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The diving school CPSM of Saint-Mandrier is located on the seaside, in the bay of Sablettes, at the exit of the bay of Toulon. Open on weekdays from April to October, the CPSM of Saint-Mandrier's boats depart at 9:30 am and 2:30 pm and on weekends, at 10:30 am only. In July and August, the first departures of the speedboats with 15 divers each, take place at 8:30 am. At the CPSM of Saint-Mandrier, you park your car in a large free public parking lot, next to the center and you benefit from a nice infrastructure on the spot, with a classroom equipped with a video projector, a store selling equipment, a changing room with hot showers and toilets. From the C.P.S.M Centre de Plongée de Saint Mandrier, you have fast and direct access to the most interesting dive sites of the area, including the wreck of the Aroyo, with a 10 minutes drive. Non-divers can enjoy the sun and sea on the sandy beach, a few meters from the center. Further on, games of bowls are played in specially designed areas in the shade of the pine forest. [+]

Explorasub Dive Centre is located in Cargèse, Corsica, halfway between the gulfs of Ajaccio to the south and Porto to the north. Discover the jagged red and ochre granite volcanic coastline with the mountain plunging into the sea. The 30 dive sites are spread between three rocky points topped by 17th-century Genoese towers. Nearby, 5 beautiful sandy beaches invite you to relax. Ideal for walks in a preserved nature, in the middle of creeks and maquis. The Explorasub club, with its shaded terrace, is located at the marina, next to the U Rasaghju restaurant, popular for its Corsican song evenings. Free parking is available nearby. The access to the premises, the sanitary facilities, the embarkation quay, and the boat is adapted to people with reduced mobility, with a freshwater fountain available. Rental equipment is disinfected after use and equipment are available for sale on-site. Possibility to change in a changing room, to store your belongings in a dedicated bin, to take a hot shower on your return. No handling of cylinders, which are already on the platform, stored in rows. The Explorasub center offers SSI and FFESSM training courses, from Level 1 to Level 3. Specializing in children's diving, Explorasub is also the ideal place for a first dive. Equipped with 2 bottle racks, ladders, and 2 seats for handicapped people, the semi-rigid boat Charles IV, with a capacity of 24 divers, allows you to reach the most remote sites in 5 to 25 minutes to discover the Mediterranean fauna. [+]

The Aventure Bleue diving center is located in the port of Bormes-les-Mimosas, in the Var. Aventure Bleue takes you onboard fast and comfortable boats to explore dive sites in Giens, Porquerolles, Cap Camarat, in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, some of which are among the most beautiful spots in the Mediterranean. Aventure Bleue offers the full range of FFESSM training courses and some PADI courses, from beginners to level 3. Alone, in a group, or with your family, go snorkeling with Aventure Bleue in a warm atmosphere. The comfort and quality of Aventure Bleue's facilities make for a safe discovery of the ocean floor! [+]

The Glups Diving centre is located in Cambrils, on Cavet beach, facing the sea and the beach, next to the quay where the boat stands. Open Tuesday to Thursday from 10am to 8.30pm and Friday and Saturday from 10am to 1pm and from 5pm to 8.30pm. You can unload equipment with the car directly on the quay. At Glups Diving you'll find changing rooms, a classroom equipped with the latest technology so you can give all your lessons, full equipment for hire, a shop where you can buy additional equipment, and a reception area for formalities. The instructors at Glups Diving offer PADI courses, from beginner to divemaster, as well as nitrox dives and technical courses. Come aboard the 12-seater QUER DIVE 24' rigid boat, fitted out for diver comfort with bottle holders and fin attachments, canopies and seats. To get to the dive sites by boat, allow 5 to 30 minutes from the port. What else does Glups Diving offer? We sell equipment on site, but we also offer the after-sales service that goes with it, with expert technical maintenance in line with the manufacturer's instructions. You can also take out diving insurance on site, book a trip to the other side of the world and take part in locally organised events. Some of our staff excel in professional diving. With Glups Diving, explore the wrecks of a 65-metre cargo ship, the Dragonera, lying between 14 and 24 metres on a sandy, muddy seabed, or the Barca d'en Robert wreck. Enjoy encounters with mostella and grouper at sites such as Escalon, Biotop or El Plobat, Freu de Terra and Penal. The diving package and accommodation can be booked at Nautic Parc. [+]

Nice Diving is located in the Port of Nice, along the quays, 50 meters from the dive boat. Nice Diving is open all year round, from March to December and by reservation during the other winter months. The Nice Diving school offers FFESSM and PADI training courses, from the first dive to the divemaster. Would you like to explore the underwater world? The boat leaves from the port of Nice at 9.30 am and 2.30 pm. Meet on site 30 minutes before the time to cast off. Sunset dive trips are also organised with BBQs on the boat. Nice Diving is a good plan to welcome individual divers as well as groups who wish to explore about thirty sites including caves, drop offs, dry sites, from Nice to Monaco, via Villefranche-sur-mer. Nice Diving, leader in recreational diving, has just joined forces with Patrick Vanstraelen, owner of Abyss Underwater World Explorers, an expert in tek diving. [+]