

Best for advanced divers, 60-61m, boat entry.
Le Chalutier is a technical wreck dive located off the Calanque de Sormiou, resting at a depth of 60 to 61 metres. This site requires boat access and is suitable only for advanced divers due to the significant depth and potential for nitrogen narcosis. Visibility typically ranges between 5 and 10 metres. Divers must manage entanglement risks within the wreck structure and plan for short bottom times. Water temperatures are cool, ranging from 13C to 17C throughout the year, making a drysuit or thick wetsuit advisable. Species recorded around this area include European Common Cuttlefish, Great Barracuda, Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, and various nudibranchs.
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Because bottom time at 60 metres is severely limited, plan your descent and wreck penetration route on the surface with your buddy before entering the water. Water temperature drops to 13 degrees Celsius, so a drysuit or a thick wetsuit with adequate undergarment is worth serious consideration.
Generally run as a boat dive.
Recorded at this site
Depth
60-61m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-17°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
20 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the 60-metre depth and technical requirements.
The wreck sits on the seafloor at a depth of 60 to 61 metres.
Le Chalutier is accessible by boat only.
Species recorded around this area include European Common Cuttlefish, Great Barracuda, Mediterranean Moray, Common Octopus, and various species of sea slugs and shrimp.
No, the wreck is located at a depth of 60 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Le Chalutier 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 Le Chalutier in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 17°C.
The best months to visit Le Chalutier in Marseille are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Le Chalutier in Marseille typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.