

Best for advanced divers, 45-50m, boat entry.
Santa Lucia is a deep-water site located 1000 metres off the coast of Ventotene, featuring a combination of wreck, reef, cave, and wall topography. The site reaches depths of 45 to 50 metres, requiring advanced certification and careful dive planning. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures fluctuate between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. Access is exclusively by boat. Due to the significant depth, divers must maintain strict awareness of their dive profile and monitor computers closely to manage decompression requirements. On-site facilities include a dive shop providing air fills, guided tours, and gear storage.
40.81122, 13.42615
At 45 to 50 metres, bottom time is short, so plan your dive profile carefully with your guide before entry and make sure your tank is full at the boat. The on-site dive shop handles air fills and gear storage, which keeps the logistics straightforward for visiting divers.
Accessible by boat.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
45-50m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-18°C
Current
None
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only due to its depth of 45 to 50 metres and the technical nature of the wreck, reef, cave, and wall features.
The site reaches depths between 45 and 50 metres, with an average depth of 40 metres.
Santa Lucia is a boat dive located 1000 metres from the shore, and a boat is required to reach the site.
No, this site is not suitable for snorkelling as the features are located at depths of 40 to 50 metres.
The primary hazard is the depth, which reaches 45 to 50 metres. Divers must maintain strict awareness of their depth and monitor their computers to avoid decompression issues.
Diving at Santa Lucia in Ventotene requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Santa Lucia in Ventotene. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 18°C.
Visibility at Santa Lucia in Ventotene typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.