Scuba diving · ITALY

The 15 Best Scuba Diving Trips in Italy

25 dives  ·  from $53 a diver

The shortlist you would send a dive buddy: 15 scuba diving trips worth the money, each with its price, how many dives it includes and the one thing to know before you sign the medical form.

Catania: Gulf Scuba Diving Tour with Marine Biologist - What the boat trip adds
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Catania: Gulf Scuba Diving Tour with Marine Biologist

1.Catania: Gulf Scuba Diving Tour with Marine Biologist

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

Meet Andrea and the Etna & Sea Excursions team for a 3.5-hour scuba experience from Catania to the Cyclopean Isles. Beginners receive calm, step-by-step instruction and close support, while experienced divers can explore lava canyons, basalt columns, white sand, octopus, bream, sponges, and gorgonians.

“it was an unforgettable experience. Andrea and the team organized everything very well, we felt safe the whole time. we are complete beginners, without any diving experience and also not very good swimmers, but underwater we were constantly accompanied, checked if everything was okay, and also very nicely and clearly explained the rules underwater before jumping into the water. wonderful trip, many positive impressions, we saw many fish, corals and even a starfish. highly, highly recommend this experience.”

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Diving for patented divers - Returning to the center for a proper surface interval
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Diving for patented divers

2.Diving for patented divers

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

Meet the Blue Sea Diving Center team at Mazzarò Bay for two guided underwater sessions off Taormina. You receive a safety briefing, equipment guidance, boat transfers of up to five minutes, up to 45 minutes underwater each time, and a one-hour break with snacks, coffee, tea, water, and biscuits. The group is capped at 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

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

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

Meet Sea Spirit at Hotel Naxos Beach at 8:00 am, prepare your gear, then cruise to Isola Bella for two guided underwater outings with experienced instructors such as Swann, Filipi, Carmelo, and Julien. Certified participants get equipment, boat transport, fruit, drinks, Sicilian wine, and almond biscuits, while snorkelers and first-timers can join selected sessions.

“One of the most professional dive centers I’ve ever been with!”

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TuffAlcantara - dives, slides and lots of fun in the Alcantara river - Pools, slides, and optional jumps
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TuffAlcantara – dives, slides and lots of fun in the Alcantara river

4.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 at 9:00 am, then follow guides such as Michele, Mario, or Miguel into the Alcantara River Canyon. You will swim, climb, slide, and make optional jumps through natural pools and waterfalls. Wetsuit, helmet, life jacket, harness, trekking shoes, and safety guidance are included.

“Bellissima esperienza con scenari mozzafiato sul territorio Siciliano, che ti rende parte integrante del paesaggio naturale. Difficoltà bassa eccetto qualche tuffo. A chi piace fare tuffi, la difficoltà diventa bassa. Tutto si svolge in estrema sicurezza.”

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

5.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, meet instructors including Julien, Filipi, Chrissy, or Swan, and travel by boat to Isola Bella. You’ll learn basic scuba skills, complete two guided underwater sessions to 12 meters, enjoy fruit and drinks between them, and return with Sicilian wine and almond biscuits.

“With friendly and knowledgeable staff, this was a great experience that my daughter and I loved. It was her first ever dive and she’s now hooked!”

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Sea Baptism Scuba Experience in Polignano a Mare - Learning to breathe underwater, one step at a time
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Sea Baptism Scuba Experience in Polignano a Mare

6.Sea Baptism Scuba Experience in Polignano a Mare

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

Meet Holly Tour at Lido Cala Paura for a gentle first scuba experience from the beach. Instructors including Emilio, Natalino, Carmen, Claudia, and Laury provide equipment, patient instruction, and close support. Expect about 45 minutes underwater, colorful fish and octopuses, photos, a certificate, and focaccia with a drink afterward.

“Excellent experience, had the best time - everything was clear and felt very safe throughout. Would highly recommend this!”

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

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

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

At Sea World Diving Baia, you’ll learn basic scuba skills, ride by boat to Baia’s submerged Roman villas, and spend about 45 minutes among mosaics, statues, marble floors, and marine life. No license is needed for the Discover Scuba program. Instructors including Andrea, Camilla, Alessandro, and Carlo speak English, Italian, and Spanish.

“Great dive locations and very experienced knowledge instructors. highly recommend this activity for all skill levels.”

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Try Scuba Diving and Underwater Roman Ruins in Baia from Naples - What the five-hour outing is likely to feel like
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Try Scuba Diving and Underwater Roman Ruins in Baia from Naples

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

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

Spend about five hours learning basic scuba skills, then visit Roman ruins beneath Baia with a certified English-speaking instructor. Beginners receive equipment and two underwater sessions, while certified divers and snorkelers have other options. Groups are limited to four, and transport from Naples costs an extra €75.

“The instructors were very patient with us as we had essentially never done Scuba before. They were very supportive throughout the process. The dive locations were wonderful and you could touch the artifacts! The advert shows the statue but we did not end up seeing that - we knew that before we went out to dive though as the educational video/presentation made it clear what we would see. I was very nervous about doing this but it was great!”

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Discover Scuba diving in Villasimius - Practicing at Spiaggia del Riso
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Discover Scuba diving in Villasimius

9.Discover Scuba diving in Villasimius

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

Start at the Villasimius diving center with a short lesson on scuba equipment and safety. Then head from Spiaggia del Riso by inflatable boat into Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area for a guided 30-minute session at no more than 5 meters. Michael and Wendi are named team members, and groups are limited to four.

“Équipe super, vraiment, pédagogue, patient avec ma fille. On a passé un très bon moment. Je recommande”

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Double dive in the Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area, for patents. - What you may see below the surface
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Double dive in the Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area, for patents.

10.Double dive in the Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area, for patents.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $162

Join SubAquaDive Service from Villasimius for two boat-based scuba sessions near Isola dei Cavoli in Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area. Qualified guides, marine park fees, boat transport, snacks, drinks, and free nitrox for certified users are included. Equipment rental costs extra, and pickup is free within 5 km.

“WOW! What a wonderful dive operation Alberto runs. I have dived all over the world and this shop is the best!! Friendly, professional, knowledgeable, passionate and accommodating staff in the most spectacular marine park in Europe. I had the immense pleasure of diving and snorkelling with Subaquaservice for 4 days and it was beyond expectations. My daughter is 6 and had her first introduction to snorkelling here. She was completely looked after from start to finish and got to see a beautiful eco system. She is hooked and has been in the water all week since then. For my dives I had the pleasure of being guided by a local…”

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Scuba Diving in La Maddalena & Lavezzi Park for certified divers. - A quick ride to La Maddalena and Lavezzi sites
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Scuba Diving in La Maddalena & Lavezzi Park for certified divers.

11.Scuba Diving in La Maddalena & Lavezzi Park for certified divers.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $120

Meet Pollo Diving at Porto Pollo at 8:00 am for a 3-to-5-hour scuba outing for certified divers. PADI instructors including Stefano, Jessie, Thomas, Davide, and Ignacio lead small groups of up to 10 aboard a 7.5-meter, 200-horsepower boat. Equipment rental costs extra, while water and snacks are included.

“We initially planned a history and food trip to Northern Sardinia but then we thought to check out the scuba diving scene and internet-researched a number of dive shops. Pollo Diving was the quickest and friendliest answering our enquiry so we booked with them.”

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Alghero: Diving Experience - Starting at Hotel Baia di Conte
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Alghero: Diving Experience

12.Alghero: Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $130

From Hotel Baia di Conte, Giuseppe, Duccio, and the Sandalia team take you by boat to the protected waters of Isola Piana and Capo Caccia. Expect a short ride, a one-hour underwater session, colorful marine life, caves, caverns, and wall routes. Beginners can participate with patient instruction, while certified divers can enjoy more varied sites.

“Absolutely amazing experience. I went by myself as a solo traveller and had an amazing time. I would recommend this for beginners. I had never scuba dived before, but my instructor was kind and patient. It's definitely awakened a hidden passion I didn't know I had. Would highly recommend.”

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Baptism of the Sea Scuba Experience in Polignano a Mare - What the two-hour session includes
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Baptism of the Sea Scuba Experience in Polignano a Mare

13.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 two-hour beginner session in Italian or English. You receive equipment, an in-water briefing, close guidance, an introductory scuba certificate, and an Apulian snack with Bari focaccia and a drink.

“everything was great. The guys were professional and very nice. despite the fact that our first date had to be canceled due to bad weather, we agreed on a replacement. and everything was well organized”

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Marina di Campo: Try diving on the island of Elba - Learning the equipment before you enter the sea
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Marina di Campo: Try diving on the island of Elba

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

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

From Marina di Campo, you get a half-hour safety lesson, learn the basics of preparing and using scuba gear, then board the boat Marianna with an instructor. At a quiet coastal site, no more than two people per instructor receive their first underwater experience. Viktor may guide your session.

“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 - From Notteri pickup to the diving center
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Diving baptism with cylinders (Introdive) at the Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $97

Meet SubAquaDive Service in Notteri for a guided first scuba experience in the Capo Carbonara Marine Protected Area. After pickup, equipment fitting, and safety instruction, you descend to about 5 meters with close personal help. Staff members named in guest accounts include Luana, Alberto, Luca, Giulia, Tio, and Francesco.

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

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