Scuba diving at the canyon of Santa Maria La Scala
Highlights
- Explore the depths of the Mediterranean and discover the underwater canyon of Santa Maria La Scala, in Acireale.
- Wander through gorges and lava walls admiring spectacular plays of light and numerous marine species.
- Guided dive at depths between 18 and 40 metres, intended for divers with an Open Water Diver licence.
Your guide
Born and raised in the sea at Ognina in Catania, I started my first breaths underwater in 1992. In 2009 I became a PADI instructor.
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Full description
Discover the wonders of the seabed and lava walls of the Sicilian coast with anunderwater dive at the Santa Maria La Scala canyon in Acireale (CT).
Together with experienced dive instructors, you will dive to depths of up to 18, 30, or 40 metres, depending on your level of experience, and explore the canyon's underwater gorges while admiring a spectacular ecosystem populated by numerous fish species.
Wonderful plays of light, bright and colourful colours and... a sea of emotions await you!
What we will do
The meeting point for the activity is set at the small port of Ognina, in Catania. There we will meet the guides and have a safety briefing and then get dressed (tanks and ballasts are included in the participation fee, while the rest of the equipment can be hired separately).
When we are ready, we will move by dinghy to the coast of Acireale, where the Santa Maria La Scala dive site is located. This is an underwater lava canyon, made up of gorges and rocky walls in which the water is reflected, creating spectacular plays of light.
The conformation of the site makes it possible to dive to different depths, up to 18, 30 or 40 metres depending on the type of licence held, making it suitable for divers of all levels.
Among the fish species that can be encountered during this dive are lobsters, owl fish, bream, octopus and moray eels.
The activity lasts a total of about three hours, including at least 45 minutes of actual diving, and involves returning by dinghy to the port of Ognina.
Who it is aimed at
This activity is intended for divers with at least an Open Water Diver licence.
Other information
This activity can be carried out all year round if there are at least four participants.
Diving equipment is not included in the participation fee (with the exception of tanks and ballasts) but can be provided by the diving centre at an additional cost. The rental of thecomplete equipment (wetsuit, fins, mask, gav and regulator) costs € 30, but individual parts can also be rented separately. After booking, you can arrange with the guide to hire what you need for the dive.
Recommended clothing
Normal seasonal clothing
Don't forget to bring
Complete equipment (if in your possession)
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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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Catania
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is moderate. You get a full refund if you cancel within 8 days from the activity start date. Within 7 and 5 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.
