Scuba Diving La Maddalena Archipelago & Lavezzi: Two Dives

Two dives in the La Maddalena Archipelago, conditions permitting

A shared small-group scuba dive from Palau explores the La Maddalena Archipelago and Lavezzi marine park with a guide leading two dives selected from over 60 sites. The boat departs in the morning, and after a one-hour surface interval with light breakfast on board, you descend to a second site. Groupers, barracudas, snappers, amberjacks, stingrays, and nudibranchs are common. Dolphins, red tunas, and mobula rays appear occasionally. Snorkeling equipment is available for non-divers.

The experience

The boat leaves Palau in the morning and heads to the La Maddalena Archipelago and Lavezzi marine park, where your guide selects two dive sites from more than 60 options based on that day's conditions. You descend into meadows of Posidonia and walls of red soft Mediterranean gorgonia, where groupers, barracudas, snappers, amberjacks, stingrays, and nudibranchs are reliably present. Dolphins, red tunas, and mobula rays surface occasionally, though sightings depend on the season and the day.

Between the two dives, you surface for a one-hour interval and eat a light breakfast on the boat before gearing up again. The guide leads both dives and adjusts depth and duration to match your certification level and the site conditions. If you hold a valid Open Water Diver certification, you can dive. If you don't dive, snorkeling equipment is available so you can stay in the water during the surface interval or explore the shallows while the divers are down.

The group stays small, and the morning timing means calmer water and better visibility than afternoon departures often find. Soda, bottled water, and snacks are provided on the boat. Scuba equipment rental is available at the diving center if you don't bring your own. The return to Palau happens after the second dive, typically in the early afternoon.

What’s included

• Soda and bottled water.
• light breakfast on the boat during the surface interval.
• snacks.
• snorkeling equipment for non-divers.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian, French or another language.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 08:30Last departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (18 to 69 years) · Senior (70 to 85 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Scuba Point - Padi 5 Star Dive Resort

Is this one for you?Book this if you're Open Water certified and want two dives at different sites chosen for that day's conditions: visibility and marine life vary by location, so the guide picks based on what's best rather than visiting the same spot each time.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of marine life will I see while diving in the La Maddalena Archipelago?

Groupers, barracudas, snappers, amberjacks, stingrays, and nudibranchs are common on the dives. Dolphins, red tunas, and mobula rays appear occasionally depending on the season and conditions. The seabed is covered with Posidonia meadows and walls of red soft Mediterranean gorgonia.

How does the guide choose which of the 60 dive sites we visit?

Your guide selects the two sites based on the day's weather and sea conditions. This means the exact locations change from day to day, but the choice is always made to give you the safest and most rewarding dive.

Do I need to be certified to dive, or can I learn on this trip?

You must hold at least an Open Water Diver certification before you book. This is a guided dive trip, not a certification course. If you don't have your certification yet, snorkeling equipment is available so you can stay in the water with the group.

What happens during the surface interval between the two dives?

You spend about an hour on the boat between dives. A light breakfast is served, and you can rest, hydrate, and check your gear before the second descent.

Can my family member join if they don't dive?

Yes, non-diving companions can be booked separately. Snorkeling equipment is available for anyone who wants to stay in the water while the divers are underwater.