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Discover Scuba Diving Experience Program

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Key info

  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Incl. 1 dive
  • Dive site(s) determined on the dive day
  • English, Italian
  • Max. 2 students / instructor
  • Meet at given location
  • Free Cancellation - 24hrs notice
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Highlights

Have you always wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater? If you want to try scuba diving, but aren’t quite ready to take the plunge into a certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is for you.

  • Try scuba diving for the first time in a pool or calm water environment.
  • Learn basic scuba diving skills and take your first breaths underwater.
  • Find out if you like scuba diving and decide if you want to become a certified diver.

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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

  • 1 open water dive
  • 1 confined water dive (pool or shallow water)
  • Weights/Weight Belt/Tank(s)
  • Scuba equipment rental (full set)
  • Certification papers/card
  • Open water dives

Requirements

  • Minimum age: 10+
  • Min. certification: None
  • Min logged dives: None
  • No prior experience with scuba diving is necessary, but you need to be in reasonable physical health. Fill in this online and in the notes write down your sizes (height, weight, foot): MND client Registration Form https://form.jotform.com/211335067236349

What to expect

You learn the basic safety guidelines and skills needed to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional. When you make your open water dive, you’ll practice some more skills in shallow water to prepare for your adventure. 

Get ready to: 

1) Go over the scuba equipment you use to dive and how easy it is to move around underwater with your gear. 

2) Find out what it’s like to breathe underwater. 

3) Learn key skills that you’ll use during every scuba dive. 

4) Have fun swimming around and exploring. 

5) Hear about becoming a certified diver through the PADI Open Water Diver course.

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

How to get there

Our office is a few minutes walk from the arrival terminal and from the embarking dock. MARE NOSTRUM DIVING label is visible and a PADI flag will help you to find us!

Address: Via S. Francesco al Borgo, 9, 90010 Ustica PA, 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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