Evasioni Blu Diving

Tucked directly at the port of Ustica in "Cala Santa Maria," Evasioni Blu Diving sits just a few steps from its diving boat and close to the island's town center, where the hotels, bars and restaurants are gathered. As a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort with five PADI instructors speaking English, Dutch, French, German and Italian, the center pairs years of experience with a relaxed, welcoming feel — surface intervals come with fresh drinks and homemade Sicilian cakes on a terrace overlooking the port.

Diving Ustica's Marine Protected Area

Every dive site is just minutes away by boat, reached aboard a brand new 2021 Master zodiac built for space and comfort. The volcanic seabed of Italy's first Marine Protected Area serves up reefs, caves and wrecks, with sites such as Punta Galera, Grotta dei Gamberi and Scoglio del Medico waiting to be explored.

From open water divers to advanced technical divers, the center offers courses including PADI Discover Scuba Diving, the PADI Wreck Diver course, multi-day dive packages from USD 90 and the PADI ReActivate refresher. Nitrox, full equipment rental and onboard comforts make it a fitting base for anyone keen to discover the black pearl of the Mediterranean.