Guided snorkelling to discover the posidonia meadows
Activities

Guided snorkelling to discover the posidonia meadows

Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • The precious underwater posidonia seagrass meadows, a local treasure
  • The chance to give a close up look at the "Amazon of the Mediterranean", and its ecosystem
  • A snorkelling experience with a master diver who knows the caldera and Santorini inside and out
  • This activity is part of the collaborative initiative Cyclades Posidonia Alert, the money raised will be used to support the protection of this important part of Aegean marine life
What to expect

From the hidden "Caldera" beach on Santorini's southern curve, an expert dive instructors will equip you with snorkelling gear and safety guidelines. After an introduction to the environment and marine life of Santorini’s sea, the diving team will guide you into the water to gently glide over the terrain of verdant posidonia meadows and dramatic rock formations. You'll uncover the distinctive life that resides in this unusual underwater caldera landscape, exploring a world beyond typical dimensions.

Posidonia seagrass, which can live for over 100,000 years, radiates an aura of otherworldly majesty. Recently acknowledged as a vital life source for the Mediterranean, it's something everyone should get excited about. Posidonia supports thousands of sea creatures as a home, nursery and food source. It's not seaweed but seagrass - absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen just like terrestrial plants. Unique to the Mediterranean, it spans vast stretches of coastline and is even visible from space. It stores massive amounts of carbon, making it a 'blue carbon' source. Moreover, it safeguards beaches from swell and contributes significantly to beach architecture and ecology.

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What's included
  • check Water
  • check Use of equipment
  • check Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
  • check Roundtrip transportation
  • check Certified instructor
  • check Snorkeling
What's not included
  • x_not_included Snacks
  • x_not_included Sunscreen
  • x_not_included Towels
  • x_not_included Bottled water
Where
Meeting point:
Pick-up available at the location and time agreed with the local organizer.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • Guests must be able to swim to take part in the activity

Know in advance:

  • The minimum age to take part in this activity is 8 years old
  • This experience is part of the initiative Cyclades Posidonia Alert, led by the Cyclades Preservation Fund, to help protect the Aegean sea. Your €1 booking fee will go directly to local underwater clean-ups to protect Posidonia
  • This activity has an easy difficulty level
  • The maximum number of people per group is 8
  • After the confirmation of your reservation, the local operator will contact you to confirm the pickup time and place

Remember to bring:

  • Bathing suit, towel and sunscreen
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Provider
G.& E.MICHALAKIS SA -GEM TRAVEL
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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