Try breathing underwater for the first time off the Sorrentine Peninsula. This three-hour beginner dive uses a rib transfer into the Punta Campanella MPA, with full gear and a certified instructor guiding shallow, safe dives.
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You step onto the rib as the Sorrentine cliffs slip astern and the Tyrrhenian Sea leans in, cool and glassy. The instructor runs through buoyancy basics while the coastline — lemon groves clinging to terraced slopes — recedes. Within minutes the boat eases into a protected pocket inside the Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area; the real world narrows to breath and blue.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Basic swimming comfort and ability to tread water; no prior dive certification required but must be comfortable in open water
Wildlife
History
The Sorrentine coast has long been a maritime corridor; the Punta Campanella area now sits within a marine protected area to preserve traditional fishing grounds and underwater habitats.
Conservation
Operators follow MPA rules: limited anchoring, no touching or collecting marine life, and encouragement to use reef‑safe products to minimize impact.
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Arrive hydrated and fed
Eat a light meal before the dive and hydrate—low blood sugar or dehydration increase risk of seasickness and fatigue.
Practice equalization before diving
Do simple Valsalva or swallowing techniques during the briefing and at the surface to prevent ear pain during descent.
Wear reef-safe sunscreen
The MPA encourages biodegradable sunscreens to protect Posidonia beds and marine life.
Bring a light jacket for the rib ride
Wind on the approach can be chilly even on warm days; a packable shell prevents discomfort.
Swimsuit
Wear under a wetsuit or rash guard for quick changes and comfort.
summer
Light neoprene top or 3mm wetsuit
Keeps you warm during shallow dives and on windy boat approaches.
spring
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and fragile marine habitats from harmful chemicals.
summer
Boat shoes or sandals with straps
Secure footing during rib transfers and on wet decks.
summer