Vickers Viking - Corsica

The Vickers Viking wreck off Corsica is a properly atmospheric dive. We’re talking about an old British twin-engine airliner, sitting upright on the seabed, mostly intact. The sense of history here is palpable; you’re not just looking at metal, you’re looking at a plane that was pressed into service during wartime, repurposed for civilian flight, and then ditched in the 1940s. Its story gives the dive an extra layer. We love how the wreck itself has become a home. Schools of razorback and moonfish often shimmer around the fuselage, reflecting the light filtering down from the surface. You can poke your head into the cockpit if your buoyancy is dialled in, imagining the pilot’s view. It’s a relatively shallow wreck, so you get decent bottom time to really absorb the details. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light can be magical as it hits the plane, and the site tends to be less busy. For wreck lovers, or anyone who appreciates a dive with a genuine backstory, this one delivers.

Location
Corsica, France, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
41.522500, 8.872500
Type
wreck

Marine Protected Area: Pointe de Senetosa et prolongements

Best Time to Dive in Corsica

The warmest water temperatures in Corsica occur in January, averaging 13.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 13.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 13.9°C (air: 9.4°C)
  • February: 13.9°C (air: 10.7°C)
  • March: 13.9°C (air: 11.2°C)
  • April: 13.9°C (air: 13.4°C)
  • May: 13.9°C (air: 17.4°C)
  • June: 13.9°C (air: 22.3°C)
  • July: 13.9°C (air: 25.5°C)
  • August: 13.9°C (air: 25.3°C)
  • September: 13.9°C (air: 21.6°C)
  • October: 13.9°C (air: 17.9°C)
  • November: 13.9°C (air: 13.8°C)
  • December: 13.9°C (air: 10.8°C)

Nearby Dive Sites in Corsica

Nearest Dive Centres to Vickers Viking

Marine Life in Corsica

Home to 225 recorded species including 146 reef fish, 35 sharks & rays, 9 seagrass & algae, 8 whales & dolphins, 8 other, 5 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Vickers Viking

Based on average water temperature of 13.9°C.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 14°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories