Scuba Diving in Cyprus

Go Scuba Diving in Cyprus

Whether you are looking to learn to scuba dive abroad, or you already have your certifications then you can't go wrong with diving in Cyprus. With a sunny climate, warm waters and an underwater world ready to explore this destination will not disappoint.

Cyprus is a fantastic island to either learn to dive, or join a more advanced trip, you will get to see reefs, marine animals, wrecks, caves and ancient ruins.

You will find most dive centres have staff with are multilingual and can speak English and other languages like French, German, Russian, Italian and Spanish.

There are options available for all skill levels including nitrox and tec diving. On our Cyprus scuba diving directory you can search recommend dive centres and operators which offer courses all year round.

Types of Dive Courses Available in Cyprus

Fun Dives
PADI Open Water Course
Advanced Open Water Course
PADI Rescue Diver
Divemaster Internship

Best Time to Do Diving in Cyprus

We often get asked when is the best time to go scuba diving in Cyprus. Due to the location of the island you can dive all year round but in terms of weather you might want to book a course during May to October when it is warmest. In winter (November to March) you can go diving and wear a dry suit and at other times of the year a 2-5mm wetsuit will be enough.

Cyprus Diving FAQ

Currency: Euro
Local Language: Greek
Air Temperature: 25° – 35°C in summer & 10°-15°C in winter
Climate: March – July: hot and dry. August – October: warm/rainy. November – February: cool but not freezing cold
Average Water Temperature: 15oC (winter) – 27oC (summer)
Average Water Visibility: 10-50 metres

Best Dive Sites in Cyprus

There are lots of dive centres located throughout the island and these are the most popular places to go diving:

St George’s Island
White River
Amphitheatre Bay
Fontana Amorosa
Blue Lagoon (Chamili Island)
The Barge
Pikey Bay
Black Rocks
Mazaki Reef
Copo Island
Lara Bay

Wreck Diving in Cyprus

Although most dive sites are open to all levels including beginners you can find wreck dive trips available for more experienced divers. These wrecks lie off the coast of Cyprus and are located in deeper waters so you will need to join an organised package. We highly recommend going to see the world famous Zenobia wreck which is most divers favourite.