Frioul Junker 88
Also known as: Junker 88 wreck
Best time to dive
May to October; July to September
What you might see
- DolphinLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not viable - wreck lies at 53-54m, a boat-only technical dive far beyond snorkeling range
Safety notes
Very deep dive (53-54m) requiring advanced/technical training and careful gas and decompression planning; fishing net entangled between the wing and tail of the wreck is a documented snag hazard; the wreck is considered a likely war grave (reportedly around four young Luftwaffe airmen died in the crash) so divers are asked to treat it with respect and not remove artifacts; boat traffic near Frioul ferry routes
Permits & fees
No dedicated paid permit specific to this wreck was found; diving here falls under the general Parc National des Calanques marine regulations (no removal of biological/archaeological material; diving is banned only in two named archaeological protection zones near Riou/Plane islands and Cap Morgiou, which do not include this wreck; boat operators must follow park navigation and mooring rules)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Marseille
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.