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Dive trip Cavalaire-sur-Mer

Stay, Diving holidays in France, in Cavalaire-sur-Mer

Located between Saint-Tropez and Le Lavandou, Cavalaire-Sur-Mer is known as a popular family seaside resort from mid-July to mid-August. It is also a port at the foot of the Massif des Maures, well protected from the prevailing winds, making it an ideal destination for scuba diving in the Mediterranean. Some are specialized in technical diving like Eau Bleue Cavalaire, others in day cruises like Tiki Dive. Mio Palmo and Eperlan are highly regarded for the quality of their FFESSM and PADI training and have a long history in the diving community.

European Diving School, located in the Kon Tiki campsite on the sandy beach of Pampelonne, is the perfect place to welcome families and groups. The dive centers in Cavalaire offer tailor-made packages, which can be adapted to your level and profile. Whether you want to discover scuba diving or are passionate, this seaside resort offers access to the most beautiful dive sites in Var, mainly spread over two diving zones: the Gulf of Cavalaire and the Saint-Tropez peninsula, with Cap Camarat, Taillat, and Lardier. 12 wrecks to explore, are located right on the bay! Not to mention the magnificent drop-offs and rocks that shelter an abundant underwater fauna... Don't wait to organize your diving holiday in Cavalaire-sur-Mer with the tourist office. Diving in France has some great surprises in store for you!

Marine species in the area

Dive sites

On the side of the Saint-Tropez peninsula, towards Cape Camarat, discover the Tell wreck, 77 meters long and 10 meters wide, which was aground in 1913. It was then dislocated by cannon fire to sink it and allow boats to pass through. Not far from the Tell, the famous wreck of the submarine Rubis, 66 meters long and 8 meters wide, was sunk in 1958. Brushed by the current, it lies on a sandy bottom. At Cape Taillat, the most experienced divers go to the wreck of the mixed sailboat cargo ship Trafik at a depth of 60 meters. Closer to the shore, You will also discover the 81-meter long torpedo boat La Poursuivante, which sank at a depth of 55 meters during a tow.

From Cape Lardier, we explore very popular diving sites such as Quairolles, or "La Dent de Requin" (The Shark's tooth). In the Gulf of Cavalaire-sur-Mer, you explore an area rich in wrecks The dukws are 6-wheeled military vehicles of the GMC brand used during the 1944 landing. They are on a muddy bottom. The Ramon Membru wreck, an 80-meter long and 11-meter wide cargo ship from 1873, sank in 1921 following an explosion. It is on its starboard side. Divers dismembered the wreckage, so the superstructures, machines, and propeller of the boat disappeared.

The Togo wreck was a 76-meter long sailing and steam cargo ship, dating back to 1882. Originally called the City of Valencia, it transported coal across the Mediterranean Sea. In 1918, it struck a floating mine and quickly sank, breaking in two. The main part lies, right on the sand, at a depth of 60 meters. Other famous wrecks in the Mediterranean: the Espingole, a 50-meter-long destroyer sunk while towing after hitting the dryness of Cape Lardier. The Prophet was a steamer trading with Algeria that sank in 1860. To see scorpionfish.

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Cavalaire-sur-Mer : Dive shops

 

Eau Bleue Plongée Cavalaire
France  - Cavalaire
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The Eau Bleue diving center is located 100 meters from the restaurant "La Côte à l'Os", at the end of the rue du Port, in Cavalaire. Open all year round, Eau Bleue welcomes up to 11 divers aboard the Maeva, an 11-meter speedboat, regardless of their certification. You will find the place where Gwenaël has set up his inflating station just next to the second harbor office of Cavalaire. Gwen, DEJEPS, TDI Instructor, offers IANTD and TDI training, FFESSM. He is specialized in rebreather diving with oxygen and helium stock. The Eau Bleue diving school is specialized since 2001 in mixed diving with Nitrox and Trimix. From Cavalaire, you can embark on half-day or full-day trips to explore the sites of your choice, with "à la carte dives" being preferred at the Eau Bleue diving center. Gwen will take you to discover the most beautiful dive sites of Saint-Tropez and the Golden Islands, always in a small group, and in a relaxed atmosphere. Expect also dives on the most famous wrecks of the Mediterranean. Wreck and deep diving courses are organized from April to October. [+]

  • Near Downtown area
  • Popular dive sites
  • Diving around Islands
From 30,00 €

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Ocean VID
France  - Marseille
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The Ocean 1 boat, the real diving center of Ocean VID, is located in the marine city of Port la Galère, in Théoule-Sur-Mer, 25 minutes from Cannes airport, on the French Riviera. You can easily park your car in the secure car park. Embark with Arnaud Guillaudin for a beautiful trip to the Mediterranean! Visit the islands of Lerins as well as the Golden Islands with Port Cro and Porquerolles. Dive the most beautiful wrecks of the Mediterranean such as the Togo, the Rubis, the Donator, the Ville de Grasse. Decide to rent the Ocean 1 boat by the hour, half-day, or day, for the duration of your choice, to create your unusual event whether it is a wedding, birthday, seminar, stag, or hen party! Let your imagination run wild! Onboard, you benefit from a dedicated diving instructor, great safety with state-of-the-art equipment, the comfort of a modern cabin cruiser. Highly personalized PADI training is offered to divers through the Ocean VID Dive School, from Discover Scuba to Divemaster level. Nitrox, deep, and boat specialties are also offered. Discover the underwater world with fins and snorkels, while snorkeling. Going on a trip to the other side of the world to meet sharks, dolphins, and manta rays? Take the time to rehabilitate yourself if you haven't dived for a long time or to pass levels to enjoy your diving trips even more. [+]

  • Comfortable boat
  • Wrecks
  • Diving around Islands
From 2900,00 €

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Mio Palmo Cavalaire
France  - Cavalaire sur Mer
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The Mio Palmo diving center is located in the Résidences du Port, close to Cavalaire town center. Mio Palmo features a dedicated dive shop, a changing room, and comfortable amenities. Mio Palmo is also equipped with a modern filling station with air and nitrox, as well as buffer tanks for quick refilling of tanks. You can also get oxygen on site. The Mio Palmo diving school offers the possibility of FFESSM and PADI training, from the first dive to divemaster and instructor. Technical diving is in the spotlight here with TEC REC PADI courses. In front of Mio Palmo, you can take advantage of the paid parking from June 15th to September 15th. You can avoid carrying your diving equipment over a long distance thanks to the boats located in front of the center. The Mio Palmo, a comfortable and fast boat, in yellow aluminum, takes 20 divers. The 25-person Europa boat has a sundeck, toilet, and large cabin. Dive to your heart's content in the bay of Cavalaire and around Cap Camarat. You visit wrecks like the Rubis and the best dive sites of Cavalaire-sur-Mer around Cap Taillat and Lardier. Take a look around the Roches Quairolles. From Mio Palmo, you can also explore the most beautiful wrecks in the Mediterranean, such as the Greek or the Donator, as well as the underwater world of the Port-Cros and Porquerolles National Parks, which offer the best diving in the Mediterranean. [+]

  • Located close to the dive sites
  • Near Downtown area
  • Carry Less Equipment
From 35,00 €

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Tiki Dive
France  - Cavalaire
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The Tiki Dive center? Fabien's boat Tiki Dive welcomes you in the port of Cavalaire. This comfortable boat, equipped with 4 cabins, has a rear cockpit, a "Tiki Divemaster" cabin, an interior saloon with a fully equipped kitchen, 3 double cabins, 2 bathrooms, and 2 sun decks. The launch is from the platform with a hot shower, which is very pleasant when you get out of the water. The Tiki Dive diving school offers SSI courses from beginners to divemasters with the possibility to combine the courses with a stay on board the boat for one or more days. Breakfast and meals are therefore included in the overnight stay on board. You add your diving course or your explorations around Cavalaire to the national park of Port-Cros and Porquerolles! The Tiki Dive also allows you to discover the diving area that stretches from St-Raphaël to Toulon, whether it's for a half-day, a day, or a stay. Enjoy the boat and the services offered, with family or friends. The 17m long Tiki Dive includes diving equipment for hire and an inflation station. The team of instructors is fully dedicated to your satisfaction as the welcome, training, and explorations are done à la carte, whether you are a beginner diver or more experienced. The boat can only accommodate 12 people during the day and 8 people for the nights, which provides a small family atmosphere! In addition to scuba diving, water sports such as snorkeling and paddleboarding are also available. [+]

  • Near Downtown area
  • Accomodations and diving
  • Comfortable boat
From 40,00 €

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European Diving School Saint-Tropez
France  - Ramatuelle
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A Escola Europeia de Mergulho está localizada no acampamento Kon Tiki, na praia arenosa de Pampelonne, perto de St-Tropez. A Escola Europeia de Mergulho está aberta desde o início de Maio até ao final de Setembro. No entanto, os grupos também são bem-vindos após este período. Alex, o proprietário da Escola Europeia de Mergulho, é também instrutor de mergulho. Recebe-o na sua língua materna, em alemão, inglês, francês ou espanhol. A atmosfera é cosmopolita à medida que mergulhadores de toda a Europa se encontram neste centro. Alex é o único alemão na costa que tem um diploma de mergulho estatal francês e é, portanto, o centro de referência alemão na costa. A Escola Europeia de Mergulho oferece uma vasta gama de cursos PADI e CMAS, para todos os níveis de mergulhadores, desde os principiantes até aos mais experientes, tanto recreativos como tek. O parque de campismo Kon Tiki é muito adequado para mergulhadores Tek, clubes, associações e famílias. Trimix está disponível mediante reserva e Nitrox 32 é gratuito na Escola Europeia de Mergulho. As válvulas cilíndricas têm uma saída dupla DIN ou INT. A partir do centro de mergulho da Escola Europeia de Mergulho, é possível explorar os mais belos naufrágios no Mediterrâneo, incluindo relíquias populares da Primeira e Segunda Guerra Mundial, tais como o submarino Rubis, o contratorpedeiro Poursuivante, o minesweeper Espingnole, bem como navios de carga como o Togo, o Profeta e o Tell. Visite também o Grande Queyrolle, o Sardinaux, o Arche, o Rabiou. Irá também explorar os locais mais belos do Parque Nacional de Port-Cros. [+]

  • Free Nitrox
  • Stay without a car
  • Accomodations and diving
From 29,00 €

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