

Best for advanced divers, Up to 58m, boat entry, mild current.
Le Ker Bihan is a deep wreck dive located off the coast of Île Maïre, Marseille. The wreck sits at a maximum depth of 58 metres, requiring advanced and deep diving certifications. Divers should expect low visibility of approximately 5 metres, necessitating the use of torches for navigation. The site presents hazards including entanglement risks within the overhead wreck structure, nitrogen narcosis, and decompression requirements. Currents are generally mild. Boat access is required to reach the site, which is located 4827 metres from the shore. Species recorded around this area include common octopus, European common cuttlefish, great barracuda, Mediterranean moray, scorpionfish, and various nudibranch species.
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Given the low visibility and the depth of the wreck, carry a minimum of two torches and agree on a turn-around pressure before descending. Advanced and deep certifications are required, and trimix-qualified divers will manage narcosis risk more comfortably at the deeper sections.
Access points and entry procedures follow Calanques National Park guidelines.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 58m
Visibility
5m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-17°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include common octopus, European common cuttlefish, great barracuda, Mediterranean moray, scorpionfish, slipper lobster, and various nudibranchs such as the tricolor doris.
No, this is an advanced dive site. It requires deep diving certifications and experience managing decompression and nitrogen narcosis risks at depths reaching 58 metres.
The wreck sits at a maximum depth of 58 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 4827 metres from the shore.
No, this site is not suitable for snorkelling due to its significant depth and the advanced technical requirements for diving the wreck.
Diving at Le Ker Bihan 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 Ker Bihan in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 17°C.
Le Ker Bihan in Marseille typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Le Ker Bihan in Marseille typically ranges from 5 metres to 5 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.