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Explosion

Crete rock-and-wall dive near Agios Nikolaos.

Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate
Local operator required

The site is normally handled as a guided boat dive from Agios Nikolaos dive centers.

Boat dive in east Crete with a shallow start, fast depth change, and a big blue wall profile that suits relaxed sightseeing and fish watching.

About Explosion

Crete rock-and-wall dive off Agios Nikolaos with a shallow entry that quickly opens into a deeper blue profile. The site is known for scattered blast rock, clear water, and an easy fit for local boat-guided diving.

Research Estimate At Explosion

Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.

VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm

Where Is Explosion?

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Explosion Planning Details

Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.

Reported Depth

3m - 30m

Depth Note

The dive starts around 3-5m and then drops quickly to a 30m section, with rock features around 14m to 20m on the main line.

Best Season

Year round, with calmer summer months preferred for the most predictable boat and visibility conditions.

Typical Conditions

Protected east-side boat dive with crystal clear water, a shallow start, and a fast drop into a deeper wall profile.

Safety & Access At Explosion

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Safety Notes

Use the anchor line, keep an eye on the fast depth increase, and stay with the guide if the deeper wall section is in play.

Access Restrictions

Boat access from Agios Nikolaos is the normal route, and the east-side approach is used to keep the boat in the sheltered side of the site.

Legal Notes

Follow local boat and dive-center briefings for the site approach and the deeper wall section.

Local Intel For Explosion

Community notes to help plan your visit.

Scuba

The dive starts shallow on the anchor line and then quickly opens into a blue-water wall and boulder profile, which makes it a good guided fish-watching and photography site.

Freedive

Not the primary use case; the site is better suited to scuba boat diving.

Snorkel

Snorkeling is secondary here; the deeper wall and fast profile change make scuba the practical fit.

Explosion Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Explosion

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Wildlife at Explosion

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Recent Logged Visits At Explosion

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Avg. Visibility25m
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Explosion Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Explosion Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

mvdiving.com · Operator

Second Crete operator page with Explosion, rock, shells, and marine life context.

www.happydivers.gr · Operator

Crete operator page with sheltered east-side anchoring, depth, visibility, and marine life.

Official tourism destination context for Agios Nikolaos and the surrounding east-Crete area.

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