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diving center
in Giardini naxos

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Image of Sea Spirit, a luxury yacht for exclusive cruises and marine adventures.Sea Spirit boat at sea at sunset, perfect for holidays and marine adventures.
Taormina PADI diving courses

Olympic swimming pool

For training sessions
Boat diving

12mt Boat

Spacious and luxurious
Diving resort area in Taormina

Relax Area

Next to the office
Sea Spirit training: classroom workshops and seminars.

Conference Room

For theory lessons

Where Passion for the Sea Meets Diving Excellence

Sea Spirit is not just a Diving Center in Giardini Naxos, but also the only PADI 5 Star CDC Dive Resort in the area, a prestigious recognition that reflects our constant commitment to excellence in diving education and in the quality of the experiences we offer our guests. This achievement represents our philosophy: living the sea with passion, professionalism, safety and attention to every person who chooses to rely on us to discover the underwater world.

Sea Spirit Diving Resort is our corner of underwater paradise in Giardini Naxos, just a few minutes from Taormina, in one of the most fascinating settings of eastern Sicily. The center was founded in 2012 from Carmelo Sgroi’s passion for the sea and scuba diving, with the aim of offering everyone the opportunity to enjoy authentic, exciting and safe experiences. From the very beginning, our mission has been to create a welcoming and professional environment where every guest feels supported and valued, from curious beginners to experienced divers.

Over the years, Sea Spirit has become a point of reference for those looking for a complete experience, combining high-quality training, excellent organization and dives in some of the most beautiful seabeds of the Mediterranean. Our strategic location between Giardini Naxos and Taormina allows us to quickly reach extraordinary dive sites where the beauty of the coastline meets the richness of marine life.

We offer PADI courses for all levels, from first experiences to professional training paths, with confined water sessions held in an Olympic swimming pool and high-quality Scubapro equipment. Each course is conducted with great care to ensure gradual, safe and engaging learning. We believe that training should not only be effective but also exciting, because learning to dive means acquiring technical skills while discovering a completely new way to experience the sea.

Dives take place in 14 selected sites, easily reachable in just a few minutes with our dinghy or with the Sea Spirit 1 boat, equipped with all the comforts necessary to guarantee safety and relaxation. The seabeds between Giardini Naxos and Taormina offer extraordinary scenery, with rocky walls, caves, crevices, light effects and schools of fish that make every outing unique and fascinating. Every dive is an opportunity to explore the rich biodiversity of the Mediterranean Sea and be amazed by the beauty of this extraordinary natural environment.

Our international team is made up of passionate professionals, ready to welcome you warmly and guide you on an underwater journey that goes far beyond a simple dive. For us, the sea is a way of life, and every experience is designed to share this passion with those who choose us. Sea Spirit is much more than a diving center: it is a place where training, adventure and love for the sea come together to create unforgettable memories among the underwater wonders of Giardini Naxos and Taormina.
Image of a logo with a red diver, globes, and PADI and CDC text, symbolizing scuba training.PADI Gold Certification for Sea Spirit, recognition of excellence in scuba diving.

Sea Spirit Crew

The heart of Sea Spirit is our international team of passionate and highly qualified professionals, ready to guide you through an unforgettable diving experience.

Carmelo Sgroi

Platinum Course Director

Cilla Lentz

General Manager

Mark Soworka

Platinum Course Director

How to Reach Us

Our office is located inside the UNAhotel Naxos Beach Resort.
From Catania (55 km / 45 minutes)
Take the A18 motorway towards Messina and exit at Giardini-Naxos. The resort is just a few minutes from the exit.
Parking available at the hotel (upon request).

From Messina (52 km / 50 minutes)
Take the A18 motorway towards Catania, exit at Giardini-Naxos.

From Taormina centre (6 km / 10 minutes)
Easily accessible by car, taxi, or local bus.
Nearest station: Taormina-Giardini Naxos (4.5 km)
Connected by regional and intercity trains from all over Sicily.
From there, it’s a 5–10 minute taxi ride to the resort.
From Catania Airport / city center: about 1 hour and 15 minutes with Interbus, stop Recanati – Giardini-Naxos. Connections also available from Palermo, Messina, Syracuse and other Sicilian cities. The bus stop is just a few steps from the resort entrance
Catania Fontanarossa International Airport (CTA)
Distance: 60 km – Travel time: about 50 minutes by car
Available options:
> Private transfer (on request)
> Car rental at the airport
> Direct Interbus service to Giardini-Naxos
Via Recanati 26, Giardini Naxos
Address
342 936 6568
Telephone
342 936 6568
Whatsapp
info@seaspirit.it
Email
8:00 - 18:00
Opening Hours
Sea Spirit Diving in Taormina
Via Recanati 26, Giardini Naxos (ME)
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