Discover the Art of Spearfishing
Learn sustainable practices and develop your underwater spearfishing technique
Contact UsFreedive Crete offers spearfishing technique and safety coaching, plus certification courses, in Plakias, southern Crete, Greece. Our programs cover freediving and breath-hold safety, spearfishing technique, dive-site selection, buddy and pair management, and condition assessment, along with equipment rental and guidance on the recreational fishing license each participant holds. Training takes place in the crystal-clear waters of the Libyan Sea.
Freedive Crete provides personal coaching in freediving, in-water safety, spearfishing technique, dive-site selection, buddy and pair management, and condition assessment. We do not catch fish for you and we do not run fishing trips. Any fish you choose to take is your own recreational activity, carried out under your own recreational fishing license and responsibility.
Spearfishing Technique & Safety Coaching
Coaching sessions crafted for your skill level, in the pristine waters of southern Crete
Spearfishing Skills & Safety Coaching
One-on-one coaching adapted to your experience level. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned diver, we design each session around your goals, technique, and comfort in the water.
- Technique coaching tailored to your skill level
- All equipment provided, from spearguns to wetsuits
- Focus on sustainable and ethical spearfishing technique
Boat-Based Coaching Sessions
Coaching in deeper water, reached by private boat, for divers ready to train beyond the shore. We focus on site selection, safety, and technique at secluded reefs and underwater formations.
- 4-6 hour private boat session
- Access to remote dive sites unreachable from shore
- Refreshments, safety gear, and fish-handling guidance included
Multi-Day Technique Intensives
Multi-day coaching intensives combining advanced freediving and spearfishing technique across multiple sites along the Cretan coastline. For those who seek a deeper challenge.
- Multi-site itinerary across southern Crete
- Advanced technique and deeper-water training
- Small groups for focused, personal coaching
Spearfishing Courses
From your first dive to master-level certification
Discover Spearfishing
€120-220
per person
Spearfishing Level 1 - Foundations
€390-650
per person
Spearfishing Level 2 - Advanced
€490-790
per person
Spearfishing Level 3 - Master
€790-1190
per personIf no previous freediving experience is present, an additional day minimum is required to complete a Discover Freediving session to ensure safety and efficiency.
Group spearfishing courses and activities are available July through September for groups of 3-4 people.
Regulations
Before you start your spearfishing course, please make sure you are familiar with the following regulations:
Documents
- Valid ID
- Medical certificate
- Spearfishing license
Rules
- No spearfishing in protected areas
- No spearfishing in areas with a no-fishing sign
- No spearfishing in areas with a no-spearfishing sign
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need experience to try spearfishing?
- No prior spearfishing experience is required for beginner sessions in Plakias. You should be comfortable swimming and holding your breath for 30-60 seconds. Freedive Crete provides complete instruction covering speargun safety, fish identification, and sustainable spearfishing technique. We recommend basic freediving skills (Wave 1 or equivalent) for better results.
- Is a fishing license required for spearfishing in Crete?
- Yes. Anyone spearfishing in Greek waters must hold their own valid recreational fishing license. We can guide you through the online registration. The license costs approximately EUR 30 annually and requires a valid passport. We recommend registering 1-2 weeks before your session.
- Which fish species live in Crete's waters?
- Southern Crete's waters host Mediterranean species including dentex, sea bream (sargos, tsipoura), grouper (rofos), amberjack (magiatiko), and octopus. Summer months (June-September) offer the best variety. Minimum size limits apply: 24cm for sea bream, 45cm for grouper, 60cm for amberjack. We follow sustainable practices and avoid protected species.
- What equipment is provided for spearfishing sessions?
- Freedive Crete provides professional spearfishing equipment including pneumatic or band spearguns (75-90cm), low-volume masks, long-blade fins, 5mm wetsuits, weight belts, floatlines, buoys, and gear bags. All spearguns are serviced before each season. You only need to bring swimwear and towel.
- Can I do deeper spearfishing dives by boat?
- Yes. For divers with the right level and conditions, we offer boat-based sessions with deeper options up to 50 meters. This requires advance planning, weather checks, and instructor approval for safety.
What Our Students Say
Hear from divers who trained with us
Based on 47 reviews on Google
I recently completed a spearfishing course with Lampros, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. Lampros is incredibly passionate about spearfishing and it shows in his teaching. He was always available to answer any questions, no matter how small, and his enthusiasm is truly contagious.
El Ha
Did the Discover Spearfishing course with a friend of mine, overall a great experience that was both insightful and a lot of fun. Lampros explained the course materials in a clear and concise manner, we found he had a great capacity for teaching.
Nicolas Kaldis
My beginners spearfishing course with Lampros has been an amazing experience and I can't recommend Lampros expertise and hospitality highly enough. It was a thrilling and challenging experience under water to apply the skills learned.
Stanislaus Ruff
I had a fantastic introduction to spearfishing! Lampros is an excellent instructor -- extremely professional, knowledgeable, and clearly very experienced. Highly recommend for anyone looking to learn.
Franziska Petersen
With the help and guidance of Freedive Crete and my freediving-spearfishing instructor Lampros I managed to catch a nice white seabream in just 5 spearfishing sessions. I started without any experience and Lampros made it possible.
Andreas Kaoudis
Lampros free dive in Plakias was a great experience! I went with my family of 5 (3 children 17,17,20) and we all had some basic snorkeling skills but spending the afternoon with Lampros was really great at discovering what spear fishing is all about.
Meredith Pratt
Couldn't have asked for a better introduction to Spearfishing. Also, Lampros is such a cool guy!
Carlos Nunez Molina
Lampros is a very competent, calm and attentive guide and teacher. We were taking the half day spearfishing trip and were successful the very first time. I learned a lot and cannot wait to come back.
Thilo Schroth
I took the SI spearfishing course level 1 and gained a solid idea of how to spearfish safely and effectively. Lampros was patient, thorough, and made the whole experience fun.
Valerie
SI Spearfishing Level 1
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