UCPA Cap Croisette

★★★★☆ Les Pharillons

The Pharillons are located at the southern tip of Maïre Island, they are two rocks. A beautiful drop off with two main arches and other smaller ones.

★★★★☆ Les Moyades

Small rocky island located south of Marseille, off the Calanques massif. It is part of the Riou archipelago, a beautiful canyon followed by a drop off. It is not uncommon to see groupers, greater forkbeards, eels, anthias, damsel fish and even barrakudas.

★★★★☆ Impérial du milieu

The Impériaux are part of the Riou Archipelago and represent 3 rocks to the north-east of the island, making them one of Marseille's best-known divesThe Impérial du milieu is located in the middle of the 3 rocks, as its name suggests.

★★★★☆ Le Messerschmitt

Still well preserved, the wreck lies on its back at a depth of around 44 meters to the north of the islet. Look out for its resident lobster or a grouper hidden under a wing! The Messerschmitt can easily be paired with the wrecks of the Chaouen and Dalton, for a memorable dive albeit reserved for experienced divers.

★★★★☆ épave du Liban

On 17 June 1903, less than an hour after leaving the port of Marseille for Bastia, the liner was rammed on the starboard bow by the Insular, returning from Toulon with about forty passengers on board and preparing to enter the roadstead near the Ile Maïre.

★★★★☆ Pierre à Joseph

Rocky reef starting on Plane and heading towards Riou. Small drop-off with many schools of fish: on the high rocky scree transforming into a small plateau. Heading out to sea, a canyon forms between the reef and a hill below -marine. the current can be very strong.

★★★★★ Tombant du Planier

Off the coast of Marseilles, Planier Island is an emblematic site, visible from all around the harbor.

★★★★★ Dalton

The Dalton wreck, off the coast of Marseille, is a popular dive site for experienced divers. The wreck lies at a depth of between 20 and 40 metres and is only accessible to experienced divers.

Mares, Predrag Vuckovic

★★★★☆ Tiboulen de Maire

To the west of Tiboulen de Maïre, a cove sheltered from the easterly wind. A drop-off of up to 25 metres with boulders between 16 and 20 metres and a tunnel accessible only in calm seas between 8 and 4 metres.

Aqualung

★★★★★ Grotte arc en ciel

The Grotte Arc-en-Ciel, located off the coast of Marseille, is an exceptional diving site accessible to intermediate to advanced divers. This underwater cave, located at a depth of between 7 and 15 metres, owes its name to the spectacular play of light created by the sun’s penetrating rays.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

★★★★★ Quai Croisette

Cap Croisette, at the southernmost tip of Marseille, marks the entrance to the Calanques National Park. This dive site is renowned for its clear waters and exceptional marine biodiversity. Ideal for beginner or training dives.

Mares

★★★★☆ grotte à corail

Situated to the south-west of Île Maïre, the cave has two main entrances at depths of between 12 and 9 metres, followed by a gentle drop to a depth of 25 metres.

Scubapro

★★★★☆ Les Fromages

The Fromages dive site, located near the island of Tiboulen de Maïre off Marseille, is famous for its rock formations in the shape of cheese wheels. The site is open to divers of all levels, from beginner to advanced, and lies at depths of between 7 and 22 metres.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

★★★★☆ Ancre de Callelongue

Leaving from the little port of Callelongue in the heart of the Calanques National Park, accessible to all levels and starting from the shore. The site has all the depths and goes down to 16 m.

Mares

★★★★☆ Grotte de Callelongue

The Cave of Callelongue, located in the Calanques of Marseille, is a cave accessible from a depth of 15 metres, offering impressive rock formations and fascinating plays of light. It’s an ideal site for experienced divers looking for adventure and underwater exploration.