What to do · Milos
Try dive at Pollonia
Information
- From
- €100 per person
- Duration
- 2 h
- Who it's for
- From age 10, the PADI minimum age for a try dive
What it involves
A try dive is your first scuba dive, accompanied by an instructor, with no need for a certificate or experience. It lets you test whether you like it before paying for a full course. On Milos it is run by Milos Diving Center, the dive centre at Pollonia, the fishing village in the north-east of the island.
The simplest version is from the beach. It starts with an explanation on land of the equipment and basic signals, continues with exercises in shallow water so you get used to breathing through the regulator, and ends with a calm dive with the instructor beside you. You don't go below 6 m, and the real depth depends on how comfortable you feel. In total, about two hours.
From the beach or from the boat
- From the beach: €100 per person, with the explanation and the dive from the shore, down to 6 m.
- From the boat: €150 per person. The boat takes you to a dive site on the coast; ask the centre how it is organised and how long it lasts.
Prices from the centre's list, consulted in November 2026. If you get hooked, ask about the courses to get certified.
Age and health
The minimum age for PADI try dives is 10, and minors always go with an instructor. You don't need to know how to dive, but you do need to be comfortable in the water and able to swim.
Before diving you will be asked to fill in a medical questionnaire. With ear or heart problems, asthma, pregnancy or a cold, check beforehand with your doctor or the centre: some answers require a medical certificate. Don't fly in the 24 hours after a dive: if you are leaving Milos by plane, do the try dive at least a day earlier.
When and how to book
The centre does not publish season dates in its price list: ask when you book, especially if you are going out of summer. In a strong north wind, the meltemi, the Pollonia coast gets rough and the centre may change the site or the day.
You book directly with the centre: by phone (+30 22870 41296) or by email. In July and August book a few days ahead.
How to get to Pollonia
Pollonia is in the north-east of Milos, about 15 minutes by car from Adamas. There is a bus from the Adamas terminal, which you have on the Milos buses page. If you are staying in the village, the Kapetan Tasos Suites are a step from the beach.
What to bring
Swimwear, towel and sun cream; the centre provides the wetsuit, fins, mask and tank. If you wear prescription glasses, mention it when you book. Bring something to eat afterwards: you come out hungry.
Afterwards
Pollonia has tavernas on the harbour promenade. Very close is Papafragas, the cove between cliffs, and a quarter of an hour away, Sarakiniko. If you want to see the coast from above the water instead of from below, the sea kayak is another way to get to know it.
Tips
- Start from the beach It is cheaper, shorter and tells you whether you like it before you pay for the boat or a course.
- Don't fly afterwards Leave at least 24 hours between the try dive and your flight home.
- Mention any ear problems Equalising pressure is what is hardest at first; the instructor teaches you how to do it.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a try dive on Milos cost?
At Milos Diving Center, €100 from the beach and €150 from the boat.
From what age can you do it?
From age 10, the PADI minimum age for a try dive.
Do you need to know how to dive?
No. The try dive is designed for people with no experience: explanation, exercises in shallow water and a dive with an instructor.
With teenagers
Who runs it
- Milos Diving CenterIntroductory Dive from the Beach, Down to 6 m Visit their website
