Description
THE RESORT
The dive resort is located in the idyllic bay of Morcone, a small village near the main centre of Capoliveri.
The grounds, filled with tall shady trees offer protection from the Mediterranean sun and is located a short 50 metre walk away from main beach. Incorporated into the facilities is a spacious roofed area where bar, BBQ and café facilities are offered for relaxing after dives.
DIVING AND MORE
Elba has been a nature reserve for several years and this is most apparent while immersed in the aquatic realm. You will marvel at the clear blue waters where schools of small fishes, often barracudas, moray eels, conger eels and groupers may be seen. With a little luck, you can even encounter a sunfish.
The underwater landscape is quite varied due to an abundance of caverns, tunnels and deep drop offs. A keen eye will find copious amounts of nudibranches and other molluscs with fields of anemones and ascidians and is perfect for macro photographers. A short boat ride will take you to areas where red corals will be found and one stunning site offers red gorgonian fans in the 30 – 50 metre depth range. In the area is a small airplane wreck and a 30 year old sunken freighter are easily accessible from shore for wreck enthusiasts.
Most of the dive sites are located very close to our resort and the boat trip with our RIBs normally takes less than ten minutes. Some of the dives sites further away can be reached from shore with our minibus.
We offer up to five dive trips daily catering for early risers, a later dive for holiday makers who wish to relax from the rigours of work and night dives.
EDUCATION
Intro dives are a relaxed introduction to the wonders of the aquatic realm and are conducted in the Mediterranean Sea by our experienced instructor team.
Diving courses from beginner to professional level can be done according to PADI or SSI standards. PADI and SSI are the two largest dive certification agencies worldwide, the successful candidate is awarded the certification and this certification is recognised worldwide. Continuing education is offered according to IANTD standards for those who are interested in deep and nitrox diving.
Detailed course descriptions can be downloaded from our homepage.
THE EQUIPMENT
Aquanautic-elba is MARES Diving Centre. MARES is recognised as one of the world’s most influential equipment manufacturers and we offer our guests only the newest MARES equipment.
Our regulators are maintained to the highest standards by authorised technicians and come with an alternate air source, SPG and depth gauge. The one-piece 5mm neoprene suits are provided with a separate hood, as well as wrist- and ankle zippers for easy fitting. Torches are also available for hire.
According to your air consumption 8, 10, 12 and 15 litre steel tanks are available for use. DIN and Yoke valves with single and double port are available. Of course you are also welcome to bring your own tanks. Our three compressors (BAUER and L&W) always supply pure air to international standards and are maintained according to manufacturers specifications.
OUR BOATS
Three boats are offered for your comfort.
Our big RIB with a length of approx 6 metres (year of construction 2004) is equipped with a 90 HP outboard motor and provides space for up to ten divers. The boat is purpose built and is rigged out for scuba units.
A boat with a 25 HP outboard motor provides space for up to eight divers. Experienced groups have the opportunity to charter this boat. Under Italian law a boat licence is only required for engines with more than 40 HP so this boat may be skippered without boat licence.
Our small RIB is equipped with a 9.9 HP outboard motor and can take five divers. Experienced groups also have the opportunity to charter this boat.
OUR TEAM
Björn Heyduk
– 2000+ dives
– PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
– PADI Emergency First Response Instructor
– PADI Tec-Rec Instructor
– IANTD Advanced Nitrox Instructor
– DAN Oxygen Provider Instructor
Frieda de Baat
– 700+ dives
– PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
– PADI Emergency First Response Instructor
– PADI EANx Instructor
– DAN Oxygen Provider Instructor
