The 4 Best Scuba Diving Trips in Sicily

1.Diving for patented divers

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

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

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

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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4.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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