Pointe Caussinière
Also known as: Cap Ferrat drop-off
Best time to dive
May to October
What you might see
- BarracudaPossible
- DolphinLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtlePossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Limited - shallower nearshore fringes only, the drop-off itself is a dive not a snorkel feature
Safety notes
Boat traffic (busy Riviera coastal waters), depth, occasional current at the point tip
Permits & fees
No individual diver permit, but site sits within a Natura 2000 marine protected area with anchoring/fishing restrictions; diving via licensed operators
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Villefranche-sur-Mer
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.