Sikelia Diving Center

Located in the historic port of Ortigia, Sikelia Diving serves as a gateway to the Plemmirio Marine Reserve. This protected area offers a diverse underwater landscape that is a primary focus for the centre's daily operations.

The centre was founded by a group of experienced divers who sought to create a professional environment built on a shared passion for the Sicilian Sea. Their approach emphasises a personalised touch, ensuring that whether you are on your first breath underwater or an experienced diver, the experience is tailored to your level.

The team at Sikelia Diving is composed of certified expert guides and instructors. They operate with a focus on safety and professionalism, drawing on years of experience within the local diving community to provide high-quality instruction and guidance.

Instruction and guiding are available in both English and Italian, making the centre accessible to international divers. The centre maintains a commitment to environmental respect, ensuring that all activities within the reserve are conducted with care for the local ecosystem.

Sikelia Diving offers a comprehensive range of training programmes through both PADI and SSI affiliations. Beginners can start with Discover Scuba Diving to experience the underwater world in a controlled manner.

For those seeking certification, the centre provides the full progression from Open Water Diver to Advanced Open Water Diver, as well as the Rescue Diver course. This allows divers to build a solid foundation of skills and safety protocols.

The centre operates a 7.4-metre gommone (RIB) for trips to the dive sites. This vessel is used to facilitate access to the various locations within the marine reserve, allowing for efficient transport of divers and kit.

For those choosing to snorkel, the centre provides the necessary equipment as part of the service. For divers, the centre is equipped to handle the requirements of a standard diving day, though specific brands of compressors or regulators are not listed.