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.
"We had a great time diving with Le Bateau Jaune Marseille. They were very professional , organized, and the communication was easy to follow. We had a great time! Would highly recommend."Courtney · August 2026
From 75€ / day (3.5hrs)
FFESSM Level 1 Diving Course in Marseille for BeginnersWith our FFESSM Level 1 diving course in Marseille, take your first steps into the world of diving with us! Accessible from the age of 12, this course of 5 to 6 days will allow you to discover more about the world of scuba diving, and all this in the sublime scenery offered by the coast of Marseille. You will start with exercises at the bottom of the water: management of your breathing with the regulator, mask exercises, management of the stabilising jacket, and many other, which will allow you to reach 20 metres in complete safety. Our state-certified diving instructors will accompany you throughout the course to ensure that you are fully supported. The diving area will be chosen according to the weather conditions, but our favourite sites are in the Calanques National Park and especially around the Frioul archipelago. Thus, you will dive in turquoise blue water, and will be able to observe exceptional underwater fauna and flora, while perfecting your technique! The FFESSM Level 1 qualifies you to: - Dive to a maximum depth of 20 metres/65 feet - Dive with a scuba diving instructor by your sideProgramme - On-site theory lecture: The theoretical part of the training will take place on the dock or in the boat, before each dive. It will allow you to prepare for the next dive, but also to debrief on the dive that has just been done. - Kick-off: We meet 15 minutes before the booked time at our base in the old port of Marseille. If you come by car, there is paid parking nearby. Once you have arrived, you will meet our team who will give you your diving equipment. You will be able to leave your gear after you have changed. Each session takes place in the same way: we join the diving area by boat and you dive on site in groups of minimum 4 people. After about 3 hours at sea, we will return to the old port of Marseille. You can do one or two sessions per day, depending on your wishes and your time. The course is composed of 6 dives and can be done in 5 to 6 days.Course content - Theory Lessons - 6 Open Water DivesIncluded 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) - FFESSM registration fee & certificate - Food and drinks on the boat - On request: Accompanying passenger on the boat (for a surcharge)Requirements - Minimum age: 12 years - Medical certificate - Physical health - Swimming ability - If you wear prescription glasses, you need to be comfortable wearing contact lenses
"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
From 50€ / day (2.75hrs)
Introductory Scuba Diving Course in Sainte-Maxime for BeginnersIs one trial dive not enough for you? Sign up for an introductory diving course in Sainte-Maxime to familiarise yourself with the basic techniques of scuba diving! During the 3 dives of the course, you will learn how to prepare your equipment, how to immerse yourself in the water and also how to ascend safely. Dive with us into the Mediterranean Sea and open your eyes to see the wonders of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez! Enjoy the colourful aquatic landscapes formed by the local underwater flora. Our certified instructors will make you feel comfortable in the water and will share their knowledge with you so that you can improve very quickly! Programme We will meet you at the diving club, where you will be provided with the necessary equipment. Then take the boat to the dive site and watch the Mediterranean coastline recede before your eyes. Finally, after a short briefing on the use of the equipment and an explanation of the basic diving techniques, jump into the water and let your instructor guide you! Each session lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes. Course content - 3 open water dives Included 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) - Dive computer - Hot drinks on the boat - Photos/Video (optional, on site) - Accompanying passenger on the boat (for a surcharge of €35: book directly with the dive centre, subject to availability) Requirements - Minimum age: 12 years old - Physical health - Swimming ability - If you wear prescription glasses, you need to be comfortable wearing contact lenses Bring along - Medical certificate of no contraindication to the practice of scuba diving of less than one year - Swimsuit - Water bottle - Windbreaker jacket (depending on the weather)
"Fantastic experience with amazing instructors who made us feel comfortable right from the start. My partner and I were able to dive together – an exceptional moment we won't forget! Thank you!"Lola · July 2026
From 85€ / day (2.75hrs)
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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,
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