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Scuba Diving near Saint-Raphaël

The best locations for scuba diving near Saint-Raphaël are Fréjus, Sainte-Maxime and Nice. In the area of Saint-Raphaël you can find even more scuba diving locations.
Fréjus is the closest scuba diving location and is 3 km away from Saint-Raphaël. You can reach it in about 10 min by car.

  • A diver is doing one of her mandatory open water dives during her FFESSM Level 1 Diving Course in Fréjus for Beginners with Alpha Beluga Plongée.
    The car route on the map to go from Saint-Raphaël to Fréjus, where you can go scuba diving.
    Fréjus
    3 km from Saint-Raphaël (10 min by car)
    2Customer recommendations
    3Scuba diving offers
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    A diver is doing one of her mandatory open water dives during her FFESSM Level 1 Diving Course in Fréjus for Beginners with Alpha Beluga Plongée.
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    FFESSM Level 1 Scuba Diver Course in Fréjus for BeginnersYour first dive was a success and you want to go even further in your practice? Then becoming a certified diver is the next step. We offer the FFESSM level 1 certification in Fréjus, in the enchanting setting of the French Riviera. You will complete your training on diving sites close to the Estérel massif, where the ochre rock meets the azure of the water. No prerequisites are necessary for this certification course: it can be done as a first diving experience, after a first dive or as a continuation of a Discover Scuba Diving module. Alternating theoretical lessons and practical dives, you will progress towards autonomy underwater and discover the wonders that lie hidden under the Mediterranean Sea, while diving deeper and deeper. The FFESSM Level 1 qualifies you to: The FFESSM certification is a French certification. Level 1 teaches you diving autonomy, through familiarization with the equipment, learning the safety rules and knowledge of your environment. It also allows you to dive to a depth of 20 m. Programme - Duration: You will have to do 5 dives to get your certification. Depending on how much time you have at hand, you can schedule one or two dives per day, which will be interspersed with theory. It is also possible to do a crash course over a weekend, for example. - Kick-off: 24 to 48 hrs before the first dive, we ask you to contact us so that we can confirm all the details (like the schedule), depending on the weather conditions. On the day, we meet at the agreed time at our base in Port Fréjus. Free and paid parking can be found nearby. All equipment is waiting for you directly on our boat, where you can also change and store your personal belongings. Then we set off for the dive site. You will receive the first theoretical lessons before your first dive directly at sea. Course content - Theory Lessons - 5 Open Water Dives Included Services - Certified FFESSM diving instructor - High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights) - Scuba tank (200 Bar for all dives) Requirements - Minimum age: 14 years old - Physical health - Swimming ability - Medical certificate - This activity is not recommended for people who are pregnant
    From 390€ / day (3hrs)
    Two friends are underwater, doing one of their mandatory open water dives during their SSI Open Water Diver Course in Fréjus for Beginners with Alpha Beluga Plongée.
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    SSI Open Water Diver Course in Fréjus for Beginners
    "We are always framed there with competent team members and our instructor brings us good knowledge."Angela et Hervé, September 29, 2022
    From 600€ / day (3hrs)
  • The car route on the map to go from Saint-Raphaël to Sainte-Maxime, where you can go scuba diving.
    Sainte-Maxime
    23 km from Saint-Raphaël (35 min by car)
    25Customer recommendations
    6Scuba diving offers
    Sainte-Maxime: Popular Scuba Dives
    Trial Scuba Diving from Sainte-Maxime
    "It was a truly wonderful experience. I went diving with my children for the first time. Each of us had our own instructor. We felt incredibly comfortable and were able to enjoy our dive to the fullest. We were able to marvel at an incredibly beautiful underwater world. Highly recommended!"Dagmar, September 4, 2025
    From 85€ / day (2.75hrs)
    Guided Boat Dives in Sainte-Maxime for Certified Divers
    "Very fast and easy online booking system, very good rental scuba diving gear, great boat and very professional diving guide."Fernando, September 13, 2022
    From 65€ / day (2.75hrs)
    PADI Open Water Diver Course in Sainte-Maxime for Beginners
    "it was a great experience and super peaceful. I loved the lessons learned. thanks"Amanda, July 20, 2023
    From 590€ / day (2.75hrs)
  • The car route on the map to go from Saint-Raphaël to Nice, where you can go scuba diving.
    Nice
    69 km from Saint-Raphaël (59 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)
    Snorkeling Excursion from Nice
    "Nice boat trip. Unfortunately, I didn't enjoy snorkeling, but that's a personal preference and therefore has no influence on my rating. After an encounter with a jellyfish, I was well taken care of with cream. If you enjoy snorkeling or would like to try it, I would recommend it."Ramona, September 22, 2025
    From 45€ / day (2hrs)
    Trial Scuba Diving in Nice (20min)
    "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)
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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,
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Trial Dive from La Rague Beach near Cannes
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Take your first steps into the world of diving with our trial dive from La Rague beach. Our state-certified diving instructors will explain to you how to use your equipment and communicate underwater, and will ensure your safety throughout the activity. One by one, you will be immersed underwater
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