

Best for advanced divers, 65m, boat entry, mild current.
Les Bouteilles is a technical reef dive located off Île Maïre in the Riou Archipelago. The site sits at a consistent depth of 65 metres, requiring advanced certification and strict decompression protocols. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, assisting with orientation at depth. Water temperatures are cool, fluctuating between 13 and 16 degrees Celsius, necessitating appropriate thermal protection. Currents are generally mild. Due to the significant depth, divers must manage risks associated with nitrogen narcosis and plan gas consumption carefully. Boat access is required for all dives. Species recorded around this area include common octopus, great barracuda, Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs.
43.27327, 5.27268
Plan your gas and decompression stops conservatively before the dive, as 65 metres leaves no margin for improvisation if you exceed your bottom time. Check locally for the nearest decompression chamber and confirm your dive operator carries suitable emergency oxygen equipment.
Located on the beach of Anse a Gillo in Terre de Haut, accessible by a 15-minute walk from the ferry landing.
Recorded at this site
Depth
65m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-16°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include common octopus, great barracuda, Mediterranean moray, European common cuttlefish, scorpionfish, and various nudibranchs such as the tricolor doris and splendid elysia.
No, this site is strictly for advanced divers. The depth of 65 metres requires technical diving certification and experience with decompression procedures.
The site is located at a consistent depth of 65 metres.
No, snorkelling is not suitable at this site due to the extreme depth of the reef.
Les Bouteilles is accessible by boat only.
The primary hazards are the significant depth, the risk of nitrogen narcosis, and the requirement for decompression stops. Divers must plan gas and decompression schedules conservatively.
Diving at Les bouteilles in Marseille requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Les bouteilles in Marseille. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 16°C.
The best months to visit Les bouteilles in Marseille are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Les bouteilles in Marseille typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Les bouteilles in Marseille typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.