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Clear waters and interesting sealife helps scuba diving in Greece to thrive, despite heavy restrictions on where you can dive. The Greek government is attempting to protect unsalvaged ancient sculptures, walls, and other artifacts by limiting scuba diving to a few approved areas. While this protection of heritage is commendable, it has been frustrating for divers. As scuba diving grows in popularity, it seems that some of the restrictions are "unofficially" easing. Snorkeling is not so regulated, but obviously doesn't offer the same intensity of experience that scuba diving can. The best bet for dive frogs is to connect with one of the companies offering yacht-based diving tours. One of these, Diving Holidays in Greece, offers a number of different itineraries to interesting underwater areas. Excluding airfare to Greece, the cost is about $175 per person a day for a week-long diving odyssey. Groups of 25 or more can select their own itinerary. A less expensive alternative is to be hotel-based and connect up with a diving club. Need additional certification? Most hotel-based companies will have courses for PADI levels. If diving through the sister ship of the "Titanic", the "Britannic", appeals to you, ANDI Greece is offering a dive trip to the wreck. The website is scanty on details; contact them directly. Useful Links:
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