Big Fish

Big Fish has been a fixture of the Faliraki diving scene since its founding in 2015. Located at Zefyros beach, the centre provides a gateway to the diverse underwater topography of Rhodes, ranging from shallow reef flats to deeper wrecks and cavernous structures.

The centre operates with a dual presence, managing daytime activities from the beach and evening operations from their base at the Kranidis Shopping Center. This setup ensures that whether you are looking for a morning boat trip or an evening dive, the logistics are well-managed.

As a PADI IDC centre, Big Fish maintains a high standard of professional training. The team is structured to ensure safety remains the priority, with a maximum ratio of seven divers per guide. This ensures that even in more complex environments like caves or around wrecks, you have sufficient instructor or Divemaster supervision.

The staff is experienced in managing both training programmes and exploration dives. They handle everything from initial entry-level courses to advanced professional development, ensuring that every diver is matched with the appropriate level of guidance.

The training catalogue is extensive, covering the entire PADI progression. Beginners can start with the Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver courses, while those looking to advance can enrol in the Advanced Open Water Diver, Deep Diver, or Peak Performance Buoyancy programmes.

For divers moving towards a professional career, the centre offers Divemaster training. They also provide specialised courses such as the Night Diver specialty, Digital Photography, and Fish Identification. Emergency First Response training is also available to complement your diving certifications.

The centre utilises two RIB boats for their excursions. These vessels are well-suited for navigating the Rhodes coastline, providing efficient transport to various dive sites including the shipwreck at Plimmiri and the reefs around Lindos.

The centre provides a complete range of rental kit, ensuring you can arrive with nothing and still have a professional setup. The equipment is predominantly SCUBAPRO, including MK2 and MK2 EVO-R regulators, BCDs ranging from XXS to XXXL, and Faber 10L and 12L cylinders. For those needing a dive computer, rentals are available on a per-dive basis.

For underwater photography, the centre provides GoPro 12 cameras. Divers can also hire Technisub fins and silicone masks. The shop is equipped to handle the needs of both recreational divers and those undertaking professional PADI courses.

The marine life around Rhodes is diverse, particularly around the reefs and walls. You will frequently encounter various species of sea bream, including white bream, red or striped mullet, and two banded sea bream. Groupers are a common sight near the ledges and wrecks, often joined by barracudas and great amberjack.

The rocky habitats and caverns are home to a wide array of interesting species. Look for octopus, lionfish, and scorpionfish amongst the crevices. You may also spot onion fish, snapper, and various types of wrasse, such as the ocellated wrasse and five-spotted wrasse.

Macro life and smaller inhabitants add significant interest to the dives. Divers can observe branching sponge, Mediterranean tube worms, and various sea scorpions. The reef flats and sandy areas also host peacock wrasse, painted comber, and several species of mullet.

The diving season effectively begins in April, with conditions improving from mid-May onwards. The area is known for excellent visibility, which regularly exceeds 20 metres at most sites.

While many sites are sheltered, the choice of location can depend on the wind; for example, certain spots near Rhodes City are best visited when there is no wind or during a southerly breeze.