Ustica
Grotta della Falconiera
- Max depth34 m
- CertificationCavern
Diving and fills
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Fills nearby
- Fill stationLa Perla Nera DivingAir, nitrox and trimix (separate compressors plus a Haskel booster); O₂ not stated — askRoute ↗
- Fill stationUstica Diving CenterAir and nitrox (max 36% O₂, €10 supplement, nitrox certification required); trimix and O₂ not stated — askRoute ↗
- Fill stationBlue Diving UsticaNot stated (60 cylinders in stock) — askRoute ↗
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The dive
A straight cave under the cliffs of Capo Falconiera. Red gorgonians grow outside; plenty of daylight at the entrance helps you find the way out.
Profile and sections
A straight cave under the cliffs of Capo Falconiera. Red gorgonians grow outside; plenty of daylight at the entrance helps you find the way out. You also find thousands of red shrimp (Plesionika narval), groupers, mullet, moray eels and octopus.
Practical: the dive centre recommends cavern experience.
- Depth and profile
- Entrance -18 to -27 m (AMP list 18 m); max -34 m. Wide fissure narrowing over ~28 m into a vault, with a narrower second fissure.
- Configuration
- All configurations in the main fissure; the second fissure is narrower.
- DPV: Not DPV-suitable
- Scooters are banned in the AMP unless the AMP authorises them on application.
Who can dive where
- At least Cavern
- Configurations: Backmount / twinset / Sidemount / CCR / Small cylinders / no-mount (speleo sumps)
- Goes down to 34 m (trimix or deco may be needed)
This is how the planner decides who in your team may dive this cave. Rules your own trip adds (organizer, a mail, the AI) show with your trip.
How to get there
Zone B, under Punta Falconiera; by boat with an AMP-authorised dive centre. Cave dives guided only, in daylight, max 4 divers per guide and max 2 dives per day in this cave; everyone, guide included, needs a cave speciality certification. From 1 June to 30 September only in the first and third week of each month.
Around Grotta della Falconiera
Fills3 fill stations · nearest 0 km
La Perla Nera Diving
Piazza Capitano Vito Longo 5, 90051 Ustica
Air, nitrox and trimix (separate compressors plus a Haskel booster); O₂ not stated — ask
Not stated — ask
Since 1999; the island's first PADI 5 Star centre, run by a PADI Course Director. Rebreathers are 'more than welcome'; DSAT Tec Rec and cave specialty courses; own workshop and air-quality testing. Dives the Grotta dei Gamberi, Grotta delle Cipree, Piramidi/Cirri and Punta Falconiera, among others. Ask about walk-in fills.
Ustica Diving Center
Piazza Umberto I, 90051 Ustica
Air and nitrox (max 36% O₂, €10 supplement, nitrox certification required); trimix and O₂ not stated — ask
Not stated — ask
Centre run by an islander; PADI and SSI courses, cavern/cave via SSI. Guided dive €55 (€70 with rental kit), boat passage €15, night dive €70 per the price list. Dives the Cirri, Cipree, Gamberi and Pastizza caves. Ask about walk-in fills and CCR support.
Blue Diving Ustica
Piazza Vito Longo 4, 90051 Ustica
Not stated (60 cylinders in stock) — ask
Open all year, busiest in summer
PADI centre with two 7.5 m RIBs. Dives the Grotta dei Gamberi II, Grotta della Pastizza, Scoglio del Medico ('La Balena') and the Piramidi, among others. Ask about fills and CCR support.
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