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Vickers Viking

3.9 — based on 20 community signals
4.2 12 especies 22 colaboradores

Vickers Viking is a protected wreck dive in France's Sanctuaire Pelagos marine reserve, accessible year-round with 12 logged species observations.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

🐢 MPA · Sanctuaire Pelagos updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
4.8 kn
Olas
0.96 m
Agua
26.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (30%)
Now: NE (50°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.26m

Próxima: Baja a las 06:00 (-0.5m)

+-0.4 m-0.6 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.5m ▼ 09:00 · -0.52m ▲ 15:00 · -0.43m ▼ 23:00 · -0.52m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV5.95 · mod Aire PM2.54 · good 07:08 19:27
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 7.6 0.96 6 0mm
09-20 7.3 0.58 6 0mm
09-21 7.5 0.2 6 0mm
09-22 6.6 0.22 6 0mm
09-23 5.7 0.16 6 0mm
09-24 16.2 0.24 5 0mm
09-25 7.5 0.26 3 0mm

About this spot

Vickers Viking is a wreck dive site located in France and protected within the Sanctuaire Pelagos marine reserve. The site sits in a designated marine protected area, which means the ecosystem and wreck structure receive conservation status. This protection helps maintain the site's ecological integrity and marine habitat. The dive has documented marine life with 12 species observations recorded by the diving community. Community members have contributed video documentation, with 3 videos available showing conditions and life at the site. These resources provide useful reference material for divers planning a visit. Vickers Viking can be dived year-round, making it accessible across all seasons. Specific depth, visibility, and water temperature data are not available in current records, so divers should contact local operators or recent visitors for current conditions before planning their trip. Because the site lies within a marine sanctuary, respect for protected status and adherence to local regulations is essential. Check with French maritime authorities or local dive operators for any specific guidelines or permit requirements before diving.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Francia: 220 Lugares Desde Lagos Alpinos Hasta Arrecifes Tropicales

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Tipos de buceo

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/E/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 1049km · ~241kg · €4

Preguntas frecuentes

Can you dive Vickers Viking year-round?

Yes, Vickers Viking is accessible year-round. However, seasonal conditions vary, so check with local operators for current visibility, water temperature, and sea state before booking.

What marine life can you expect to see?

Twelve species observations have been logged at Vickers Viking. Community videos document the site's marine life, though specific species lists are not detailed here. Review available community content and contact local dive operators for current sighting reports.

Is Vickers Viking in a marine protected area?

Yes, Vickers Viking sits within the Sanctuaire Pelagos marine reserve. This designation protects the site, so divers must follow all local regulations and conservation guidelines set by French authorities.

What are the depth and difficulty ratings?

Specific depth, difficulty, visibility, and water temperature data are not available. Contact local dive operators in France for site-specific conditions and to confirm whether the dive suits your certification level and experience.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

2 registros · 2 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Platyarthrus costulatus

Malacostraca · Platyarthridae
GBIF
Última observación:
26 feb 2026
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Stenophiloscia glarearum

Malacostraca · Halophilosciidae
GBIF
Última observación:
26 feb 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Vickers Viking Wreck - Freediving by Yachtmeni

YachtmeniCZ
💬 1 top comments
  • how deep was this?

    @stevegorel · 👍 0

Vickers Viking G-AIVE (Aircraft Wreck)

Raibeart MacAoidh
💬 3 top comments
  • Nice dog

    @beaconmania · 👍 1
  • Excellent pictures , thanks . Will need to give this a look .

    @gordonshort4264 · 👍 1
  • very nice..thanks for the upload ..amazing photos

    @RKBrockstheworld · 👍 1

The most gnarly Death Dives 2019!

Norway Live
💬 3 top comments
  • Dude with his hands behind his back won easily

    @anthonyanderson075 · 👍 734
  • I actually enjoy this more than regular diving.

    @MrDlt123 · 👍 954
  • Perfect sport. 10 minutes of practicing and then 0 training neeeeded. Just pure joy. P.S. forgot about bravery

    @maximolotov · 👍 233

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