4 Sicily Scuba Diving Tours to Build a Day Around

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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