Scuba diving Taormina: 2 dives in Isola Bella Marine Park

The underwater archaeology of the Ionian Sea shows up in the coral and rock formations you pass between dives.

Certified scuba divers dive twice in the Isola Bella Marine Park off Taormina, Sicily, with a PADI 5-star dive resort based in Giardini-Naxos. The day runs six hours from the resort, includes all equipment, boat transfer, and a break between dives with fresh fruit and refreshments. A live guide narrates the area's Greek and Roman history during the boat ride and at the site. Children are welcome from age 10. Snorkeling is available alongside diving.

The experience

The day starts at the Sea Spirit dive resort at Hotel Naxos Beach in Giardini-Naxos, where the crew meets you with tea and coffee and fits your equipment. At 9am the boat leaves for the Isola Bella Marine Park, a short ride where the guide walks you through the area's history. The underwater world here carries traces of the Greek and Roman periods, and you'll see them in the rock formations and the way the site is arranged. The boat passes the Blue Cave on the way.

Your first dive happens at 10am. At 11:30am you surface for a break anchored next to Isola Bella itself, where the island rises in front of you. The crew offers fresh fruit, iced tea and water. There's a toilet on board. Your second dive starts at noon. Between and after the dives, snorkeling is also possible if you want to switch it up: the same marine park, the same coral and sea grass, just without the tank. By 1:30pm you're back on deck with a glass of Sicilian wine and almond biscuits, relaxing music playing, and you're back at the office by 2 or 2:30pm.

All scuba equipment is included: tanks, weights, BCD, regulator, wetsuit if you need it. The air-conditioned vehicle transfer from the resort to the harbor is included. A live guide leads the dives and the boat tour in English, Italian or French. If you're certified, you dive. If you want to try diving for the first time, try-dives are available on the same schedule.

What’s included

• Use of all scuba equipment (tanks, weights, BCD, regulator, wetsuit).
• use of snorkeling gear.
• air-conditioned vehicle transfer from the resort to Giardini-Naxos harbor.
• tea and coffee at the start.
• fresh fruit, iced tea and water between dives.
• Sicilian wine and almond biscuits after the dives.

Before you book

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

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AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 11 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish, French 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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

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

Operated by Sea Spirit Diving Resort

Is this one for you?Spend your morning and early afternoon exploring Isola Bella Marine Park at different depths and times of day: two dives with all equipment and logistics handled, so you focus entirely on the underwater world.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (10 to 11 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's the Isola Bella Marine Park like underwater?

The Isola Bella Marine Park in Taormina holds coral and sea grass beds with traces of Greek and Roman archaeology visible in the rock formations and the seafloor layout. The Ionian Sea's flora and fauna are on display across both dive sites.

Do I need to be a certified diver to join?

Yes, this dive is for certified divers. Try-dives are available on the same daily schedule if you want to experience diving for the first time with instruction on the boat.

What's included in the price?

All scuba equipment, snorkeling gear, the boat ride to Isola Bella, the air-conditioned transfer from the resort to the harbor, tea and coffee at the start, fresh fruit and iced tea between dives, and Sicilian wine with almond biscuits after diving are included.

How long is the full day?

The day runs six hours from arrival at the resort to return, including the boat ride to Isola Bella, two dives, the surface break, and the ride back to the office.