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Dive centre · Sicile · Italy
4.939 Google reviewsSea Diver
Explore the underwater history of San Vito lo Capo from the deck of the Barca Diving Ansarah.
What sets this centre apart
- Specialised underwater archaeology training and international camps
- Diverse range of sites including caves, wrecks, and walls
- Professional NADD underwater videographer courses available
- DAN BLS-D training offered on-site
- Located directly in the San Vito lo Capo tourist port
- Commitment to the Plastic Free initiative
- Instruction available in English and Italian
- Access to deep technical diving sites like the Relitto del Kent
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Sea Diver about the centre
Located in the heart of San Vito lo Capo, Sea Diver serves as both a diving centre and a hub for underwater archaeology. The centre is positioned directly in the tourist port, providing a convenient base for divers looking to explore the diverse coastline of Sicily.
The area is defined by its varied underwater topography, ranging from the steep walls of the Gulf of Macari to the sheltered archaeological sites near the lighthouse. Whether you are looking for the light play within a cave or the structure of a deep wreck, the centre provides access to a wide spectrum of Mediterranean diving.
The club and its team
The team at Sea Diver operates with a focus on both recreational and specialised training. They are known for hosting international underwater archaeology school camps, catering to those interested in the historical aspects of the seabed.
Instruction is available in both Italian and English, ensuring clear communication for international divers. Beyond standard scuba instruction, the centre provides specialised training such as DAN BLS-D and professional NADD underwater videographer courses.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- SSI
- Languages spoken
- English · Italian
- Website available in
- Italian
- Boats
- Barca Diving Ansarah
- Access and transfers
- By car: Palermo-Trapani motorway (A29 E90), exit at Castellammare del Golfo, follow the signs for San Vito Lo Capo. By bus: From Palermo to San Vito Lo Capo (Autolinee Russo), from Trapani to San Vito Lo Capo (Autolinee A.S.T). By ferry: From Genoa, Livorno, Civitavecchia and Naples (Grandi Navi Veloci); from Cagliari and Naples (TIRRENIA and SNAV). By plane: Punta Raisi “Falcone-Borsellino” Airport (PA) or Birgi “Vincenzo Florio” Airport (TP).
- Phone
- +39 366 323 1279
- Address
- Via faro nr. 1 scaletta porto, 91030 San Vito Lo Capo TP, Italy
- Official website
- seadiver.it ↗
Courses on offer
The course catalogue is extensive, catering to everyone from those looking for their first Scuba Experience to advanced divers. For those looking to progress their technical skills, the centre offers Tech Diving programmes.
Specialised professional training is also available, including NADD Video Operatore Subacqueo (Underwater Videographer) certifications. For those interested in the scientific side of the ocean, they offer dedicated Underwater Archaeology training.
The boats
The centre operates the Barca Diving Ansarah, a dedicated diving boat that takes you out to the various sites around the Gulf of Tonnara and the Zingaro Reserve.
Dive sites with Sea Diver
Relitto del Kent: This 80-metre Cypriot cargo ship lies in a resting position on a sandy bottom at a depth of 52 metres. It is a deep dive that requires technical proficiency due to the descent into the blue.
Punta Negra: A premier wall dive located in the Golfo di Macari where underwater terraces descend to 30 metres before the seabed drops to 50 metres. The wall is heavily populated with gorgonians and various fish species.
Siti Archeologici: Located north of the San Vito lo Capo port, these sites contain ceramic material ranging from the 4th century BC to the 16th century AD. You can explore the Relitto delle Anfore and the Relitto delle Macine on a sandy bottom amidst Posidonia oceanica.
Grotta Perciata: A large cave situated on a rocky plateau at approximately 20 metres depth. It is highly regarded for the light and shadow effects created by openings in the ceiling of the vault.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Lago di VenereGrotta PerciataTorre dell'ImpisuSecca di Cala RossaRelitto del KentSiti Archeologici (Relitto delle Macine et Relitto delle Anfore)Punta NegraCorallo RossoGrotta delle Colonne
Marine life around Sicile
The marine life around San Vito lo Capo is characterised by vibrant fixed life. You will frequently encounter colourful gorgonians and red coral (Corallium Rubrum) decorating the walls and reefs.
In the rocky areas and along the walls, look for lobster and various fish species moving through the terrain. The presence of sea fans adds significant colour to the underwater landscape.
Macro life and crustaceans are also present, with lobsters often found near the reef structures and rocky outcrops.
Diving conditions
The diving area offers a variety of environments, from the sheltered reef flats and sandy bottoms of the archaeological sites to the more exposed walls and deep wrecks. Divers should be prepared for different conditions depending on whether they are exploring the protected caves or the deeper sections of the gulf.
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