Sean, Emma and little Grace live on the live-aboard M.V. Griffin in the waters off Elba.  They offer diving holidays aboard Griffin.  They contacted Family Diving after having their first child, Grace, realizing that a slightly more family approach to their diving holidays would now be needed.

We would like to offer diving holidays aboard Griffin as your own private charter.  MV Griffin is a 51-ft, twin-screw Dickens-class vessel, built originally for the British Admiralty.  Often described as a boat that “gives you a cuddle”, due to the strength and character that she exudes, Griffin has been completely refitted for comfortable live-aboard charter.  She is equipped with on-board compressor, generator, GPS, depth sounders, VHF and Oxygen, to ensure your maximum safety and enjoyment.  They also have a 4.5m RIB for use as a tender, ski-boat or auxiliary dive-boat.   

Sean is a qualified and experienced PADI Instructor, with a passion for underwater photography.  Emma is a PADI Divemaster and also, being the chef, prides herself on the standard of food offered.

The standard charter is one week, but shorter or longer holidays can be provided depending on the time of year.  The price you pay includes full board accommodation, all meals, wine with dinner, tea/coffee/soft drinks, 10 dives over a week and the use of the tender.  An honesty bar service is provided or there is a fully-inclusive bar price for all alcoholic beverages. 

Diving weeks are based on a 5-day program of 2 dives per day and include tanks, weights and guided diving when required.   There is full kit hire at an extra 20 pounds per week but this does not include wet suits.  If you do not have your own wet suit, hire can be arranged once on the island. 

They also provide other activities such as fishing, water-skiing, donut rides and snorkeling.  Extra is charged for the powered water sports (i.e. water-skiing and donut rides). 

PADI courses can be provided on request. 

Prices for charter of the entire boat are set out below.  These prices include 10 dives per person per week, all food, soft drinks, tea/coffee and wine with dinner:-

Optional Additions to Standard Prices 

Fully-inclusive bar = £50 per person (available to family group bookings only).

Harbour Berthing Fees

£280 per week (May to mid-June and mid-September to end October)

£380 per week (mid-June to mid- September)  

When booking the holiday, we require a deposit of 25% of the overall package cost.  Final payment must be made 10 weeks prior to departure.  Please click on Booking Terms at the top of the page before booking your holiday.