The best locations for scuba diving near Sanary-sur-Mer are Hyères, Marseille and Sainte-Maxime. In the area of Sanary-sur-Mer you can find even more scuba diving locations. Hyères is the closest scuba diving location and is 31 km away from Sanary-sur-Mer. You can reach it in about 33 min by car.
"Excellent experience! Great service for all four baptisms, children and adults alike; everyone was happy, and the team was great.
We highly recommend them."DANY · July 2026
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 dive operators were very efficient, equipment was good and the guide was excellent. The sire we visited was beautiful with many groupers, jacks, bream, barracuda and a moray. Really nice dive. "Jean · October 2024
"Very nice snorkeling. A pleasant time spent discovering species of starfish and sea urchins with Maxime, a friendly and attentive instructor."Dorsaf · August 2025
"It was amazing to see the life under the water. Our guide, Olia, was very patient. We had one 10 year old who was ambitious and she ensured he had a good time but was safe. It was our first time but it was beyond our expectations and felt very safe."Carmel · July 2026
"Very fast and easy online booking system, very good rental scuba diving gear, great boat and very professional diving guide."Fernando · September 2022
From 75€ / day (2.75hrs)
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What customers love about scuba diving near Sanary-sur-Mer
"Very thorough, professional, and knowledgeable. The guy who assisted us (from Nimes) was truly kind and knowledgeable. We highly recommend the experience."
"Excellent experience! Great service for all four baptisms, children and adults alike; everyone was happy, and the team was great.
We highly recommend them."
Discover colourful underwater landscapes and swim among the fish during this snorkeling excursion in Sainte-Maxime. Shellfish and crustaceans will also be part of the party! Young and old, marvel at the treasures of the Mediterranean Sea and share this moment with family and friends. With our
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
Our guided dive in the Calanques from Marseille will allow you to discover all the secrets of the national park. According to your certification and your desires, our state-certified diving instructors will suggest you a diving site and accompany you during the exploration dive. For about 1 hour,