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(Full day)Scuba Diving in Rhodes
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(Full day)Scuba Diving in Rhodes

By The Waterhoppers Diving School
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Ages 8-60, max of 70 per group
Duration: 9h
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Live guide: German, English, French, Dutch
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  • Use of SCUBA equipment
  • Professional Instructor
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Optional second dive
  • Photos


Start:
  • The Waterhoppers, Pl. Eleftherias, Rodos 851 00, Greece
    Look for our boat Katerina opposite from the traffic lights in mandraki harbor. Transfer is optional on demand.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 268552P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • No flying after diving for 18 hours
    • People with Epilepsy are not allowed to go diving
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 70 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 268552P1

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    • The Waterhoppers Diving School
      1,235
      Greece
      Joined in March 2013
    • sophiesS5031DG
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience!
      Amazing experience. Very friendly and helpful team. Would highly recommend! The team take photos under water which you can purchase after too which is great. Very good experience for first time divers, the team were very helpful.
      Written 26 September 2024
    • Wookiejedicolin
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Scuba taster session
      We had a great say doing the scuba taster session. The Rhodes team were extremely professional and with added humor to relax everyone. Fantastic location and instruction. The slight negitive was that the on board snack and drinks had to be paied for in cash which we didn't have with us. Had we known we would have brought some. Other wise an excellent trip, thank you 👍🏼
      Written 22 September 2024
    • Clab-green
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Two very happy customers!
      We just finished the open water diving course and it was brilliant from the off, starting with Riitta’s incredibly fast response to our booking request and ending with our first qualified dive which was amazing. There is such a nice atmosphere on the boat, everyone is so friendly and fun, and it is an organised and well run operation. I was slightly apprehensive at the beginning, but our instructor Paul is a 10/10 and couldn’t have been better. Super reassuring and patient, explained things so well and was fun to spend time with. He went out of his way to give us this great experience, and we are really grateful. He is clearly very passionate about diving and gave us so much great advice about diving in the future, where to go, equipment etc. Thank you Waterhoppers and a massive thank you to Paul!
      Written 13 September 2024
    • heatherandandy2015
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Snorkeling day out
      Definitely a trip to recommend, amazing service return transfer from hotel to Port. All the staff friendly and helpful throughout the whole day.
      Written 7 September 2024
    • 421lizah
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Waterhoppers Kolymbia
      My son 10 yrs started with a try dive since diving has been a dream since he was around 5 years old. And he found a dream world. He completed his first diving certificate with amazing guidance. Everyone at Kolymbia was very caring and helpful to give him a great time and education. I would recommend them highly ! 👌
      Written 24 August 2024
    • Jonas E
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nice snorkeling day in beautiful sea🤿
      We did snorkeling close from Rhodoes city center. Boat ride wqs approx. 1hr from the harbor. We got snorkeling gear and short briefs about the trip. We were split in different groups to do the snorkeling. There wqs plenty if time to swim and come up for a break and go back in again. Staff was very friendly and showed some nice spots under water. My spouse had not done snorkeling for over 20 years and was afraid it would be hard, it was not. However, she had some issues with her googles and mouthpiece, but after changing to another one everything was good and she had fun. If you like swimming and be in the water, this is highly recommended!
      Written 7 August 2024
    • T5498VRadamb
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wielkie doświadczenie, ogromna pomoc
      My wife and I wanted to thank you for a great adventure, it was our first dive. Organized crew and many amazing experiences. We would especially like to thank Martin for his great help and mobilization. Diving will remain in our memory for a long time and we will definitely try it again. Thank you Patrycja and Adam
      Written 27 July 2024
    • Darren E
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Il remember this forever
      A phenomenal experience with the pefkos team from start to finish Easy hotel transfer Kind and funny instructions with easy to understand lessons for anyone to understand Couldn't recommend enough to trust this team And the second dive is without question worth it !
      Written 2 July 2024
    • 742lauraw
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Rhodes 2024
      Fab group of instructors!!! Great couple of routes taken in clear lovely water. My 12 year old was very well taken care of. So she had confidence to participate fully. Great location on the South of the Island
      Written 1 July 2024
    • 200lynm
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Waterhoppers No.1
      I qualified as an Open Water Adv Diver with Waterhoppers in ‘97 when I was living & working on Rodos. and was able to dive weekly. I also did a refresher with them in the early 2000s. I was trained by Jill Simmonds, who is now I believe, the company owner. My daughter wants to learn this Summer. So, here’s to ‘walking on sunshine’ with Waterhoppers in July/Aug.
      Written 9 June 2024
    • Mobile21565178343
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great snorkelling experience
      We went snorkelling in Pefkos, our instructor Emily was absolutely amazing, she was so welcoming and explained everything and made sure we could see everything we possibly could and she told us about all the different types of things we were seeing underwater. It was a perfect experience and I cannot recommend it enough. Thank you Emily!
      Written 3 June 2024
    • lornam435
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful team and experience
      I booked snorkeling with my friend who is not confident in the water and not much of a swimmer. Emily was so patient and managed to put her mind at rest. We were given wet suits as the water was a little cold. My friend wasn't so confident when we got waterside and opted to stay close to the edge. Emily took her group out with me in it. When we got back, my friend was snorkeling with Chris who somehow put her at ease and gave her confidence to go out. Emily was prepared to take her out on a one to one when we got back if she hadn't snorkeled. Such friendly, amazing, patient staff. Thank you so much for w lovely experience. Maybe next time, I might try a dive!! 🙂
      Written 26 May 2024
    • mjw1989
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Try dives - thoroughly recommend
      I did a first time try dive and additional dive both around 5 - 7m and thoroughly enjoyed it. The team were very patient and helpful putting you at ease at all times with a very British sense of humour peppered in for good measure. In terms of marine life we didn’t see a huge variety but to be honest that wasn’t a big issue as it was a new skill to learn. If I had been here longer I definitely would have taken the 2 day course to do more. Highly recommend!
      Written 15 May 2024
    • kerrypenguin2005
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great all round experience
      The lovely Nicola came to our hotel offering free discovery sessions in the pool. I am a qualified diver although hadn't dived in some years. I text Nicola explaining I was nervous but she was very reassuring and explained every aspect should I book answering all my questions. On the day, I was picked up from my hotel and did 2 beach dives in Kolympia with Sam. Sam was amazing, really easy to chat to, listened to me at every stage and we had 2 really nice dives. Manage to spot some octopus and some beautiful fish. Can't recommend these guys enough. Was a really great day and dropped off at the end of the day back to my hotel. Met Brooke too as she was taking new Divers out at the same beach. Great people all round. Wouldn't hesitate to book again. 2 dives with all kit and air Included and transport worked out about £99
      Written 14 May 2024
    • WildhoundTravels
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      So much fun and a lifelong skill gained.
      I know this company well after working with them many years ago. They have always had a core of PADI instructors who return for many a season which says a lot about the organisation as a whole. I trusted them with teaching my 12yo through his Junior scuba diver and couldnt be more happy with the treatment he received; his instructor, Sam was the right level of patient, stern and fun, he was engaging and explained things well, and had no qualms in 'telling Ciaran off' but this was always for his safety and done with compassion and humour. We were lucky to fit in a day of qualified diving too where I was able to go down and although it is early for much sealife, we managed to see quite a lot. I have dived in Kalithea through high season which is a great spot for try diving and snorkling, I definitely recommend this for people who'd like to try it out. Dives are supervised the entire time with a skilled set of surface divers ready to help at any moment. Ladiko was new to me and I found it perfect as a qualified diver for re-evaluating my bouancy after a break and going a little deeper. It's true that the med isn't the most colourful and exciting, but the crystal clear waters and abundant nooks make seeking out sealife lots of fun. Considering we dived end of March early April when sealife isn't so abundant, we saw octopus, squid, lion fish and barracuda! If you fancy doing a course on holiday, I recommned booking before arrival and completing the e-learning package in the comfort of home so you're not rushing to get it done, my little boy is dyslexic so he could take his time and really assimilate the learning (it only took him aroud 2 days of dipping in and out to get the whole lot done). This is a fabulous holiday activity, but at the end of the day, it really does require focus and a little dedication for you to gain a lifelong skill that you can enjoy for many future holidays.
      Written 8 April 2024
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    Karol
    London, UK1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent team of a friendly, passionate divers which takes care of you before you even step on the boat. They explain everything in details and making sure you will dive safely and have a lot of fun! The crew is much larger than on the other cruises which makes beginner divers feel safer. They will give you a clear instructions under the water and at the same time give you enough freedom to enjoy the dive. Definitely take 2nd dive if possible! It's longer and you go even deeper with more freedom once you feel more comfortable. Most importantly they're making a very friendly atmosphere, thus you will quickly make new friends on the boat!
    Written 9 October 2020
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    Felix Moerl
    Hamburg, Germany8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020
    Really nice Divecenter! Highly recommended. I was diving in Ladiko from shore. The briefing was great and the stuff was absolutly professional and friendly from the first moment we met. The equipment was in best conditions. It couldn´t be a better day of diving than this one was. Simon, Sam and Stratos made this to an unforgetable day on Rhodos and i can recommend - if you want to dive on rhodos, with an experienced and professional stuff, go there and meet them - you´ll not regret it. Thanks guys, really happy to meet ya´all. Magda, Sharon, Sam, Stratos, George and Simon (lovely french instructor)
    Written 14 October 2020
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    Travelling Sam
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2020
    Thanks to Jill who responded to my emails promptly, Mike and all the staff at Waterhoppers who made us have a comfortable diving experience.
    Myself and my 2 boys age 17 & 15 had a full days dive whilst my wife had a full days snorkelling.
    We had planned to have only 1 dive but felt immediately that we were in good hands. Mike gave clear instructions especially on safety aspects. There was 1 instructor to 6 divers with others professional divers (part of the team) on water surface to watch incase you needed help. The team of divers above us made us feel reassured as it was the boys 1st dive. We were free to swim without being held which I have experienced with other dives.
    My wife snorkelled through out this time with an instructor and enjoyed the experience. There was no hard sell for the 2nd afternoon dive which was even better and deeper up to 7 metres.
    We all thoroughly enjoyed the day. I would recommend Waterhoppers especially if its your first dive.
    Sam D
    Written 18 August 2020
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    VickiP23
    Upminster, UK36 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Let me start by saying that the kids ( aged 13 and 11 ) enjoyed it for their first scuba dive.
    However, we found the rest of the day disappointing.
    We were sold a days diving - so I was expecting 2 dives of around 30 minutes each ( which was indicated by our holiday rep ).
    We all got on the very packed boat, and set off for the 40 minute journey to the dive site .
    At no point in the initial sale of the trip, were we advised that there would be over 70 people on the boat .
    It was during this journey that we were assigned group numbers , and dive times .
    We were also given the hard sell of buying a second dive for the afternoon session at an additional €35 per person. You HAD to let them know before your first dive if you thought you wanted to do a second .
    (The instructor going through dive procedures was excellent, clear instructions in many languages.)
    We were advised that while we waited for our morning dive slot, or if we did not want to dive, we could make use of the snorkels and masks provided .
    However, by the time we got to the designated mask/ snorkel boxes, there were no masks and snorkels left.
    This meant ALOT of just sitting around in an overcrowded boat. If you did not take up the 2nd dive, you just had to snorkel or wait.
    This whole dive experience felt a bit rushed and conveyor belt. In and out and onto the next group . Too much sitting about after the dive, which bored people, with not enough comfortable space .
    The crew were friendly , but if you want a more personal experience, I would recommend going with a smaller outfit.
    Written 16 July 2022
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    We are glad you were able to dive in our clear waters and that you and your family were comfortable with our dive team. The dive package is sold as a full day out. Which offers guests to enjoy the bay, and sea.
    Written 21 July 2022
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    Kayleigh
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2023 • Couples
    We booked to do a try drive at the end of March (which admittedly was still in the winter months so it was colder), but the bonus of this was it was just my partner and I diving, and meant we got 1-1 support which was something we both were happy about with it being our first time. Our instructor, Stratos, was amazing. He picked us up from our hotel and drove us to the dive spot in Ladiko (again, it’s off season so this is why we were driving to the location and went diving in Ladiko) and gave a really good, detailed brief of the equipment, how to use it safely and useful hand signals for when we were in the water. As it was a try dive, I was a nervous to begin with. But Stratos was patient and made me feel comfortable, confident and most importantly, safe. We did our try dive, saw some marine life and straight after my partner said he wanted to do a second dive. We hadn’t originally planned to do the second dive, but both felt that we should take advantage of it just being us two and an instructor to get more experience whilst feeling we were in safe hands. With the second dive, the whole experience took roughly 4 hours and in my opinion was worth it. I can’t thank Stratos enough for being able to build that rapport quickly and making it an enjoyable and memorable experience and would highly recommend The Waterhoppers.
    Written 3 April 2023
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    Hi Kayle, Thank you for your review, Pleased to hear you had nice dives and unforgettably memories with us. We hope to have you back one day in the future. Best wishes Riitta Kypriotis
    Written 23 May 2023
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    Mark P
    14 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a lovely time diving with Waterhoppers. We did it as a couple and the actual diving was great, we just felt was a little over priced for the amount you get included. Which felt dive wise was about 15 minutes. The rest of the day was just free snorkelling. We expected to be diving for at least half an hour to an hour in sections or something. So when we did our first 15 minute dive (as we were one of the first groups), and that was it - Done after 15 mins. It just felt a bit like, Ok we’ll that was good fun for 15 mins, but £110 gone. To do a second dive it was another €35 Euro each, and then to have the pictures emailed were another €20. However, the instructors and organisation of the day was spot on. You can tell the company is very good, very professional, great instructions, take safety of guests very seriously.

    Overall a really lovely experience but for the price paid, we did expect a bit more diving than 15 minutes.
    Written 13 July 2022
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    Hi Mark we are very happy you both had a nice experience on your try diving day. Thank you for your comments as we do our best to offer all our guests a great day out. Our excursion is advertised as a full day. allowing for snorkeling, swimming and relaxing in the beautiful bay of Kalithea Springs. For first time divers a 20 min dive is enough to give them the experience of scuba diving without being too demanding. Giving people of all ages the opportunity to have a second longer dive or not to dive and simply enjoy our beautiful Mediterranean Sea. Thank you Mark.
    Written 14 July 2022
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    Chloe D
    Lisbon, Portugal2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My best friend, an experienced diver, told me it was the best thing he’s ever done and he was right. As a complete beginner, after a test dive, we were booked on a course with the lovely, and patient ha, Jurgan and boom I’m Padi qualified and at the start of my journey of a new love of scuba 😂😂😂 excellent value for money, the whole team are bloody brilliant and an absolute MUST DO. My only regret is we didn’t do it sooner. My biggest advice... even if you’ve only slightly considered it DO IT. #weightbelt #fillyourmask #pefkosteam

    Written 22 September 2020
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    Nicola W
    Doncaster, UK14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Couples
    Myself and my husband have literally just stepped off of the boat and I couldn’t wait to give my review. We have scuba dived before but don’t have our PADI qualification so we did the tryDive and then a second dive. We cannot recommend WaterHoppers highly enough. The professionalism and organisation was absolutely brilliant. After a briefing on our way to the dive site, we were ready to go. Once you have got on your equipment they make sure you are ok with breathing and all your equipment is working correctly. Then you head off in a small group of 6. One instructor leads you while 4 others snorkel above to watch that everyone is ok. I must say we were amazed by how much freedom you got from the very first dive. We have done them before where we have had to link arms and so you don’t really get a feel for diving. The first dive was brilliant. We had already arranged we would do a second so after everyone had done dive1, we headed off for our second. This time we went a little deeper and a bit longer. With everyone in the group doing the 2nd dive, it was more relaxed and enjoyable as you could spend more time looking at your surroundings. The boat itself is big enough for lots of people, there are toilets and a bar. It is well managed with lots of staff on hand. On your first dive they will take photos which you can purchase for a very reasonable price of €20 for all photos which they airdrop
    straight to your phone. The staff are all very helpful and friendly and really do want to make sure you have the best experience, not just under the water. You can also gain your PADI with these which if we had known earlier we would have done.
    All in all a great day, a great experience. if you fancy trying a dive for the first time or like is you have done several before. This company comes with
    a high recommendation from the two of us.
    Written 17 July 2023
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    Thank you so much for a wonderful review. I am so please that you enjoyed your day with us. Full marks to our wonderful crew who make it all possible!
    Written 18 July 2023
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    Agata J
    Perth and Kinross, UK55 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was a good experience, but there were many clients on the boat (I think 50+) I took a part of scuba try dive. My partner didn't want to do it but was still able to accompany me on the boat at the additional price.
    All staff were very friendly, helpful, professional, and spoke variety of different languages.
    Overall experience was very good the brief and explanation of dos and don'ts regarding safety for ourselves and others.
    And as much as they staff stress on importance of keeping hands to yourself and giving each other space under water,they can't control people and what they do.
    Unfortunately, some of the fellow try diveres didn't follow it as my mask was almost taken off and I was kicked in the face by a diving fin, all which I have brought to the attention of the organiser who also carried on the safety brief at the start. Maybe if the groups were smaller it would have been easier too keep an eye on all.
    Apart from a diver who took as round, there are otheres divers above us to keep an eye on us to make sure all is safe and fixing what needed fixing -slack gear, buoyancy etc, so at no point I didn't feel unsafe.

    There is an option to have photos and take part in 2nd dive for additional price, as well as completing padi course with certification.
    There is a small snack bar at the boat, and there are toilets
    There is an opportunity to do swimming and snorkeling off the boat and snorkels were provided for us.
    Written 28 August 2022
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    Thank you Agata for your review and we are pleased you had a nice diving experience and day out with us.
    Written 29 August 2022
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    Ajtay L
    Torbole, Italy31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I have been diving in a lots of places being a tech diver, and the guys here in waterhoppers always took safety first. We were diving Plikiri wreck twice and they always took care of the complete group above and under water too.
    Highly suggested diveshop!
    Written 7 September 2020
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