

Best for beginner divers, 15-38m, boat entry, mild current.
Pointe du Vaisseau is a wall and reef dive site located at Île de Port-Cros within the Port-Cros National Park. The site features a wall that descends from 15 metres to a maximum depth of 38 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres. Access is exclusively by boat. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging between 10 and 25 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, reaching a high of 20C in August and a low of 13C during the winter months. This site is suitable for beginners and typically offers a 45-minute dive duration.
42.99562, 6.40653
The site is well-sheltered from the Mistral wind and is closed to anchoring, but there is a buoy reserved for diving clubs.
Located to the south east of the island of Port-Cros. Boat trip duration is 30 to 45 minutes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-38m
Visibility
10-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jun, Oct
The site ranges from 15 metres to 38 metres deep, with an average depth of 24 metres.
Yes, Pointe du Vaisseau is suitable for beginner divers.
Access to Pointe du Vaisseau is by boat only.
The best months for diving at this site are June and October.
The site is considered deep, reaching up to 38 metres.
Diving at Pointe du Vaisseau in Hyères requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Pointe du Vaisseau in Hyères. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Pointe du Vaisseau in Hyères are June and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Pointe du Vaisseau in Hyères typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Pointe du Vaisseau in Hyères typically ranges from 10 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.