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Trip report with visibility, penetration and wreck details from an on-site dive.
Dive Spot Guide•
Paris
Historic French wreck off Kemer with boat access and strong detail.
Boat-access wreck off Kemer with preserved structure, wartime damage and limited visibility.
About Paris
Paris is a well-preserved French warship wreck off Kemer, Turkey, sunk during the First World War and now dived as a history-rich boat site with intact structure, combat damage and plenty of detail to read underwater. The experience is more deliberate than casual, with certified divers treating it as a heritage wreck where buoyancy, orientation and respect for the site matter as much as the visuals.
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Research Estimate At Paris
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
Where Is Paris?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Paris Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 33m
Depth Note
Public sources place the wreck roughly in the 20-33 m band, with operator pages citing about 21-31 m and the municipality describing it at 33 m off Kemer Marina.
Best Season
Year-round when the sea is calm enough for a comfortable wreck dive.
Typical Conditions
Offshore wreck dive with preserved structure, limited visibility and careful buoyancy requirements.
Safety & Access At Paris
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
As a wreck dive, take care around enclosed/overhead sections and any debris on the structure.
Access Restrictions
Certified divers only; plan on boat access from Kemer Marina and a full wreck briefing before entry.
Legal Notes
Treat the wreck as historic heritage; do not remove artifacts, ammunition or other material from the site.
Local Intel For Paris
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Maximum depth is about 30 m and the wreck is well conserved, with features like tile work and bomb shells visible.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the depth and wreck structure make it unsuitable for casual breath-hold use.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck is too deep and fully sub-surface.
Wildlife at Paris
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Paris
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Paris
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
