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Sac à Merlot
Sac à Merlot: deep boat dive off Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
Deep blue-water boat dive off Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat with a rock formation, open-water exposure, and Mediterranean life.
About Sac à Merlot
Sac à Merlot is a deep boat dive off Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, where a blue-water descent drops you onto a standout rock formation in open water. The site is built for disciplined buoyancy and comfortable depth management, with Mediterranean reef life and large gorgonians making the rock the point of interest rather than the entry itself.
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Research Estimate At Sac à Merlot
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Sac à Merlot?
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Sac à Merlot Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
33m - 60m
Depth Note
Rock formation on a bottom ranging from about 33 m to 60 m; described as a blue-water descent and open-water encounters.
Best Season
Late spring through early autumn, with calmer sea windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Deep open-water dive with a blue-water descent, a rocky structure on the bottom, and open-water encounters.
Safety & Access At Sac à Merlot
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Stay disciplined on depth and buoyancy, and treat the blue-water descent as part of the dive rather than just the entry.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only access from Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat; plan on a guided offshore drop rather than any shore entry.
Legal Notes
The wider Cap-Ferrat area is a protected marine zone, so follow local marine-protection and boating rules.
Local Intel For Sac à Merlot
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Deep scuba dive centered around a rock formation, with depths indicated from about 33 m to 60 m and open-water encounters possible.
Freediving
Only for very experienced deep freedivers with boat support and excellent conditions; most visitors should treat it as a scuba site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the depth and blue-water entry push it well beyond casual surface viewing.
Wildlife at Sac à Merlot
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sac à Merlot
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Sac à Merlot
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