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Dive trip Sainte-Maxime

Stay, Diving holidays in France, in Sainte-Maxime

A diving holiday in Saint-Maxime is ideal because of the mild climate and the charm of this small Mediterranean town located in the south of France. Stroll through the old town along the lively pedestrian streets to the beautiful gardens of the Promenade via the large pier. Here you will discover the wonderful panorama of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. The best diving sites in Sainte-Maxime are located between 12 and 16 minutes away. The Sardinaux spot is ideal for beginner divers. La Cathédrale, le Tombant, St Pierre and l'Arche are excellent sites for PADI Open Water Divers and FFESSM Level 1 divers. CMAS Level 2 certified divers will enjoy exploring a drop off as well as the boulders at Les Deux Chaînes and Les Roches à Mérous. CMAS Level 3 divers will explore the Pyramid.

Your diving stay in Sainte Maxime is a very good starting point to explore the seabed of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez from the the Ketos and H20 Saint-Maxime diving schools located in the port. The Mio Palmo diving center in the marines of Cogolin offers CMAS PADI and FFESSM training. Visit the incredible Rubis wreck , a sunken submarine near Cap Camarat Plongée and the the European Diving School Saint-Tropez based on the beach of Pampelonne. Take the opportunity to stay at either the tourist holiday village or the Kon Tiki campsite, ideal for groups and families. From both of these centers, you can quickly reach the Rubis wreck. From Cavalaire, take a trip on the diving boats of Mio Palmo Cavalaire, Eperlan, Eau Bleue. Marine parks protect the seabed and wrecks south of the Saint Tropez peninsula. Prepare your diving holidays in France with the tourist office of Sainte Maxime.

Marine species in the area

Dive sites

In the north of the Gulf of Saint Tropez, around Sainte Maxime, one explores a whole series of rocks, scree, and falls between 10 and 48 m. The following dive sites, the Sèche à Huile, the Sardinaux with the Pyramide, the 2 chaînes, the Roches à mérous, the Cathédrale, the Tombant Saint Pierre and the Arche, have to be explored! Occasionally, the dive centers in Sainte Maxime go to the protected area near Capes Lardier, Taillat, and Camarat to explore wrecks.

The Relax wreck that used to be a steel pleasure boat is 35 m in depth. To see the stern, the rudder, the propeller. Scorpionfish, capons, and schools of sars have taken up residence here. Thirty minutes' sailing time from Sainte-Maxime is the Rubis wreck, a 66 m long and 8 m wide submarine that was sunk voluntarily in 1958. Its excellent state of conservation makes it one of the most beautiful wrecks in the Mediterranean.

Towards Cape Taillat, the Trafik wreck of a 35 m long mixed-boat cargo ship, was laid flat on a 60 m bottom. A diving spot reserved for experienced divers due to the very established currents. Finally, from Sainte Maxime, you can exceptionally access the Gulf of Cavalaire during day trips to visit the sumptuous wrecks of Togo and Espingole.
Wrecks are as much a part of France's heritage as monuments, with their history, often embedded in a historical past.

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Sainte-Maxime : Dive shops

 

Port Fréjus Plongée
France  - Fréjus
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The diving school Port Fréjus Plongée is located in Fréjus, Saint Raphaël, on the French Riviera, in the Var. Port Fréjus Plongée operates all year round. In advance, make an appointment in winter for individuals and groups. Port Fréjus Plongée is an FFESSM commercial structure but also a PADI dive center, so don't hesitate to train there from Beginner to Divemaster levels. Do you want to dive with Nitrox ? Then let us know 24 hours in advance! Good deal: equipment is included in all courses. Karin and her team of passionate instructors are waiting for you to discover the Mediterranean underwater world, to share unforgettable diving memories with them, through a first dive, a training, an exploration, or snorkeling. The Port Fréjus Plongée premises are located 4 meters from the boats. You don't have to make any effort to load and unload your equipment! You can embark on the boat La Palanquée, with a capacity of 20 divers, or on Le Kapor, a semi-rigid boat for 14 divers. The diving sites are varied and accessible to all levels of divers. They range from the Cap Roux nature reserve, Cap Anthéor, Cap Dramont, the Lion de Mer et de Terre, the Sardinaux in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and the Rubis wreck. Karin regularly offers for sale equipment initially intended for rental. You can buy masks, fins, booties, gloves, and small equipment on the spot. Diving comics and PADI books are also for sale in the shop. Accommodation at all price points is within a 5-minute walk. [+]

  • Stay without a car
  • fast boat
  • Friendly atmosphere
From 30,00 €

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NTR Dive
France  - Cavalaire
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NTR DIVE, directed by Raphaël Rousselle, is a diving school specialized in Nitrox, Trimix, Rebreather diving. It is a concept of itinerant Tek diving school, that is to say that you can choose the places of your explorations and your trainings among the list of the partner centers: CIP Nice, Subvision in Golfe Juan, CIP Fréjus, Club Sous L'eau in Saint-Raphaël, Easy Dive in Cannes and Juan les Pins, la Rague plongée in Mandelieu la Napoule, H20 Sainte-Maxime, Tiki Dive in Cavalaire, Eau Bleue in Cavalaire, Be Free to dive in Villeneuve Loubet, le Gîte de plongée du Gapeau, Saint P'hyères Plongée in. .. Hyères. NTR DIVE offers you a tailor-made service of training and exploration dedicated to Tek, Nitrox and Trimix diving, in open circuit and rebreather. The services also include the sale, rental, and maintenance of top-of-the-range equipment. This school offers you its training courses with certifications from the different organizations IANTD and FFESSM/CMAS. Raphy is an approved technician of the biggest brands of teak equipment and shares his expertise with you as an official dealer of rEvo and AP diving rebreathers. [+]

  • Tek training abroad
  • Lake diving
  • Tek travel
From 12,00 €

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Cap Camarat Plongée
France  - Ramatuelle
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The Cap Camarat Diving School is located in Ramatuelle, a short distance from St Tropez, in the southeast of France. Cap Camarat Plongée is mainly open from March to October and has accommodation on site. Indeed, because Cap Camarat Plongée is located in the heart of the Touristra vacation village, classified 3 stars, in the middle of vineyards and pine forests. Choose between rooms with full board or equipped apartments for rent, all with a terrace. On-site, enjoy restaurants, kids club, sports fields, swimming pool, an air-conditioned amphitheater for shows, access to the beautiful beach of Pampelonne at 100 m. Take the A8 freeway, exit at Le Muy, direction Ste Maxime, Ramatuelle, and enter the village by the second entrance, to leave the car on the parking lot until your departure! With Cap Camarat Plongée, you can access diving sites such as the wrecks of Rubis, Togo, Espingole, Prophète, Tell and Ramon Membru. From there you can also reach beautiful drop-offs such as Quairolles, Brisés, Rousso, and Basse Cassin. The diving school Cap Camarat Plongée proposes formulas of formations FFESSM, since the baptisms, to make alone, in the family or for VIP until the level 2. [+]

  • Friendly atmosphere
  • Popular dive sites
  • Free Parking
From 35,00 €

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Ketos
France  - Sainte Maxime
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The Ketos diving center is located in the port of Sainte Maxime, just off the Quai Léon Condroyer. The Ketos diving school offers FFESSM, PADI, and ANMP training courses from the first dive to level 3. The team of qualified instructors will also take you on explorations and snorkeling. Come aboard the Ketos 2, a comfortable and fast 18m boat that can accommodate up to 25 people, including crew. There is no need to carry tanks as all the diving equipment and the inflation station are already on board. This boat is very easy to access as it is located in the first line of the port, close to two car parks less than 50 m away. Advanced divers, enjoy the 7.50m semi-rigid Pelayo, with a maximum capacity of 18 divers, which allows quick access to more remote diving areas and easy exploration of shallows, whatever the wind direction. When you go with Ketos Plongée, you can visit some of the best dive sites in Sainte Maxime such as the Sèche à huile, the Sardinaux, the Cathédrale, and the Saint-Pierre drop off. Also explore the most popular wrecks in Sainte Maxime and Saint Tropez such as the Tell, the Rubis, the Relax, and the Poursuivante. Ketos Dive Centre is a place to share knowledge and raise awareness of the marine world for future generations. It welcomes enthusiasts and novices alike, curious to discover the marine world and concerned about protecting this fragile and exceptional environment. [+]

  • Accomodations and diving
  • Near beach
  • Stay without a car
From 25,00 €

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H2O Sainte Maxime
France  - Sainte Maxime
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The H20 Saint Maxime diving center is located at the beginning of the Léon Condroyer quay, at the entrance of a mini shopping mall, 60 m from the harbor master's office, on the Môle, in the port of Sainte Maxime. Divers meet at the center at 9 am and 2.30 pm every day from 1 April to 30 November. The rest of the year, groups are welcome from December 1st to March 30th by appointment. Individual divers are welcome on Saturdays and Sundays. Franck welcomes you in his shop with the biggest diving brands and equipment to buy or rent. Less than 50 m from the premises, you can board one of the two diving and snorkeling boats, La Piguette and Le Cyclone, with a shower on board, for a trip of about 2h30. The H20 Sainte Maxime diving school offers training courses with FFESSM, ANPM, PADI, and SSI certifications, which are given by qualified instructors. You have access to the best diving sites of Saint-Tropez and Cavalaire on one side, and to the diving spots of Issambres on the other. You have a beautiful playground with the most beautiful wrecks in the Mediterranean, including the Aritay at 30 m, the Relax at 35 m, and the Rubis at 45 m. About forty very varied diving sites, adapted to all levels, are spread out in this area. Ask for photos and videos of your dives, as a souvenir of those good times. Don't forget your USB stick! Non-divers can walk around the center of Sainte Maxime. A special rate is granted to them if they go by boat with fins, masks, and snorkels. The H2O Sainte Maxime club is also ideal for stays without a vehicle, by staying at the Hotel des Palmiers, located 100 m away, or the Univac holiday center, which is very suitable for groups. [+]

  • Near Downtown area
  • Different diving area
  • Carry Less Equipment
From 35,00 €

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