Issimo ASD

Tucked into Padua, Italy, Issimo ASD is a PADI 5 Star IDC Center School built around a dedicated multimedia classroom and a partner training pool that allows practice to depths of 40 metres. With five PADI Instructors on the team, it's a place geared toward learning the ropes properly, whether you're stepping underwater for the first time or building on skills you already have.

Courses and dive sites

Beginners can take the plunge with PADI Discover Scuba Diving, a session of around three hours from USD 132, while those wanting a solid safety foundation can add PADI Emergency First Response (EFR), roughly a full day from USD 252. Instruction is offered in both English and Italian.

When it's time to get out into open water, the center dives local sites including the Tegnùe "Marina del Sole/Chioggia," the Evdokia II, and Baita al Lago. Alongside courses, Issimo ASD runs trips and weekends both in Italy and abroad, making it a natural home base for divers who like to keep exploring.