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The course consists of about three days of intense learning activities in the classroom at the classroom of the diving center and diving with the aim to implement the standards required by the teaching
Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation

Ages 13-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 2 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Italian
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  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Scuba Diving
  • Rent diving equipment
What's not included
  • Anything not specified under "inclusions


Start:
  • Via Provinciale, 23, 95021 Aci Castello CT, Italy
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 106861P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
    • Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
    • Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
    • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 106861P6

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    • L7705KLcatherinem
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Awesome day! Do it!
      What an amazing time! The crew who took me (on 29/9) were so friendly, kind and helpful as well as brilliant fun to be with. I had an absolutely wonderful time and hope the guys get full credit from management for being the fantastic people - and ambassadors of the sport - that they are!
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    • leal184
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      Great experience!
      Great diving center! Well organized, very professional and welcoming, super comfortable boat, great dive sites. And last but not least, the unforgettable and spectacular Guerriero ;)
      Written 21 September 2024
    • Jkdcc123
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good trip, thanks to Etna and guide Rui!
      We liked the trip, really great views and the Etna is just amazing. Our guide Rui seemed to be the best of the guides, with a wealth of knowledge taking us to the best spots. The 'wine tasting' cannot be sold as such, it was merely a sales break to a basic store with local products. Not bad but I would not advert it as wine tasting as we got less that a sip of 2 wines. The Jeep was pretty uncomfortable but kind of cosy at the same time. Overall good experience.
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    • 4ds2016
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing trip deffo worth the trip
      This was a really lovely excursion. Luca was a great guide and really fun / informative. We went round a lovely spot at the bottom of Etna and tried wine/olives/honey/pesto. Was lovely watching the sunset up etna and really enjoyed the experience. Can be quite daunting travelling solo but I felt super safe and loved this trip
      Written 28 June 2024
    • Jet803348
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent Tour
      We really enjoyed this trip despite an “incident” which was entirely my fault and our guide (Regi) dealt with very well. We headed off and at the first stop at a lava field, I managed to catch my foot on a rock and do a dramatic face plant. Lots of cuts and bruises and a knee that wouldn’t stop bleeding. They sorted me out as best they could using the first aid kit in the vehicle. The next stop was tasting local food and wine. Regi left the rest of the group there and took me down to a local medical centre to get my knee dressed and cleaned up properly. After that, we just continued the tour as usual and Regi was on hand if I needed support getting in and out of the vehicle. Our tour was entirely in English although we had an Italian couple with us. Regi was very knowledgable and interesting, and made the tour very enjoyable. The scenery up at the craters is stunning, it’s just a shame it was overcast so not much of a sunset but that’s nature for you. Following my accident, I felt that they looked after me as well as they could have done and he even dropped us back at our apartment at the end of the trip rather than back at the pick up point, so I didn’t have to hobble back. I would definitely recommend.
      Written 31 May 2024
    • 640bernhardc
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Wonderful
      Wonderful tour with nice people. We spent a lovely day including food testing. The guide new what he was talking about and gave us a very good impression of the Etna and surroundings.
      Written 4 April 2024
    • Anthea64
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      Highly Recommend, fantastic!
      What a fantastic trip. Luca, our guide, was excellent. He was knowledgeable, interesting and obviously enjoyed showing us an area that he loves. Pick up was from our hotel, we stopped along the way to look and take photos. We had a coffee at 2000 feet and then wine, olive and honey tasting. Luca was happy to answer our questions and we learnt loads about Etna, Sicily and of the mafia! Thanks Luca for a wonderful time. Hopefully you’ll get to ‘drift’ one day x
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      Fantisco
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      Etna sunset tour
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    • Coastal38464459864
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      Absolutely Brilliant!!
      Absolutely brilliant trip. Luca went above and beyond with our trip. Took us to some other great views out the tour track and was very informative and a great guy in general with a great look on life and his ambitions. Really made the trip worthwhile and made sure everyone was safely home afterwards. Wish I could give him 10 Stars!!
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    • dredge
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An experience to remember
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    • geraldinea305
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great
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    • MyliSamos
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    • Lekad2694
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    Francesco B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Family
    One of the most beautiful and exciting experiences of my life.
    Very punctual appointment at their base of support, about 50 meters from the port of acitrezza, just to know the measurements of the wetsuit.
    After that we move to the port where the boat is already loaded with all the equipment. All you have to do is climb up and enjoy the walk.
    The first time I tried the water was not clear and they moved with the boat to where they found the right spot.
    The second time we came very close to the Faraglioni of Acitrezza.
    The briefing was very clear. You could feel the deep knowledge of the subject, few concepts to live the experience with maximum confidence.
    In the water (I would say underwater) you could feel the constant presence of the instructor, he held your hand sometimes, or pointed out something interesting to watch.
    Time flies underwater, once back they give you time if you want to snorkel.
    Once you've finished the sea patrol, they offer you something to eat and drink, until the boat returns to port.
    When I write "boat" I don't do justice. It's almost 10 meters long and you're nice and comfortable when moving.
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    Written 9 September 2024
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    edoardo m
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ho avuto il piacere di immergermi con Andrea e di prepararmi con lui per il corso di diving. Personale preparato e alla mano, sempre disponibili.
    Written 11 November 2022
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    LauraHmann
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022 • Couples
    Wir waren zum ersten Mal tauchen, Andrea hat alles super erklärt, dann gab es Übungen im flachen Wasser bevor es dann ins tiefere Wasser ging. Er hat sich immer versichert, dass alles ok ist bevor wir tiefer gingen. Insgesamt waren wir fast 9m tief, fürs erste Mal wirklich ein tolles Erlebnis.
    Am Ende gab es noch eine kleine Bootstour entlang der Küste
    Vielen Dank dafür
    Written 31 August 2022
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    Txema L
    Pamplona, Spain8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022 • Couples
    Fue sensacional, pese al respeto y el miedo de ser la primera vez, gracias a la profesionalidad de Andrea y su equipo y a su esperiencia, nos dio la seguridad y la información necesaria para disfrutar al máximo de la actividad, creo que no habría sido lo mismo sin ellos y su precioso barco tradicional, gracias de corazón.
    Written 24 July 2022
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