

Best for beginner divers, 3-23m, boat entry, moderate current.
Le tunnel et les failles du Tiboulen de Maire offers a diverse underwater landscape near Île Jarre. The site features a shallow reef starting at 3 metres that transitions into walls and drop-offs reaching a maximum depth of 23 metres. The primary features are a tunnel and a series of fissures that provide an introduction to overhead environment diving. Access is by boat, with moderate currents present throughout the area. Visibility varies significantly from 5 to 30 metres, and water temperatures range between 14 and 20 degrees Celsius. Divers should exercise caution around sharp rocks and within the tunnel sections, where carrying a torch is recommended.
43.21350, 5.32514
Current can funnel strongly through the tunnel and failles, so time your entry for slack water and confirm conditions with your boat operator before descending. The cave sections require a torch even for a basic look, so carry one even as a beginner.
Boat access required to reach the site located 12 nautical miles southeast of Marseille.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-23m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-20°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though it includes overhead environments in the tunnel and fissures that require careful navigation.
The site ranges from 3 metres at the shallow reef to a maximum depth of 23 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat dive located approximately 1000 metres from the shore.
Hazards include moderate currents, sharp rocks, and the risks associated with navigating overhead environments in the tunnel and fissures.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef sections at 3 metres are accessible, though boat access is required.
Diving at Le tunnel et les failles du Tiboulen de Maire 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 tunnel et les failles du Tiboulen de Maire in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Le tunnel et les failles du Tiboulen de Maire in Marseille are May, June, and July. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Le tunnel et les failles du Tiboulen de Maire in Marseille. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Le tunnel et les failles du Tiboulen de Maire in Marseille typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.