Diving from Camogli with B&B Diving Center

B&B Diving Center operates from the harbour of Camogli, a fishing town on the Ligurian coast about 25 km east of Genoa and reachable by regional train. The centre runs Discover Scuba Diving sessions for beginners and certification courses up to Divemaster, with dives in the Portofino Promontory Marine Protected Area, one of the best-known dive regions of Italy. Because Discover Scuba Diving is designed for people with no previous experience, the lowest tier gives a meaningful first outing, which is why the activity is rated easy. Participants need to be able to swim, be in reasonable health and complete a medical declaration; PADI-style programmes generally accept children from around ten years old, but the centre should confirm current age limits. Swimwear and a towel are the only personal items required, and diving equipment is provided through the centre. Sessions begin with a briefing covering hand signals, equalising and buddy procedures, followed by shallow supervised dives with instructor support, and surface assistance is arranged by boat. In an emergency, evacuation runs through the harbour to the Italian coast guard and emergency medical services serving the Camogli and Recco area. The protected area is known for rocky walls, Mediterranean fish and gorgonians, and dive sites near Punta Chiappa and San Fruttuoso are within a short boat ride of the harbour. The best conditions run from May to October, with warmest water in late summer; strong sea swells and poor visibility after storms are the main reasons to postpone. The Yumping booking platform lists a protected-area dive from about EUR 40 (around $46), which gives a price anchor, although visitors should confirm current rates and any access fees with the operator. Camogli itself is worth time before or after the dive, with its tall pastel houses, the harbour and the focaccia bakeries that line the seafront.