Jonio Pro-Dive Catania - Ustica
The team at Jonio Pro-Dive Catania are exactly who you want showing you Ustica. They’re based in Catania, yes, but they’ve got Ustica dialled. We love that they’re a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort, meaning their instructors are top-notch and always current, and that commitment to standards definitely shows in their dive guiding. When we dive with Jonio Pro-Dive, we always feel like we’re out with friends who really know the local waters. They specialise in making Ustica’s fantastic dive sites accessible, whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills. You’d choose them for their local knowledge and friendly, efficient operation, making for a smooth, enjoyable trip to the island’s best spots. Ustica is a gem, and Jonio Pro-Dive makes exploring its volcanic reefs and vibrant walls effortless. We’ve had some truly memorable dives here with them, spotting schooling barracuda shimmering in the blue and patiently watching dusky groupers eye us from their rocky hideouts. Their local skippers know all the best entry points, even when the scirocco wind picks up a bit. We’d suggest asking them about the Secca della Colombara early in the morning; the light there, filtering through the soft corals, is just something else.
- Location
- Ustica, Italy, Mediterranean & Europe
- Coordinates
- 37.532850, 15.120249
- Phone
- +39 347 651 5161
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.jonioprodivecatania.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC Resort [padi:25802]
- Address
- Via Villini a Mare n.2, 95126 Catania, Sicilia Sicilia, Italy
Dive Sites Near Jonio Pro-Dive Catania
Jonio Pro-Dive Catania provides access to 15 dive sites in Ustica.
- ALMERIAN - 16m (wreck)
- AMICIZIA - 17m (wreck)
- Apogon
- Arenata - 1m (wreck)
- ARIADNE - 8m (wreck)
- ARIANNA - 3m (wreck)
- ARIS - 2m (wreck)
- ARTURO VOLPE - 10m (wreck)
- ASO - 30m (wreck)
- ATALIA - 5m (wreck)
- ATLA - 31m (wreck)
- Atlantis Bay (reef)
- AZZURRA SECONDA - 4m (wreck)
- Baia Verde
- Bellatrix (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Ustica
Best Time to Dive in Ustica
The warmest water temperatures in Ustica occur in January, averaging 15.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 15.5°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 15.5°C (air: 13.6°C)
- February: 15.5°C (air: 13.5°C)
- March: 15.5°C (air: 13.6°C)
- April: 15.5°C (air: 15.0°C)
- May: 15.5°C (air: 18.5°C)
- June: 15.5°C (air: 22.7°C)
- July: 15.5°C (air: 26.4°C)
- August: 15.5°C (air: 27.0°C)
- September: 15.5°C (air: 24.9°C)
- October: 15.5°C (air: 21.6°C)
- November: 15.5°C (air: 18.6°C)
- December: 15.5°C (air: 15.3°C)
Marine Life in Ustica
Home to 63 recorded species including 41 reef fish, 4 whales & dolphins, 3 other, 3 hard corals, 3 crabs & lobsters, 2 seagrass & algae.
Notable Marine Life
- loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)
- Salema (Sarpa salpa) - Reef Fish
- Wrasse (Coris julis) - Reef Fish
- Ornate Wrasse (Thalassoma pavo) - Reef Fish
- Painted Comber (Serranus scriba) - Reef Fish
- Dusky grouper (Epinephelus marginatus) - Reef Fish
- mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca) - Jellyfish
- Blue-white Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) - Whales & Dolphins
- Damsel fish (Chromis chromis) - Reef Fish
- Scarlet Coral (Balanophyllia (Balanophyllia) europaea) - Hard Corals
Recommended Packing List for Ustica
Based on average water temperature of 15.5°C.
- Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 15°C water
- Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories