Tips if you are going to do Diving in Sicily

You must attempt a diving tour in Sicily if you are on vacation in the South or live there and want to immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters of its seas. Sicily has the most marine protected areas of any Italian region, why not visit them with a professional diving guide from one of the many Sicilian diving centres?

Sicily has a wide range of diving opportunities, so you're likely to discover one that suits you.

What types of diving activities can you participate in?


• For the less experienced we recommend a snorkelling tour: Snorkelling activities include a mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuit, as well as trained operators who will take you through the gorgeous Sicilian seas. The most popular areas for this activity are Favignana and the Zingaro Nature Reserve, Ustica Island, Plemmirio, and the Aeolian Islands.

• If you want to give real scuba diving a shot but are still apprehensive or have not mastered it yet, we recommend the Baptism of the Sea. After a briefing in which the essential training is provided, a boat journey will transport you to the planned dive site. This form of diving never goes beyond a depth of 8 meters. It takes place in Lampedusa, Pozzallo (Ragusa) and Castellammare del Golfo.

• Alternatively, PADI Discover Scuba Diving is for anyone over the age of 10 who has never dived before. These brief and practical introduction scuba diving courses provide a schedule of scuba diving from a beach or boat, at shallow depths, for a short period. You can try this trip on the Isola delle Femmine, in Taormina, Erice, or Catania.

• If you want to do a PADI Open Water Diver course (the first level of diving certification), you can do so in a 4-5 day course, complete with scuba equipment, and dive on your own, wherever you are. This is available in diving centres in Catania, Taormina, Porto Empedocle, and Palermo.

• The Advanced Open Water Diver course is for experienced divers who wish to develop their diving abilities, dive to great depths, and challenge themselves. You will receive your Open Water Diver certification at the end of the course and will be able to learn how to dive at night. The greatest deals in Sicily may be found in San Vito Lo Capo, Castellamare del Golfo, Palermo, Mazzara del Vallo, Catania, Giardini Naxos, Messina, Milazzo, and Siracusa.

• If you are more interested in learning how to recognize and manage difficulties while diving, the Messina area offers Rescue Diver training, as well as the PADI Divemaster course. This course teaches you to become a leader and take responsibility during diving expeditions.

• We recommend the islands of Ustica, Lampedusa, the Aeolian and Lipari Islands, Stromboli, Pantelleria, Favignana, and the Egadi Islands to those who already have a license, and want to explore the island on their own or with experienced friends.

What sights can you observe at each location?


• On the island of Ustica, the Grotta dei Gamberi (Shrimp Cave), so named because of the small shrimps known as 'Parapandalus narval'. Here, you can travel down to a depth of 40 meters and witness cuttlefish, octopus, moraines, as well as a significant number of red shrimps and scorpionfish.

• Brown and golden groupers, snappers, lobsters, and moray eels, among other marine species, can be found in the southern half of the island of Lampedusa, Capo Grecale.

• The best scuba diving in the Aeolian and Lipari Islands is found in Filicudi! On the island of Filicudi, the Secca di Capo Graziano is famous, where you can dive to a maximum depth of 30 meters and see a wonderful underwater archaeological tour with artefacts dating back to the 2nd century BC.

• The best diving experience on Pantelleria Island is certainly Cala Gadir, which has unique archaeological importance due to the presence of amphorae and anchors on the seabed, as well as wrecks going back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC.

• If you want to go diving in western Sicily, the best place to go is Favignana, which is located in the seas of the Egadi Islands. On Isola Galeotta, you'll find shoals of bream, salps, octopus, and moray eels. Cala Rotonda is the place to go if you want to dive into an underwater cave rich in crabs, Umbria fish, and moraines!

The diving expeditions in Sicily are endles! We can't forget Giardini Naxos near Taormina, for its underwater walls and caves, the area of Santa Maria La Scala (near Catania) for its marine canyon and the Gulf of Tonnara in San Vito lo Capo (Palermo).

When can I go scuba diving in Sicily?


Sicily has a Mediterranean climate, with hot and extended summers, warm and rainy winters, and varied weather throughout the year. With an annual temperature of 18 degrees, diving is possible all year long! However, for those who are sensitive to the cold, we recommend avoiding winter because the water temperature can drop to 15 degrees. Instead, wait until summer when the water temperature varies between 25 and 29 degrees. The best time to scuba dive in beautiful Sicily is from April/May to October/November.
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  • 4

    Single dive from the dinghy in Catania 3 hours

    Single dive from the dinghy in Catania 3 hours
    Catania, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    1 Booking Verified
    from 35€ price/person
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  • 4

    2-hour snorkeling in Catania

    2-hour snorkeling in Catania
    Catania, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    1 Booking Verified
    Latest booking 55 days ago
    from 25€ price/person
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  • 4

    Snorkeling and dinghy excursion Catania 4 hours

    Snorkeling and dinghy excursion Catania 4 hours
    Catania, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    from 60€ price/person
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  • 4

    7-day Open Water Diver course in Palermo

    7-day Open Water Diver course in Palermo
    Palermo, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    from 520€ price/person
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  • 6

    7-day Open Water Diver course in Aci Trezza

    7-day Open Water Diver course in Aci Trezza
    Catania, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    Included Accommodation
    from 450€ price/person
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  • 5

    PADI Advanced OWD course in Castellammare del Golfo

    PADI Advanced OWD course in Castellammare del Golfo
    Trapani, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    from 350€ price/person
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  • 5

    Junior Open Water Course in Castellammare del Golfo

    Junior Open Water Course in Castellammare del Golfo
    Trapani, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    from 400€ price/person
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  • 5

    PADI Open Water Diver Course Castellammare del Golfo

    PADI Open Water Diver Course Castellammare del Golfo
    Trapani, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    from 450€ price/person
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  • 5

    Baptism of the sea in Castellammare del Golfo 2h

    Baptism of the sea in Castellammare del Golfo 2h
    Trapani, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    from 60€ price/person
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  • 6

    Baptism of the sea in Barcarello 1 hour and 30 minutes

    Baptism of the sea in Barcarello 1 hour and 30 minutes
    Palermo, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    from 60€ price/person
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  • 3

    3-day Open Water Diving course in Catania

    3-day Open Water Diving course in Catania
    Catania, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    from 430€ price/person
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  • 3

    Discover scuba diving course Catania 5h

    Discover scuba diving course Catania 5h
    Catania, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    from 120€ price/person
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  • 6

    Baptism of the sea in Addaura of 1 hour and 30 minutes

    Baptism of the sea in Addaura of 1 hour and 30 minutes
    Palermo, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
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    from 80€ price/person
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  • 4

    Snorkeling from the dinghy in Catania 2 hours

    Snorkeling from the dinghy in Catania 2 hours
    Catania, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    from 30€ price/person
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  • 3

    Night dive in Catania 2 hours

    Night dive in Catania 2 hours
    Catania, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    from 35€ price/person
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    2-hour single dive dive in Catania

    2-hour single dive dive in Catania
    Catania, Sicily
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    from 30€ price/person
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  • 4

    Baptism of the sea in Catania 2 hours

    Baptism of the sea in Catania 2 hours
    Catania, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
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    from 65€ price/person
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  • 5

    Diving from land Faraglioni of Aci Trezza 3 hours and 30

    Diving from land Faraglioni of Aci Trezza 3 hours and 30
    Catania, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    from 50€ price/person
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  • 5

    Certified dive in Aci Trezza 3 and a half hours

    Certified dive in Aci Trezza 3 and a half hours
    Catania, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    from 80€ price/person
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    Baptism of the sea in Acitrezza lasting 3 and a half hours

    Baptism of the sea in Acitrezza lasting 3 and a half hours
    Catania, Sicily
    (2 reviews) Excellent 
    from 75€ price/person
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Diving companies in Sicily

Jonio Pro-Dive Catania Centro PADI

Catania (City)

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from  25€

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DNA Shock

Aci Castello

6 offers

from  30€

DNA Shock
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Free Divers Diving Center

Erice

5 offers

from  40€

Free Divers Diving Center
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Luna Blu Diving Center

Castellammare del Golfo

3 offers

from  70€

Luna Blu Diving Center
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Aguas Dulces Diving Center

Palermo (City)

3 offers

from  60€

Aguas Dulces Diving Center
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Il Faro Diving Center

Acireale

3 offers

from  50€

Il Faro Diving Center
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Orca

Palermo (City)

2 offers

from  39€

Orca
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Mister Jump

Ustica

3 offers

from  510€

Mister Jump
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Guided Tours in Sicily

Palermo (City)

1 offer

from  140€

Guided Tours in Sicily
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Sport Sub Ciclope S.R.L.

Aci Castello

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Sport Sub Ciclope S.R.L.
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Etna Discovery

Trecastagni

1 offer

from  60€

Etna Discovery
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A.S.D. Trigone Diving

Catania (City)

2 offers

from  60€

A.S.D. Trigone Diving
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