École de plongée - Marseille & Calanques

École de plongée puts you right into the Calanques National Park, launching from Marseille’s historic port. This centre is perfect if you’re keen to explore the Mediterranean’s varied geology, from dramatic drop-offs to ancient wrecks. It’s a solid choice for divers who appreciate direct access to some genuinely interesting underwater landscapes without a lot of fuss. Expect a straightforward dive experience focused on the local environment.

Location: Marseille & Calanques, France, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 43.572636, 7.126665

Dive Sites Near École de plongée

École de plongée provides access to 15 dive sites in Marseille & Calanques.

3 îlots - 42m
ADMIRAL DUPERRE - 5m (wreck)
ADROIT - 10m (wreck)
Aile de Carro
ALERTE - 8m (wreck)
ANNE BEWA - 10m (wreck)
Anse au Canon
Aritay
Arpillon Drop-off (wall)
ARROYO (CIT) - 33m (wreck)
ARTESIEN - 48m (wreck)
Baie dès Milliardaires - 13m
BALEINIERE - 60m (wreck)
Banc des vieilles
Banyuls Aquarium

Other Dive Centres in Marseille & Calanques

Best Time to Dive in Marseille & Calanques

The warmest water temperatures in Marseille & Calanques 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: 8.8°C)
February: 13.9°C (air: 10.5°C)
March: 13.9°C (air: 11.6°C)
April: 13.9°C (air: 13.8°C)
May: 13.9°C (air: 17.8°C)
June: 13.9°C (air: 22.3°C)
July: 13.9°C (air: 24.9°C)
August: 13.9°C (air: 24.7°C)
September: 13.9°C (air: 21.3°C)
October: 13.9°C (air: 17.8°C)
November: 13.9°C (air: 13.2°C)
December: 13.9°C (air: 9.9°C)

Marine Life in Marseille & Calanques

Home to 163 recorded species including 101 reef fish, 17 sharks & rays, 10 whales & dolphins, 6 crabs & lobsters, 6 octopus & squid, 5 hard corals.

Notable Marine Life

Mediterranean tapeweed (Posidonia oceanica) - Seagrass & Algae
Moonfish (Mola mola) - Reef Fish
Blue-white Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) - Whales & Dolphins
hake (Merluccius merluccius) - Reef Fish
Atlantic Spotted Flounder (Citharus linguatula) - Reef Fish
grey gurnard (Eutrigla gurnardus) - Reef Fish
Capelin (Trisopterus capelanus) - Reef Fish
Thornback skate (Raja clavata) - Sharks & Rays
dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula) - Sharks & Rays
Black-bellied angler (Lophius budegassa) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Marseille & Calanques

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