Scuba Diving Tuscany

• Scuba diving: everything you need to know about the activity
• Diving Tuscany: the best dive sites in the Tuscan archipelago
• Diving Argentario: an underwater world waiting to be discovered
• How much does it cost to go diving?
• Gift a scuba diving experience in Tuscany

Scuba diving: everything you need to know about the activity

There are different types of scuba diving. The two main ones differ in whether oxygen cylinders are used. Freediving is the least suitable for underwater exploration because of its physiological brevity due to the need to catch your breath.

For deep diving, therefore, a self-contained breathing apparatus is used. This is a cylinder containing 15 to 18 liters of compressed air, connected to a regulator that is intended to reduce pressure and provide oxygen to the diver when required. The diver’s equipment, in addition to the rebreather, includes: neoprene wetsuit, mask, fins, ballast weights, flashlight and knife (in case you get caught).

Diving requires an Open Water Diver certification, which is obtained by taking specific scuba diving courses. However, almost all diving centers offer guided introductory dives even for those with no previous experience.

Diving Tuscany: the best dive sites in the Tuscan archipelago

The Tuscan Archipelago consists of 7 major and 3 minor islands. Each isle offers fascinating backdrops and scenery for diving. The largest and most famous one is Elba Island. Diving in Elba means discovering a world of color, populated by an incredible variety of marine flora and fauna. There are numerous diving centers and dive spots all along the coast on the island.

The island of Pianosa, off the coast of Livorno and once a prison, also houses seas that are only lightly trafficked and rich with waters still largely untouched by man. Also in the Livorno province, but on the coast, dive sites such as Baratti, Torre di Calafuria and San Vincenzo should be mentioned. Among the smaller islands, the Formiche di Grosseto, three islets located in front of the Maremma Nature Park and surrounded by waters up to 100 meters deep, deserve a mention.

Diving Argentario: an underwater world waiting to be discovered

Another particularly popular location for scuba diving in Tuscany is Argentario. The promontory overlooks a protected area with waters rich in biodiversity. Porto Santo Stefano and Porto Ercole are two of the centers where most diving excursions for all levels in Argentario start.

How much does it cost to go diving?

Diving in Tuscany has prices that vary depending on the duration of the dive and its difficulty. A scuba diving experience lasting about 2 hours costs around €45 to €50, while a full day devoted to underwater exploration can cost up to €150 per person. A scuba diving experience for those who want to try this activity for the first time costs about 80€.

Gift a scuba diving experience in Tuscany

A scuba diving experience can be a great gift if you have friends or family who are diving enthusiasts. An idea to make a weekend special or to try something new like a night dive.

Thanks to diving experiences for beginners, however, you can gift this thrilling activity to an unlicensed diver as well. A guided dive is an experience suitable for everyone and the first step toward discovering a whole new world!