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BEGINNER DIVERS

Ikiondiving / BEGINNER DIVERS

If you haven’t tried scuba diving before there are several PADI programs  that you can follow with us.

All the PADI programs can be performed in English, Greek, Italian, or French with our multi-lingual team.

All PADI courses take place either in small groups up to 5 persons or private sessions, in days and hours that suit the students.

The first lessons for beginners usually take place in the pool and then in the secure and protected bay close to the IKION DIVE CENTER, with depths of 0 to 10 metres. In the reefs of Alonissos seas more than 30 different marine species have been found among the rock formations.

For children over 10 years old, tailor made programs are proposed, which can lead to a PADI certification (Junior Open Water Diver, Junior Adventure Diver, Junior Rescue Diver, etc).

This way the whole family can find the activity that suits its members’ needs.

Padi Bubblemaker

A program for our young friends who want to experience the beauty of the underwater world. In just 2 metres depth they will learn to explore the underwater environment. Under the close supervision of our instructors, the children will swim wearing scuba diving equipment while playing. Colorful banners of Bubble maker, stickers, towels and toys along with specific qualifications and certification card will make this experience unforgettable.

What will be taught

  • they will learn to dive under the supervision of a professional instructor – teacher
  • they will learn how to breathe underwater
  • they will learn the basic steps of a diving equipment for children


What equipment do you use

Mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy control – diving tank – breathing regulator with pressure gauge – Wet suits and weights. Also if you want, a lot of them can be bought from the store next to the diving center.

Participation requirements for the program

from 8 to 10 years old

Duration of the program, maximum depth
60 minutes (30 minutes dive). Maximum depth of 2 meters

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING (FIRST SEA DIVE)

This is an introductory program to scuba diving. The program includes a small part of theory, exercises in limited water (pool or shallow water) and diving into the sea. If you are thrilled with the program and want to go ahead and learn more, the first diving course is waiting for you. The dive can be offset against the next diving courses.

What will be taught

In discover scuba diving you will learn everything you need to know concerning your first dives, pleasantly and safely and all this accompanied by a certified instructor.

  • Learn to use the basic parts of the diving equipment so as to be able to breathe and move comfortably underwater.
  • Learn the principles of diving and some basic rules. If you want, you’ll be able to continue to the next level and become an open water diver.

What equipment do you use

All equipment that you will use is provided by our diving center and you do not need to have anything with you. The equipment includes: mask, snorkel, fins, buoyancy control device, tank, regulator with pressure gauge, wet suit, and weights. If you are interested, most of the equipment can be bought from the store next to the diving center.

Participation requirements for the program

Be at least 10 years old

Duration of the program
The program lasts three hours

Your next dive adventure

Once you got a taste of scuba diving you are now ready to continue with the upcoming courses:

  • PADI Scuba Diver
  • PADI Open Water Diver
PADI SCUBA DIVER COURSE

The PADI Scuba Diver course lasts 2-3 days and is half of the PADI Open Water Diver course.

The course includes:

  • 3 dives in confined waters
  • 2 dives in the open water
  • some theory
  • written tests

After the course you will be able to dive to a maximum depth of 12 metres, only when accompanied by professional divers or instructor.

Your next dive adventure:

Once you got your first scuba diving certification you are now ready to continue with the upcoming courses:

  • PADI  Open Water Diver
PADI OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE

The PADI Open Water Diver course is the most important course in scuba diving, because all the important safety measures that will make you feel comfortable and safe underwater are taught. To complete the course you must participate in 5 dives in confined waters, 4 open water dives, theory lessons, written tests and final exams.

What will be taught

The PADI Open Water Diver course is divided into three parts:

  • The theory, which includes lessons in a specially equipped multimedia room or using the PADI eLearning option.
  • Exercises in shallow water (pool or sea) which will help you to  relax and also to feel confident with your diving equipment and your first breaths underwater.
  • Our ultimate goal is to dive in the open sea, there you will repeat some exercises from the shallow waters with the instructor, and you will learn to dive from a boat and to go to a maximum depth of 18 metres.

What equipment do you use

All equipment you will use is provided by our diving center and you do not need to have anything with you.

In the theoretical part we will use:

  • The PADI Open Water Diver videos which you can see  in the classroom or through PADI eLearning.
  • The PADI Open Water Diver manual which is available in several languages. By choosing the PADI eLearning option you will be able to read the theory at your own pace before your visit to Alonnisos.
  •  Your log book to write down your first dives.

In the practical part (diving in shallow and deep waters) we will use:
The full scuba diving equipment including: mask, snorkel, fins, Buoyancy Control Device (BCD), tank, regulator with pressure gauge, wet suit, and weights. If you are interested, most equipment is available for sale at the store next to the diving centre.

Participation requirements for the program

  • Children who are 10 to 15 years old will get a PADI Junior Open Water Diver certification
  • Participants, 15 years old or older, will get a PADI Open Water Diver certification

Your next dive adventure

Once you got your first scuba diving certification you are now ready to continue with the upcoming courses:

  • PADI Adventure Diver
  • PADI Advance Open Water Diver