brochures.discovertunisia.com · Official
Official Tunisia diving guide places Le Cimentier d'El Haouaria in the Cap Bon wreck section and describes it as almost intact with anemones and sponges.
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Le Cimentier
Shallow beginner wreck off El Haouaria
ScubaSnorkelBoat EntryBeginner
Wreck
Local operator required
Short offshore access is easiest with a local El Haouaria operator.
Offshore wreck with a short boat approach, calm water, and a simple beginner profile; good for baptisms and first wreck dives.
About Le Cimentier
Le Cimentier is a shallow wreck off El Haouaria where a cement carrier rests on sand just offshore. It is a classic beginner wreck with an easy profile, intact structure, and enough life to make a short boat outing feel worthwhile. The site is best when you want a calm, low-current dive with simple navigation and no need for deep or complex planning.
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Research Estimate At Le Cimentier
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AccessChallenging entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Current StrengthNo current
Surge StrengthFlat calm
Where Is Le Cimentier?
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Le Cimentier Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 8m
Depth Note
The wreck sits in a shallow 6-8 m band just offshore of El Haouaria.
Best Season
Calm weather windows
Typical Conditions
Calm, shallow wreck conditions with little current and minimal swell.
Safety & Access At Le Cimentier
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Treat the wreck as an overhead environment and avoid penetration unless specifically trained for wreck work.
Access Restrictions
Best handled through a local operator by short boat run from El Haouaria.
Legal Notes
Follow standard wreck-diving and boat-briefing procedures.
Local Intel For Le Cimentier
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Ideal for baptisms, introductory wreck dives, and relaxed short profiles.
Freedive
The wreck is primarily a scuba site; breath-hold use should stay limited to supervised shallow-water moments.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is limited because this is a wreck site, though the shallow top can suit brief surface-level viewing on calm days.
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Wildlife at Le Cimentier
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Le Cimentier Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.scubaspotadvisor.com · Directory
Lists Le Cimentier among El Haouaria wrecks and repeats the shallow, calm baseline.
www.scubaspotadvisor.com · Directory
Places Le Cimentier just off El Haouaria at 6-8 m and describes calm conditions with little current and minimal swell.
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