The best locations for scuba diving near Le Lavandou are Hyères, Saint-Tropez and Marseille. In the area of Le Lavandou you can find even more scuba diving locations. Hyères is the closest scuba diving location and is 22 km away from Le Lavandou. You can reach it in about 27 min by car.
"Great experience, I was stressed about the baptism and they made me feel very comfortable. I recommend without hesitation 🤿"Zoe, September 24, 2025
From 99€ / day (2hrs)
PADI Scuba Diver Course in Hyères for BeginnersWelcome to the city of Hyères, where the diving professional instructors are waiting for you! Become a certified diver with our beginner course "PADI Scuba Diver". With the certificate you'll receive at the end of this course, you will be allowed to dive up to 12 m, supervised by an instructor or guide. So get ready for an exceptional course and unforgettable dives. Goal of the course The "PADI Scuba Diver" certificate allows you to dive up to 12 m, supervised by a professional guide. You will learn all the techniques and know-how necessary to dive at such a depth as well as how to properly manage your equipment. In order to obtain the certificate, you'll have to carry out 4 supervised dives. Meeting & Preparation We will meet you at our base in Hyères at the agreed time. Our base is affiliated with a holiday resort and is very close to the beach. You can, therefore, enjoy the supermarkets, restaurants, showers, etc. of this resort. Once you arrive, you will be greeted by your instructor who will give you your equipment and explain the program for the next few days. In general, the course can be done in only 2 days, by doing 2 dives per day. Nevertheless, we recommend to do the course in 3 to 4 days. This way, you will have enough time to learn the theory. Please note that you need a medical certificate for this course. You can either do it on-site with us (35€) or with your doctor. Course content - Day 1: Theory Lessons + Practice/first Open Water Dive (We meet at 8:30 a.m. on the very first day of the course. From there on, your instructor will discuss your availability with you and organize the program accordingly.) - Day 2: Theory Lesson + 1 Open Water Dive - Day 3: Theory Lesson + 1 Open Water Dive - Day 4: Theory Lesson + 1 Open Water DiveIncluded activities - 4 Open Water Dives - Theory LessonsIncluded services - Certified PADI diving instructor - High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights) - Scuba tank (200 Bar for all dives) - Learning material (CD + book) - PADI registration fee & certificateBring along - Medical certificate (except if you plan on having it done on site)Requirements - Minimum age: 10 years - Physical health - 1 trial scuba diving lesson minimum
"The staff were accommodating."stewart andrew, September 11, 2023
From 799€ / day (6hrs)
FFESSM Level 1 Diving Course in Saint-Tropez for BeginnersThe French FFESSM level 1 qualification introduces you to the basics of diving and prepares you to be autonomous underwater. Your certified instructor will teach you alternately the theory and the practical application step by step and will ensure your safety. In the heart of the paradise landscapes of the Mediterranean Sea, we have planned a session in the sea to practise where many underwater wonders await you.The Level 1 FFESSM course qualifies you to: - Dive to a maximum depth of 20m - Dive with a scuba diving instructor by your sideProgramme - On-site theory lecture: The only way to learn the theory is to follow the theory course on site. You will learn all about the basics of scuba diving in a classroom at the dive centre with one of our instructors. - Kick-off: We will meet you at our base in Saint-Tropez 30 minutes before the agreed time. You can park there for €6 a day. Once you arrive, you will be welcomed by your instructor who will explain the program for the next few days. Throughout the course, your certified instructor will teach you successively the theory and the practice which will allow you to dive in open water to 20 m with ease accompanied by an instructor. In general, the course is done in 5 days, with 1 dive per day. It is possible to do it in 3 days, but we recommend 5 days to have enough time to learn the theory.Course content - 5 Theory Lessons - 5 Open Water DivesIncluded services - Certified diving instructor - High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights) - Scuba tank (200 Bar for all dives) - Registration fee & FFESSM certificateRequirements - Minimum age: 12 years - Physical health - Swimming ability - Medical certificate (you can do it on-site for €35) - If you wear prescription glasses, you need to be comfortable wearing contact lenses
"Very nice snorkeling. A pleasant time spent discovering species of starfish and sea urchins with Maxime, a friendly and attentive instructor."Dorsaf, August 20, 2025
Come and discover the fabulous underwater world of the Calanques thanks to this trial dive from Marseille. In small groups and one-to-one with a qualified diving instructor, you will discover the diversity of the local colourful underwater life for 30 minutes. You will dive in a shallow diving site
Discover the depths of the Mediterranean Sea and the treasures it hides! Enjoy the colourful landscapes with corals and different species of fish. Accompanied by one of our certified instructors, dive to the conquest of the underwater fauna and flora: between drop-offs and shallows, you will not
Come and discover the seabed of the Mediterranean seabed just below the surface while snorkeling near Cannes. Starting from Mandelieu-la-Napoule, you will explore famous places such as the Lérins Islands in front of Cannes or the wild coastline of the Estérel massif with its characteristic red rock.