Sea Baptism at Gallinara Island on the Riviera di Ponente
Highlights
- Dive for the first time in one of the most fascinating stretches of sea on the Riviera di Ponente
- Explore the seabed of Gallinara Island, observing octopuses, moray eels and other marine species
- Enjoy a 2-hour experience suitable for everyone, which will make you feel part of the underwater world!
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Full description
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to breathe underwater, surrounded by fascinating marine species?
Then the time has come to make your "Baptism of the Sea", an experience lasting about 2 hours that will let you explore the underwater world as never before, in total safety and under the guidance of expert instructors.
You will dive for about 30 minutes in the waters ofGallinara Island, on the Riviera di Ponente. Here you will be able to admire octopuses, moray eels, groupers and the wonderful seabed, but above all experience for the first time the thrill of breathing underwater like a real diver!
What we will do
The appointment is at the diving centre in Albenga, in the province of Savona. After a welcome from thediving instructor and some necessary practice, we will learn how the equipment is made up and how to handle it, the basic principles of diving, and how to breathe underwater.
At this point, we will board a 12-person dinghy to reachGallinara Island, just opposite the diving centre, in about 5 minutes. Once there, we will descend to a maximum depth of 8 metres, where we will do two basic exercises to familiarise ourselves with the water and then begin our 30-minute dive.
We will dive among octopuses, moray eels, barracudas, and may even encounter some grouper or an anglerfish! All under the careful guidance of our instructor, so that we can experience this exciting adventure in safety and tranquillity.
After the dive, we re-board the dinghy for the debriefing and return to the diving centre where a nice hot shower awaits us. Between preparation, dinghy transfer, dive and debriefing, the activity lasts a total of about 2 hours.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is suitable for everyone aged 10 years and over. Minors must be accompanied on site by a parent or responsible adult and may remain at the diving site during the activity.
It isnot necessary to have any licence, but you must have a good familiarity with the water. The experience is not recommended for those suffering from asthma or claustrophobia.
Other information
This activity can be carried out all year round.
The activity is difficult to reach by public transport. There is free parking on site.
There are showers, toilets and safes at the diving centre for storing personal items.
Recommended clothing
- Clothing suitable for the season
- Swimming costume
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Albenga, Savona

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed-date booking and the weather conditions are not suitable for safely carrying out the activity (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be fully refunded. The guide may offer you an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to accept or decline these proposals. If you cannot reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund!
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.