DROME (PART OF POSSIBLY)
Protected Area
Iles du frioul
Why dive here
With 157+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue sharks, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and mobula rays (devil rays) - DROME (PART OF POSSIBLY) offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Drome, a steamship that went down in 1918, sits upright at 46 metres. It’s a proper wreck dive, not just a pile of rubble. We love how intact it remains, especially the bow, which still points defiantly towards the surface. Drop down, and you’re immediately enveloped by the gloom, the light fading quickly as you approach the main deck. It’s the sheer scale that grabs you – you can swim along its length, seeing the davits, the remains of the mast, and the cargo holds. Schools of sardine often swirl around the superstructure, a silver curtain parting as you pass through. Look for conger eels peering from every dark recess; they’ve truly made this place their own. This dive suits experienced deep divers comfortable with limited light and potentially strong currents. Early morning usually offers the best chance for calm conditions here.
Typical DROME (PART OF POSSIBLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 46m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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UCPA Cap Croisette
ATELIER DE LA MER
Balanea
Paradis Plongée
PLONGEE PASSION CARRY
Cassis Calanques Plongée
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for DROME (PART OF POSSIBLY)
DROME (PART OF POSSIBLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for DROME (PART OF POSSIBLY), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.11, 5.89) (32km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
21°C
69°F · Range: 15.7–23.1°C
Air Temperature
18°C
64°F
Wind Speed
6.69 m/s
13.0 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1016.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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