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.
"Plenty of time for snorkeling. Our guide was cheerful, friendly, and up for a joke. There was also some pleasant music. It was wonderfully relaxing."Sandra, August 5, 2025
"We had a brilliant time. Chris was great."Hannah, September 24, 2024
From 45€ / day (2hrs)
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
If you want to make your holidays in the Var region extra special, book a diving experience in Saint-Raphaël. For your first dive in the Mediterranean Sea, we take you to the small and precious island of Lion de Mer. After a briefing and some safety instructions, our state-qualified instructor will
Certified instructors are ready to take you to the surrounding diving spots in beautiful Hyères that all perfectly show the true beauty of the local underwater fauna and flora. Embark on a new adventure and plunge into a new universe - literally! As part of the "Boat Trial Scuba Diving" offer, we'll
Dive to 6 metres into a magnificent setting with our trial dive in the Estérel Natural Park or Lérins Islands. You will discover a new world, accompanied by colourful and sparkling fish. Our state-certified instructors will teach you all the basics of scuba diving, including the use of equipment,