Snorkelling tour in Portofino in the Bay of Paraggi
Highlights
- Fins during a 1-hour snorkelling tour in the natural aquarium of Paraggi Bay
- Swimming above one of the largest Posidonia meadows in the Portofino Marine Protected Area
- Recognise the species that inhabit these waters with a guide specialising in marine biology
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Full description
If there is nothing interesting to see near your home, the story changes in the Bay of Paraggi .
Known as one of the best places to snorkel in Liguria, this place will captivate you with its variety of species, of which you will get to know in the company of a guide specialised in marine biology during a1-hour excursion.
All you will need is a mask, snorkel and flippers. But hey, now that we think about it... those are included too!
What we will do
The appointment is 30 minutes before the indicated time at the meeting point in Portofino (GE). Awaiting us will be the guide who will accompany us on our snorkelling excursion.
Before we dive in, the guide will explain some safety procedures and show us pictures of the species we will spot during the tour. We will then be ready to enter the water directly from the beach.
The excursion will take place in the Bay of Paraggi, an area of the Portofino Marine Protected Area interdicted to nautical traffic, which is ideal for safe and quiet activities.
Once immersed, we will discover seabeds extremely rich in marine fauna and flora. In particular, we will swim among shoals of bream, sea bream, sea bass and moray eels above a vast Posidonia prairie which, together with the nearby reef, is home to a large number of octopuses, starfish, sponges and molluscs.
The experience will end with a return to the meeting point and will last about 1 hour in total .
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable from the age of 10; children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult during the activity.
Swimming skills are required to participate in the activity.
Other information
The experience takes place from May to September depending on weather and sea conditions.
There is a limited number of parking spaces on site, so we recommend reaching the meeting point by public transport or on foot/by bicycle.
On site there are changing rooms, showers and lockers to leave your personal belongings in.
Any accompanying persons can wait on the beach adjacent to the meeting point.
Recommended clothing
Swimming costume
Don't forget to bring
- Beach towel
- Water bottle
What is included
How it works
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Complete the booking
Choose your preferred date and time from the calendar and proceed to payment
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Receive instant confirmation
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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
Portofino, Genoa
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 carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
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.