Le Rubis
Also known as: Submarine Rubis wreck
Best time to dive
June to September; July; August; May to October
What you might see
- BarracudaPossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not viable - wreck lies at 35-42m reached only by boat over open water, well beyond snorkeling range
Safety notes
Significant depth (35-42m) demanding deep/advanced certification and good gas management; possible open-water current; as a scuttled French Navy submarine, divers are expected not to penetrate the hull or remove artifacts out of respect; standard wreck hazards (snagged fishing line/nets) are possible though not specifically documented for this site
Permits & fees
Two official mooring buoys mark the wreck and their use requires authorization, normally arranged through a licensed dive center; no explicit legal 'war grave' designation or separate government diving permit/fee was found in available sources, but the site is treated as a protected historic wreck (no artifact removal)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Cavalaire-sur-Mer
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.