Crete vs Alonissos Marine Park — Dive Destination Comparison
Crete (Greece) scores 67.5/100 vs Alonissos Marine Park's 66.6/100 in OkToDive's 12-category rating. Choose Crete for cave diving with 15–40m visibility. Choose Alonissos Marine Park for reef diving at ~$95/dive.
Last updated: 2026-07-22
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Crete | Alonissos Marine Park |
|---|---|---|
| OkToDive Score | 67.5/100 | 66.6/100 |
| Country | Greece | Greece |
| Visibility | 15--40m | 15--30m |
| Water temp | 15--27 C | 14--26 C |
| Max depth | 40m | 40m |
| Current | mild | mild |
| Cost per 2-tank dive | $80 | $95 |
| Budget tier | mid range | mid range |
| Best months | May, June, July | May, June, July |
| Dive types | cave, wall, wreck, reef | reef, wall, wreck, cave |
| Min certification | Open Water | Open Water |
| Key species | grouper, octopus, moray eel | Mediterranean monk seal, dolphin, loggerhead turtle |
| Google rating | 4.6 (420 reviews) | 4.7 (160 reviews) |
Which should you choose?
Choose Crete when...
- + Newly certified divers building confidence
- + Wreck diving enthusiasts
- + Couples where one partner doesn't dive
Skip if
- - You don't have Advanced certification
- - You hate cold water — temps drop to 15°C
Choose Alonissos Marine Park when...
- + Newly certified divers building confidence
- + Wreck diving enthusiasts
- + Couples where one partner doesn't dive
Skip if
- - You don't have Advanced certification
- - You hate cold water — temps drop to 14°C
Bottom line
Crete wins on overall score (67.5 vs 66.6), but the right choice depends on your priorities. Crete is more affordable ($80 vs $95/dive). Crete has better peak visibility (40m vs 30m).