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Local operator page for wreck layout and current.
Deep wreck dive with strong current and rich superstructure life.
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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.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
35m - 52m
Depth Note
The wreck lies upright on a sandy bottom, with the deck around 35m and the propeller at 52m; the stern and bow are both deep enough to make this a strictly advanced profile.
Best Season
All year round, but calmer weather windows are the smart choice because current is the dominant variable.
Typical Conditions
Deep wreck with strong current, hard structure, and moderate visibility; the superstructure is often richly colonized when conditions are calm enough to stay on the line.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
Use the planner to scan this week, inspect today in local time, and understand how exposure shapes conditions at Donator (Prosper Schiaffino).
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Local operator page for wreck layout and current.
Official tourism page for depth, difficulty, and fauna.
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