Beginners scuba diving in the Gulf of La Spezia in Liguria
Highlights
- Explore the seabed of Portovenere, in the Gulf of Poets, with our Baptism of the Sea.
- Dive down to 5 metres for an unusual walk that will give you the thrill of breathing underwater.
- An experienced instructor will provide you with all the basics to enjoy the underwater landscape while having fun.
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If you have always wanted to breathe underwater and discover what is hidden on the seabed, you really cannot miss our'Baptism of thesea' in the Gulf of Poets in Liguria.
Before diving in, you will follow a mini-lesson to learn the basics of how to walk on the seabed safely. safely. Afterwards, you will dive to a depth of 5 metres with a professional instructor in the waters of Portovenere or Lerici, in the province of La Spezia.
Explore the sandy seabed, come into contact with the marine flora and fauna and have amemorable experience that you will definitely want to repeat!
What we will do
The meeting is at 2.30 p.m. at the diving centre in Lerici, in the province of La Spezia, where we will be welcomed by the instructor. The diving centre is located below the Monumental Castle of San Terenzo, in one of the most beautiful and evocative bays in the Gulf of Poets.
Our experience begins with a 10-minute dinghy ride to the dive site in Portovenere. Before venturing into the depths of the sea, however , we will have amini-lesson with the instructor to learn how to use the equipment correctly and how to breathe underwater .
Afterwards, we will put on thenecessary equipment (included in the participation fee) and we will finally be ready to dive. We will reach a maximum depth of 5 metres and see many interesting plant and animal life forms.
Atthe end of the adventure, around 4.30 p.m., we will be given a Certificate of Participation.
Theactivity lasts 2 hours, of which the dive will last approximately 30-40 minutes.
Who it is aimed at
The excursion is simple and suitable for everyone over the age of 10. No specific skills or certification are required, just knowing how to swim.
Other information
The activity takes place from June to October, depending on weather and sea conditions.
The dive site may vary due to weather and sea conditions. For safety reasons, the activity may take place in the bay in front of the diving centre, one of the most picturesque in the Gulf of Poets.
At the meeting point, you can leave your personal belongings and take a shower.
Scuba diving 24 hours before a flight by plane is strongly discouraged, as, due to the lower atmospheric pressure on board the plane, nitrogen, which may have remained in the body, may form bubbles inside the tissues that can obstruct the flow of blood.
Recommended clothing
- Comfortable sportswear
- Swimwear
Don't forget to bring
- Bathrobe
- Bubble Bath
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
San Terenzo Lerici, La Spezia

Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
Se hai effettuato una prenotazione a data fissa e le condizioni meteo non sono idonee allo svolgimento dell’attività in sicurezza (secondo il parere esperto della guida), ti sarà rimborsato l’intero importo pagato. La guida potrebbe proporti una data o un orario alternativi in cui svolgere l’attività. Puoi liberamente scegliere se accettare o meno queste proposte. Se non puoi recuperarla, procederemo al rimborso totale!\n Se hai fissato la data del tuo Voucher Regalo e il maltempo non ha permesso lo svolgimento dell’attività, il Voucher rimane regolarmente valido fino alla data di scadenza indicata sullo stesso.\n
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 5 days from the activity start date. Within 4 and 3 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. 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.