

Best for expert divers, 14-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Grotta delle Stalattiti in Ustica is an expert-level cave dive featuring significant geological formations. Divers access the site by boat to explore chambers containing stalactites and stalagmites, including a large formation known as The Palm Tree. The site involves an overhead environment where the entrance may be lost from view within the tunnel system. Depths range from 14 to 20 metres, with an average of 12 metres. Conditions include mild currents and water temperatures varying between 15C and 25C. Marine life recorded at the site includes bream, wrasses, European parrotfish, and various invertebrates such as the Mediterranean violet aeolid, Cratena slug, and purple sea star.
38.70420, 13.19450
The cave contains stalactites and stalagmites formed by carbonate deposits within the basaltic rock of the island.
The site is accessed by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
14-20m
Skill Level
Expert
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-25°C
Current
Mild
Divers may encounter bream, wrasses, European parrotfish, and Turkish wrasse. Invertebrates recorded here include the Mediterranean violet aeolid, Cratena slug, purple sea star, fireworm, and various snails.
No, this site is reserved for expert technical cave divers due to the overhead environment and the nature of the tunnel system.
The depth at Grotta delle Stalattiti ranges from 14 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site.
The primary hazard is the overhead environment inherent to the cave system.
Diving at Grotta delle Stalattiti in Ustica requires the following certifications: Advanced, Cave, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Grotta delle Stalattiti in Ustica. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C.
Grotta delle Stalattiti in Ustica typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.