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Community dive listing describes L'Étoile du Nord as a 38 m wreck deliberately sunk as a fish refuge.
L'étoile du nord is a boat wreck off Port-Vendres.
L'étoile du nord is a boat wreck off Port-Vendres.
Boat access from Port-Vendres dive centers is the normal way to reach the wreck.
L'étoile du nord is a boat-accessed wreck off Port-Vendres with a port-tilted hull and a clean, easy-to-read layout. The stern gear is prominent, capelin often gather around it, and the wreck works well as a single-dive exploration for advanced divers who want a straightforward read rather than a complex penetration. Because the structure is simple, the main planning questions are gas, ascent discipline, and picking a calm boat window.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
38m
Depth Note
Wreck rests on a 38 m seabed and is tilted to port; the full outline can be read in a single dive.
Best Season
Summer and early autumn for calmer seas and better visibility.
Typical Conditions
Calm Mediterranean conditions in summer; winter winds can bring stronger currents and less predictable visibility.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Treat this as a deep wreck dive and plan gas, ascent, and no-decompression limits carefully.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Deep, easy-to-read wreck with a port tilt, stern gear, and a layout that can be explored in a single dive.
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
Community dive listing describes L'Étoile du Nord as a 38 m wreck deliberately sunk as a fish refuge.
Official Banyuls tourism page confirms the nearby marine-reserve diving context and regulated marine access.
Dive-center page says the wreck lies about 300 m from Port-Vendres on a 38 m seabed tilted to starboard.
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