Underwater Archaeology Course
Overview
Outdoors …you will practice standard search and measuring techniques used in this research. Next session will be underwater for two dives to practice what you have learned. Including a wonderful dive to our amazing underwater heritage. Back on shore a detailed debriefing is conducted with you preparing fieldnotes and drawings to document your fieldwork. This is truly a hands on program. *A PADI certification card is issued upon completion.
Included:
Full Equipment Rental
Digital Underwater Archaeology Manual
Archaeological Museum Fee Entrance
Free Underwater Pictures & Video
Pick-up & drive back from your hotel
What's Included
- Underwater archaeology digital manual, use of special underwater archaeology instruments & equipment
- Padi license fee
Meeting Location
Porto di
98035 Giardini-Naxos ME, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Learn the basic techniques used to conduct research as an Underwater Archaeology Diver. During the classroom session you will receive a brief history of Underwater Archaeology and its origin.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-261244P6
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Participants in the Underwater Archaeology Course cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Underwater archaeology digital manual, use of special underwater archaeology instruments & equipment.
- Padi license fee.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Underwater Archaeology Course is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Underwater Archaeology Course will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Underwater archaeology digital manual, use of special underwater archaeology instruments & equipment
- Padi license fee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
