Underwater Naturalist Dive Experience
Underwater Naturalist Dive Experience
PADI Underwater Naturalist Diver Course

Admiring the beauty beneath the waves is one thing. Appreciating how the underwater environment functions is something that will enhance your diving experiences in ways you might not expect. Discover the aquatic environment of Ustica lsland in a special way.

  • Diving is all about what you see beneath the surface, through crystal clear waters of Ustica island
  • The better you understand the aquatic environment, the more you’ll be able to savor the sights you encounter on your dives
  • Go beyond simply recognizing the occasional fish by taking the PADI Underwater Naturalist Course
  • In the course you’ll learn to identify fish, animals and plants, and then take your knowledge to the next level with comprehension of how their interactions affect each other and the environment.
Included

This class consists of 2 introductory lessons and 2 guided dives and includes:

  • Specific background material
  • tanks & weights
  • Boat rides
  • Instructor Training
  • PADI certification fee
  • dive insurance
Not included
  • Other Scuba Equipment
  • PADI Underwater Naturalist Diver Certification (eLearning, Fee & Student Insurance ) 
  • Dive Insurance
Duration1 Day
ParticipantsThe course is available for max. 6 divers per session.
LanguagesEnglish, French, Italian
Opening hours 05/01/2026 – 10/31/2026
Daily   08:00 - 20:00
Requirements

To enroll the Underwater Naturalist Diver Program (or PADI UW Naturalist Course) you need to: 

  • be an Open Water Diver
  • minimum age: 10
  • have good buoyancy skills
Important information

Minimum 2 participants.
the course is subject to a surcharge if it is given for a single participant.

Further information

The Underwater Naturalist Dive Program  is part of the MedLife Experience  we offer in Ustica. 

The PADI Underwater Naturalist Course gives you the opportunity to explore new environments and enjoy scuba diving more than ever, while working with your instructor to build your scuba skills and gain more confidence, and get certified as a Specialty Diver.

In the PADI Underwater Naturalist Course you’ll learn:

  • The major aquatic life groupings, interactions and factual information that dispels negative myths
  • The role of aquatic plants, food chains and predator/prey relationships
  • How to interact responsibly with aquatic life
  • The underwater naturalist’s view of organisms and their roles in the environment



from
€140.00