Paradise Dive Center Rethymno

Paradise Dive Center Rethymno is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center based in the heart of Petres, a quiet and protected stretch of Crete's north coast. Sitting just 15 minutes from Rethymno and 10 minutes from Georgioupolis, it's an easy escape for anyone looking to spend a day in the water — the excursion even begins with a pick-up from your hotel or an agreed meeting point.

A relaxed, step-by-step approach

On arrival at the base, every guest is fitted with their own mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuit for the day before starting their chosen "step by step" activity. The atmosphere is friendly and easygoing, but safety always comes first: there's time to get comfortable with the gear and run through the skills before heading into the sea.

The centre suits first-timers finding their feet as much as certified divers, whose program in Petres this year includes a variety of boat and night diving. With full facilities on site and a calm, protected setting, it's a welcoming place to learn or log a few more dives.