Karpathos Diving Center

★ 5 · Linda Marsh · 2009-09-30

I booked two dives in the morning with Stratos, the director of the Karpathos Diving Centre. As it was towards the end of the season I had a full choice of dive sites - all very clearly explained. We met up and he equipment was all very good as promised. Another less experienced diver joined us and he was also briefed and checked - he had been allowed to join us as it was a suitable site for novices. His briefing on-site was very clear and thorough. He went at the right speed for me to take photos and helped sort out some problems with my camera settings and took some photos of me as well which was much appreciated. He was very good at pointing out fish, which I had said was my main interest. Sadly, like the rest of the Med there aren't as many as there should be. Stratos had set up the dive centre 2 years ago as he was fed up with being asked to look after groups that were too large on another island and wanted more control. He now restricts group sizes - I think he said to a maximum of 8 if experienced. He was a very competent and enjoyable person to dive with - I'd have no hesitation recommending him.