Your safety and comfort are our highest priorities. From equipment maintenance to instructor training and emergency preparedness, every part of our operation follows internationally recognized diving safety standards — so you can relax and fully enjoy your underwater experience in Halkidiki.
Certified Diving Center
Athos Scuba Diving Center operates under official national and international diving standards:
• Officially acknowledged by the Greek State (Registration No. YEN 2118.3/02/09)
• PADI 5-Star Resort — PADI No. 35608
• Certified according to European Standard EN 14467 by Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services
We provide responsible, structured and safe education across all recreational PADI levels, maintaining high operational and training standards every season.
Equipment & Air Quality
Your diving equipment and breathing air quality are essential for a safe dive.
• All equipment is serviced annually by authorized technicians
• Equipment is regularly renewed to meet modern safety standards
• Multiple internationally recognized equipment brands ensure proper fit and comfort
• Cylinders are filled on-site at our dive center • Compressors are professionally maintained with filters replaced earlier than recommended service intervals
• Steel cylinders are used to compensate for the increased salinity of the local sea
This allows you to dive knowing your equipment and air supply meet strict safety requirements.
Medical & Emergency Preparedness
Safety is taken seriously by every member of our team.
• All dive staff are trained in Rescue Procedures, CPR, First Aid and Emergency Oxygen administration
• Emergency oxygen is available at the dive center
• Our dive boat carries life jackets, first aid kits and fire extinguishers
• On-site first aid facilities are available for minor and major incidents
• A hotel doctor is located within walking distance
The second largest hyperbaric chamber in Greece operates in Thessaloniki at Agios Pavlos General Hospital, approximately 130 km from our dive center.
Insurance & DAN Protection
Athos Scuba Diving Center is an affiliated dive operator with DAN Europe (Divers Alert Network) — Membership No. 372489.
When participating in a course or dive activity with us, divers are covered through DAN Europe, an international non-profit medical and research organization dedicated to diving safety.
DAN provides 24/7 worldwide medical assistance in the event of a diving emergency.
Emergency numbers:
National: +30 210 7216166
International:+39 06 4211 5685
Diving & Flying Guidelines
For your safety, please allow adequate surface intervals before flying after diving:
• Single dive — minimum 12 hours before flying
• Multiple dives or multi-day diving — minimum 18 hours before flying
Emergency Contact Information
Hyperbaric Chamber — Agios Pavlos General Hospital
Ethnikis Antistaseos 161
55134 Thessaloniki, Greece
Tel: +30 2313 304400
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Dive With Confidence
Our goal is simple: to provide safe, professional and unforgettable diving experiences for every guest — from first-time divers to experienced certified explorers.