MAZZARÒ SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Three Days to a PADI Scuba Diver Certification in Mazzarò — Learn to Explore to 12 Meters Under an Instructor’s Watchful Eye
A focused, 3-day program at Nike Diving in Taormina that combines classroom work, confined-water practice and open-water dives to earn a PADI Scuba Diver certification allowing supervised dives to 12 meters.
Three Days to a PADI Scuba Diver Certification in Mazzarò — Learn to Explore to 12 Meters Under an Instructor’s Watchful Eye.
Set on the pebble fringe of Isola Bella near Taormina, the PADI Scuba Diver program from Nike Diving is an accelerated, three-day certification designed for people short on time who still want a worldwide credential and the chance to dive under professional supervision to 12 meters. The course pairs theory with confined-water practice and open-water dives at a flagship Mazzarò location.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three days to a worldwide credential
This condensed program delivers a PADI Scuba Diver certification in three days, combining classroom theory with practical sessions so candidates can obtain a recognized qualification quickly.
Confined-water drills and open-water practice
The curriculum includes three confined-water dives in shallow, limited conditions followed by two open-water dives, giving students staged, supervised exposure before certification.
Supervised diving to 12 meters
After certification, graduates may dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters while accompanied directly by a Divemaster with a PADI Assistant Instructor or Instructor—an important operational limit of the Scuba Diver credential.
What the day feels like
How the three days unfold
Over an intensive 72‑hour schedule, students meet at the Nike Diving center and progress from equipment assembly and theory review to confined‑water skill sessions and finally open‑water dives: a pragmatic sequence that builds competence and leaves you certified to dive under supervision to 12 meters.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program is a three‑day course.
Meet at 08:30 at the Nike Diving center on the Isola Bella beach in Taormina.
Personal items and any required documentation should be confirmed with the operator; the course includes equipment assembly training at the center.
Upon successful completion you will be certified to dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters while accompanied by a Divemaster with a PADI Assistant Instructor or Instructor.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the PADI Scuba Diver program here?
The course runs over three days.
Where do I meet to start the course?
You meet at 08:30 at the Nike Diving Center on the Isola Bella beach in Taormina.
How many in‑water sessions are included?
The program includes three confined‑water dives and two open‑water dives.
What depth will I be certified to dive to?
The PADI Scuba Diver certification permits dives to a maximum depth of 12 meters when accompanied by the required supervision.
Can I dive independently after this course?
No — this certification allows diving only under the direct supervision of a Divemaster with a PADI Assistant Instructor or Instructor; to dive independently or to greater depths you would need to complete further training such as the PADI Open Water Diver course.