15 Scuba Diving Tours in Sicily Worth the Day

1.Gulf Scuba Diving Tour with Marine Biologist

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

Meet Andrea and the Etna and Sea Excursion team in Catania for a 3.5-hour scuba outing near Aci Trezza. Learn calm, clear basics, then explore lava canyons, basalt formations, fish, octopus, sponges, and gorgonians with close support for beginners.

“The whole experience was so much fun! My boyfriend and I went diving for the first time and we saw a lot of animals in the water. For instance I saw a starfish for the first time! It was a blast because some friends of the guide came along and went diving in the deeper waters. The boat ride with them was so fun a complete italian experience!! Explanation of the guide was amazing and he always checked with us underwater if everything was alright. We felt very safe.”

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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 near Taormina. You’ll receive equipment and safety briefings, make short boat trips, spend up to 45 minutes in the water each time, and enjoy a one-hour break with drinks and snacks.

“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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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 for equipment setup and a safety briefing. Then head by boat to Isola Bella for two guided scuba sessions, with snorkeling and try-dive options, fresh fruit, drinks, Sicilian wine, and almond biscuits included.

“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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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, where instructors including Julien, Cilla, Chrissy, and Swan prepare you for two guided underwater sessions at Isola Bella Marine Park. The day includes transport, equipment, snacks, drinks, Sicilian wine, and a small group capped at eight people.

“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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5.Scuba Diving Experience

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

Meet your instructor at Camping Jonio for a two-hour beginner scuba session in Catania’s Ionian Sea. Samantha, Bruno, and the team provide equipment, a clear safety briefing, and close support to a maximum depth of 5 meters, with lava formations, caves, fish, and octopus below.

“We got a short instruction on how to dive. The guides were very nice and took care of us underwater. The sea life was breathtaking. A perfect expierience for a first time dive.”

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6.Scuba Experience

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

Meet Jonio Pro-Dive Catania at 9:00 am for a private, beginner-friendly scuba session near Catania. A PADI instructor supplies your equipment, explains the basics, and guides you to a maximum depth of 5 meters beside ancient lava flows. Pickup can be arranged for an extra fee.

“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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7.2 Dives from Diving Center (with full equipment)

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

Meet at 9:00 am at Campeggio Jonio for two guided scuba sessions in the natural bay before Jonio Pro-Dive Catania. Full equipment and instruction are included, making this a practical choice for beginners and experienced swimmers alike.

“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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8.Discover scuba diving

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

At Blue Sea Diving Center in Taormina, instructors such as Pepe, Piero, Paolo, and Grace prepare you for your first scuba session, then take you by boat to a nearby site. Expect safety practice, equipment training, and 30 minutes underwater to a maximum of 12 meters, with no more than four people per instructor.

“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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9.Taormina Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Meet Alex and the Dive Sicily team in Giardini-Naxos for a private, beginner-friendly PADI Discover Scuba session near Isola Bella. You’ll learn basic skills, practice with close support, and spend time underwater along Sicily’s Taormina coast. No prior experience is required, but reasonable physical health is essential.

“Absolutely amazing experience, myself and my wife we ere first time divers, and nervous, however within minutes, Alex had us underwater comfortably and safely. Would highly recommend, so much so that we now will do our PADI course in the coming months!”

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10.Scuba Diving Experience in Taormina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $163

Meet Dive Sicily at 8:15 am for a guided underwater outing near Isola Bella. Certified divers can choose shore or boat sites, while anxious beginners get patient support. Guides keep groups small, and non-divers may come aboard.

“My wife and I quickly found out that we are terrified of scuba diving. We signed up with our friends to try it out and needless to say we are land people. Alex the main captain and Adam our trainer were honestly the most patient and respectful team for us. Adam spent over an hour with us trying to slowly help us get over our fears in a safe location Alex took us to. We learned to go up and down in about 30ft of water. Even though we didn't go on the full scuba tour, the experience was worth it to go down to the bottom and feel free…”

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11.Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Meet Andrea, Carla, Guerriero, or another multilingual instructor in Aci Castello for a guided scuba session in the Cyclops Islands Marine Protected Area. Expect clear instruction, supplied equipment, close supervision, and about three hours exploring the Gulf of Catania underwater.

“Andre was incredible and was so helpful. The dive itself was amazing and seeing all the fish and corals was utterly incredible. For my first time scuba diving I felt so safe and comfortable diving with Andre. I can't wait to come back in the future and dive again !”

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12.3-Hour Try Scuba Private Guided Sea Baptism from Palermo

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

Meet the Saracen team in Isola delle Femmine for a private Try Scuba session. You’ll learn equipment basics, receive a digital manual, and spend 30 to 40 minutes underwater with an instructor. Besima has been praised for her calm work with children, and the certificate can count toward an Open Water Diver course.

“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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13.Try Scuba Dive (baptism of the sea)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $104

Meet Corrado and the JALA ASD team in Aci Castello for a beginner-friendly scuba test in the Cyclops Islands Marine Protected Area. Learn the equipment and underwater rules, explore lava formations and sea life, then receive official Try Scuba Diving recognition. Pickup is offered, and the activity ends at the start point.

“Accueil chaleureux. Instructeur professionnel avec qui on se sent en confiance, ce qui est très important une fois sous l’eau. Bel Endroit à côté d’un château médiéval, et aussi pratique car il suffit de traverser la rue pour aller dans l’eau. Superbe expérience, à refaire !”

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14.Basic Scuba Diver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $520

Spend roughly two to three days learning scuba skills near Aci Trezza in Sicily. Instructor Andrea and his team lead classroom sessions, pool or shallow-water exercises, and open-water practice. Equipment rental, instruction, taxes, and the final international certification are included.

“Ho avuto il piacere di immergermi con Andrea e di prepararmi con lui per il corso di diving. Personale preparato e alla mano, sempre disponibili.”

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15.Bubble maker (scuba diving for children)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $139

At Blue Sea Diving Center in Mazzarò Bay, children learn basic safety, breathing, and equipment use before a boat ride to the practice site. An instructor supervises up to two young divers at a time for 30 minutes at a maximum depth of 2 meters. Paolo and Paul are named among the team members associated with the experience.

“Great dive, great company look forward to coming back on my next trip to Sicily. Very friendly team and good banter”

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