Saint-Mandrier Plongée - Marseille & Calanques

Saint-Mandrier Plongée operates out of Marseille, putting you right on the doorstep of the Calanques National Park. This is a solid choice for divers keen to explore the local wrecks and rocky reefs, with plenty of options for varied skill levels. If you’re looking to dive the area’s signature submerged landscapes, they’ll get you there efficiently. It's a reliable base for a week of diving the Mediterranean coast.

Location: Marseille & Calanques, France, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 43.082348, 5.921148
Phone: +33 4 94636607
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.saint-mandrier-plongee.com/
Certification Agencies: FFESSM, SDI
Courses: Baptêmes de plongée, Niveau 4 – Guide de Palanquée, Divemaster SDI, Nitrox
Air Fills: Air, Nitrox

Dive Sites Near Saint-Mandrier Plongée

Saint-Mandrier 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