The 3 Best Scuba Diving Tours in Italy

1.Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,022 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Our pick

From San Vito near Bari, you’ll cruise Polignano a Mare’s caves and coves with a skipper such as Nicholas, Christian, or Valerio, stopping for a swim and snorkel before a simple Prosecco-and-taralli aperitivo. The boat carries no more than 10 people, making this a friendly 90-minute look at the coast.

“What a great way to see the caves and grottos! Beautiful views and amazing swim stops made this the perfect activity! Fantastic guide!!”

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2.Porto Selvaggio kayak tour + cliff diving + cold spring immersion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · from $65

Join Marco and the Santa Caterina Sea Kayak team for a three-hour beginner-friendly trip from the Lecce area along Porto Selvaggio’s coast. Learn basic sea kayaking, visit caves, paddle below the Tower of S. Maria dell’Alto, swim to Gaia Cave, and take the famous cold-spring baptism. Photos arrive by email.

“E' stata una esperienza straordinaria e indimenticabile! L'Istruttore Marco ci ha dato tutti gli elementi per pagaiare ma soprattutto tanta fiducia. Nonostante il mare non fosse calmissimo e per noi fosse la prima volta in kayak, siamo riusciti, grazie al suo attento supporto, in questa esperienza meravigliosa completata dalla bellezza dell'itinerario, di Porto Selvaggio e del tramonto. Terminata l'escursione abbiamo lasciato il porticciolo con tantissimo entusiasmo e carichi di adrenalina, con il desiderio di ripetere l'esperienza al più presto!”

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3.Gulf Scuba Diving Tour with Marine Biologist

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

Meet Andrea and the Etna and Sea Excursion team in Catania for a guided underwater tour around the Cyclopean Isles. Beginners receive calm, step-by-step instruction and close support, while experienced participants can explore lava formations, canyons, octopus, bream, sponges, and gorgonians with a marine biologist.

“The diving was a great experience, the team was great, professional and friendly.Told us the story of the place we were to dive. After the activity also did a little voyage along the coast line. Special thanks to Carla for having my back 😉Highly recommended.”

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