Advanced Open Water on the French Riviera
In summary
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Sports
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Duration4 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationLa Londe-les-Maures / French Riviera
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AgeFrom 12 - 70 years
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CO₂-Emissions29.4 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
French
English
In a few words
Perfect your scuba diving skills and gain independence with the PADI Advanced Open Water course, an ideal step to broaden your underwater horizons. Guided by a professional , attentive , and passionate team, you'll progress in an environment that prioritizes safety , technical development, and the joy of diving.
This primarily hands-on training program allows you to develop new skills while discovering different facets of diving. The program includes deep diving , underwater navigation , and several themed dives chosen according to your preferences and the current conditions. Each dive is designed to enhance your comfort , improve your orientation , and enrich your underwater experience.
The organization is designed to offer maximum comfort : modern, high-quality equipment , simplified logistics with boats located in close proximity, and easily transportable gear. This allows you to fully enjoy each sea trip in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Spread over five half-days , this progressive training allows you to further explore the seabed while consolidating your skills. Upon completion of the course, certification authorizes you to dive to a depth of 30 meters (or 20 meters for Junior Open Water Divers ), opening the door to richer and more varied explorations.
The highlights
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Gradual learning, guided by experienced professionals.
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Exceptional setting
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Comprehensive and internationally recognized training (PADI)
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Sport
Level
Scuba diving
The expert's opinion
Prerequisites:
- Wanting to progress
- Must be at least 10 years old
- Knowing how to swim
- Possess a PADI Open Water or Level 1 certification
- Be medically fit (Have a current medical certificate for scuba diving)
In figures
Diving
- 2 average daily practices
- Maximum depth: 30 m
Management
The dive is supervised by a professional. A diving instructor can supervise up to 4 people. Your instructor will accompany you on land, on the boat, and underwater.
Program
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Arrival
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Arrival and check-in at your accommodation.
Day 1 -
First days of training
- Transportation Boat - 00h30 - 1km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 30 m
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
For this first day, you will be welcomed at the dive center, where a coffee machine is available. After a quick check of your documents and up-to-date medical certificate, you will depart for your first dive in the morning. Return to the club around lunchtime. A restaurant, "Le Canevas," is located directly opposite the club, and you can book your meal directly with the club manager. Other restaurants are also located in the port area. Then, you will depart for your second dive. Return to the club at the end of the day.
Day 2 -
We continue the training
- Transportation Boat - 00h30 - 1km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 30 m
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Day two also included a dive in the morning, a return to the club at midday and a dive in the afternoon.
The PADI Advanced Open Water course consists of 5 themed dives. Two dives are mandatory:
- Deep diving
- Underwater navigation
Then choose from 3 other Adventure dives:
- Wreck diving
- Night dive
- Drift diving
- Buoyancy Improvement
- Parachute diving
- Nitrox Diving (Premium option)
- Diving from a boat
…and many other themes available depending on your objectives!
During these dives, you will practice specific techniques in a natural environment (and sometimes in a protected environment), always accompanied by an instructor.
Day 3 -
Last half day
- Transportation Boat - 00h30 - 1km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 1
- Maximum depth (in m) 1 m
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
This training concludes with the fifth and final dive, which will take place over half a day. Afterwards, you will be certified and can fully enjoy your diploma!
Day 4
Note
The program may be modified depending on weather conditions
Accommodation
Access
The diving center is located in the port of La Londe-les-Maures (Port Miramar). The club is easily accessible and visible from either the port or the street. Free parking is available year-round.
The schedule will be communicated to you a few days before your training.
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- 5 half-days of training
- 5 technical dives
- Professional and personalized support
- Theory in e-learning
- Continuous assessment (no final exam)
- PADI certification fees
- Good mood guaranteed
- Accommodation according to the chosen package
- Accommodation according to the chosen package
The price does not include
- Transportation to the place of stay
- The tourist tax
- Personal expenses
- Personal products (sunscreen, towel…)
- Equipment rental
- The tourist tax
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
- Meals according to the chosen package
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Blocks and lead weights
Equipment to bring
- Towel or poncho
- gourd
- Diving equipment (Available for rent at the club)
Clothing to bring
- Clothing that is appropriate for the season and comfortable
- hat or hood to protect ears on the boat
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