The best locations for scuba diving near Cavalaire-sur-Mer are Saint-Tropez, Sainte-Maxime and Nice. In the area of Cavalaire-sur-Mer you can find even more scuba diving locations. Saint-Tropez is the closest scuba diving location and is 17 km away from Cavalaire-sur-Mer. You can reach it in about 27 min by car.
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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
"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 well organized, good equipment, and the dive site was beautiful and we enjoyed it very much.
All in all, excellent value for money and also very suitable for children."
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