Aquanautic Elba

Located in the bay of Morcone at the foot of the mining village of Capoliveri, Aquanautic Elba serves as a central hub for exploring the southeast of Elba. The centre has been operating for over 15 years, providing a professional base for both local divers and those visiting the island for dedicated diving holidays.

The location is highly strategic, offering easy access to more than 30 different dive sites around the island. Whether you are looking to explore reef flats or more complex underwater topography, the proximity to the Morcone coastline makes getting to the water efficient and straightforward.

This is a family-operated centre that maintains a professional, relaxed atmosphere. They operate under PADI and SSI affiliations, ensuring that training standards meet international requirements for both recreational and professional divers.

Safety is a core component of their operations, managed through the specific Aquanautic Safety Plan. The team is also deeply committed to environmental preservation, following their own Aquanautic Environmental Standards which include plastic prevention and carbon-neutral dive excursions.

For those travelling with children, the centre provides a dedicated kids' club, allowing parents to focus on their dives while their children are supervised. The centre also offers on-site accommodation at the Al Pozzo Tauchresort, which features apartments with views of the sea and mountains, alongside a local restaurant.

A comprehensive range of training is available through both SSI and PADI pathways. Beginners can start with SSI Try Scuba or progress through the standard SSI Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver courses.

For those looking to specialise, the centre offers a wide array of SSI specialties, including Deep, Wreck, Navigation, Night Diving, and Drift Diving (Strömungstauchen). They also provide training in underwater photography and the SSI Stress & Rescue specialty.

Professional training is also a key focus, with pathways available from Divemaster through to Instructor level. Beyond scuba, the centre provides freediving instruction for those interested in breath-hold diving.

The centre is well-equipped for both rental and enthusiast divers. They provide a full range of rental kit, with Mares equipment being renewed every season to ensure reliability.

For gas management, the centre uses BAUER compressors, with the air quality monitored electronically to ensure safety. Nitrox is available for all divers, provided as a standard service to extend bottom times and enhance safety margins during your dives.

The Mediterranean waters around Elba are home to a variety of marine life, with red gorgonians providing structure to the underwater landscape. You can expect to encounter various fish species patrolling the reefs and rocky outcrops.

On the seabed and near the structures, look for diverse marine life that adds colour to the dives. The environment supports a healthy ecosystem of Mediterranean fish and various invertebrates.