Punto! Diving & Friends

Punto! Diving & Friends is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort based in Genoa, Italy, born in December 2011 from a group of friends' shared love of the sea. More than a dive operation, it describes itself as a "big family" — a place to study, swap experiences and share a snack, and when the season allows, to round off a day in the water with a barbecue together.

Courses and diving

The centre runs PADI diving courses and recreational dives, with offerings spanning PADI Scuba Diving, TecRec, Freediving, Snorkelling and First Aid (EFR). Two PADI instructors lead the team, and dives explore the Marine Protected Area of Portofino, local wrecks, and the dive site Secca Isuela.

On-site facilities include a training pool, a classroom, air conditioning and a waterfront location, plus a dive boat, parking and food & drinks. Scuba, kids' and freediving equipment rental is available, alongside conservation activities and a dive club. Staff speak English and French — a welcoming fit for divers who value community as much as time underwater.