Official tourism listing for the Cap Ferrat diving center.
Boat dive on Cap Ferrat with gorgonians and rich fish life.
Boat dive on Cap Ferrat with gorgonians and rich fish life.
Usually visited by boat with a local Cap Ferrat or Nice dive center.
This site lies about 30 minutes from the port and features a mini plateau around 5–10 m high. Numerous seaward-facing reef structures are covered with gorgonians. The main formations are found deeper, between about 28 and 42 m, with visibility often reported as very good.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
28m - 42m
Depth Note
Seaward-facing reef structures are described between 28 and 42 m; a mini plateau is also mentioned as 5–10 m in height.
Best Season
winter
Typical Conditions
Visibility is often very good.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
This is a deeper site (down to about 42 m); plan gas, no-decompression limits, and ascent accordingly.
Access Restrictions
Boat access; best for certified divers comfortable with a deeper profile.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine and boating rules and the operator briefing.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Main dive features are described between roughly 28 and 42 m.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the main reef features sit beyond casual breath-hold range.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; surface viewing is limited compared with the deeper reef profile.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official tourism listing for the Cap Ferrat diving center.
Operator page for Cap Ferrat Diving and its boat-based site selection.
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