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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.
Le Cimentier
Shallow beginner wreck off El Haouaria
Scuba DivingSnorkelingBoatBeginner6m - 8m
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.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
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.
Where Is Le Cimentier?
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Local Intel For Le Cimentier
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Ideal for baptisms, introductory wreck dives, and relaxed short profiles.
Freediving
The wreck is primarily a scuba site; breath-hold use should stay limited to supervised shallow-water moments.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited because this is a wreck site, though the shallow top can suit brief surface-level viewing on calm days.
Wildlife at Le Cimentier
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Le Cimentier
Access · 2/5Challenging entry effort
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 2/5Limited facilities
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Current · 1/5No current
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Surge · 1/5Flat calm
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