On 17 June 1903, less than an hour after leaving the port of Marseille for Bastia, the liner was rammed on the starboard bow by the Insular, returning from Toulon with about forty passengers on board and preparing to enter the roadstead near the Ile Maïre.

To the west of Tiboulen de Maïre, a cove sheltered from the easterly wind. A drop-off of up to 25 metres with boulders between 16 and 20 metres and a tunnel accessible only in calm seas between 8 and 4 metres.

The Fromages dive site, located near the island of Tiboulen de Maïre off Marseille, is famous for its rock formations in the shape of cheese wheels. The site is open to divers of all levels, from beginner to advanced, and lies at depths of between 7 and 22 metres.

The Pharillons are located at the southern tip of Maïre Island, they are two rocks. A beautiful drop off with two main arches and other smaller ones.

Leaving from the little port of Callelongue in the heart of the Calanques National Park, accessible to all levels and starting from the shore. The site has all the depths and goes down to 16 m.

The Cave of Callelongue, located in the Calanques of Marseille, is a cave accessible from a depth of 15 metres, offering impressive rock formations and fascinating plays of light. It’s an ideal site for experienced divers looking for adventure and underwater exploration.

Cap Jarron is a dive site for beginners to advanced divers, offering depths of up to 25 m. The clear waters and moderate currents make for pleasant exploration.

Small cove created by the 2 islands, maximum depth 12 m. Mini passes between the 2 islands to get to the other side where there is a pretty little niche and a small platform between 3 and 8 metres. This continues on the left through a small canyon and a drop-off to a maximum depth of 25 metres.

Rocher de Briançon is a popular dive site for its picturesque underwater scenery and rich biodiversity. Accessible to advanced divers, this site offers depths ranging from 5 to 35 meters.

The Grotte Arc-en-Ciel, located off the coast of Marseille, is an exceptional diving site accessible to intermediate to advanced divers. This underwater cave, located at a depth of between 7 and 15 metres, owes its name to the spectacular play of light created by the sun’s penetrating rays.