Diving Le Liban

Site Overview

Le Liban is a wreck dive site in Provence & Calanques, France, reached from the base town of Marseille. Le Liban is a 45 m cargo wreck off Marseille, lying on the sand with its hull draped in marine growth and sheltering huge groupers. It is one of the deepest of the city’s accessible wrecks and a highlight for advanced divers. The site reaches a maximum depth of 45 m with an average profile around 35 m and a shallow start near 25 m, which places it firmly in the advanced category and means divers should hold at least an Advanced Open Water certification. Conditions are typical of the French coastal coast: visibility generally runs from 12 to 28 metres, the current is moderate, and the water temperature ranges between 14 and 25 degrees Celsius with low surge exposure. The marine community is centred on Dusky Grouper, Conger Eel, Common Barracuda, Common Octopus, Red Gorgonian, Two-banded Seabream, and the full species list is detailed below for divers planning a trip. Le Liban is a strong representative of why Provence & Calanques diving is so highly regarded, blending the geology, history and biodiversity that define French underwater exploration. It pairs naturally with the other sites of the Provence & Calanques region for a varied holiday, and with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, the correct specialist training, it offers a memorable dive for photographers, naturalists and wreck or reef enthusiasts alike.