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.
"Fantastic experience, very, very friendly and attentive staff, they put you at ease, and the explanations were excellent. I highly recommend it!"Stéphanie · July 2026
"The staff were accommodating."stewart andrew · September 2023
From 849€ / 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
"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 2025
"Very fast and easy online booking system, very good rental scuba diving gear, great boat and very professional diving guide."Fernando · September 2022
"Very nice. Competent team.
A smile on top of that and it would have been 5 stars!
"Cedric · August 2024
From 95€ / day (2.5hrs)
SSI Open Water Diver Course in Nice for BeginnersDive straight in at the deep end and live a unique experience at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea! The SSI Open Water Diver course will allow you to acquire a certain amount of autonomy underwater while enjoying the magnificent underwater landscapes. Discover the local fauna and flora and dive between sea breams and octopuses. Accessible to all, this course, composed of 7 dives, will teach you how to manage your equipment, how to react to common underwater situations and finally how to evolve in three dimensions in complete safety. Thanks to this complete training and to our certified and experienced instructors, you will dive safely and enjoy your experience to the fullest! The SSI Open Water qualifies you to: - Dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres/60 feet - Plan and execute dives with a certified buddy - Rent or buy diving equipment worldwide Programme - eLearning: As soon as you register, we will send you your MySSI account ID, allowing you to access your digital theory kit, which you will have to read before coming. - Kick-off: Your training will be divided into two parts: the first part will be dedicated to exercises. The second part will be made up of application of the exercises as well as observation of the fauna and flora. The meeting point will be directly at the dive center where we will explain the course structure and provide you with the necessary equipment (fins, masks and wetsuit). If you arrive by car, parking is widely available nearby. Your booking date corresponds to your first session. By default, we consider that the 6 training dives are carried out on the following slots from 8:30 am to 12 pm and 1:30 to 5 pm. If you wish to make special arrangements, please contact us by email or by telephone. Course content - Online theory - 7 dives (practice dives in confined water & open water dives) Included Services - Certified SSI diving instructor - High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit (from 8 years old to 3XL), mask, fins, octopus, weights) - Scuba tank (200 Bar for all dives) - E-Learning material - SSI registration fee & certificate Requirements - Minimum age: 10 years old - Physical health - Swimming ability - If you wear prescription glasses, you need to be comfortable wearing contact lenses - This activity is not suitable for pregnant women
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.
Make your holiday in the south of France extra special and discover unique underwater landscapes. Thanks to this 20 min trial scuba diving experience in Nice, you can make your first foray into the world of diving. At the end, all you will want to do is book your next dive with us! Our certified
Discover the underwater fauna and flora during our snorkeling excursion in the heart of the Mediterranean accompanied by our certified guides. We take you on a boat for two hours at sea, during which you can snorkel in complete safety. Accessible from 8 years old, this discovery outing will delight