Karpathos is a lonely place without a Freediving Buddy

[pillihp]

Karpathos is a lonely place without a Freediving Buddy!
If anyone is visiting Karpathos for fun snorkelling or more serious Freediver Training, then please get in touch.
I live here in Karpathos 6 months a year. The visibility is 30 metres.
Tunnels and drop offs are many.
I have a small boat and freedive with friends when they are vacation here.
Shore diving is also great. I have some snorkel safaris for anyone interested.
SO IF YOU VISIT KARPATHOS, GREECE, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH.
Best wishes
Phill

 

[ChristosG1981]

Hey Phill,
Out of curiosity what part of the world are u located the other 6 months? If you are a traveler I live in US Virgin Islands, St. Croix

 

[pillihp]

Hey Phill,
Out of curiosity what part of the world are u located the other 6 months? If you are a traveler I live in US Virgin Islands, St. Croix

Hi Christos, Next Winter I will be in Southsea, South England. I have a few trips planned, but probably do an AIDE course in Newquay, West England.
If I ever travel to your part of the Caribbean Sea I will be in touch.

 

[Martina]

Hi Phill,
i am in Karpathos from 10.08.-17.08.
I am a beginner freediver
Until now I have only dived in pools. for example in the Y40 in Italy up to 20 meters.
In the sea it was more just snorkeling. Because my friend is not allowed to dive for health reasons and there are also very few freediving buddies in Austria.
I'm also more of a distance diver. Maybe we can go diving one day next week?
Do I need a suit with me? But I think the sea is still warm enough. I hope to get your fins in my suitcase

 

[pillihp]

Hi Phill,
i am in Karpathos from 10.08.-17.08.
I am a beginner freediver
Until now I have only dived in pools. for example in the Y40 in Italy up to 20 meters.
In the sea it was more just snorkelling. Because my friend is not allowed to dive for health reasons and there are also very few freediving buddies in Austria.
I'm also more of a distance diver. Maybe we can go diving one day next week?
Do I need a suit with me? But I think the sea is still warm enough. I hope to get your fins in my suitcase

Hello Martina
Thank you for contacting me.
Yes, we can free dive together during your visit to Karpathos.
The sea is warm down to 20 metres for general snorkelling with a 'rash vest'. I use a 1 mm full suit for deeper Freedivng.
I have shorties you could select from & borrow, plus I have weight belts.
I have a selection of snorkelling fins you can select from. I do not have long freediving fins to lend you.
The 'Safari snorkel' in Amoopi Bay is a good start at 5 m to 15 m. Including tunnels and caves.
Castellia Bay has 'Sea bream Alley ay 30 metres but 20 m is good on a the shot line.
My email is phillipsanderson2015@icloud.com
Mobile 00306971980100
You can find me on google Maps searching for Karpathos Menetes Guest House.
The best time for me to freedive from my small inflatable boat is 11.00 hrs to 13.00 hrs.
See you next week.
Best wishes and safe travels.
Phill

 

[pillihp]

Another season in Karpathos starts soon. Any Free Divers visiting the Island of Karpathos, Greece this Summer, please get in touch. I have a small boat and I know some great reef and wreck dives. Shot line and weights available. Please bring your own Lanyard. Hope to see you this year. Phill

 

[pillihp]

Freediving on Karpathos Island, Greece, was fantastic this Summer 2025. The best summer so far.
The little red inflatable was anchored above Sea Bream Alley, Kastellia Bay, Where SCUBA and Freedivers train, and any Fishing is 'discouraged!!'.
This Summer I was joined by Roland from Germany, Tanya from Austria, Bill from New Jersey (now lives in Karpathos), and Adrian. also from Germany.
They all achieved personal bests, although I did not.
The Aegean Sea in Karpathos has 30 metres visibility top to bottom, and at 40 metres, everything is bright and clear.
We are not a business. We free dive at our own risk, with our own equipment. We are family. Members of the World Free Diving Community.
All free divers visiting Karpathos, Greece, are welcome to join our group. There are no charges.
Prior experience and a certificate from a recognised AIDA, SSI, or PADI course for a minimum of 20 meters is preferred. We do not offer courses. We practice and train.
Adrian came with a PADI 10 m, but there are plenty of fantastic snorkelling 'safaris' where he excelled, such as caves, walls and beautiful turquoise 'swim throughs'.
Great thanks to my friends for visiting me in Karpathos. We all look forward to 2026.
Best wishes to everyone in the World Free Diving Community.
Phill

 

[fontafox]

Hi Phillip...i was googling for freediving in Karpathos and stumbled on your posts.

I am considering the option to come there mid august this year, and in that case i would be interested to get in touch.

 

[galroy]

Hi Philip
I saw your post after searching for information about freediving in Karpathos
I will be on the island from 1st to 8th June 2026.
I would be happy to get in touch