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Pricing

Key info

  • 1 day (approx.)
  • Incl. 2 dives
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Italian
  • Max. 4 students / instructor
  • Meet at the dive center
  • Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
  • Show mobile or printed voucher

Highlights

Become a Marine Citizen Scientist, help to save our oceans while living your adventures in scuba diving! Enroll into the first course of PADI/DAN as a Research Diver.

  • Learn how decisions above and below the surface impact our oceans and develop an action plan to minimize your impact.
  • This is a classroom only, “fins off” course open to both divers and non divers.

Dive center

Mare Nostrum Diving Ustica

PADI 5 Star Dive Center

We know that we’re just one of the many places where you can satisfy your pleasure of scuba diving. 

Although, we are concerned to be unique in our genre. We want to be a reason to come back! Ustica is a fabulous dive spot, one of the best in the Mediterranean. With our organisation and services, we would love to satisfy your pleasure of scuba diving, that perfect dive experience that meets your expectations, and little bit more. We can arrange the whole trip - your flight, sea connections, accommodation - in case you get stressed thinking to do it by yourself! Our dive centre is located just in front of the little harbour, for reception and equipment storage.

We arrange dive excursions throughout full-day diving , single dives or double-tank dives.

In low season we are fit out with a RIB, to accommodate maximum 12 divers (in normal period). It is equipped with an original tank rack and a secure ladder in order to allow easy exit out of water. Space on board is suitable for divers to bring along there own equipment and some personal belongings, and comfortable during navigation.

But our flagship is the Linosa Sunshine Day Cruiser, a boat especially planned and equipped for full-day diving, with comfort on board and relaxation for a limited number of guests. Dive points are reachable within maximum 20 minutes navigation, without any rush nor speed.

In all, we may have 3 vessels available to offer you the best comfort and customise your scuba or snorkelling experience. The biggest fleet in Ustica Island!  And the only PADI Dive Resort with a Dive Boat. 

Snorkelling naturalistic tours, scuba experience programs and dive courses are run by a team of instructors, who will introduce you into the beautiful underwater world of the Mediterranean through local eyes, and guide you in discovering the wonders of a precious environment.

Go One Fin-Beyond and live the Ustica Experience with Mare Nostrum Diving

PADI 5 Star Dive Resort Wi-Fi (FREE) 3 PADI Instructors Max. 6.0 divers / guide

Address: 8995 Km from your location
Via San Francesco al Borgo snc, Ustica(Palermo), 90051, Italy

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Package description

Inclusive of

  • 2 open water dives
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)

Not inclusive of

  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)  ( USD 49 ) - bookable in checkout

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 12+
  • Min. certification: Open Water Certification required
  • Min logged dives: None

What to expect

The path to becoming a citizen scientist begins by finding the right opportunity.
Are you interested in climate change, or you care about removing debris underwater? Or maybe you love corals or attracted by specific fishes!
Find yours with PADI/DAN Research Diver Program!

During your practical sessions, you'll:
1) Learn about DAN - Diver Alert Network and its mission
2) Discover at least 8 projects of Citizen Science
3) Understand the importance of the Marine Protect Areas
4) Through a couple of workshops, how to take part actively to the projects.

You will then go for 2 open water dives and live your scuba adventures as a Marine Citizen Scientist!

Other Information

Confirmation

  • We’ll send you a final Booking Confirmation Email on average within 24 hours. We advise you to not make any other travel arrangements before that
  • In the event that you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via email

Meet at the dive center

Address: Via San Francesco al Borgo snc, Ustica(Palermo), 90051, Italy

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Cancellation policy

  • Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the activity
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