Official site record with depth band and coordinates.
Le Sec du Charbonnier is a boat-access rocky pinnacle in Calvi Bay.
Le Sec du Charbonnier is a boat-access rocky pinnacle in Calvi Bay.
Boat access and site briefing are handled by a local Calvi dive operator.
Le Sec du Charbonnier is a boat-access rocky pinnacle in the Bay of Calvi, with clear water, steep structure, and a fish-rich profile that rewards divers who are comfortable holding a steady deeper plan. It suits intermediate scuba outings from Calvi port, where the main appeal is a guided boat dive with enough relief and depth to make buoyancy and gas discipline matter.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 40m
Depth Note
Public descriptions place the site roughly in the 15-40 m band; the official site record lists it in the 20-40 m range.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Clear water is described.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Planned dives may reach 40 m; appropriate training, gas planning, and depth limits are important.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; this is not a shore-entry site.
Legal Notes
Follow the operator briefing and any local harbor or marine-area rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat-access pinnacle dive with rock formations from about 15 to 40 m, suited to intermediate and experienced scuba divers.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the deeper, boat-access profile is better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-focused site; the main appeal is below the surface on a guided boat 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
Official site record with depth band and coordinates.
Calvi port dive center with year-round opening and guided diving services.
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