Official Port-Cros page placing the wreck in the marine area near Porquerolles.
Sheltered beginner wreck off Porquerolles.
Sheltered beginner wreck off Porquerolles.
Cimentier is a boat-accessed wreck off the south-western tip of Porquerolles with a shallow, sheltered profile that makes it a strong first wreck dive. The site sits in the protected waters of the Port-Cros area, where calm conditions and a simple approach suit beginner divers while the wreck and nearby canyons add octopus, moray eels, groupers, wrasses, and squids.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 12m
Depth Note
Depth varies between 3 m and 12 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Sheltered from wind and waves; no current in normal conditions.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Watch exposed rebar inside the wreck and follow park authorization rules.
Access Restrictions
Diving in the Port-Cros marine area is subject to park authorization.
Legal Notes
Inside the Port-Cros National Park marine area.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow wreck dive suited to first wreck dives and relaxed guided exploration.
Snorkeling
On calm days, the shallow profile can work for guided mask-and-snorkel outings.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official Port-Cros page placing the wreck in the marine area near Porquerolles.
Park-oriented wreck page with depth and authorization context.
Local dive-center page with visibility and site-protection notes.
Tourism page with year-round opening and calm-condition context.
Dive offer describing the wreck as a beginner-friendly first-dive site.
Local dive-center page describing the wreck as an accessible first wreck dive.
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