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Scuba Diving
Albanian Riviera

🕐 Half Day (4–5 hrs)
👥 Max 6 Divers
🌊 Ionian Sea
🗣 EN · IT
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From
€90
per person
Duration Half Day
Type Daily Activity
Departure Vlora / Sarandë
Languages EN · IT
From €90/person

About This Experience

Albania is a well-kept secret among divers who have already discovered its charms. With crystal-clear waters and a stunning coastline, Albania is home to a wide range of scuba diving spots that easily compete with the better-known Mediterranean locations.

Dive into the pristine depths of the Ionian Sea along Albania's southern coast, where visibility regularly exceeds 30 metres. The underwater world here is remarkably unspoiled — ancient Illyrian and Roman amphora fields, vibrant Posidonia meadows, gorgonian fan coral gardens, and dramatic underwater rock formations await exploration.

Whether you are a first-time diver seeking your Open Water certification or an experienced diver hunting for rare nudibranch species, Albania's waters offer unforgettable encounters. PADI-certified instructors lead every dive, and all equipment is provided.

Highlights

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30m+ VisibilityCrystal-clear Ionian water with exceptional underwater visibility year-round
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Ancient Amphora FieldsExplore Illyrian and Roman shipwreck artifacts on the seafloor
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Rich Marine LifeOctopus, moray eels, sea bass, and Mediterranean monk seal habitats
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Gorgonian Coral GardensStunning fan coral formations in the deeper reef zones
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PADI Certified InstructorsExpert guidance for all levels — beginner to advanced diver
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Full Equipment ProvidedBCD, regulator, wetsuit, tank, mask, fins — all included in price

Day Itinerary

  • 08:00 — Meet & Kit Up
    Meet your PADI instructor at the dive centre. Equipment fitting, health form, and dive briefing.
  • 08:30 — Pool / Shallow Session
    First-timers complete a 30-min confined water session to learn buoyancy and regulator skills.
  • 09:30 — Boat to Dive Site
    Short boat ride to the selected dive site on the Albanian Riviera coast.
  • 10:00 — Dive 1
    First dive to 8–12m depth. Explore rock formations, Posidonia meadows, and marine life.
  • 11:00 — Surface Interval
    Rest on the boat, light refreshments, debrief with instructor on the first dive.
  • 11:30 — Dive 2
    Second dive at a different site — deeper reef or amphora field for certified divers.
  • 13:00 — Return & Debrief
    Return to dive centre. Log book sign-off. Optional PADI certification paperwork.

What's Included

PADI-certified instructor
Full scuba equipment (BCD, tank, wetsuit)
2 dives at different sites
Boat transfer to dive site
Refreshments & water on boat
Dive log book entry
PADI certification fee (+€30)
Underwater camera rental (+€15)
Personal travel insurance
Gratuities (optional)

What Travelers Say

★★★★★
4 months ago · Google

"Amazing experience with The Albania Travel Company! Everything was perfectly organized, professional service, and friendly staff. The tour was informative, comfortable, and truly memorable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Albania."

MJ
Md Jihad Chowdhury
Google Review
★★★★★
4 months ago · Google

"The Albania Travel Company provides amazing tours, helpful guides, great service, and memorable experiences exploring Albania's history, nature, and local culture."

AD
Arjun Dindor
Google Review · 3 reviews
★★★★★
a year ago · Google

"I just finished a 2000km 8-day trip arranged by ATC, and am still bathed in its afterglow. From the first email I received from them based on my tentative inquiry I was very impressed by their responsiveness and thoughtfulness."

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L L
Local Guide · 414 reviews
★★★★★
a year ago · Google

"We had a great experience with The Albania Travel Company. We booked 2 tours with them because they had the most competitive prices. They even let me change the date on one of the tours last minute because of the weather. We ended up spending 4 days with Artan and it was great! 🤙"

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*suzy*
Google Review · 3 reviews
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