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5.02 Google reviewsHeraklion Diving Center, PANAGIOTIDIS
Dive with a team established in Crete since 1977, offering year-round SSI training from Heraklion.
What sets this centre apart
- Established in Crete since 1977
- SSI affiliated training centre
- Year-round operations in Heraklion
- Seasonal Hersonissos base from April to October
- Full range of SSI courses from Open Water to Divemaster
- On-site equipment maintenance and servicing available
- Complete dive kit available for hire
- Experienced instructors with CMAS and SSI qualifications
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Heraklion Diving Center, PANAGIOTIDIS about the centre
Located in the heart of Crete, Heraklion Diving Center has been a fixture of the local maritime community for nearly five decades. Originally founded in 1977 by Andreas Panagiotidis, the business began with a focus on marine equipment, outboard motors, and fishing gear before evolving into a dedicated diving school in 2007.
The centre operates two locations to serve divers throughout the year. Their primary base in Heraklion remains active in all seasons, while their Hersonissos site opens during the summer months, specifically from April to October, to take advantage of the peak diving window.
The club and its team
The centre is led by an experienced team with a strong technical background. Co-owner Lefteris is an SSI Open Water Instructor and Advanced Open Water Instructor, while co-owner Panagiotis holds a CMAS 3* qualification.
This combination of SSI and CMAS expertise ensures a professional approach to both recreational and more structured diving programmes. The team's long history in the region, dating back to the late 1970s, brings a level of local knowledge that is invaluable when navigating the Cretan coastline.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- SSI
- Operating since
- 1977
- Website available in
- Greek · English
- Equipment rental
- complet
- Access and transfers
- Agiou Georgiou 10 Hersonissos Crete, 70014 Efodou 25 Heraklion Crete, 71303
- Phone
- +30 281 031 5014
- Address
- Efodou, Iraklio 713 03, Greece
- Official website
- heraklion-diving.com ↗
Courses on offer
As an SSI affiliated centre, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum for all experience levels. Beginners can start with the SSI Try Scuba or Scuba Diver programmes, eventually progressing through the Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications.
For those looking to advance their professional career, the centre provides training up to the Divemaster level. They also offer the React Right course to help divers improve their response and safety skills in the water.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides a complete range of equipment for hire, allowing you to travel light if you prefer. This includes essential kit such as regulators, wetsuits, fins, and masks.
Beyond rental services, the centre also functions as a service hub, offering professional maintenance and servicing for your own diving equipment. This makes it a practical base for divers who are travelling with their own gear and need to ensure their kit is in top condition.
Diving conditions
The best period for diving in this region is between April and October. During these months, you can take advantage of the Mediterranean seasonal cycle to explore the Cretan waters.
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