Messina Strait Drift

Site Overview

The Messina Strait is one of the most exciting drift dives in the Mediterranean, where fast tidal currents sweep divers past a channel rich with large pelagics. Swordfish, tuna, amberjack and barracuda ride the flow, and the unique meeting of two seas creates extraordinary conditions. It is an advanced, guide-led dive demanding drift experience and respect for the current, but the thrill of flying past big fish in the blue is unforgettable. For confident drift divers, it is a true bucket-list experience. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers. The site rewards careful planning, good buoyancy and a respect for Italy’s marine-protection rules, and remains a favourite among Mediterranean divers.