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Scuba Diving near Cannes

The best locations for scuba diving near Cannes are Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Villeneuve-Loubet and Nice. In the area of Cannes you can find even more scuba diving locations.
Mandelieu-la-Napoule is the closest scuba diving location and is 8 km away from Cannes. You can reach it in about 19 min by car.

  • A woman does a Trial Dive from La Rague Beach with La Rague Dive Center.
    The car route on the map to go from Cannes to Mandelieu-la-Napoule, where you can go scuba diving.
    Mandelieu-la-Napoule
    8 km from Cannes (19 min by car)
    16Customer recommendations
    4Scuba diving offers
    Mandelieu-la-Napoule: Popular Scuba Dives
    A woman does a Trial Dive from La Rague Beach with La Rague Dive Center.
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    Trial Dive from La Rague Beach near Cannes
    "Young and really dynamic team. Very nice and attentive monitor! Great time in a beautiful place"Élisabeth , July 4, 2023
    From 69€ / day (1.5hrs)
    A group of children is exploring the Mediterranean seabed while Snorkeling near Cannes with the Dive Centre La Rague.
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    Snorkeling Excursion near Cannes
    "Fantastic to discover the underwater world like this. Nice team and boat trip to the island. Good and proper explications and assistance. Keep up the good work."Kurt, August 28, 2025
    From 39€ / day (4hrs)
    People are doing a Trial Dive in the Esterel Natural Park or the Lerins Islands with La Rague Dive Center.
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    Trial Dive in the Esterel Natural Park or the Lérins Islands
    "Very attentive and friendly crew. Everything feels very family-friendly."Christiane, July 18, 2025
    From 89€ / day (4hrs)
  • The car route on the map to go from Cannes to Villeneuve-Loubet, where you can go scuba diving.
    Villeneuve-Loubet
    21 km from Cannes (26 min by car)
    14Customer recommendations
    1Scuba diving offer
    Villeneuve-Loubet: Popular Scuba Dives
    Snorkeling Trip at Cap d'Antibes near Nice
    "Everything was explained to us well, and the environment was treated with respect. We saw an octopus (highlight!)"Clara, September 9, 2024
    From 45€ / day
  • The car route on the map to go from Cannes to Nice, where you can go scuba diving.
    Nice
    34 km from Cannes (39 min by car)
    82Customer recommendations
    7Scuba diving offers
    Nice: Popular Scuba Dives
    Trial Scuba Diving in Nice (1 dive)
    "The whole experience was amazing! Diving guide Christ took care of us so well and taught us a lot on the basic knowledge of scuba diving!! It was my first time to experience the activity and I was deeply impressed!! Not mentioning that the undersea world of Nice was incredibly beautiful!! I will definitely introduce diving courses of Chango Diving to my friends! Wish next time I can join their advanced level course with my diving license!!"Tsz Hin, July 4, 2025
    From 95€ / day (3.5hrs)
    Free Diving Course in NiceDiscover a new discipline and let yourself be tempted by our Free Diving Course in Nice for Beginners! With our certified instructors, learn to master your body and reconnect with your consciousness. Accessible to all, you can learn at your own pace. At the end of your training, you'll become aware of your abilities underwater and receive certification. For thrill-seekers, "Introduction to Freediving" promises a captivating experience. Start with an immersive session on breathing specific to freediving, followed by a sea adventure in the Villefranche-sur-Mer harbor. Dive into turquoise waters, explore marine secrets and hone your skills. If you're a born explorer, the two-day "Discovery freediving course" is for you. From total beginner to seasoned free diver, this course offers a complete path to mastering freediving to a depth of 20 meters. From breathing to safety, every aspect is meticulously studied to offer you an unforgettable experience. Choose your adventure, let yourself be carried away by the magic of the ocean, and dive into a world where every breath counts. Dive Area You will dive in the roadstead of Villefranche-sur-Mer for the first part of the course. Then, you will go a little further, in deeper water, to become aware of your capacity. Programme The meeting point is directly at the dive centre where we will provide you with the equipment (fins, masks and wetsuit). If you arrive by car, parking is widely available nearby. Then, you will start your initiation on a beach in the bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer. Here, you will learn the preparatory ventilation for freediving and to feel the different phases of freediving. You will also learn how to swim in freediving. After the lunch break, you will be able to go for your first freediving session in the depths of the sea! Activity hours are 08:30 to 12:00 in the morning, and 13:30 to 17:00 in the afternoon.Included Services - Certified dive guide - High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit (from 8 years old to 3XL), mask, fins) - Liability insurance - Online training - Certification fees Requirements - Minimum age: 10 years for the Introduction to freediving course and 12 years for the two-day Discovery freediving course. - Swimming ability - General health - If you wear prescription glasses, you need to be comfortable wearing contact lenses - This activity is not suitable for pregnant women Bring along - Picnic - Parental consent for minors - A medical certificate attesting to your fitness to practice freediving, less than one year old (for the two-day discovery freediving course).
    From 155€ / day (6hrs)
    SSI Open Water Diver Course in Nice for BeginnersDive straight in at the deep end and live a unique experience at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea! The SSI Open Water Diver course will allow you to acquire a certain amount of autonomy underwater while enjoying the magnificent underwater landscapes. Discover the local fauna and flora and dive between sea breams and octopuses. Accessible to all, this course, composed of 7 dives, will teach you how to manage your equipment, how to react to common underwater situations and finally how to evolve in three dimensions in complete safety. Thanks to this complete training and to our certified and experienced instructors, you will dive safely and enjoy your experience to the fullest! The SSI Open Water qualifies you to: - Dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres/60 feet - Plan and execute dives with a certified buddy - Rent or buy diving equipment worldwide Programme - eLearning: As soon as you register, we will send you your MySSI account ID, allowing you to access your digital theory kit, which you will have to read before coming. - Kick-off: Your training will be divided into two parts: the first part will be dedicated to exercises. The second part will be made up of application of the exercises as well as observation of the fauna and flora. The meeting point will be directly at the dive center where we will explain the course structure and provide you with the necessary equipment (fins, masks and wetsuit). If you arrive by car, parking is widely available nearby. Your booking date corresponds to your first session. By default, we consider that the 6 training dives are carried out on the following slots from 8:30 am to 12 pm and 1:30 to 5 pm. If you wish to make special arrangements, please contact us by email or by telephone. Course content - Online theory - 7 dives (practice dives in confined water & open water dives) Included Services - Certified SSI diving instructor - High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit (from 8 years old to 3XL), mask, fins, octopus, weights) - Scuba tank (200 Bar for all dives) - E-Learning material - SSI registration fee & certificate Requirements - Minimum age: 10 years old - Physical health - Swimming ability - If you wear prescription glasses, you need to be comfortable wearing contact lenses - This activity is not suitable for pregnant women
    From 650€ / day (6hrs)
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Julia
"We really enjoyed the snorkeling trip. There were about 15 of us, but we had enough space on the boat, which was really nice. We also had enough time to snorkel and the equipment was really good. The people who worked there were also very nice."
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