Diving on Crete
A breath taking underwater world, the clearest and cleanest waters of Europe, the most idyllic isolated bays and beaches, hundreds of small deserted islands, ship wrecks, archeological objects, in short: Crete is your diving  paradise. We offer you the chance to discover all this beauty through different day trips on Crete.

The equipment
As a diving fanatic you might wish to bring your own diving gear. We do however have all the equipment available for you. All our material is regularly checked, totally safe and of course included in all our diving and snorkeling excursions.

Diving on Crete

In cooperation with a fully licensed PADI diving school we offer a wide range of diving excursions for the beginner and the advanced diver. The introduction day will get you acquainted with diving in a pleasant and stress free setting. A day in which you will fall in love with the magnificent underwater world of Crete. For the advanced diver we have several courses lined up that lead to PADI certification, or we can take you on one of our special trips diving to ship wrecks and even a WW2 crashed airplane.

PADI Open water diving course:
This course will take 4-5 days. For this course you have to be at least 12 years old. First you have to take a theory exam and afterwards you will do a few dives with a practical exam. If you have passed both exams you will be an official PADI diver and you will be allowed to dive till 18 meters.

PADI Advanced open water dive:
After you have your open water certificate you are allowed to get your open water certificate. This course takes 2-3 days. Afterwards you can go even further with underwater photography, cave diving, etc. With this certification you are allowed to dive till a depth of 30 meters.

Are you interested? Please contact us by e-mail and we will send you all relevant information.

Have a look at the Diving Photobook.

Put on your sunglasses! 🕶️ It’s going to be a beautiful summer week at Zorbas Island. With cloudless skies and lovely temperatures of 25 to 29°, it’s pure bliss in Kokkini Hani.

A magical end to the day

After a wonderful day on vacation, there is nothing more beautiful than ending the day on Zorbas Island. Especially in May and June, the sun moves across our island in such a way that the sky changes color spectacularly. A magical moment that makes your vacation on Crete truly complete.

The secret to the very best quality

Why is our Zorbas olive oil so unique? The secret lies in the pressing and the purity. Pressed at a controlled temperature of 28°C and packed with healthy polyphenols (antioxidants). With an acidity of 0.3%, this is an absolute premium oil. An exclusive quality product made with love, and you can taste it in every drop.

Your dream trip to Crete, fully planned

Do you dream of a trip to Crete but dread the planning? Look no further! We offer a competitive price including flights and accommodation. Ask us for tailored advice, and we will get to work for you immediately. It is often much cheaper than you might think beforehand. Join us for a cozy dinner every morning and evening and enjoy a carefree holiday!

Try to imagine starting your day with pencil and paper in hand, sitting in the sun, on one side the sea and on the other side a beautiful mountains cape. Enjoy a different kind of holiday on Crete, which is creative, relaxing and fun!
Taste the real Cretan diet at Zorbas Island. Every day fresh cooked food for diner. Enjoy the beautiful sun set while having a great diner.
Hiking along the coast from Sfakia to Loutro

Zorbas Island 2026 Crete Greece Newsletter: your holiday in Crete in 2026 – The new Zorbas Island programme: dear holidaymaker, we are delighted to present the first details of our brand new programme for 2026! At Zorbas Island, everything revolves around an unforgettable holiday on beautiful Crete.

Holiday Crete 2026 agenda – Agenda Zorbas Island, Crete – Season 2026: our new agenda is ready with the excursions for 2026, including many new excursions. You are probably curious about the activities we will be organising at Zorbas in the coming year, and this agenda provides an overview of all the activities that will interest you.

Holiday information Crete Zorbas Island: Apartment rentals and accommodation on Crete for most of the year. The right place for family apartments and holiday homes, all your excursions and cheap flights to Crete. A comprehensive overview of the latest holiday news from Crete, including lots of photos. Crete is the southernmost holiday island in Europe.

To give you an impression about your holiday at Zorbas Island on Crete, we created a short “Zorbas Island” Movie for you: If you got 5 minutes for holidays to Crete.

In case you like more information, please send an email to zorbasisland@gmail.com