Introductory dive in Portoferraio on the Island of Elba
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of your first scuba dive in the waters of the Island of Elba
- Scuba dive to a depth of 5 metres in the company of an instructor
- Receive your sea baptism certificate at the end of your underwater adventure
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Full description
When was the last time you did something for the first time?
On the list of things to try, you can't missscuba diving, and thus experience for yourself the incredible sensation of swimming (and breathing!) underwater in the company of an instructor and other friendly inhabitants of the sea.
A20-minute scubadiving adventure to discover the seabed of the Island of Elba!
What we will do
The appointment is at the time selected during the booking process at the meeting point in Portoferraio (LI). Waiting for you will be theinstructor who will accompany you on your first scuba dive!
In the setting of the Padulella Beach, one of the most beautiful on the Island of Elba, you will attend a 30-minute briefing in which you will be explained in detail how the activity will take place and the various functions of the equipment. Afterwards, you will proceed with the dress rehearsal to get familiar with the gav and wetsuit even out of the water.
You will dive directly from the beach, in a delimited area of the Scoglietto Biological Protection Marine Reserve, an area protected from boats and where it is possible to encounter many different species of fish such as groupers, damselfish, octopus and barracuda. In the company of only your instructor, you will venture for 20 minutes down to a depth of 5 metres, discovering for the first time the thrill of breathing underwater!
The experience will last about 1½ hours in total , at the end of which you will receive your sea baptism certificate.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable for ages 8 and up; children under the age of 18 must be accompanied on site by a responsible adult to sign a release form.
Good aquatic skills are required to participate in the activity.
The experience is suitable for persons with reduced mobility; in the case of illnesses such as asthma, heart problems, epilepsy and diabetes, a medical certificate is required.
Other information
The experience takes place from April until mid-October.
Free and/or paid parking spaces are available on site. The meeting point can be reached by ferry from Piombino to Portoferraio.
On site there are changing rooms with toilets, showers and lockers for storing personal items.
Any accompanying persons may wait at the equipped beach at the meeting point.
Recommended clothing
Swimming costume
Don't forget to bring
- Changing clothes
- Beach towel
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
Portoferraio, Livorno

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 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.