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Below
follows answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.
If your questions are still not answered please do not hesitate
to contact us by clicking e-mail below.
How
do I get there?
We are located in Mykonos island , which is easily accessible
by plane either directly from El. Venizelos Airport of Athens
(approximate cost 70 US dollars each way) or from many major
European cities that have direct charter flights to Mykonos
Airport.
Upon your
arrival to the Airport a 15 minute taxi ride will bring you
to Paradise beach, where we are located.
Another
option once you are in Athens is to come by boat.
There are two ports where you can catch a ferry, either in
Piraeus port or Rafina port.
Schedules vary on a seasonal basis but as a general rule you
have either morning ferries (07:30-08:30 am.) or afternoon
ferries (16:00-17:30) on a daily basis.
You have the possibility to choose between regular or high
speed ferries.
Regular may take five or six hours depending on the departure
port, and high speed between two to three and a half hours.
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How
do I get there once in Mykonos island?
Our Dive Center is located on the South side of Mykonos island,
at Paradise Beach. It is only 6 km. from Mykonos town and
we are easily accessible either by a direct bus transport
from Mykonos town (approximately 20 minutes) or by taxi (approximately
10 minutes).
You may
also call from any of the hotels you are staying a taxi to
bring you straight to our facility. Cost of the ride depends
on the location of your hotel.
Another
possibility, if you are staying in Platy Yialos beach, is
to take the water-taxi to bring you straight to Paradise beach.
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What
clothes to bring?
Although the weather is very nice and sunny throughout the
summer season, it is possible to rain sometimes in early May
or mid to late September.
For the months of April, May and October bring warm clothes
with you because you will need them especially in the evening
hours.
For the rest of the summer months there is no need to bring
heavy weather clothes, but we do suggest that you bring with
you some warm clothes such as a sweatshirt because it does
get windy and chilly.
And don't
forget your suntan lotion and moisture cream as it is a must
for the whole summer.
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What
is the water temperature?
| May
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16-18
degrees Celsius |
61-65
degrees Fahrenheit |
| June |
18-20 |
65-68 |
| July |
20-24 |
68-75 |
| August |
20-24 |
68-75 |
| September |
19-22 |
66-72 |
| October |
18-20 |
65-68 |
A thermocline
between 20 to 30m. during the summer is not uncommon so a
wetsuit of five mm. will do the job just fine.
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Do
your prices include equipment?
Yes, all of our prices in the price list section do include
(unless otherwise indicated):
a. All
equipment
b. Your dive guide
c. Boat ride
d. 13% VAT
Should
you decide to bring your own gear and you need additional
equipment you may hire them separately.
We also
have computers for hire ( Uwatec's Aladin sport and Pro models)
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What equipment should I bring?
You do
not need to bring any equipment with you, as we supply you
from head to toes with
high tech Scubapro gear
Should you decide to bring all of your own equipment the price
of the dive does differ. Please check our price list for details.
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What is your dive schedule?
Our daily
dive schedule is as follows:
| 10:00 |
Introductory
Scuba Course / Refresher Scuba Course
Student Training
Boat Dive |
| 13:00 |
Boat
Dive
Introductory Scuba Course
Student Training |
| 15:30 |
Boat
Dive
Introductory Scuba Course
Student Training |
| 17:30 |
Boat
Dive |
Please
keep in mind that our dive schedule is subject to availability
and it might vary, depending on our daily program and seasonal
demand.
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Do I need to make reservations?
Yes,
we recommend confirmed reservations with a credit card deposit
at least two weeks in advance, and for the months of July
and August at least one month in advance.
Look in
the reservations
section and fill out our reservation form
E-mail
or fax credit card details with authorization to charge a
30% deposit depending on the program.
How
about more details about our teaching programs?
Please
note that all programs are based on a private or semi-private
basis.
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DIVERS INSTRUCTIONAL
PROGRAMS |
Welcome
to DIVE ADVENTURES. We would like to thank you for choosing
us as your educational facility. Our staff and instructors
will do everything possible to make your diving experience
fun and safe.
| INTRODUCTORY
SCUBA - No Experience
Necessary |
THE
BEST THING YOU WILL DO THIS HOLIDAY!
Ever since
you were a kid, you probably wanted to try scuba diving.
Now you need only invest a few minutes to find out firsthand
what diving is like. That's because our Discover Scuba experience
can have you under water, breathing air, in no time at all.
Discovering scuba is simple, easy and fun. It's the most convenient
way we know to experience the actual sensation of scuba diving.
Here is how we do it: Upon your arrival, you will watch a
very enjoyable 20 min. video that describes all the do's and
don'ts of diving. Then your instructor will make sure that
you properly understand all the safety aspects, will explain
all the procedures and will demonstrate how to use all the
diving equipment. Afterwards, we'll outfit you, in Safety
Tested equipment, that allows you to explore the marine life
of the colourful reef with your hands as well as your eyes.
A sort walk to the water line, you will practice in shallow
water the very basic exercises that were described to you
previously so that that you may be familiarised with the equipment
and the underwater environment. Now, you are ready for your
guided tour. Breath underwater and mingle with the fish as
you discover the underwater world. And if you would like to
find out how easy it is to continue diving, once you've tried
it, we'll be happy to explain that too. Our instructors have
extensive experience in training people in the recreation
of Scuba Diving and in enjoying the exciting world beneath
the sea. To find out how quickly you can be scuba diving,
contact any member of our team. Our next introduction to Scuba
Diving is surprisingly close and convenient. Join us and discover
over the earth's last frontier.
The DIVE
ADVENTURES Open Water program is an entry level certification
course in scuba diving. This exciting program includes a minimum
of 12 hours of academic study in the areas of diving physics,
physiology, medicine, environment and dive safety. In addition
to the classroom, which is conveniently located only a moments'
walk from the beach, a minimum of 12 training hours, in confined
water, and 5 open water dives are required with emphasis placed
on physical fitness, diving hazards, personal limitations
and the behaviour needed to function as a diver. This can
be accomplished over a period of 4 days, in an intensive,
private program, which includes 2 theory lessons and 2 dives
daily. Open Water graduates will be competent in basic Open
Water diving activities, and will receive a certification
card, honoured throughout the diving world. We are proud of
our extensive experience in Scuba Diver training to all levels.
Our instructors are certified by the world's largest certification
agencies.
Who should take the Open Water Scuba Diving program? People
who are comfortable in the water and wish to pursue diving
as a recreation or potential career. The Open Water certification
is the heart of every diving program and your key to the diving
world, wherever you go for holiday.
Minimum age: 12 years old (junior open water designation)
The DIVE
ADVENTURES Advanced Scuba Diver program is a mid-level continuing
education course, which is more detailed than the Open Water
course and is for divers who have completed the Open Water
program or equivalent training. A major advantage of this
course is to be able to confidently dive in local waters under
various conditions. You will have new dive buddies, local
diving "hot spots" and increase your diving experience.
The Advanced Diver course will open your eyes to natural navigation,
night diving, deep diving, search and light salvage diving,
boat diving plus much more. The course consists of 8 open
water dives and is designed to increase diving enjoyment and
improve basic skills as well as introduce new underwater activities.
Advanced Scuba Diver graduates are able to plan detailed dives
and do underwater tasks like navigation and search and recovery.
Who should take the Advanced Scuba Diver program? Divers seeking
continued education to increase skill level and learn new
underwater activities and divers who have moved from one diving
area to another and need orientation to new dive sites and
environments.
Prerequisite: Open Water Diver Minimum age 15.
The DIVE
ADVENTURES Rescue Diver Course, that you will be taking, is
a must for every diver; whether your interests in diving are
strictly recreational or professional. Diving is a social
sport with more people getting involved every day. With this
in mind, you will learn how to identify potentially hazardous
situations, so that they may be avoided by you and your diving
partners. Another topic discussed thoroughly, and one of major
importance is the ability to handle stressful situations and
self rescues. The Rescue Diver course will soon become to
diving what First Aid and CPR have become to us in every day
life. But, the best thing about the Rescue Diver course is
that if everyone were to take it, no one would ever need to
use it. Wouldn't that be great! So, do your part for continued
diver safety and enroll now in our next Rescue Course.
Prerequisites: Medic First Aid Course or equivalent, Advanced
Scuba Diver.
More details? Check also: www.diveadventures.gr
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