

Best for advanced divers, 63-65m, boat entry, mild current.
Le Chaouen is a wreck dive located off the Île Maïre in the Riou Archipelago. Resting at depths between 63 and 65 metres, this site is strictly for advanced technical divers. Access is by boat only. Visibility at the site ranges from 10 to 30 metres, allowing for views of the structure. Water temperatures fluctuate between 13 and 18 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. Divers must manage mild currents while navigating the wreck. Due to the significant depth, the dive requires careful planning regarding nitrogen narcosis, decompression schedules, and gas management. Entanglement hazards exist within the wreck structure, and divers should remain vigilant for boat traffic during ascent.
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Plan your decompression schedule and gas supply conservatively before you descend, as bottom time at 63 to 65 metres is short and there is no margin for improvisation. Check locally for up-to-date boat operator details and confirm there is no overhead vessel traffic before ascending.
Accessible by boat from Marseille, Carry-le-Rouet, or Les Goudes.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
63-65m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-18°C
Current
Mild
No, this site is for advanced technical divers only due to the depth of 63 to 65 metres and the requirement for decompression diving.
Le Chaouen sits on the seabed at a depth of 63 to 65 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required to reach the location off Île Maïre.
Key hazards include the risk of nitrogen narcosis, the necessity of strict decompression schedules, potential entanglement within the wreck, and surface boat traffic.
No, the wreck lies at a depth of 63 to 65 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Le Chaouen 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 Chaouen in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 18°C.
Le Chaouen in Marseille typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Le Chaouen in Marseille typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.