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Don't Go Snorkeling in Greece. It's a Fine Place for Diving, Though.

9/16/2015

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Snorkeling in Santorini
You'll explore many nooks and cave areas, but you won't see many colorful fish when snorkeling in Santorini.
By John Roberts

Don't get too excited about snorkeling in Greece. 

Got it? 

Scuba diving is the much better sport for the waters off Santorini. 

Go ahead and pack some snorkel gear for your trip, but don't expect much. Save those expectations for the Caribbean or other well-regarded snorkel spots. And certainly don't pay for a snorkeling excursion in Greece.  

I am a big snorkeling fan, so I thought I'd try it on my recent visit to Santorini. I should have known I wasn't going to see much in the way of colorful and interesting fish when I was the lone person on the rigid-hull inflatable speed boat who wasn't going to be scuba diving when I went out with Mediterranean Dive Club for a late afternoon outing off the coast of Santorini in the waters of the Aegean Sea. It is a "dive" club not a snorkel club, after all. 

I saw a few tiny fish scattered here and there (and an eel), but the rocky volcanic formations and cave openings along the coast are perfect for the divers, who also spotted octopuses and squid while surveying the waters from depths around 20 to 30 feet. 

I later traveled to several other islands in Greece during a two-week stay in the country and heard time and again from people I chatted with that the snorkeling is not very good and that they think the waters have been overfished. 

In Santorini with Mediterranean Dive Club, I had a pleasant enough time in the water if no spectacular sightings were the result. The company offers snorkeling, beginner diving and certified diving outings. It can teach you to dive with its "Discover" program. It offers free transfers to and from your hotel to its location at Perissa Beach to start the excursions. Each newbie diver receives an instructor who will dive with you. 

On my trip, we had a snorkeler (me), three certified divers and one new diver. Mediterranean Dive Club provided four guides to handle the diverse group. We hit two spots to explore, and the outing included snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.  

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You set out from the company's location in Perissa. All gear is provided.
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Snorkeling in Santorini.
I had fun splashing around, looking at rocks and caves and tiny fishes, though.
I'll always have a good time playing in the waters in the Greek isles in the summer. Next time, though, I think I'll be ready to give diving a try. 

Thanks for reading. 

Travel fit! Travel happy! 

JR 
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5 Comments
Kay Dougherty link
9/22/2015 01:36:52 pm

Hey John, if I got up the nerve to give diving a try you surely can too! My sister and I are itching to go to Santorini but it's good to know that in terms of snorkeling it isn't worth it so we don't waste our time and money trying to do that. We'll waste it on food and wine instead!

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melissa
3/12/2018 04:35:41 am

Scuba diving is one of my biggest passions. The main reason I love diving is the adventure, because you never know what you will found below the water surface. I use the https://dive.site map to find new diving spots and the logbook to keep track of my dive adventures.

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Lydia
6/16/2019 09:03:23 am

Thank you for letting me know not to bother snorkeling in Greece. I appreciated that. We live in Tennessee. In your opinion, where is the best place for snorkeling (other than somewhere far like Bora Bora, which was my favorite)

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JR
6/16/2019 08:07:03 pm

Hi Lydia,

Thanks for reading. Most of my favorite snorkel spots are in the Caribbean. You can find amazing spots in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, and that wouldn't be a long flight or cruise for you. I especially enjoy Curacao and Bonaire in the Southern Caribbean, too.

Happy travels!
JR

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Lydia
6/16/2019 08:21:29 pm

Thank you for your answer. If you have time, could you be more specific as to where in the Yucatan Peninsula. Thank you.




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