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.

The weather forecast for the coming days shows a steady 30 degrees. The northwesterly sea breeze ensures good air circulation along the coast of Kokkini Hani. At night, the temperature drops to a pleasant 22 degrees.

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The view from Zorbas Island is breathtaking in the evenings. Traditionally, June brings the most intense and unique colors to the sky at dusk. It is one of the most beautiful sunsets Crete has to offer.

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Enjoy a wonderful late-summer program in Kokkini Hani this October. We handle all the arrangements for a tailor-made active holiday, from flights to your stay at Zorbas Island. Contact us via email for details.

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Crete 2027: Let us find the best prices for flights and accommodation

Enjoy the convenience of a combined trip to Crete. Flights and apartments are offered at a single, competitive price. This complete package is available to book now for the entire 2027 season.

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Experience Greek culture: Olive harvesting and active excursions in November

Come and enjoy the late summer in Crete during the first two weeks of November. Our special program combines the authentic olive harvest with a variety of active excursions and plenty of time to relax. Zorbas Island in Kokkini Hani offers the perfect base for this autumn getaway.

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Superior acidity of just 0.3%: Top-tier olive oil

You can recognize the quality of olive oil by the numbers. With an exceptionally low acidity of just 0.3%, Zorbas Island olive oil ranks among the absolute best Extra Virgin olive oils. A smooth, pure flavor that elevates every dish.

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Sailing from Heraklion to Dia on a catamaran. Join us for a sailing excursion to the island of Dia. Nice snorkelling and swimming possibilities
Come and enjoy the late summer in Crete during the first two weeks of November. Our special program combines the authentic olive harvest with a variety of active excursions and plenty of time to relax
The Cretan traditional diet usually includes meat dishes featuring local lamb, chicken or pork. As Crete is an island, there’s also plenty of fresh fish on the menu.

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