

Best for beginner divers, 6-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Le Cap Plane, located at Île de Riou, offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring reefs, caves, caverns, and canyons. With depths ranging from 6 to 20 metres and an average of 13 metres, the site is suitable for beginners. Visibility is excellent, typically between 10 and 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and the mild currents make it manageable for newer divers. The site includes overhead environments, so proper buoyancy control is essential. Water temperatures fluctuate between 14C and 21C throughout the year. Night diving is permitted, and divers should carry a torch when exploring the cave and cavern sections.
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The cave and cavern sections require you to carry a torch even as a beginner diver, since light drops off quickly inside overhead environments regardless of the excellent surface visibility. Check locally for the most current boat operator options and any seasonal access arrangements before you travel.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though the presence of overhead environments requires careful buoyancy control and awareness.
The site ranges from 6 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 13 metres.
Le Cap Plane is a boat-only dive site; you will need to arrange transport with a local boat operator.
The best diving conditions occur from June to October.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef sections may be accessible for snorkelling depending on boat operator arrangements.
Diving at Le Cap Plane 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 Le Cap Plane in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 21°C.
Le Cap Plane in Marseille typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Le Cap Plane in Marseille typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.