Scuba diving Italy

The Punta Campanella Diving Sorrento Centre is located in Marina della Lobra. Meet at 8.15 am at the dive centre or at 8 am at the hotel for those who have chosen the bus pick-up at Sorrento Corso Italia 1, opposite the Sorrento hospital. You'll have time to deal with the administrative formalities and prepare your equipment, before boarding one of the 2 approved RIB boats for 12 people at 9.15 am. The 4-hour trip includes 2 dives and 1 guided snorkelling trip in the marine protected area of Punta Campanella, at 2 different dive sites. Return to the centre at around 1.30 pm. The afternoon pick-up is at 2.45 pm (2.30 pm for those who have chosen the Sorrento pick-up option), with the boats departing at 3.45 pm. The outing lasts 2 hours and includes 1 guided dive and snorkelling, supervised by a marine biology expert, at a single site in the Marine Park. The return journey is scheduled for around 6 pm. Capri is a 20-minute boat ride away. The groups are made up of 6 certified divers with a guide and, in training, 3 students with an instructor. Here you can do technical diving with on-site trimix inflation, as well as rebreather diving. Non-divers can board the boat if there's room, and go snorkelling along the coasts of Sorrento and Amalfi. The Punta Campanella Diving Sorrento training centre offers PADI and SSI courses from Discover Scuba Diver beginner level to divemaster level. [+]

The Subaia Campania divers diving centre is located in Baia, to the west of the Gulf of Naples, in the area known as the "Phlegrean Fields", once a holiday resort and a centre of economic and military interest in ancient Rome, and now a popular area for water sports tourism! Open from April to November, the centre is located behind the port of Baia, where the boats are moored, close to a large pay car park. The facilities include a customer reception area, a maintenance and equipment storage area, changing rooms and showers with hot water. On-site, you can refill Nitrox and Trimix cylinders, store your own diving equipment, book accommodation and access WiFi! On request, Subaia Campania divers can organise transfers to and from hotels in the "Phlegrean Fields" area, babysitting for couples wishing to dive together, and dives with a private guide. After loading the legendary Piaggio Ape with equipment to cover the 100 metres between the centre and the two semi-rigid boats, you'll meet your buddy on board, made up of a maximum of 5 divers per guide, grouped by level of experience, certification and interests. With Subaia Campania divers, you'll dive mainly in the Baia Archaeological Marine Park and in the "Regno di Nettuno" marine park, on the islands of Ischia and Procida, and on the island of Nisida. From time to time, the boat goes as far as the Punta Campanella Marine Park. [+]

The Sub Atlantis centre is located in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily. Set in wooden bungalows on stilts, the semi-rigid boats, approved for 15 people, are right in front of you, moored to the pontoon. Come aboard Sub Atlantis to explore the sites of several local diving areas: in the Zingaro reserve and along the coast from Castellammare del Golfo to San Vito Lo Capo and towards Trapani. Wreck lovers will be delighted to discover the Cypriot cargo ship Kent and Le Capua lying in the Zingaro Reserve in the Gulf of San Vito Lo Capo. Affiliated as a PADI 5* centre, Sub Atlantis is the ideal place to start diving with a discovered scuba diver, in crystal clear turquoise waters. Specialised in teaching, the Sub Atlantis instructors will take you from beginner level with Scuba Diver courses to Open Water Scuba Instructor level. Accompanying non-divers and families can enjoy snorkelling trips in superb locations such as Faraglioni di Scopello, on board the boat. Alternatively, there are walks in the Zingaro reserve. Scuba divers can hire diving equipment on-site. The Sub Atlantis centre can help you find accommodation, whether a hotel or bed and breakfast. [+]

The Anemone Diving Center is located in Syracuse, Sicily. Open from April to October, take advantage of Anemone Diving Center's facilities, with changing rooms, showers, reception, and classroom. Board the semi-rigid boats to explore caves and discover the Plemmirio Marine Park. Explore the Grotte del Formaggio, Grotta del Capo, Secca del Capo, the Three Anchors, and the Giant's Tongue. Here you'll find Mediterranean fauna such as barracudas, sea breams, amberjacks, and groupers. Lovers of organic diving will appreciate the presence of nudibranchs. Photographers will find a special atmosphere here, with some great shots to be taken of the bronze mermaid erected in memory of Rossana Maiorca. For non-divers, this corner of Sicily is rich in history and culture thanks to the local archaeological sites, which include the Greek theatre of Syracuse, the Ear of Dionysius, the Latomie, the tomb of Archimedes, and the Papyrus Museum. Don't forget to go snorkeling around a small island, Ortigia, where you can enjoy some magnificent sunsets. A visit to the Plemmirio Marine Park will appeal to all those who love the sea and its secluded, little-frequented coves, bays, and small beaches. The Anemone Diving Centre offers courses from beginner to more advanced levels. [+]

The two Diving Group Portofino dive centers, PADI 5* and SSI, are located in Santa Margherita Ligure, on the Ligurian coast, 3 km from Portofino and 30 minutes from Genoa! Situated in the historic town, close to the port where the semi-rigid and hard-hulled boats are moored and where the hotels and restaurants are located. One of the premises, dedicated to recreational diving over 200 m2, includes 6 hot showers, 2 WCs (one of which is suitable for disabled people), 2 large changing rooms with hairdryers, 80 private lockers, and net bags for storing your personal belongings, a large rinsing and storage area for your equipment, a classroom and a filling room for air, nitrox and trimix blocks. To make your stay even more enjoyable, there's a soft drinks vending machine, free drinking water, free Wi-Fi, and a comfortable seating area. This Diving Group Portofino training center, run by Luca Smecca, PADI IDC Staff Instructor, offers courses from beginner diver to instructor. Run by Stefano Lugaresi, the other local Diving Group Portofino, located in Via Antonio Maria Maragliano, 25, specializes in TDI and UTR technical diving. It organizes rebreather courses with Aldo Ferrucci. Thanks to its multilingual instructors, Diving Group Portofino caters to the needs of individual divers, couples, small groups of friends, and dive clubs looking for a professional and friendly infrastructure. Diving Group Portofino organizes accommodation for groups, passing on its discounts, and offers tailor-made diving packages, including the best sites in the Portofino Marine Park. Choose from half-day wreck dives, sunset dives washed down with Prosecco, day trips with lunch and drinks on board, or night dives followed by dinner in a local restaurant! [+]