Protaras Guided Scuba Dives — Green Bay to Cape Greco
Join guided dives from Protaras around Cape Greko, where shallow bays, caves and clear water make for excellent refresher and open-water dives. This 3-hour experience includes equipment, briefing and photos—ideal for certified divers seeking calm, wildlife-rich sites.
The Experience
Before You Go
Bring your certification and logbook
Operators require proof of Open Water certification and recent dive experience for some sites; carry your logbook for refresher dives.
Watch your entries and exits
Many sites have easy shore entries like Green Bay, but rocky points require controlled exits—practice fin pivots and weight checks during the briefing.
Protect yourself from the sun
You’ll be exposed before and after dives—use reef-safe sunscreen and a hat while topside to avoid sunburn.
Stay hydrated and rest between dives
Surface intervals are for hydration and brief recovery; low hydration increases susceptibility to decompression stress even on shallow dives.
Local Knowledge
Hidden Gems
- •Green Bay’s sheltered sandy slope—ideal for easy refresher dives and spotting small reef life
- •Small underwater caverns off Crystal Cove that often hold morays and octopus at mid-depths
Wildlife
- •Loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta)
- •Octopus and moray eels
Conservation Note
Divers are encouraged to avoid touching reef structures, use reef-safe sunscreens, and follow guidelines to minimize disturbance to turtles and benthic communities.
Cape Greko and nearby bays are formed on limestone cliffs that hosted centuries of coastal fishing; diving here follows a regional shift from subsistence to recreational marine use.
What to Bring
Certification card & logbookEssential
Required proof of qualification and useful for recording the dive site and depths.
Personal mask
A well-fitted mask improves visibility and comfort compared with rental gear.
Reef-safe sunscreenEssential
Protects your skin topside while minimizing harm to marine life.
Light windbreaker or rash guard
Keeps you warm during surface intervals and prevents sun exposure when topside.
Common Questions
Do I need a certification to join these dives?
Yes—these dives are for certified/licensed divers; you must present your Open Water or equivalent certification on arrival.
How deep are the dives and are they suitable for refresher divers?
Most popular sites are 12–16 m and ideal for refreshers; Konnos Point reaches deeper profiles (12–40 m) and is recommended for experienced divers.
Is equipment provided and what's included?
All standard scuba equipment is included (tank, regulator, BCD, wetsuit if needed); the operator also provides tea/coffee and underwater photos where available.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure; trips may be cancelled for bad weather with a full refund as well.
Book This Experience
Check AvailabilityDuration
2–3 hours
Location
Protaras, Famagusta District
Difficulty
moderate
Fitness Level
Suitable for divers in good general health who can manage surface swims and basic physical tasks like gear donning; not strenuous but requires mobility for entries/exits.
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