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.
"This was our first experience with this activity, and it was very rewarding. The instructors were very attentive, and we had time to enjoy a nice swim.
"Gemma, July 23, 2025
From 89€ / day (4hrs)
PADI Discover Scuba Diving near CannesEnjoy your stay on the French Riviera by trying out scuba diving. With this PADI Discover Scuba Diving course offered in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, you'll need just half a day to learn the basics of scuba diving—from safety rules to communication signals—and get familiar with the equipment. It's the perfect opportunity to discover the underwater world. This PADI Discover Scuba Diving course is ideal for those interested in diving but who don't have several days to commit to a full certification. It's the ultimate introductory experience, combining theory and practice, and allows you to truly explore the world of diving alongside a certified instructor. The PADI Discover Scuba Diving course qualifies you to: If you choose to continue your scuba diving education within six months with the PADI Open Water Diver course, this first lesson will count towards your required training dives. Programme We meet at our diving centre in Mandelieu-la-Napoule at the booked time where you will meet your dive instructor. You will head out to sea for two consecutive dives: first discovery diving, then technical diving. The excursion lasts approximately 4 hours in total, including the round-trip navigation and the time spent at anchor. Course content - 1 on-site and e-learning theory lesson - 2 consecutive open water dives Included services - Certified PADI scuba instructor - High-quality scuba diving equipment (everything you need: wetsuit, mask, fins, regulator, weights, BCD) - Scuba tank (200 bar) - Access to e-learning course - PADI Discover Scuba Diving certification Requirements - Minimum age: 10 years - Physical health - Swimming ability
"I was a bit nervous, but turns out there was no need to be - instructor Chris was next level and everything felt very safe and fun. Highly recommend."Mads, August 27, 2024
"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!!"
"It was a lovely day with a great Crew! I knew I was in good hands. I felt safe and cared for and I am so glad that I went! Thank you Jeremy, Maxime, and the beautiful woman, all the people, who made it a good time!"
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