

Best for advanced divers, 55-57m, boat entry, mild current.
Le Hellcat is a deep wreck dive located 8,000 metres offshore within Port-Cros National Park. The site sits at depths between 55 and 57 metres, requiring advanced certification and careful gas management for decompression. Divers typically experience mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Given the significant depth and water temperatures between 13 and 19 degrees Celsius, a drysuit or thick wetsuit is recommended. Access to this site is strictly by boat, and divers should plan for a typical bottom time of 40 minutes. Due to the depth, this site is reserved for experienced divers comfortable with deep-water conditions.
43.14185, 6.45787
A propeller from the plane is on display at the local museum.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
55-57m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the significant depth of 55 to 57 metres.
The wreck lies at a depth of 55 to 57 metres.
This is a boat dive located 8,000 metres from the shore.
No, the site is located at depths of 55 to 57 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
The primary hazard is the significant depth, which requires precise gas management and decompression planning.
Diving at Le Hellcat in Lavandou requires the following certifications: Advanced, Rescue. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Le Hellcat in Lavandou. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 19°C.
The best months to visit Le Hellcat in Lavandou are April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Le Hellcat in Lavandou typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Le Hellcat in Lavandou typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.