Coral Bay Divers
Coral Bay Divers
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Coral Bay Divers is the "ONLY" PADI Career Development Centre in Cyprus. With the most outstanding facilities, professional enthusiastic and fun loving divemasters and instructors. You can be assured that you will be well looked after, whilst we show you the beautiful and crystal clear Mediterranean Sea. Come and join us for a life time of adventures, whether its for the 1st or for the 1000th time. Coral Bay Divers offers technical diver training and we arrange dives for the seasoned tech diver to the famous wreck of the Zenobia and Jubilee Shoals. For those seeking a career in diving, Coral Bay Divers and its award winning Course Director are your best choice to reach your potential and goals in becoming a PADI Professional.
You are going to have fantastic experience and enjoy yourself tremendously. Come on, you know you want to!!
We don't say we are the the Best....... You DO !!!
Paphos, Cyprus
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Loretta K
Oxford, UK2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We have just spent an amazing week in Cyprus made all that much better from diving with Coral Bay Divers. Both our children completed their Open Water PADI course and myself and my husband joined them on their two final confined dives and 4 Open Water dives at a very reasonable price. Jurg was extremely helpful and efficient during the booking process and so much fun to get to know. He even booked 2 restaurants for us and they were real gems. Marcus, our instructor was just lovely, the right balance between kind, encouraging and firm. We all felt so safe with him underwater. He was so invested in ensuring that everyone was comfortable and secure in their learning that we were all able to enjoy the dives with no worries. I would highly recommend them and when we return to Cyprus we will be diving with them again.
The Knox Family, oxford
The Knox Family, oxford
Written 5 November 2023
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K V
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
I did my AOW course (with night dive + fish ID) with Jurg at Coral Bay Divers in October. I had a really good experience and would highly recommend him as an instructor and the dive shop for diving in Cyprus.
Arranging the dives was extremely easy (did it via e-mail). Jurg was very responsive and clear with communication. He also allowed for my sister (who was already AOW certified and just wanted to dive) to tag along on my course and provided us with all equipment as we had none of our own. He explained the theory and briefed the dives very well. He also helped me a lot with understanding and figuring out my buoyancy and trim which I struggled with in the beginning. He's also very friendly, easy to talk to and creates a comfortable and fun environment to learn in.
All in all, it was the best diving experience I have had so far and we will definitely be back here to dive Zenobia.
Arranging the dives was extremely easy (did it via e-mail). Jurg was very responsive and clear with communication. He also allowed for my sister (who was already AOW certified and just wanted to dive) to tag along on my course and provided us with all equipment as we had none of our own. He explained the theory and briefed the dives very well. He also helped me a lot with understanding and figuring out my buoyancy and trim which I struggled with in the beginning. He's also very friendly, easy to talk to and creates a comfortable and fun environment to learn in.
All in all, it was the best diving experience I have had so far and we will definitely be back here to dive Zenobia.
Written 25 October 2023
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elisa p
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Solo
I had a great time while training for the Advance Open Water! From the moment I entered the store I felt a strong welcome, Jurg and Markus are very charismatic and try to make you feel immediately at ease!
The staff is not only incredibly competent but also passionate about the underwater world, passion that they can easily convey to customers.
Jurg is very qualified, delivers informal but very detailed and explanatory theoretical lessons, makes you reason and this is finally what leads you to understand and appreciate even more.
The adventure always started with a exhaustive briefing session in which safety procedures, suitable behavior and signals were explained, then all the infos about the various dive sites and, at the same time, Jurg never failed to create a friendly and laughter-filled environment!
Later the equipment was checked, by the divers themselves under supervision.
Their equipment is modern and well maintained, which helps make diving comfortable and hassle-free.
Furthermore the staff remains extremely friendly and ready to answer any questions or meet any need.
During the dives, I noticed that the staff members were very careful not to disturb the underwater ecosystem and to collect any waste that we encountered.
The dives themselves are fantastic and relaxing, the diving guides of the center have been exceptional in leading through this spectacular environment, with a deep knowledge of the sites and an amazing ability to spot hidden sea creatures!
So I can only highly recommend Coral Bay Divers to anyone, whether you are an experienced diver or trying to make your first dive, you will definitely not be disappointed!
I look forward to go back to continue my adventure!
The staff is not only incredibly competent but also passionate about the underwater world, passion that they can easily convey to customers.
Jurg is very qualified, delivers informal but very detailed and explanatory theoretical lessons, makes you reason and this is finally what leads you to understand and appreciate even more.
The adventure always started with a exhaustive briefing session in which safety procedures, suitable behavior and signals were explained, then all the infos about the various dive sites and, at the same time, Jurg never failed to create a friendly and laughter-filled environment!
Later the equipment was checked, by the divers themselves under supervision.
Their equipment is modern and well maintained, which helps make diving comfortable and hassle-free.
Furthermore the staff remains extremely friendly and ready to answer any questions or meet any need.
During the dives, I noticed that the staff members were very careful not to disturb the underwater ecosystem and to collect any waste that we encountered.
The dives themselves are fantastic and relaxing, the diving guides of the center have been exceptional in leading through this spectacular environment, with a deep knowledge of the sites and an amazing ability to spot hidden sea creatures!
So I can only highly recommend Coral Bay Divers to anyone, whether you are an experienced diver or trying to make your first dive, you will definitely not be disappointed!
I look forward to go back to continue my adventure!
Written 17 September 2023
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dapapapa
2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We had our final dives in Cyrprus with Jurg and Coral Bay Divers. I only have positive things to say - it was an outstanding experience. My son (13) and I have just qualified as PADI Open Water Divers, and the trip to Cyrprus was the end of school holiday reward. We dived in Pistol Bay in late August - it was a shore dive into what I think was quite strong waters and waves. Jurg was always in control and I always felt Sam and I were in the best hands possible - my son learned so much too. Jurg never patronised him because perhaps he was young or just qualified, and that only empowered him more. I hoped he would come away wanting more, and that is exactly what happened. On a practical, Coral Bay Divers is a great location with a large space at the back of the shop to get ready for the dive and to then take a breath after it! All the kit was spot on and you can just feel Jurg's experience seeping through everything. He should write a book (you really should Jurg!) if he hasnt already.
Thanks again Jurg - it was a very important holiday for us both and it is now what I hope is the beginning of our scuba adventures! We will be back!
Thanks again Jurg - it was a very important holiday for us both and it is now what I hope is the beginning of our scuba adventures! We will be back!
Written 1 September 2023
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ScubamommaDevon
Barnstaple, UK737 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
My husband and I were lucky enough to do a couple of days diving with Jurg including a trip to the Zenobia. We had contacted Jurg before and arranged our first dives. We found the shop quite easily just behind the supermarket in Coral bay. We only bought our masks and fins due to weight limitations on the flight and Jurg provided the rest for us, all Scubapro kit and well maintained. Jurg made the diving fun and we felt safe at all times. The Zenobia was a tick of the bucket list for us both and worth the trip. So wonderful to swim with a turtle in the wild too. Sadly the sea conditions changed with a large swell so out last days diving was cancelled which was sad but we enjoyed our dives that we did. Thank you Jurg *****
Written 29 August 2023
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KevB
England, UK4 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
My son and i completed our nitrox certification and did 6 fantastic dives, including 2 on the zenobia wreck with Coral Bay Divers. The attention to safety and professionalism is second to none. The small groups and friendlies make this a dive centre that has a personal touch which most other's I have used just don't have. I look forward to returning and taking more certifications and dives with them in the future. Highly recommended.
Written 16 August 2023
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Simon M
2 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Safe, competent and professional guidance and instruction. We had a good experience with the first few steps to PADI and snorkelling here
Written 18 July 2023
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Hello hello Simon
It was such a pleasure to meeting you and your kids. I had so much fun diving and snorkelling with you all. Thank you very much for choosing Coral Bay Divers. You all take good care.
All the best and always safe diving.
Best regards
Jurg
Coral Bay Divers
PADI Course Director
Written 2 August 2023
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Halle C
3 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Really enjoyed diving with Jurg at Coral bay divers while in Cyprus. Jurg was patient, friendly and helped us complete 3 safe dives. Everything was explained really well and we were able to have a fun enjoyable experience. Thank you Jurg!
Written 16 July 2023
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AAAAHHH Thank you so much for thsi great review. It was brilliant diving with you, and I am very pleased you had a great time with.
Happy Days
All the best and always safe diving.
Best regards
Jurg
Coral Bay Divers
PADI Course Director
Written 2 August 2023
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Pieter S
Wierden, The Netherlands1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
We hade a great experience. My wife din't the dive for some time, and she was a little bit unsecure, but the instructor took all the time to make her feel comfortabel so we hade a really relaxing dive
Written 16 July 2023
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We had a great dive on that day, and all went so well, even after a bit of a break in diving.
Thank you very much for choosing Coral Bay Divers, and hopefully we may dive together again.
All the best and always safe diving.
Best regards
Jurg
Coral Bay Divers
PADI Course Director
Written 2 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
tjwh
London, UK38 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
Two of us (myself and my daughter) came to dive the Zenobia, my wife was keen to get our youngest daughter back in the water as she can get a little anxious when diving. Jurg was amazing with her, made her feel very comfortable and talked her through her anxiety so she completed the dive and got some of her confidence back.
The “Zen” as everyone seems to call her is an amazing dive and the team looked after us brilliantly throughout.
I would happily (and will!!) go back and dive again with Jurg and Coral Bay Divers!
The “Zen” as everyone seems to call her is an amazing dive and the team looked after us brilliantly throughout.
I would happily (and will!!) go back and dive again with Jurg and Coral Bay Divers!
Written 11 July 2023
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That is such a nice review. Thank you very much.
I hope to see you all again soon for some more shenannigans underwater.
Happy Days.
All the best and always safe diving.
Best regards
Jurg
Coral Bay Divers
PADI Course Director
Written 2 August 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
אהרון
Israel
Hello bro we are 4 people who want to dive I would be happy if you explain to me a little about how long in the water, price etc.
Orli S
Tel Aviv, Israel
Hi, me and more 3 friend are coming onCruise to the Blue Lagoon to the cave area to do a dive of the four of us that day with professional equipment and guidance because I do not know how to swim, you only provide diving services or can give me some recommendation for diving and sailing that day to the Blue Lagoon area and Aphrodite beach if I am not mistakenSeptember and we want to take a a
Cheryl-Marie A
16 contributions
Hi we are traveling to Paphos on 23rd June and would love to do this.
Myself and my kids has minor hear conditions would that cause any issues?
Also my kids are 9 and 11 is this suitable for them.
If I could have a price also.
Thank you in advance
Cheryl-Marie A
16 contributions
Edit.... Heart conditions
Jon B
7 contributions
Hi, I am traveling to Paphos next week. I have completed a try dive back in the UK but found it difficult without my spectacles to see properly. Do you have masks where I can wear my spectacles
CoralBayDivers
Coral Bay, Cyprus4 contributions
I am very sorry, but we don't have any masks with which you could wear your glasses with it. However, if you bring your prescription, I can arrange for a mask with corrective lenses for you.
please let me know if this is something you want me to do.
Thanks a lot and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regads
Jurg & the whole Team
Hannah_doug
11 contributions
Suitable for beginners?
CoralBayDivers
Coral Bay, Cyprus4 contributions
Good afternoon Hannah
Thanks a lot for your message. For beginners we have a program called Discover Scuba Diving. Please find below the information for this program.
The Discover Scuba Diving Program (DSD) is an experience program and takes about half a day, which you can book either for the morning at 0830 or for the afternoon at 1330.
The experience consists of a short knowledge development session with a short video, and elaborations of the instructor as far as equalisation techniques, and communications under water are concerned. Then we will go through an explanation of the diving equipment used during the dive.
Following on, we will go into shallow water where you will learn the first few basic skills. After that we will be doing an open water dive.
The Discover Scuba Diving Program cost € 63.— per person, and includes all required equipment, and will take about half a day! If you like the experience, you can come diving with us during your holidays for a price of € 40.-- per dive, with all the required equipment included. You also have the options to complete a full course after the Discover Scuba Diving.
Please have a look at the attached medical questionnaire, which needs to be completed prior of the diving program. If you have any YES answers, please have your GP verify your fitness of diving. If this is not possible we can arrange this here for you as well, at a cost of € 20.--.
You won’t need to bring anything out of the ordinary, as we will supply all required equipment. Just bring your swim wear, a towel and a bottle of water. We have everything else.
I hope the above information is helpful, and I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Please let me know if you want to book this program, either in the morning at 0830 or in the afternoon at 1330, and what day is best for you.
To confirm your booking we require a 20% deposit, which can be paid with VISA, MasterCard, PayPal or directly into our bank account.
Best regards from sunny Coral Bay, and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Jurg
Coral Bay Divers
Dannielle P
London, UK4 contributions
Hi I would like to book a beginners dive for 2 people on the 21st may in the afternoon if possible please can I book now or do I have to come in to book. Do you do hotel pick ups from Aqua Sol Holiday Village? Thank you dannielle
CoralBayDivers
Coral Bay, Cyprus4 contributions
Good afternoon Danielle
Thanks a lot for your enquiry. I have booked you in for the 21st of May in the afternoon. We will come and pick you up on the day at 1315 at the reception of your hotel. Please be ready by then and bring your swim wear, a towel and a bottle of water.
To confirm your booking please provide us with a 20% deposit to our PayPal account The required deposit is € 25.--. This will be deducted from the final payment on the day.
I hope that is OK with you, and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards
Jurg & the whole Team
Coral Bay Divers
Dannielle P
London, UK4 contributions
Hi me and my partner will be in Paphos on 20th - 23rd of may can you tell me what happens in the discover diving course and how much it is please. Do you do hotel pick ups. Thank you
CoralBayDivers
Coral Bay, Cyprus4 contributions
Good afternoon
Thanks a lot for your message and your interest in our diving programs,
The Discover Scuba Diving Program (DSD) is an experience program and takes about half a day, which you can book either for the morning at 0830 or for the afternoon at 1330.
The experience consists of a short knowledge development session with a short video, and elaborations of the instructor as far as equalisation techniques, and communications under water are concerned. Then we will go through an explanation of the diving equipment used during the dive. Following on, we will go into shallow water where you will learn the first few basic skills. After that we will be doing an open water dive.
The Discover Scuba Diving Program cost € 63.— per person, and includes all required equipment, and will take about half a day! If you like the experience, you can come diving with us during your holidays for a price of € 40.-- per dive, with all the required equipment included. You also have the options to complete a full course after the Discover Scuba Diving.
Please have a look at the attached medical questionnaire, which needs to be completed prior of the diving program. If you have any YES answers, please have your GP verify your fitness of diving. If this is not possible we can arrange this here for you as well, at a cost of € 20.--.
You won’t need to bring anything out of the ordinary, as we will supply all required equipment. Just bring your swim wear, a towel and a bottle of water. We have everything else, including diving suits.
I hope the above information is helpful, and I am happy to answer any questions you may have. Please let me know if you want to book this program, either in the morning at 0830 or in the afternoon at 1330, and what day is best for you.
To confirm your booking, we require a 20% deposit, which can be paid with VISA, MasterCard, PayPal or directly into our bank account.
Yes, we do hotel pick-ups. Just advise where you are staying.
Best regards from sunny Coral Bay, and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Jurg
Pete B
1 contribution
Hi,
My girlfriend and I would like to book the introduction to Scuba PADI course anytime between now and 5 Apr 18 - would this be a possibility? We're staying at Club St George in Emba.
Many thanks for your help.
Pete
Mike
St. Petersburg, Russia2 contributions
Hi there! I’m NDL Diver. How much will cost one dive for me? How much will cost introdive for my gfrend? And how long should be time between my last dive?
CoralBayDivers
Coral Bay, Cyprus4 contributions
Good afternoon Mikhail
Thanks a lot for your email. The cost for a single dive is € 40.-- and for the Discover Scuba Diving for your friend is € 59.--. When would you like to dive?
When was your last dive and how many dives do you have in total?
Best regards
Jurg