Dive centre · Volos · Greece
4.846 Google reviewsZoumbosub
Explore the wrecks and caves of the Pagasitikos Gulf from a specialist base in Afissos.
What sets this centre apart
- SSI Master Instructor on site
- Family-run business since 1991
- Specialised 7.5m inflatable boat
- Nitrox and rebreather training available
- Wreck and cave diving specialists
- Located in Afissos with private parking
- Inclusive diving for divers with disabilities
For subtitles in English: start the video firstthen click the gearat the top right of the video, select “Subtitles/CC”, then “Auto-translate” and choose “English”.
Zoumbosub about the centre
Established in 1991, Zoumbosub has grown from a specialist equipment shop into a comprehensive diving academy. Based in the Afissos area of Kalifteri, the centre serves as a dedicated hub for divers looking to explore the Pagasitikos Gulf.
Operating with over three decades of experience, the centre is a family business that has transitioned from retail to professional instruction. They provide a professional base for both recreational divers and those looking to advance into technical disciplines.
The club and its team
The centre is led by Christos Zoumbos, an SSI Master Instructor, ensuring a high standard of instruction across all certification levels. The team is well-versed in both recreational and technical training, catering to a wide range of diver requirements.
Instruction is available for a variety of specialities, from entry-level courses to advanced technical training. The centre also provides inclusive diving services, welcoming divers with disabilities (DDI).
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- SSI
- Certification level
- Master Instructor
- Operating since
- 1991
- Languages spoken
- GR
- Website available in
- Greek · English
- Management
- English
- Boats
- 1 · bateau pneumatique spécialisé de 7,5m
- Equipment rental
- location d'équipement disponible
- Nitrox
- Yes
- Rebreather
- Yes
- Night diving
- Yes
- Oxygen on board
- Yes
- On board
- espace avec ombre pour se détendre
- Access and transfers
- Le centre de plongée est situé à Afissos, Kalifteri. Un parking privé est disponible.
- Phone
- +302421029574
- Address
- Dimitriados 186, Volos 382 21, Greece
- Official website
- zoumbosub.gr ↗
Courses on offer
Zoumbosub offers a comprehensive curriculum through SSI and PADI. Beginners can start with the Open Water Diver course, while more advanced divers can progress through specialties such as Enriched Air Nitrox, Deep Diving, and Wreck Diving.
The school also provides training for technical and advanced disciplines, including Self-Reliant Diver, Gas Blender, and Dry Suit Diver. For those interested in cave or cavern exploration, specific Cavern Diver and technical training is available.
The boats
The centre operates a 7.5m specialised inflatable boat for excursions. This vessel allows you to reach various sites across the gulf, including wrecks and cave systems.
Nitrox is available for use on board, and the boat is equipped with shaded areas to allow you to relax between dives. The boat is used for various types of trips, including night dives.
Equipment and gases
The shore-based facility in Afissos is well-equipped for divers preparing for their trips. It features a dedicated rinsing area, lockers for your personal items, and shaded spaces for relaxation.
Full equipment hire is available on-site, covering everything from regulators to wetsuits. For those looking to advance, the centre offers Nitrox and technical gas options.
Dive sites with Zoumbosub
The VERA wreck is a cargo ship split in two on the Lefteris reef. The bow stands upright at its deepest point of 28m, while the stern rests on the seabed, making it an interesting site for all levels.
KALI TICHI is a 1917 engine wreck located near Agia Kyriaki. Ranging from 2m to 17m, it offers ideal lighting conditions for underwater photography.
The BORA wreck is an 1980s wooden trawler located alongside an inclined reef. The bow sits at 20m and the stern at 28m, making it suitable for Open Water Divers.
Twin Caves is a site along the coastline of the Pagasitikos Gulf that leads to a secondary cave at 18m. The walls here are notable for being covered in colourful sponges.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Marine life around Volos
The wrecks and reefs of the area support a diverse range of marine life. You will find various species of fish around the structures of the VERA and BORA wrecks.
The underwater landscape is defined by its vibrant fixed life, particularly the colourful sponges found along the walls of the Twin Caves site.
Diving conditions
The dive sites are located within the Pagasitikos Gulf, which offers a variety of environments from shallow wrecks to deeper reef and cave systems.
Hello, I'm Marina, DivingDeal.com's AI assistant. I answer in detail about hotels, dive centres and liveaboards.
Thinking about the whole trip and the flights? Talk it over with Edith →
Marina is an AI. Some links are affiliate links: DivingDeal may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. Bookings are made with the partner.
