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Le Cimentier

Shallow beginner wreck off El Haouaria

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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.

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

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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.

Le Cimentier Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Le Cimentier

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Wildlife at Le Cimentier

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Recent Logged Visits At Le Cimentier

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Le Cimentier Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Le Cimentier Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

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.

Lists Le Cimentier among El Haouaria wrecks and repeats the shallow, calm baseline.

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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