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.
"It was smooth and really nice. The instructors are amazing!"Piyush, August 16, 2023
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 a technical dive, followed by a discovery dive to a depth of up to 6 meters (20 feet). 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) - E-learning materials Requirements - Minimum age: 10 years - Physical health - Swimming ability
"The instructors are attentive and very available.
The atmosphere on the boat is very relaxed and friendly.
Diving takes place in optimal conditions on a technical and human level."Marie-José, July 2, 2024
"Very nice. Competent team.
A smile on top of that and it would have been 5 stars!
"Cedric, August 29, 2024
From 90€ / day (2.5hrs)
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)
Trial Scuba Diving in Nice - Discovery Package (2 dives)If you know that a simple trial dive won't be enough for you, then you should consider our discovery package! In addition to the 20-minute trial dive, you will be able to do a second exploratory dive of 40 minutes. One thing is certain: you will discover the unique feeling of floating in the water and be amazed by the underwater world of the Mediterranean Sea. Throughout the dives, you will be supervised by a state-certified instructor, who will ensure your safety and explain everything about the use of the equipment. Dive Area We have about ten sites available, most of which are in the bay of Villefranche where the diving conditions are always safe. The water is clear and the visibility is excellent. You will be able to admire the magnificent seabed full of sponges and other plants. You will also have the opportunity to meet typical Mediterranean species such as sea breams, octopuses or starfish. Programme The meeting point is directly at the dive centre in Nice, 20 minutes before the scheduled time, where we will provide you with the equipment. One of our state-qualified instructors will give you a quick briefing on the use of the equipment and the basics of scuba diving. Then, you will board the boat, where we will put on our wetsuit. For your trial dive, you will go into the water, one by one, with the instructor, and be immersed for 20 minutes at 6 m maximum. For the next dive, you will be able to dive in groups of a maximum of 4 people per instructor, for 40 minutes. You can do the two dives on two consecutive or non-consecutive half-days. Included Services - Certified dive guide - High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights) - Scuba tank (200 Bar) - Diving logbook Requirements - Minimum age: 12 years old - Swimming ability - Physical health - Doctor's certificate - If you wear prescription glasses, you need to be comfortable wearing contact lenses
From 190€ / day (2.5hrs)
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