Nautilus Scuba Diving Centre

Located in the heart of Protaras, Nautilus Scuba Diving Centre serves as a professional hub for divers seeking everything from introductory dives to advanced technical training. This PADI 5 Star centre is positioned to provide access to some of the most significant underwater sites in Cyprus, including legendary wrecks and unique artificial reefs.

Whether you are looking to begin your journey with a Discover Scuba Diving experience or you are an experienced diver pursuing a Divemaster internship, the centre provides the necessary infrastructure and expertise. The location allows for efficient access to a variety of marine environments, ranging from calm bays to deep wreck explorations.

The centre operates with a professional team capable of delivering a vast array of PADI certifications. Instruction is available for all levels, from the Junior Open Water Diver through to advanced technical specialties and the Divemaster professional level.

For those looking to extend their training, the centre offers a complete curriculum including Rescue Diver and various Technical Rec specialties. All instruction is conducted in English, ensuring clear communication for international divers.

The training programme is extensive, covering the full PADI progression from Open Water Diver to Master Scuba Diver. Divers can specialise in specific skills through courses such as Peak Performance Buoyancy, Deep Diver, and Wreck Diver.

For technical divers, the centre offers a dedicated technical recruitment curriculum, including Tec Rec 40, 45, and 50, as well as Sidemount and Discover Tec Rec. They also provide specialised training in Search and Recovery, Digital Photography, and Night Diving.

The centre provides a full range of rental equipment, including masks, wetsuits, fins, and dive computers. For those needing more specialised gear, they are an authorised retailer for Aqualung and Apex.

On-site facilities are designed for convenience, with air-conditioned accommodation available for trainees. The centre also provides free local pick-up and drop-off services for its divers.

The marine life around Protaras is diverse, with various species inhabiting the reefs and wrecks. You can regularly observe fish, squid, grouper, sar, wrasse, and parrotfish throughout the area.

In the calmer waters of the bays and near the sculpture parks, you may encounter seahorses.

Macro life and smaller inhabitants include various species of squid and other invertebrates that inhabit the crevices of the reefs.

The area offers a variety of diving environments, from the calm, low-current conditions of Green Bay to the more varied settings of the wrecks and caves. Diving conditions vary depending on the specific site chosen.