

Best for intermediate divers, Up to 30m, boat entry, mild current.
Arche du Plannier, located off Île Maïre, is a reef and cave site featuring a distinctive arch formation. Suitable for intermediate divers, the site reaches depths of 30 metres with visibility ranging from 10 to 25 metres. Divers encounter various marine life, including wrasses, Turkish wrasse, scorpionfish, and flatworms. Rarer sightings include ocean sunfish, Mediterranean moray, and great barracuda, alongside nudibranchs like the Mediterranean violet aeolid and tricolor doris. The site experiences mild currents, though surge and swell can be unpredictable, particularly within the arch and cave sections. A torch is recommended for exploring the darker cave areas. Boat access is required, and water temperatures fluctuate between 13C and 19C.
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Surge can funnel unpredictably through the arch, so time your passage when swell is settled and position yourself to exit cleanly. Bring a torch even for daytime dives as the cave sections lose ambient light quickly.
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Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers frequently encounter wrasses, Turkish wrasse, scorpionfish, and flatworms. Less common sightings include Mediterranean moray, great barracuda, ocean sunfish, and various nudibranchs such as the Mediterranean violet aeolid and tricolor doris.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the presence of cave sections and potential surge that can funnel through the arch.
The site ranges from the surface down to a maximum depth of 30 metres.
No, Arche du Plannier requires boat access. Surface conditions should be monitored closely before departure.
Water temperatures range from 13C in the winter months to 19C during the summer.
Diving at Arche du plannier in Marseille requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Arche du plannier in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.