Sea baptism in Riomaggiore in the Marine Protected Area of the Cinque Terre
Highlights
- Discover the world of diving with a sea baptism in Cinque Terre
- Descend to 12 m in the company of a NAAD professional diving instructor
- Dive from land in the Riomaggiore harbour for 35-40 minutes of wonderment
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Full description
"At the bottom of the sea" in the natural spectacle of the Cinque Terre: there is no better location to celebrate your sea baptism.
Approach the fascinating world of scuba diving in the beautiful setting of theMarine Protected Area and descend to a depth of 12 m in the company of a professional NADD instructor.
After a briefing at the diving centre, you will dive from shore in the small harbour of Riomaggiore for 35-40 minutes. Get ready for face-to-face encounters with the marine inhabitants of this corner of Liguria!
What we will do
The appointment is at the diving centre in Riomaggiore (SP), 10 minutes before the time indicated in the booking.
Here we will be welcomed by a professional NADD dive instructor, trained in the Italian Navy, and begin with a theoretical briefing. We will learn how to behave during the dive and all the procedures for diving safely.
Once the theoretical part is over, we will prepare ourdiving equipment and proceed to dressing. We will then descend two flights of stairs to reach the sea in the small port of Riomaggiore, the point of our dive. We willenter the water directly from the shore: one by one with the instructor, we will try to descend to different depths, from 1 m to 12 m maximum.
Thedive will last about 35-40 minutes, during which we will be able to observe the many Mediterranean species that inhabit theCinque Terre Marine Protected Area. Depending on the time of year, it will be possible to encounter lobsters, moray eels, conger eels in their burrows, barracudas, groupers and sunfish.
At the end we will return to the diving centre, where we can change after the activity. The experience will last a total of about two hours, including theoretical briefing, preparation and diving.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for participants aged 12 and over.
In the case of minors, the organisers must be notified after the booking confirmation. In this case, the activity will take place with a group of max. 2 persons (1 minor and 1 adult). In addition, the parent must sign a release form or accompany the minor during the experience.
The requirements are a healthy constitution, a maximum weight of 120 kg and being able to swim.
The activity is not suitable for pregnant women, people with heart problems or over 70 years of age and people with reduced mobility.
Other information
Activities are possible from mid-May to the first week of October, every day.
A changing room and a locker for storing personal belongings are available at the diving centre (there are no showers or toilets).
For those who wish to do so, it is possible at the diving centre to transcribe your experience on the NADD website to receive a PDF diploma of your sea baptism within a few days and by e-mail.
It is not recommended to dive 12 hours before a flight.
It is possible to reach Riomaggiore by train, while parking spaces on site are limited.
Recommended clothing
Swimming costume
Don't forget to bring
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 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
Riomaggiore, La Spezia
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 very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 0 days from the activity start date. Within 0 and 0 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?
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