

Best for advanced divers, 96m, boat entry, moderate current.
Le Bananier is a technical wreck dive located off the Île de Riou at a depth of 96 metres. This site is strictly for advanced divers with trimix qualifications due to the significant depth and potential for moderate currents. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, though conditions vary. Water temperatures remain cold, between 13 and 16 degrees Celsius, making a drysuit mandatory for all divers. Access to the wreck is by boat only. Divers must prioritise gas management and careful descent planning to mitigate risks associated with the depth and potential entanglement within the structure.
43.07745, 5.34420
At 96 metres, gas planning is everything: discuss your bottom time and bailout strategy with your charter crew before departure, as surface conditions can change and a delayed ascent at this depth has serious consequences. Cold water at depth means a drysuit is effectively non-negotiable rather than optional.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
96m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-16°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
110 min
No, this site is for advanced technical divers only, requiring trimix certification and deep diving qualifications to manage the 96-metre depth.
The wreck lies at a depth of 96 metres.
Access to Le Bananier is by boat only; charter services are available for transport to the site.
Water temperatures range from 13 to 16 degrees Celsius, and moderate currents are common. Visibility fluctuates between 10 and 30 metres.
Divers must manage gas supplies carefully, plan for the 96-metre depth, and be prepared for cold water and potential entanglement risks within the wreck.
Diving at Le Bananier in La Ciotat requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep, Trimix. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Le Bananier in La Ciotat. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 16°C.