Corso Garibaldi N. 243, Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily, Italy

+39 371 334 0851 info@zingarodivingcenter.com

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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

Duration: 2 days

Maximum Depth: 30 meters // <15 years = 21 meters

Minimum age: 12 years

Equipment: excluded

Program: 2 core dives: deep and navigation and 3 other adventure dives of your and your instructors choice

Experience the thrill of exploration, excitement, and new underwater adventures with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course in Sicily.

Designed to expand your diving horizons, this course allows you to advance your skills and gain valuable experience.

You don’t need to be an advanced diver to enroll; it’s the perfect opportunity to progress right after earning your PADI Open Water Diver certification.

Many other courses are available, ask which one you would like to do!

PADI Adventure Diver

Duration: 1 day

Maximum Depth: 30 meters

Minimum age: 10 years

Equipment: excluded

Program: 3 dives from the advanced open water course of your and your instructors choice

Welcome to Zingaro Dive Centre, your gateway to thrilling underwater adventures in Sicily. Explore the exciting world of scuba diving with our PADI Adventure Diver Course, designed to take your skills to the next level.

Our PADI Adventure Diver Course in Castellammare del Golfo is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your scuba diving abilities. As a subset of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course, this program allows you to choose three thrilling Adventure Dives from a wide selection of options.

Whether you want to perfect your buoyancy, explore a wreck, or dive deep, our experienced instructors will guide you on an unforgettable journey.

Many other courses are available, ask which one you would like to do!

PADI Refresh Reactivate

Refresh your scuba diving skills and regain confidence with the PADI ReActivate Scuba Diver Program at Zingaro Diving Center in Sicily.

Designed for certified beginner divers who haven’t dived for a while, this program offers personal attention and a comprehensive review of essential diving skills.

Many other courses are available, ask which one you would like to do!

UPGRADE FROM: Scuba Diver to Padi Open Water Diver

Duration: 2 days

Maximum Depth: 18 meters

Minimum age: 10 years

Equipment: included

Program: 2 theory sessions, 2 skill sessions in shallow water, 2 open water dives from our comfortable boat

As a scuba diver you are certified to dive, when accompanied with a Padi professional, to a maximum depth of 12m. The upgrade teaches students how to become a more independent diver. In just 2 days you can upgrade to a Padi open water certification, allowing you to dive to 18 meters, anywhere in the world. All you need to complete is the final 2 theory sessions, 2 skill sessions in shallow water and 2 open water dives.

Many other courses are available, ask which one you would like to do!

PADI Open Water Referral

Duration: 2 days

Maximum Depth: 18 meters

Minimum age: 10 years

Equipment: included

Program: 4 open water dives from our comfortable rib

The Padi open water referral course lets you complete all of the theory modules and the Scuba skills training sessions at home, with a Padi instructor of your choice. All you have to do then, is complete the 4 open water dives in the crystal and clear waters of Sicily. You should bring a printed referral form, which proofs, that you completed all required theory sessions and skill sessions in confined water. After only 2 days diving in the magical underwaterworld; with your Padi instructor, you could easily be a qualified open water diver. You are now ready for some serious diving, up to 18 meters. Chances are that you are going to spend the rest of your holiday diving !

Many other courses are available, ask which one you would like to do!

PADI Open Water Diver Course

Duration: 4 days

Maximum Depth: 18 meters

Minimum age: 10 years

Equipment: included

Program: 5 theory sessions, 5 skill sessions in shallow water, 4 open water dives from our comfortable boat

Dive into the extraordinary world beneath the waves with the PADI Open Water Diver course at Zingaro Diving Center Dive Centre in the enchanting coastal city of Castellammare del Golfo.

Are you ready to embark on a journey that will take you beneath the crystal-clear waters of the Sicily? Join our PADI Open Water Diver course and unlock the magic of scuba diving. Let’s dive right in!

No prior experience with scuba diving is required, but you can try it first through a PADI Discover Scuba Diving

Many other courses are available, ask which one you would like to do!

PADI Scuba Diver Course

Duration: 2 days

Maximum Depth: 12 meters

Minimum age: 10 years

Equipment: included

Program: 3 theory sessions, 3 skill sessions in shallow water, 2 open water dives from our comfortable boat

Discover the incredible world beneath the waves with the PADI Scuba Diver course at Zingaro Diving Center in Sicily.

If you’re eager to become a certified diver but short on time, this course is the perfect choice for you. Dive into the excitement of underwater exploration, guided by our experienced instructors. Let’s delve into the details!

No prior experience with scuba diving is required, but you can try it first through a PADI Discover Scuba Diving.

Many other courses are available, ask which one you would like to do!

PADI DSD (Discover Scuba Diving)

Half day excursion with a try-out dive
Have you ever been fascinated watching documentaries of the colourful underwater world?
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, a Try Dive offers the ideal opportunity to dive between the colourful fish in Sicily.

At Zingaro Diving Center, we do understand that your first introduction to the underwater world has to be an unforgettable experience.
We ‘ll let you enjoy a lovely day on our boat. You will be individually assigned to a professional Instructor, who speaks your language. You will dive in the shallow, crystal clear waters of Sicily, under the direct and personal supervision of a professional.
A safe, exciting and unique experience!

What to expect of a full day excursion with introductory dive?
A private van will pick you up at any hotel in Castellammare del Golfo, between 07:30 am and 08:15 am. The driver will bring you safely to the dive center.
You can try on the dive equipment, that is of impeccable quality.

Practical information:

Minimum age: 10 years old

To be specified at the time of booking: shoe size, height, and body weight

Our drivers will pick you up at your hotel between 07:30 am and 08:15 am; the exact time will be informed a day before

The boat leaves at 8.30 am (exceptionally at 9:00 am)

You can make a second introduction dive in the afternoon, at an additional fee

Return arrival in the marina between 12:30 and 13:00 pm, depending on the itinerary, dive sites and weather conditions

Transport by our drivers to your hotel

During the briefing you go through the main dive signs and make the necessary agreements with the instructor. Then you will make a first dive with full dive gear in the shallow, crystal and clear waters of Sicily. The professional Instructor will be in constant contact with you and will help you in all possible ways. The maximum depth is 5 meters.
After this unique experience, you can enjoy a snack break.

If you enjoyed your first dive, you can enroll for a second dive (at an extra fee) at another dive site in the afternoon. Or you can just relax and sunbathe or snorkel. If you loved the experience, why not choose to continue your diving adventure and sign up for a full diving course?

After the second dive, we ‘ll start our trip back to the marina and diving center.
At 12:30 pm our boat docks in the marina and our drivers will safely bring you back to the hotel, with some golden memories of this unique day.
Our service for a half day excursion with introductory dive includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Half day trip on “Rubby”, our 7 m long, comfortable rib.
A clear and full briefing about the doings and safety procedures on the boat
A personal and professional dive instructor who assists you in your own language
An introduction dive in the morning
A snorkeling session or a second dive (optional)
Use of well-maintained dive-and snorkel gear

Many other courses are available, ask which one you would like to do!

PADI

ENTRY LEVEL COURSES

Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced diver, our experienced team of multi-lingual instructors will teach you to dive in a fun and safe way, in accordance with PADI guidelines. Preferably we use your mother tongue. Our team will enthusiastically accompany you on your journey, from your first introductory dive to advanced training for certified divers and even development into a diving professional. Of course, we attach great importance to the fact that our courses are held in small groups.

ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES

SPECIALTIES COURSES

CORSI

Tutti i servizi e le attività sono rivolte agli associati

To ensure the highest safety standards, we limit our courses to groups of no more than 4 students, but we also offer individual VIP courses on request. All our instructors are experienced, multilingual instructors. Together we speak French, German, English and Italian. Our instructors are patient and radiate calmness, these are essential qualities for teaching entry-level courses and even more important when we teach children (possible from 10 years).

Our courses have undergone rigorous testing to ensure that their programmes comply with international ISO standards. Therefore, all the certifications we issue are considered to be of equivalent quality and are recognised and accepted worldwide in the diving industry. Today, we only offer state-of-the-art online courses, allowing students to complete the theory part on their smartphone, tablet or computer, at their own pace and from anywhere.

You can choose the diving education agency you like best from those available!

Full equipment (for entry level courses), training materials and certification fees are already included in the prices. All our open water dives during the course are boat dives, they offer greater comfort and enjoyment compared to beach dives.