

Best for advanced divers, 5-50m, boat entry, moderate current.
Ile du Planier is a boat-access site located off the coast of Marseille, offering a diverse underwater landscape of reefs, walls, and wrecks. The site features a significant depth range from 5 to 50 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres. Due to the extreme bottom profile and moderate currents, this site is suited for advanced divers. Divers must maintain awareness of boat traffic during surface intervals and use a surface marker buoy. Entanglement risks exist within the wreck sections, requiring careful equipment management. Conditions are variable, and water temperatures range between 13 and 17 degrees Celsius throughout the year.
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The south face of the wall offers protection from the mistral wind.
Access is by boat only, with a 45 to 60 minute journey from Marseille ports.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-50m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-17°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jun, Sep
The site ranges from 5 to 50 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the deep profile, moderate currents, and potential for entanglement.
Ile du Planier is a boat-access site located 15,000 metres from the shore.
June and September offer the most reliable conditions, balancing water temperature and current behaviour.
Hazards include boat traffic, deep water, entanglement risks in the wreck, and moderate currents.
Diving at Ile du Planier in Marseille requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Ile du Planier in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 17°C.
The best months to visit Ile du Planier in Marseille are June and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Ile du Planier in Marseille. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.