GIARDINI-NAXOS SELF-GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Isola Bella Unveiled: Two Guided Dives from Giardini‑Naxos
A 5-hour, two-dive morning outing from Giardini‑Naxos to Isola Bella Marine Park — this guide clarifies the itinerary, onboard atmosphere, and who can join.
Isola Bella Unveiled: Two Guided Dives from Giardini‑Naxos.
From the shore of Giardini‑Naxos you board a short cruise into Taormina’s Isola Bella Marine Park for two guided underwater stops, a boat-side fruit break, and a relaxed return with Sicilian wine and biscuits — an outing that pairs coastal scenery with close-up marine exploration.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Explore Isola Bella by boat and below the surface
The trip visits Isola Bella Marine Park, combining short boat transfers with guided dives or snorkel stops to take in the protected underwater scenery and sites such as the Blue Cave.
Two guided immersions or snorkel stops
Participants make two guided dives (or snorkel stops) led by dive professionals, giving a paired-morning schedule of underwater exploration and surface breaks.
A convivial boat atmosphere to finish
Between and after the dives the crew provides a fruit break and later Sicilian wine and biscuits with relaxing music, creating a mellow end to the outing on the cruise back to harbour.
What the day feels like
What the morning feels like
You meet at the dive resort for equipment setup, transfer to the harbour and cruise to Isola Bella for a first guided dive; after a surface break with fresh fruit you enter the water again for a second dive, then unwind on board with Sicilian wine, biscuits and music as you return to port.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing is for — and who it isn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is a half‑day trip lasting about 5 hours with a typical morning schedule and a return to harbour in the early afternoon.
Guests meet at the dive resort for equipment preparation (Hotel Naxos Beach) before transferring to Giardini Naxos harbour for the boat departure.
The program includes a navigation break with fresh fruit and later Sicilian wine and biscuits during the return leg.
Equipment preparation is handled at the dive resort as part of the morning welcome and setup.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Fundiving Day outing?
The excursion runs about 5 hours.
Where and when do we meet?
You meet at the dive resort (Hotel Naxos Beach) for an 08:00 welcome and equipment preparation before transferring to the harbour.
Who can participate?
The outing is for certified divers; the operator’s minimum age for diving participation is 10 years.
What happens between the dives?
There is a navigation break next to Isola Bella with fresh fruit, tea and water and onboard toilet facilities.
Is there food or drink provided after diving?
After the second dive guests are served Sicilian wine and biscuits while relaxing to background music on the return trip.
Are snorkel options available instead of diving?
The program offers two guided dives or snorkel stops at the marine park.