Our team is a group of young people with a strong passion for diving and our goal is to entertain our visitors in the best possible way!
Clear warm waters, beautiful Mediterranean sea life and stellar service, makes Yrian Dive Center the perfect choice for diving in Paros!
Find our boat in Naousa harbor, with easy access to everyone, the ideal starting point for your next adventure in our island’s turquoise waters.
Come with us to discover the underwater life of Paros.
Live an experience like never before.
Leave everything aside and dive into a new, fascinating world.
We are a PADI Diving Center established in 2024, in Paros. Our main concern is to offer the best possible diving experience on the island of Paros. We offer programs for complete beginners that will try diving for the very first time, daily guided dive trips for qualified divers and PADI courses for those who want to extend their diving knowledge and abilities. Your Safety and Fun is our main objective, in a sustainable and respectful way for the underwater environment. Based on those we try to create a welcoming friendly environment for everyone to enjoy a unique experience such as scuba diving.
Our Diving Centre offers safety and security of the divers as this is our main interest. We have chosen Scubapro, one of the most reliable and long lasting companies for diving equipment, as we want to ensure the safety and pleasure of your diving experience. All of our diving equipment is brand new and consists of long wetsuits 5.5 mm, monoshorts 3 mm, open heel fins, all with the guarantee of Scubapro. All our bottles are made of steel, 10 lt, 12 lt, and 5 lt for our young friends and fans of bubble making (A PADI certified course for children!).
To approach most dive spots we use a RIB that can carry up to 5 divers. The ride duration varies from 5 to 20 minutes, according to each diving spot.
Founder and owner of Yrian dive center. Passionate about recreational and commercial diving.
Student of Archaeology with great passion about diving. Permanently unshaved but still no beard.
Master of organization and smiles. Enjoys the occational fun dive.
Always ready to rescue some panic divers =P
Computer scientist and our website guy. He enjoys especially TEC sidemount diving. Permanently unshaved.
We offer exclusive dive experiences for certified divers, available both in the morning and afternoon. Each trip requires a group of 3 to 4 participants and is arranged upon request.
| Package | Price | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) | 80€ / 140€ | In DSD you will have a 30 min theoretical lesson in which you learn the basics of diving and you will perform the first dive down to 6 meters. You can choose to continue to a second dive down to 12 m. Equipment rental is included in the price. Minimum age: 10 years old |
| Open Water Diver (OWD) Course | 500€ | It’s a 2-3 days course (plus theory via e-learning) that includes 5 confined water sessions and 4 open water dives and a multiple choice examination. Equipment rental is included in the price. Minimum age: 15 years old (or 10 years old for the Junior OWD). |
| Advanced OWD (AOWD) Course | 400€ | It’s a 3 days course that includes a deep dive a navigation dive and 3 adventure dives of your choice. Equipment rental is included in the price. Minimum age: 15 years old (or 12 years old for the Junior AOWD) Plus OWD certification. |
| Rescue Diver (RD) Course | 500€ | It’s a 4 days course (or 3 days plus theory via e-learning) that you learn rescue technics and how to help a diver in an emergency. |
| Emergency First Response (EFR) | 200€ | It’s a 2 days course (or 1 days plus theory via e-learning) for divers and non divers in which you learn the basics about primary, secondary care and care for children and the use of AED. |
| Divemaster (DM) | Upon Request | Gain practical experience giving dive briefings, assisting with classes and leading underwater tours. Equipment rental is included in the price. Minimum age: 18 years old (or 15 years old for the Junior Divemaster) |
| Fun Dive | 90€ / 150€ | One or two fun dives in the beautiful dive locations on Paros island. Equipment rental is included in the price. |
| Night Dive | 100€ | Single evening dive to explore the sea life at night in Paros. Equipment rental is included in the price. |
| Snorkeling Trips | Upon Request | Paros is the perfect destination for snorkeling with many excellent locations available with our boat. |
We offer 15% discounts for the next course for our students.
Paros is a Greek island in the central Aegean Sea known for its beaches, traditional villages, and historical significance. The capital, Parikia, serves as a transportation hub and is home to the Panagia Ekatontapiliani, a 4th-century Byzantine church. Historically, Paros was famous for its fine white marble, giving rise to the term “Parian.” Today, it is a popular tourist destination with numerous beaches and a favored windsurfing location due to strong winds.
The island’s ancient names included Plateia, Demetrias, and Strongyle, among others. Parikia, the capital, features traditional Cycladic architecture with whitewashed houses, blue-painted doors, and picturesque gardens. The town also hosts remains of a medieval castle, an ancient temple of Apollo, and an ancient cemetery.
The Panagia Ekatontapiliani church, said to be founded by Saint Helen, features early Christian architecture and a cruciform font. The Archaeological Museum of Paros, located in Parikia, houses various finds from the island, including a fragment of the Parian Chronicle, which records ancient Greek history from 1500 BC to 264 BC.
Naoussa is a picturesque fishing village on the north side of Paros island, situated in a spacious natural harbor within a large bay, 10 kilometers east of the capital, Parikia. Known as one of the prettiest villages in the Cyclades, Naoussa has retained its traditional charm despite tourism development. The village features whitewashed, flower-adorned houses, tiny churches, and chapels along narrow, stone-paved streets. The port is lined with colorful fishing boats and remnants of a Venetian castle, creating an enchanting atmosphere.
Naoussa offers a variety of taverns, ouzeries, bars, and nightclubs, making it one of the island’s liveliest spots. The area is famous for its golden beaches, including Kolymbithres, Agioi Anargyri, and Monastiri. Notable churches include the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin and the Church of Agios Nikolaos, which houses a Byzantine Museum with 13th-century icons. The village also has several Byzantine-era monuments and nearby archaeological sites.
Every year on August 23rd, Naoussa hosts a festivity celebrating the Assumption of the Virgin, featuring a reenactment of pirate raids, fireworks, and all-night eating and dancing.
Drios Harbor, on the southeast side of Paros, was historically significant as an anchorage for the Turkish fleet during Ottoman rule (1537–1832). On the eastern side of the island, the “villages of Kephalos”—Prodromos, Marmara, and Marpissa—are rich in antiquities and likely occupy an ancient town site.
These villages, named after the hill of Kephalos, feature the monastery of Agios Antonios and the ruins of a medieval Venetian castle. Lefkes, an inland mountain village 10 km from Parikia, was the center of the municipality of Iria in the late 19th century, achieving significant economic development before many residents moved to Athens in the 1970s. Recently, tourism has revitalized Lefkes, leading to home reconstruction and landscaping, and it is now part of the municipality of Paros following the Kapodistrias reform.
Weather Conditions: Diving/snorkeling trips and certification courses may be canceled or rescheduled due to unsuitable weather. Safety is the top priority.
Alternative Dive Sites: If the scheduled site is unavailable due to weather, an alternative will be offered with cost adjustments. No refund if you decline the alternative spot.
Last-Minute Notices: Contact information provided at booking will be used for notifications about changes. The company is not responsible if you do not receive the notice.
Decision Making: The captain/diving instructors decide on dive sites and cancellations, prioritizing safety.
Trip Alterations: Yrian Dive can alter itineraries or cancel trips. Full refunds are provided if no alternative dive is offered.
Equipment Use: Divers are responsible for the proper use of the Yrian Dive Center’s equipment and will be charged for any damage or loss due to misuse.
Deposits: A 20% deposit is required for day diving bookings, and a 30% deposit for diving courses, due at reservation.
Balance Payment: The remaining balance and any additional charges are paid after the dive package/training.
Availability: Bookings and changes are subject to availability.
Package Rates: Discounts apply for complete dive days (2 dives/day); single dives are charged separately. Equipment rental is not included in package discounts.
Price Variations: Prices may vary slightly based on the basic cost of the dive.
Full Refunds: Provided for cancellations due to weather, mechanical, or medical reasons on the company’s behalf (minus credit card fees).
Advance Notice: 48-hour notice required for cancellations/changes to receive a full refund (minus credit card fees). Notification can be made via SMS, phone, or email.
Flight Issues: Attempts to reschedule will be made for canceled/delayed flights, or a full refund will be issued (minus credit card fees).
Personal Cancellations: Within the last 48 hours, half the deposit is refunded (minus credit card fees); no refunds for same-day cancellations or no-shows.
Partial Dive Days: No refunds for unused dives in a package.
Course Dropouts: No refund if you drop out or fail to meet course requirements after starting.
Certification Decisions: Based on PADI standards, the instructor assesses your performance and comfort level. If not certified, a written explanation is provided.
Additional Training: Extra charges may apply if additional training days are needed.
Date Changes: If course dates change and alternatives are unsuitable, charges apply only for the completed portion of the course.
Address: Find our boat of Yrian Dive Center in Naousa, Paros 84401, Greece
E-Mail: yriandive@gmail.com
Mobile: +30-694-252-0376
Coordinates: 37°07'29.0"N 25°14'09.6"E
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Yrian Dive Center
Lefkes 84400, Paros, Greece
Mobile:
+30-694-252-0376
Email: yriandive@gmail.com