MAZZARÒ SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Fundiving Day at Mazzarò: Two guided dives into Isola Bella’s Blue Cave
Two guided dives run by NIKE Diving from the Isola Bella beach in Taormina, with a beach break between dives—this guide lays out the day’s itinerary, key sites, and practical details.
Fundiving Day at Mazzarò: Two guided dives into Isola Bella’s Blue Cave.
Experience diving in the protected waters around Isola Bella, beginning at the NIKE Diving Center on the beach of Mazzarò and moving by short boat runs to nearby sites such as the Blue Cave and the southern slopes of Isola Bella.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Short boat hops to dramatic sites
Dives depart from the NIKE Diving Center and reach nearby locations in minutes; site selection depends on sea conditions and can include the Blue Cave and Isola Bella South.
Shallow, scenic dives at safety depth
The program emphasizes sheltered dives in the Isola Bella nature reserve, where divers cross canyons and encounter features like Roman Columns in relatively shallow water.
Two dives separated by a beach break
Between the morning and afternoon dives there is a two-hour pause on the beach at the NIKE Diving Center, allowing divers to use local services such as restaurants, a snack bar, deckchairs and umbrellas.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
A morning welcome and equipment briefing at the Nike Diving Center precedes two guided shallow dives in Isola Bella’s protected waters, with a relaxed beach interlude between the dives; the program is structured so participants receive instruction on breathing, signals and basic skills as they explore features like the Blue Cave.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this day is best for — and what to check before you book.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Listed duration: 2 hours.
Meet at the NIKE DIVING CENTER located on the beach of Isola Bella in Taormina for an 8:30 am welcome, equipment preparation and briefing.
Equipment will be prepared at the NIKE Diving Center as part of the welcome and setup; bring personal swimwear, any required certification cards and any personal items you prefer for the beach break.
There is a roughly two-hour return to the dive center between dives, during which participants can use local beach services including restaurants and deckchairs.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we meet for the Fundiving Day?
At the NIKE DIVING CENTER located on the beach of Isola Bella in Taormina, which is the program’s meeting point and equipment area.
How long is the activity?
The listed duration for the activity is 2 hours.
What sites will we dive?
Sites are chosen according to sea conditions and can include the Blue Cave and Isola Bella South, among other nearby spots in the Isola Bella nature reserve.
What happens between the two dives?
Participants return to the dive center for a roughly two-hour break and may use beach services such as restaurants, a snack bar, deckchairs and umbrellas.
Is equipment provided?
Equipment is prepared at the NIKE Diving Center as part of the morning welcome and setup.
How deep are the dives?
The dives are conducted at a safety depth of around 6 meters in the Isola Bella nature reserve.