15-30m
    Marseille & Calanques, France
    Golfe Du Lion

    L Alice-Robert

    Best months: Aug

    Protected Area

    Golfe Du Lion

    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) - L Alice-Robert offers some of Marseille & Calanques's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 14-25°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeAug
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlue Sharks, Dolphins, Dwarf Minke Whales, Humpback Whales and Mobula Rays (Devil Rays) · 157+ species recorded
    Water14-25°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 15-30m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    The Alice Robert is one of those wrecks that just gets under your skin. We love it because it’s not just a collection of rusty metal; it feels like stepping back into a moment in time, frozen under the waves. You descend onto the port side, the hull leaning dramatically, and immediately the sheer scale of the cargo ship hits you. The bow section, where the deck has collapsed, is our favourite part. Sunlight filters through the gaps, illuminating schools of small damselfish darting between the metal beams. We've spent ages just watching the light play, feeling the cool water shift around us. Look closely and you’ll spot scorpionfish tucked into crevices and big conger eels peeking out from darker sections. Exploring the open hold areas, you get a real sense of the ship's massive carrying capacity. It's an accessible wreck for divers comfortable with penetration, though you can enjoy plenty just exploring the exterior. It’s a proper dive, one where you leave feeling like you’ve been on an adventure.

    Typical L Alice-Robert Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    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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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for L Alice-Robert

    L Alice-Robert Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for L Alice-Robert, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (43.11, 5.89) (32km away)

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    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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