Ustica 1^st marine protected area of Italy since 1986

Dive with us in the most pristine waters of the Mediterranean Sea

Discover our diving center

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Orca Diving Ustica | Immersioni e corsi PADI a Ustica Sicilia

Discover our diving center in Ustica

Thanks to the location, on the port Belvedere, Orca Diving Ustica is the natural meeting point for sea lovers, scuba divers and snorkelers.

In the splendid setting of the island of Ustica in Sicily, acclaimed as the scuba diving capital of the Mediterranean, Orca Diving Ustica will take you to discover the most beautiful and exciting dives, for weeks in the blue, weekends or single days full of fun in total safety.

Dive with us in the Protected Marine Area of Ustica and be amazed by its beauty while enjoying diving or snorkelling activities, always accompanied and supervised by experienced and accredited guides. Orca Diving Ustica will assist you in organising your holiday, from transfers to booking accommodation with the best rates and helping you discover the island

Since 2013 Orca Diving Ustica has been the reference point for individual enthusiasts, families and diving groups, thanks to its spacious boats and expert staff, offering recreational and professional PADI scuba diving courses.

Non-divers can accompany the divers on the boat and enjoy the sea of Ustica, taking part in fun snorkelling trips or try diving programs. All diving equipment is available for hire.

The location of the diving centre is perfect, directly on the harbour and within walking distance of most accommodation facilities. Boats equipped for diving will enable you to reach all the diving and snorkelling spots comfortably and within a few minutes.

Our diving centre is equipped with double-exit steel cylinders. The filling station is equipped with three compressors for refilling air and nitrox (30-32% O2). There is also a medical centre on the island equipped with a hyperbaric chamber and there are direct connections to Sicily in case of any medical necessity.

The team

Claire

Owner and instructor

Davide

Owner and instructor

Meet the team

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About
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Let us introduce ourselves, we are Claire and Davide and our adventure in Ustica began almost by chance,as we were two young professionals looking for a diving centre to work in. A centre that was professional, well-organised, dedicated to customer care and respect for the environment, but also friendly, fun and respectful of its staff.

We found all this in Orca Diving Ustica, a fantastic diving centre headed at the time by Cristina. Since 2016 and 2018 respectively, we have worked with her to make this wonderful reality grow and improve. In 2021 Cristina decided to pass on the torch and we did not hesitate to pick it up to achieve our dream of owning a diving centre in Sicily and Ustica, the undisputed diving capital of the Mediterranean Sea!

Our aim is to continue improving an already winning formula, using our experience accumulated over the years to offer even more beautiful dives, increasingly impeccable organization and lots and lots of fun, all in maximum safety!

Claire & Davide

Claire

Originally from Normandy, I have always been in contact with the sea and water in general and started scuba diving quite naturally as a teenager. I put this passion aside for a few years when I continued my Master's degree and started to work in human resources management in Canada and then in Australia. It was in Australia that the opportunity arose for me to start diving again and to obtain my Divemaster. I grabbed the opportunity and decided to take what I called "a little break in my career".

I landed by chance in Ustica (Sicily) with my backpack in the summer of 2016 and, even though I didn't speak a word of Italian, I was immediately charmed by the island, its dives, its people and Orca Diving Ustica for which I started working. 7 years later and as many summers spent in Ustica, I must admit that "this little break" has simply become my real life.

Davide

Being born in a small town of Sicily on the Palermo coast, I was lucky enough to experience the sea from an early age. All this led me to love the sea so much and I soon started free diving, driven by the curiosity to explore and learn what lies beneath the surface of the sea.

After my first scuba diving experience in 2012, I soon understood that scuba diving was my future, and as early as 2013 I began my first professional experience. In 2014 I became a scuba diving instructor and then did the cross-over to become a PADI instructor in 2017.

My first work experience in Ustica was in 2016, and since then I have continued to deepen my knowledge of its fabulous seabed, of which I am beginning to get to know a lot, knowing that it still has many secrets that I hope to unveil, so that one day I can reveal them to you!

Anthony

Passionate about marine life (and animals in general), it was only natural that Anthony should make scuba diving his profession! After travelling around Asia, he joined our team of instructors in Ustica 5 years ago. Attentive and patient, he'll be happy to share his passion in English, French and Italian!

Steven

Steven is a passionate and inquisitive dive instructor who has been travelling the world and the oceans for five years.

With four years' experience in the Red Sea, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and South-East Asia, he has developed an in-depth knowledge of the marine world. Now in his fourth year with Orca Diving Ustica, he'll be delighted to show you around his island and its wonders. Pedagogical and attentive, he passes on his fascination for the sea and the importance of protecting it with every dive. He will be delighted to chat with you in French, English, Italian and Spanish.

Margaux

Originally from a small village on the Côte d'Azur where Jacques-Yves Cousteau lived, Margaux's passion for diving and the underwater world began in 2019. She continued her training on various trips to Europe, Africa and Central America. It was finally on the island of Cozumel in Mexico that she became a PADI instructor.

Enthusiastic and curious, this is her second season with our team, and she will be delighted to help you improve your skills or simply discover the local marine life, in French, English or Spanish.

Alex

A fervent fan of sensational water sports (surfing, apnea, wakeboarding, etc.) and wanting to experience breathing underwater, it was on the Ile d'Yeu that he took his first scuba diving course. After seven years' service in the French Navy, he became a diving instructor to pass on his passion, with the precision of a military man enhanced by the fun and originality of an extreme sports enthusiast. This is the second time he's been part of our team, and he'll be glad to welcome you in French or English.

Lorenzo

Originally from Palermo, Lorenzo has always spent his holidays by the sea. Passionate about the marine world, after completing his diving certifications with Orca Diving Ustica and studying environmental science, he decided to move to the other side of the diving world and make it his profession! And after a trip to South America, he's delighted to be back in the calm and beauty of the Mediterranean Sea as a PADI instructor. Positive and enthusiastic, he will be delighted to share his passion for diving with you in Italian, French, English or Spanish.

Julye

Immersed in the marine world since childhood and introduced to scuba diving at the age of 11 by her father, Julye quickly developed a real passion for the depths of the sea. All her training was completed at Orca Diving Ustica, where she now proudly works. As a student and travel enthusiast, Julye is ready to share her knowledge and love of the sea with others. Whether it's guiding adventure-seeking divers or passing on her curiosity about marine life.

Simone

Passionate about scuba diving, photography and marine conservation, Simone, having Sicilian origins, discovered scuba diving as a child. He had the opportunity to live unique experiences in Asia, where he deepened these passions and decided to turn them into a job: exploring the sea, photographing its beauty and contributing to its protection. Freediving, in particular, has taught them to connect deeply with the sea. His goal is to inspire others to discover and respect the marine environment.

Marina

Born in Argentina but with her heart in Italy. Her passion for this country led her to discover scuba diving in the beautiful island of Ustica three years ago. Last year, she left her job as a data scientist to train as a Dive Master and fully dedicate herself to this passion. She is in love with Ustica, both underwater and on land, and she's ready to help you fall in love with this incredible island too. With a smile on her face and a bad joke up her sleeve, she's always happy to assist you in Spanish, Italian, English, and Portuguese.

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