What level of diving experience is required for Pointe du vaisseau?

Pointe du vaisseau is rated beginner. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Pointe du vaisseau?

At Pointe du vaisseau, divers commonly encounter: groupers, moray eels, octopus, sea fans, damselfish, conger eels.

Where is Pointe du vaisseau located?

Pointe du vaisseau is located in France, in the Var region (coordinates: 42.9956, 6.4065).

Pointe du vaisseau Diving - Var, France

Pointe du Vaisseau is a popular dive site on the southern coast of Port-Cros island within the Hyères Islands National Park. Named after a rocky point that resembles a ship's bow, this site offers a dramatic underwater landscape of large boulders, walls, and crevices descending from the shallows into deeper water. The national park's strict protection has allowed marine life to flourish: expect encounters with large groupers, barracuda, moray eels, and dense schools of Mediterranean fish. Beginners can enjoy the shallow plateau while experienced divers explore the deeper drop-offs. The exceptional water clarity and protected biodiversity make Pointe du Vaisseau one of the premier dive sites on the French Mediterranean coast.