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The 15 Italy Scuba Diving Worth Getting Wet For

66 dives  ·  from $43 a head

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

Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers - Grotta Azzurra and the changing cave light
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Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers

1.Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,022 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Our pick

Join Dorino Gite in Barca for a 90-minute cruise from San Vito, near Polignano a Mare. A skipper such as Christian, Nicholas, or Valerio guides you past Grotta Azzurra, Grotta Piana, and other coastal caves, with a swim stop, snorkel gear, music, and a simple Prosecco aperitivo. Groups are capped at 10 people.

“We loved this! The boat captain and crew were so fun, the water and caves were amazing, truly an incredible experience!”

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Catania: Gulf Scuba Diving Tour with Marine Biologist - The boat ride to the Cyclopean Isles
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Catania: Gulf Scuba Diving Tour with Marine Biologist

2.Catania: Gulf Scuba Diving Tour with Marine Biologist

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 212 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

Meet Andrea and the Etna and Sea Excursion team in Catania for a guided scuba experience around the Cyclopean Isles. After a safety lesson and equipment briefing, you’ll swim over lava formations, canyons, and sandy seabeds with a marine biologist pointing out octopus, bream, sponges, and other sea life. Beginners receive close support.

“It was like a dream came true! The guide was very good in explaining everything. They were always checking on us when underwater and felt always save. Amazing!!”

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Diving for patented divers - What the small instructor groups mean
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Diving for patented divers

3.Diving for patented divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $157

Meet the Blue Sea Diving Center in Mazzarò Bay for two guided underwater sessions near Taormina. You receive a safety briefing, equipment help, short boat rides, two 40 to 45 minute outings, and a one-hour break with snacks, coffee, tea, water, and biscuits. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Very professional dive team. They went the extra mile to make it easy and relaxing. Including carrying all the gear for you.”

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Diving for certified divers with PADI 5* Diving Resort – Taormina

4.Diving for certified divers with PADI 5* Diving Resort – Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $181

Join Sea Spirit, a PADI 5-star resort, for two guided scuba sessions around Taormina’s Isola Bella Marine Park. You’ll meet at Hotel Naxos Beach at 8:00 am, travel by boat from Giardini Naxos, and enjoy gear, transfers, fruit, drinks, wine, and almond biscuits. Certified divers, try-scuba participants, and snorkelers can join the six-hour outing.

“I did 10 dives in early Sept with Sea Spirit instructors Filipi, Carmelo and Swann. Fantastic experience all round. Clear communication with Cilla from the office for planning my dives. Good equipment sanitized every day, clear routines and instructions on the boat and during dive briefings; yummy Sicilian snacks and epic soundtrack during the navigations. Felt safe prior to and during my dives with this crew. The guys from Sea Spirit are very experienced divers, very professional and supportive. They have the best knowledge about local dives sites, adapting to weather conditions fast and know where to find the best wildlife underwater. Any issues that arise they manage it gracefully…”

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TuffAlcantara - dives, slides and lots of fun in the Alcantara river - Meeting at Via dei Mulini in Francavilla di Sicilia
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TuffAlcantara – dives, slides and lots of fun in the Alcantara river

5.TuffAlcantara – dives, slides and lots of fun in the Alcantara river

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet at Via dei Mulini in Francavilla di Sicilia for a four-hour canyon adventure in the Alcantara River. Guides such as Michele, Mario, and Miguel lead you through pools, waterfalls, natural slides, climbs, and optional jumps. Wetsuits, helmets, life jackets, trekking shoes, and harnesses are provided. The group is limited to 15 people.

“The canyoning experience was incredible! Michele and Mario were fantastic guides, with briefings before each jump and slide and friendly banter along the way. Michele also took photos throughout and sent them after which provided a number of mementos of the experience. The experience is excellent value for money and we would highly recommend it!”

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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

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

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

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

7.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

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

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

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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Catania: Scuba Diving Experience - Meeting at Camping Jonio
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Catania: Scuba Diving Experience

9.Catania: Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 79 reviews · 2 hours · from $94

Meet Jonio Pro-Dive Catania inside Camping Jonio for a first-time scuba experience in the Ionian Sea. With instructors including Samantha, Bruno, and Vicki, you’ll learn the basics, descend to a maximum of 5 meters, and explore lava flows, submerged caves, fish, and octopus in a small group of no more than six.

“Both our guides were amazing. Polite, smiling, understanding and very helpful. It was a great experience. A little pricey, but other than that wonderful!”

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Snorkeling among the Submerged Archaeological Finds of Baia da Napoli - What happens during the four-hour outing
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Snorkeling among the Submerged Archaeological Finds of Baia da Napoli

10.Snorkeling among the Submerged Archaeological Finds of Baia da Napoli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $126

Spend about four hours exploring two underwater Roman sites near Baia with SuBaia Diving Center. You’ll receive scuba equipment, bottled water, and site guidance, with Carlo and Alex among the instructors praised for patient help and clear English. The boat ride from the dock is brief, and the group is limited to four people.

“The instructors were amazing! We had so much fun. Before the dive, they give an overview of the history and layout of the archeological site. I would recommend this to anyone interested in archeological finds.”

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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

11.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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Scuba Experience - Wearing the supplied scuba equipment
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Scuba Experience

12.Scuba Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

Meet at Jonio Pro-Dive Catania Diving PADI for a two-hour first scuba session in the sea near Catania. A PADI instructor guides you to a maximum depth of five meters, with all equipment, snacks, and bottled water supplied. No certification is needed, though pickup costs extra and must be arranged 48 hours ahead.

“The stuff was very helpful and kind. They made the experience extra nice with their eagerness to help us out. It was an unforgettable experience. We'd defenitly have a second go at it if we could due to also their professionalism!!”

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Polignano a Mare luxury boat tour, aperitif, diving and snorkeling - Prosecco, tarallini, and the Apulian touch
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Polignano a Mare luxury boat tour, aperitif, diving and snorkeling

13.Polignano a Mare luxury boat tour, aperitif, diving and snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Set out from San Vito near Bari for a 90-minute private cruise along Polignano a Mare’s full coast. Your guide takes you past sea caves, pauses for swimming and snorkeling, and serves Apulian prosecco with tarallini. Music is included, and groups of up to five share the boat.

“Great boat trip. Great spot to snorkel. Our captain Nicolas was friendly, but his humor a bit too sexual for our liking. But he gave much to swim, wish was really nice!”

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2 Dives from Diving Center (with full equipment) - Two underwater sessions, not just a quick introduction
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2 Dives from Diving Center (with full equipment)

14.2 Dives from Diving Center (with full equipment)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $132

Meet at Campeggio Jonio at 9:00 am for two guided scuba sessions in the natural bay before Jonio Pro-Dive Catania. Full equipment and admission are included, and patient instruction makes this a sensible choice for first-time participants. The outing lasts about four to five hours and runs daily, weather permitting.

“Good value, provided all equipment and instructions. Being able to dive with assistance of course as this was my first time. The instructor was very patient and we did not dive until I was comfortable breathing underwater and calm.”

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

15.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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New in Italy Scuba Diving

★ 4.5Discover Scuba diving in Calabria, ItalyFrom $933 reviews
★ 5.0Discover Scuba Diving PADI – Trial dive in SorrentoFrom $1752 reviews
★ 5.0Double dive in the Punta Campanella Marine Protected AreaFrom $18011 reviews
★ 5.0Try Scuba Dive (baptism of the sea)From $1045 reviews
★ 5.0Scuba Diving Experience in TaorminaFrom $16320 reviews
★ 5.0Syracuse: Ortigia Deep Dive Cultural Tour (max 6 Guests)9 reviews
★ 5.0Etna & Diving Jeep TourFrom $1812 reviews
★ 5.0Basic Scuba DiverFrom $5204 reviews
★ 4.5Scuba Diving ExperienceFrom $8413 reviews
★ 5.0Bubble maker (scuba diving for children)From $1393 reviews
★ 4.53-Hour Try Scuba Private Guided Sea Baptism from PalermoFrom $7212 reviews
★ 4.5Package of 2 double dives in the Capo Carbonara Marine Protected AreaFrom $2662 reviews
★ 5.0Snorkeling and Diving in the Gulf of Tavolara with FishingFrom $1546 reviews
★ 5.0Package of 4 single dives to the Capo Carbonara Marine Protected AreaFrom $1982 reviews
★ 4.51 single dive in the Capo Carbonara marine protected area. For patented.From $718 reviews

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