The Grande Blu is a diving center located in Santa Margherita Ligure, at the Covo di Nord Est. Our expert staff will accompany you on guided dives in the protected marine area of Portofino, double dives, night dives, courses at all levels and specialties, refresher courses, discovery dives, underwater safaris and freediving! Our programs include specific activities and courses depending on the age and experience level of the students.
For CHILDREN our training offer offers:
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Bubble maker - an unforgettable experience of games and bubbles for the little ones (aged 8 and up) in the safe natural swimming pool in front of the beach
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PADI Seal Team - first diving course for children aged 8 and over in the natural pool
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PADI Seal Master Team - technical study for children who already have a certain familiarity with diving
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Junior Open Water Diver - first course also in open water (from 10 to 14 years) up to a depth of 12 meters
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Junior Advanced Open Water Diver - to create practically perfect divers, just at a lower depth.
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Junior Rescue Diver - to learn how to help someone in difficulty while diving
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Junior Freediving - introduction to free immersion, in a little water, learning breathing and concentration techniques
For ADULTS our courses are:
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PADI Discover Scuba Diving - single adventure (from the beach or boat) for a first approach to the underwater world
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PADI Open Water Diver - minimum 3 days of theory and practice carried out initially in confined waters, and later in the open waters of the wonderful Portofino park
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PADI Adventure and Advanced Open Water Diver - to refine diving techniques and reinforce the concepts learned in the Open course (learning to navigate underwater, learning how to use a dry suit, taking underwater photos, etc.)
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PADI Rescue Diver and EFR - to learn how to help other divers in difficulty
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PADI Specialties - for those who want to do something more than a relaxing "walk" under water (Aqua-Scooter, Re-Breather, oxygen enriched air, digital camera, night dives, wrecks, etc...)
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PADI Dive Master - first step towards professional diving. We aim to create Dive Masters of the highest quality, with the hope that one day they will become part of our team of guides or even instructors.
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PADI Scuba review - for already certified divers who haven't dived for a while and would like to refresh their knowledge
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Technical course Nitrox 100% - diving with phase tanks with pure oxygen to significantly shorten the time of the stopsdecompression
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Trimix technical course - diving with helium gas to greatly extend bottom times and reduce nitrogen narcosis
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Freediving course - free body diving lessons, breathing techniques, hyperventilation, concentration and elements of physiology
For those who wish to approach the water element for the first time, we organize basic aquatic courses and swimming techniques and offer lessons for people with Down syndrome with qualified instructors.
The Staff of Il Grande Blu will also accompany you on fantastic trips around the world and unforgettable experiences, such as diving cruises, snorkeling and surfing.
At our diving center you can take advantage of quality equipment rental, natural swimming pool, aperitifs, lunch & dinner, cabins, hot shower, large relaxation area, parking and private dock.
For more information do not hesitate to contact us, vilet's wait!
