Cyprus Trip 2023

• Site Info
• Depth - 10M Max
• Entry – Shore
• Suitable for – Swimming, Snorkeling & Diving
• PADI Rating - Open Water

Unique diving and snorkelling site offering crystal clear water and abundance of sea life, conditions suitable for all levels of divers.  Conveniently located on the coast next to a tiny fishing harbour, with very easy walk-in entrance and calm sheltered area of shallow water this picturesque place is perfect for everyone.
This shallow dive site reaching 10 meters depth will not disappoint even experienced divers, its landscape is diverse with interesting rock formations, sculptures, fields of sea grass ending in sand flats.
Divers interested in history will surely appreciate the sight of old pottery shells scattered around the dive site, mostly integrated into the rocks.
However, the greatest highlight of Green Bay is definitely presence of Turtles. You can see them even while snorkelling or swimming, but there’s nothing as memorable as seeing them up-close calmly munching their sea grass during a dive.

The Blue Hole in Protaras is an exciting dive for the modern navigators, with its ancient clay pots, valleys and canyons all on the way to the blue hole (a cave).
There is marine life all the way to the cave, you will likely see streams of squirrel fish, damsel fish that take cover in the formation in protection of the caves and rocks and very occasionally groupers and octopus at the dive site.
This is an amazing dive site and is located adjacent to the popular Green Bay site. It lends its self perfectly to being the first dive of a 2 dive combination with Green Bay.

• Site Info
• Depth - 18M Max
• Entry – Shore
• Suitable for – Snorkeling & Diving
• PADI Rating - Open Water

• Site Info
• Depth - 10M Max
• Entry – Shore
• Suitable for – Swimming, Snorkeling & Diving
• PADI Rating - Open Water

As you go down sandy hill to reach a small beach you will notice how calm and turquoise the water in Da Costa Bay normally you will swim out over the rocks and sandy bottom covered with sea grass, if you are lucky you might spot a sea turtle.
To the left if you swim with the rocks on our left side and sandy bottom on our right side and circle the bay you will eventually arrive at the far end and will see the big field of thick sea grass – that’s where Cuttlefish like to lay eggs , you can find theses hidden in the grass and the parent Cuttlefish swimming around on guard.
 
However if you go out towards opening of the bay you will find a rocky area where you will see the submerged statues of a Mermaid, dwarf, lion, etc.  This is also where turtles like to hide, if they aren’t found in shallower parts of the bay.
On the way back keep an eye out for big a big school of young barracudas, they like to swim around the bay, but you mostly see them in the shallower parts along with young squid and/or large schools of young fish swimming right under the surface.

Moray Reef is a rocky plateau on a sandy seabed. the reef's unique gullies and overhangs make it an ideal home to all types of Marine life.
In addition to exploring the reef there are also large sea grass out crops providing the ideal home for turtles

• Site Info
• Depth - 16M Max
• Entry – Shore
• Suitable for – Snorkeling & Diving
• PADI Rating - Open Water

• Site Info
• Depth - 30M Max
• Entry – Shore & Boat
• Suitable for – Diving
• PADI Rating - Advanced Open Water

This beautiful dive site is located just a few minutes’ drive from Protaras near Cape Grecko area. The underwater topography of this site is stunning, with huge boulders, rocks, sea grass & sand.
Suitable for all levels of training novices can stay in the shallower areas whilst certified and trained diver can attain depths of over 30m if desired, although most of the marine life can be seen on the gentle slope above 20m.
At Cyclops Cave you will see many technical and sidemount divers training with its depth levels and drop offs it is an ideal site for advanced and Tec training.  A short swim out, at approximately 18m lies a sunken jet ski which makes a nice destination for PADI deep dives and makes for a nice photo opportunity. Although there is less marine life on this route, you can experience a ‘free falling’ sensation from 10m down to the jet ski.
Marine life here includes Jacks, Tuna, large Pipefish, Squirrel Fish, Parrot Fish, Cardinal fish, Octopus, Blennies, Wrasse, Grouper, Bream, Rays & Tube Worms.

Chapel aptly named due to the small chapel sitting atop the cliff face. Once a difficult dive site entry, however with the new pathway it is a simple walk down to the water.
The maximum depth for chapel dive site is 25 metres, with the average depth throughout this dive being 10-15 meters where you will see that Diving at the Chapel offers some of the most spectacular rock formations and visibility in the world!!

• Site Info
• Depth - 25M Max
• Entry – Shore & Boat
• Suitable for – Swimming, Snorkeling & Diving
• PADI Rating - Advanced Open Water

• Site Info
• Depth - 12M Max
• Entry – Shore
• Suitable for – Swimming, Snorkeling & Diving
• PADI Rating - Open Water

Diving at the Caves & Tunnels is one of the most Unique dive sites in the world and is a must when visiting Cyprus.
During the dive you will swim through multiple natural tunnels and caverns before exiting the water through what is referred to locally as the blow hole.

The Nemesis is one of the best artificial wrecks in Europe! She was a decommissioned fishing trawler purposely sunk in 2012.
She lies on the sea floor in a perfectly upright position at a depth of 24m. It could not have been better for photography as well as wreck penetration. The vessel was properly prepared for sinking – hatches, doors and the engine room had all been cleaned but is completely intact and has most of its original features.
Swimming through Nemesis is reasonably safe although the PADI Wreck Diver Speciality is recommended and this will be available at a massive discount during the trip (call 01243 202200 for more info).
As the years gone by an abundance of marine life made the Nemesis Wreck their home, Tuna, Amber Jacks, Sea Bream and Damsel Fish, Groupers, Lion Fish and the occasional Turtle can all be found as well as a selection of beautiful Flabellina Nudi Branch.

• Site Info
• Depth - 25M Max
• Entry – Boat
• Suitable for – Diving
• PADI Rating - Advanced Open Water

• Site Info
• Depth - 27M Max
• Entry – Boat
• Suitable for – Diving
• PADI Rating - Advanced Open Water

The Liberty was the first artificial wreck in Cyprus! She was a decommissioned Russian cargo ship purposely sunk in May 2009.
The wreck lies upright on the seabed. With many original features to be seen the Liberty is a great wreck for all divers with an advanced open water rating.

The Zenobia wreck is a world-renowned wreck and is rated as one of the top 5!
This breath-taking wreck sunk on 7th June 1980 on her maiden voyage at around 02:30, due to repeating computer malfunctions that controlled the ballast system on board this monstrous ship.
 
She now lies on her port side on the seabed in 42m of water, just 1500 meters from Laranca Harbour
Whether you are a seasoned wreck diver or not exploring this epic wreck for the first time will be sure to leave you wanting more!
There is a large chain from a surface marker buoy down to the Zenobia this can be used to make a slow controlled decent whilst equlising and adjusting your buoyancy you are then ready for an amazing dive on the Zenobia Wreck.
 
Things to do and see include massive propeller, loading doors, swimming around suspended trucks, the enormous anchor and check life boats, if wreck qualified you can swim through the bridge and even dive through the cafeteria.
 
This will be the highlight of our trip and there is truly something for everyone, as the top of the wreck is just within the Open Water qualification.  You will be put into a group that reflects your qualification and your activity may be limited as a result.

This wreck has been consistently ranked as one of the top recreational dive sites worldwide.  As the top of the Zenobia wreck sits at 18m the minimum PADI dive Qualification is PADI Advanced Open Water. Diving outside of the wreck within this qualification provides plenty to see with 105 vehicles, (104 articulated lorries + the captain’s blue Skoda), at depths from 25m to 35m. However, to be able gain full advantage of this world-renowned wreck we would recommend the PADI Wreck Diver and PADI Deep Diver Speciality qualification’s.

All courses will be available at a reduced rate during (or prior to the trip in the case of Advanced Open Water for confirmed participating Divers) the trip. See “Upgrades” below for pricing.

• Site Info
• Depth - 42M Max
• Entry – Boat
• Suitable for – Diving
• PADI Rating - Advanced Open Water / Deep Diver / Wreck Diver

More Information on Courses that it would be good to have.