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The 15 Best Discover Scuba Diving in Italy

22 dives  ·  from $53 a head

Good discover scuba diving in Italy fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Exciting PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience Isola Bella Marine Park Taormina - The boat ride to Isola Bella Marine Park
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Exciting PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience Isola Bella Marine Park Taormina

1.Exciting PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience Isola Bella Marine Park Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $193Our pick

Start at Sea Spirit Diving Resort at UNAHOTEL Naxos Beach, learn scuba basics with PADI instructors, then take two guided descents near Isola Bella. The first reaches 6 meters, the second 12 meters. Between them, enjoy fruit, iced tea, water, and views of the island. Julien, Cilla, Chrissy, Swan, and other instructors may lead the session.

“The crew was very nice and professional - perfest for first doving experience. Isolla bella is a beautifull location that brought a lot of great memories”

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Sea Baptism Scuba Experience in Polignano a Mare - Learning to breathe underwater at your own pace
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Sea Baptism Scuba Experience in Polignano a Mare

2.Sea Baptism Scuba Experience in Polignano a Mare

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Meet the Holly Tour team at Lido Cala Paura for a gentle first scuba experience from the beach. Instructors such as Emilio, Carmen, Natalino, and Laury guide you through the equipment and underwater breathing at your own pace. Expect a small group, colorful sea life, souvenir photos, a certificate, and a local snack afterward.

“Beautiful scuba diving trip with one on one guideness. Good material, nice people! Highly recommended!”

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Napoli: Dive or Discover Scuba Diving in the Park of Baia - Getting started at Via Lucullo 110
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Napoli: Dive or Discover Scuba Diving in the Park of Baia

3.Napoli: Dive or Discover Scuba Diving in the Park of Baia

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $53Best value

Try scuba without a license at Baia’s submerged Roman city, or choose the certified-diver option. Andrea, Camilla, Alessandro, and the team provide instruction, equipment, boat transport, and close support for a small group of up to four. Expect mosaics, marble floors, statues, fish, and a 45-minute underwater route.

“Amazing experience! Would highly recommend. Thank you Alessandro & team.”

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Try Scuba Diving and Underwater Roman Ruins in Baia from Naples - What you may see on the sea floor
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Try Scuba Diving and Underwater Roman Ruins in Baia from Naples

4.Try Scuba Diving and Underwater Roman Ruins in Baia from Naples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $263

From Naples, learn scuba basics with a certified instructor before making two guided underwater visits around Baia’s Roman ruins. The small group is limited to four people, with equipment, park fees, and bottled water included. Statues are not guaranteed, so ask in advance if that site matters most to you.

“Our dive instructor was excellent and we had a wonderful time but we were very disappointed that we didn't get to see any underwater statues as they were in a different dive site. We enquired beforehand and were told we should have requested that site in advance but the ad for the dive experience did not mention this and deceptively gave the impression we would see everything pictured in the photos.”

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Discover Scuba Diving - Getting comfortable with the equipment
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5.Discover scuba diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

Start at Blue Sea Diving Center in Mazzarò Bay with a safety lesson, equipment briefing, and beginner exercises. Then board a boat for a 30-minute underwater session to 12 meters, guided by one instructor for no more than four people. Pepe, Grace, and other instructors lead the program in English.

“Very good people with a lovely community. Excellent didn’t opportunity’s with real professionals. I had Pepe and he was so kind and professional. I felt safe and he really knew what he was doing. I would highly reccomend”

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Discover Scuba diving in Villasimius - What you may see below 5 meters
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Discover Scuba diving in Villasimius

6.Discover Scuba diving in Villasimius

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $106

At Archeo Diving in Villasimius, you learn basic scuba skills with guides including Michael and Wendi, then spend about 30 minutes underwater in Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area. The session reaches a maximum depth of 5 meters and suits beginners without an Open Water Diver qualification.

“Great experience to confirm that breathing under water is possible without the engagement of going through certification. Michael is a great master diver and very patient and passionate about diving. Wendi was very helpful as well.”

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Discover scuba diving in Brindisi - Going out by boat for the underwater session
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Discover scuba diving in Brindisi

7.Discover scuba diving in Brindisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

Meet at Apulia Diving School in Brindisi for a short beginner lesson, boat outing, and closely supervised underwater session. Your instructor stays beside you as you look for fish, sponges, and corals. Equipment, bottled water, and a PTRD Intro Scuba Diver certificate are included.

“Very nice experience with a super guidance. Top excursion and a great first discovery of diving.Auto-translated”

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Discover Scuba Diving in the Bay Submerged Park - The route through Baia’s archaeological waters
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Discover Scuba Diving in the Bay Submerged Park

8.Discover Scuba Diving in the Bay Submerged Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $108

You’ll learn basic scuba skills with a dedicated instructor before exploring Baia’s submerged Roman ruins for about 45 minutes. The route may include statues, mosaics, ancient buildings, and marine life. Alessandro and Andrea have guided beginners through the process, with equipment, boat transfer, insurance, refreshments, and a participation certificate included.

“Very friendly staff, helps you with everything. We felt safe all the time. We saw beautiful mosaics and lots of fish.”

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Baptism of the Sea Scuba Experience in Polignano a Mare - Learning the basics in shallow water
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Baptism of the Sea Scuba Experience in Polignano a Mare

9.Baptism of the Sea Scuba Experience in Polignano a Mare

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · from $89

Meet Emilio and the scuba team at Cala Paura in Polignano a Mare for a guided shore-based scuba session designed for beginners. You receive equipment, an in-water briefing, close instruction, a first dive certificate, and a snack of Bari focaccia and a drink. The two-hour activity runs in groups of up to four.

“Great opportunity to see the underwater Italian coast. Highlight of the trip”

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3-Hour Try Scuba Private Guided Sea Baptism from Palermo - The 30 to 40 minute sea session
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3-Hour Try Scuba Private Guided Sea Baptism from Palermo

10.3-Hour Try Scuba Private Guided Sea Baptism from Palermo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

At Diving Center Saracen in Isola delle Femmine, you’ll learn basic equipment use, receive digital instructions, and enjoy a 30 to 40 minute sea session with an instructor. The private format suits first-timers, including young beginners. Besima is praised for calm support with children, while the center has operated for nearly 23 years.

“I’m an experienced diver but I wanted this experience for my 14 year old daughter, who was diving for the first time. Staff were very helpful & friendly towards us both & gave a crash course to my daughter who thoroughly enjoyed every moment. We had our dive in the sea, across the street from the dive shop & enjoyed every moment & felt safe, thanks to Besima, who was fantastic with children. A big thumbs up if you want to dive this experience, even for novices.”

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"Baptism of the Sea: Diving on the Island of Elba" - What makes the possible sites appealing
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“Baptism of the Sea: Diving on the Island of Elba”

11.“Baptism of the Sea: Diving on the Island of Elba”

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Meet near Cavo’s Mokambo restaurant at 3 pm for a beginner-friendly underwater session with certified instruction, full equipment, and a dinghy ride. You may visit Isola dei Topi, Palmaiola, Cala Mandriola, or Scoglio di Ortano, depending on weather. Enrico is especially noted for calm, reassuring instruction.

“Prior to booking this trip, I called to confirm it was a two dive trip because the online description did not have any details. Viator customer service reached out to the trip organizer to confirm the dive trip. I was told to book the Baptism of the sea dive as it was a two tank dive, but on arrival to check in for the trip, was told I booked a intro to scuba diving adventure and only came with one dive. Due to the fact that the ferry does not run often enough to the island of Elba from the main land, I was on a time crunch to catch…”

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First dive test + photo and video service with operator - One-to-one help makes a real difference
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First dive test + photo and video service with operator

12.First dive test + photo and video service with operator

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $228

Meet Silvia or Sophia at Via Miliscola in Pozzuoli for a short theory lesson, equipment setup, and a guided scuba trial in Baia’s Submerged Archaeological Park. You’ll stay between 3 and 6 meters, with an instructor beside you and a separate operator taking photos and video. The full visit lasts about three hours.

“Very friendly and professional. Though we did not have any experience in diving at all Silvia and Sophia took great care of us. We always felt safe and the dive was an exiting experience. Dealing with the new sensation of breathing and swimming under water plus absorbing the archeology plus absorbing all the nature with fish and even a squid was really overwhelming. A day the we will for sure never forget and worth the price. Thanks to the ladies for their support and patience.”

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Marina di Campo: Try diving on the island of Elba - Boarding the Marianna for the coast
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Marina di Campo: Try diving on the island of Elba

13.Marina di Campo: Try diving on the island of Elba

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9 reviews · 4 hours · from $94

Spend about four hours learning basic scuba skills, preparing your equipment, and taking your first open-sea session near Elba. Viktor and the team teach in German, Italian, and English. Two people share one instructor, and the boat Mar­ianna carries you to a quiet coastal site.

“Mooie eerste ervaring met de duiksport. Heldere, duidelijke uitleg, vervolgens met de boot de zee op richting de duikplaats. En dan achterover de zee in. Wat is daar veel moois op de bodem te zien.”

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Diving baptism with cylinders (Introdive) at the Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area - Getting ready with equipment and signals
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Diving baptism with cylinders (Introdive) at the Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area

14.Diving baptism with cylinders (Introdive) at the Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $97

You’ll learn basic scuba skills with a personal instructor, then make a first descent to about 5 meters in the Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area. Pickup, equipment, water, and snacks are included. Guides named in guest feedback include Luana, Alberto, Giulia, Luca, and Tio.

“What a pleasure to discover Sardinia underwater and get back to the taste of diving.”

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Cagliari: Discover scuba diving for Beginners - Meeting at the Seaworld centre
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Cagliari: Discover scuba diving for Beginners

15.Cagliari: Discover scuba diving for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $134

Meet your English- or Italian-speaking instructor at the Seaworld centre, get fitted with a wetsuit and full scuba kit, then ride a rubber boat to Calamosca Cove. You’ll learn the basics before spending about 20 to 30 minutes underwater at a maximum of 5 meters, swimming past rocky seabeds, small caves, and colorful fish.

“fantastic and unique activity! instructor is experienced and patient, which made me feel safe under water. and above all, it was a great fun!”

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