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Dive Spot Guide•
Pointe de la Croix
Boat dive on a rocky ridge with gorgonians in Port-Cros.
Protected-park ridge dive with rock spines, Posidonia, and white gorgonians; best for a controlled boat drop and a tidy line in changing current.
About Pointe de la Croix
Pointe de la Croix is a boat-dived ridge site inside Port-Cros National Park, with a long rocky spine, Posidonia around the edges, and white gorgonians draping the hard ground. The route is more about holding a clean line over rock and sand than dropping onto a flat reef, and it rewards controlled buoyancy, current awareness, and a calm reserve-style approach. It is one of the park's signature dives because the structure, fish life, and protected setting all come together in one compact run.
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Research Estimate At Pointe de la Croix
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Pointe de la Croix?
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Pointe de la Croix Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
The main ridge drops to sand around 30 m, with shallower rocky and Posidonia sections closer in.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn, when the water is clearest and conditions are calmest.
Typical Conditions
Long rocky ridge, Posidonia edges, white gorgonians, and a sand drop that can come with current.
Safety & Access At Pointe de la Croix
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficRestricted accessStrong current
Safety Notes
Keep the ridge close, brief for current, and stay conservative if the wind turns easterly.
Access Restrictions
Reservation and park rules apply, and the site can be limited by current or easterly wind.
Legal Notes
Follow Port-Cros National Park rules and reservation requirements for guided boat dives.
Local Intel For Pointe de la Croix
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A controlled boat dive along a rocky spine and sand drop, with white gorgonians, rock falls, and a second line to explore if conditions allow.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the best terrain and gorgonian structure sit on a boat-run reef profile with current.
Snorkeling
Not ideal for casual snorkeling; the main features sit below the surface on a current-prone park dive.
Wildlife at Pointe de la Croix
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Pointe de la Croix
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Pointe de la Croix
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
