

Best for advanced divers, 53m, boat entry.
The Junker 88 II is a deep wreck located 1500 metres off Île Maïre, resting on a flat sandy bottom at a depth of 53 metres. This site is strictly for advanced divers due to the depth, overhead environment, and entanglement risks. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres, with water temperatures between 13C and 17C. Divers frequently encounter common octopus, wrasses, sea stars, and bream around the structure. Other species recorded include tricolor doris, flatworms, scorpionfish, cratena slugs, two-banded seabream, castagnole, abalone, mauve stinger, tompot blenny, and brittle stars. Boat access is required, and divers should carry a reel and surface marker buoy.
43.27087, 5.30227
Carry a reel and SMB and brief your buddy on a turn-pressure before the dive, because at 53 metres your gas burns faster than it feels on the surface. Check locally for current boat operator availability, as facilities at this site are not fixed.
The site is accessible for day trips from the mainland near Marseille.
Recorded at this site
Depth
53m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-17°C
Current
None
Best Time
Year-round
Divers frequently encounter common octopus, wrasses, sea stars, and bream. Other species present include tricolor doris, flatworms, scorpionfish, cratena slugs, two-banded seabream, castagnole, abalone, mauve stinger, tompot blenny, and brittle stars.
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the 53-metre depth, overhead environment, and associated entanglement risks.
The wreck sits at a constant depth of 53 metres.
This is a boat dive located 1500 metres from the shore.
No, the wreck is located at a depth of 53 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Junker 88 II in Marseille requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Junker 88 II in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 17°C.
The best months to visit Junker 88 II in Marseille are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Junker 88 II in Marseille typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.