Dive from a floating base in the heart of Sardinia's Costa Smeralda, exploring granite monoliths and vibrant marine life across four protected marine parks.
Orso Diving Club operates from Poltu Quatu on the Costa Smeralda in northern Sardinia, running boat-based dive trips into the marine parks of La Maddalena, Tavolara, and Lavezzi as well as snorkeling excursions around Caprera. The base is a floating diving platform with free parking nearby, allowing divers to board directly from shore without carrying gear up stairs or through buildings. The operator runs short-distance trips close to Poltu Quatu (4-6 miles) covering sites like Secca dell'Orso and Le Cattedrali, long-distance excursions into the Bocche di Bonifacio including Lavezzi in Corsica, and full-day double-dive itineraries. A distinctive feature is their "floating diving" concept where the base itself floats at sea level, reducing physical effort for guests. The team includes approximately 10 instructors and 5 dive guides who conduct courses in English, German, French, and Spanish. They offer a pricing model called "più ti immergi e meno paghi" (the more you dive, the less you pay) where families of at least three divers can share costs across multiple dives during their stay.
Poltu Quatu (tra Baja Sardinia e Porto Cervo), Arzachena (OT), Italy
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