challenges of the Zenobia wreck, the centre provides the infrastructure to support your objectives. The operation is designed to accommodate small groups, families, and individual divers seeking a professional approach to Mediterranean diving.

The centre is managed by an experienced team and holds a PADI 5 Star Resort affiliation. This status reflects a high standard of training and operational safety across all levels of certification.

Instruction is available in English, French, Russian, and Spanish. The team handles everything from beginner Discover Scuba Diving sessions to advanced technical courses, including PADI TecRec and TDI specialties.

The course catalogue is extensive, covering the full PADI spectrum from Bubblemaker and Junior Scuba Diver through to Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, and Rescue Diver. For those looking to professionalise, Divemaster training is also available.

Technical training is a core component of the centre's offering, with PADI TecRec courses, TDI Advanced Nitrox, TDI Decompression Procedures, and TDI Intro to Tech Diving. Divers can also specialise in specific skills through courses such as Wreck Diver, Sidemount Diver, Dry Suit Diver, and Peak Performance Buoyancy.

Beyond scuba, the centre provides AIDA freediving programmes ranging from AIDA1 Introduction to AIDA4 Master Freediver.

The centre utilises a speed boat for excursions, allowing for efficient access to offshore sites. This vessel is particularly useful for reaching the deeper wrecks and reefs located further from the coast.

A comprehensive range of Scubapro equipment is available for hire, including regulators, BCDs, and wetsuits. For more specialised diving, the centre stocks sidemount BCDs, wing and backplate harnesses, manifold twinset regulator systems, and stage cylinders.

Technical divers can access specialised kit such as CCR cylinder sets and O2 clean regulators. The shop also provides essential accessories like torches, SMBs, reels, and wrist slates to ensure you are fully equipped for any dive profile.

The local waters are home to a wide variety of large pelagics and reef fish. You can frequently encounter Amberjack (Seriola), Tuna (Thunnus), and Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), alongside schools of seabream (Sparidae) and various jacks (Carangidae).

In the rocky areas and around wrecks, look for Moray eel (Muraenidae), Grouper (Epinephelus), and Lionfish (Pterois volitans). You may also spot sea turtles, rays such as the Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus), and various species of pufferfish.

For those interested in macro life, the reefs host a variety of Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani) and many other nudibranchs. Keep an eye out for Octopus (Octopus vulgaris), squid, and various species of wrasse (Labridae), including the Mediterranean rainbow wrasse (Coris julis).

Small but fascinating creatures like Seahorse (Hippocampus kuda), trumpetfish (Aulostomidae), and various species of damselfish (Pomacentridae) inhabit the corals and seagrass. You might also find colourful nudibranchs and diverse species of shrimp tucked into the crevices.

The Mediterranean environment here offers a range of habitats, from shallow, calm bays to deeper offshore wrecks. While many sites are accessible via shore entry, others require a boat to reach the deeper structures.

Conditions vary depending on the site, with some areas like Green Bay offering very calm, pool-like conditions, while other sites like the Canyon may require more physical fitness to navigate the narrow openings.