Local operator page for wreck layout and current.
France · Toulon and Hyères (Port-Cros and Porquerolles)
Deep wreck dive with strong current and rich superstructure life.
Deep wreck dive with strong current and rich superstructure life.
The depth and current make Donator a dive-center excursion rather than a casual self-guided wreck.
Donator is a deep Mediterranean wreck between Porquerolles and Port-Cros, standing upright on sand with huge gorgonians, passageways to explore, and a strong-current reputation.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
This is a deep, current-prone wreck. Keep the dive well planned, stay conservative on gas, and treat any penetration as overhead work with a light and clear exit.
Access Restrictions
Best approached with a local dive center and only in suitable conditions; the depth and current make this a poor fit for casual sightseeing.
Legal Notes
Follow Port-Cros area rules and local dive-center briefings; wreck access depends on conditions and the site is best treated as a managed excursion.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Plan a long, conservative wreck dive from the descent line to the stern, propeller, and superstructure. Penetration should stay light, line-aware, and well within gas limits.
Freediving
Not a freedive target: it is too deep, current-prone, and wreck-penetration oriented.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the attraction sits far below the surface.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local operator page for wreck layout and current.
Official tourism page for depth, difficulty, and fauna.

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