PADI Open Water diving course in La Londe-les-Maures
In summary
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Sports
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Duration4 days
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LevelBeginner
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DestinationVar / La Londe-les-Maures
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AgeFrom 10 - 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
Discover a globally recognized diving course with the PADI Open Water Diver certification, the essential qualification for beginners to acquire the fundamental skills of scuba diving. This course grants you relative autonomy to a depth of 18 meters (20 meters with a guide in France) and is the first step towards higher levels such as the Advanced Open Water Diver certification .
Before your arrival, the theory is covered online , allowing you to learn at your own pace. Once there, the majority of your stay is dedicated to practical application: a validation quiz , followed by several supervised dives to put your knowledge into practice and develop your comfort underwater.
The outings take place in a friendly atmosphere, with a professional and attentive team that ensures safety , high -quality instruction , and the enjoyment of diving . You will benefit from modern, high-performance equipment , guaranteeing comfort and reliability throughout the training.
The organization is designed to facilitate your experience: the boats are located in the immediate vicinity of the center , and trolleys are available to easily transport your equipment.
A comprehensive training program, ideal for learning to dive with confidence and starting your adventure in the underwater world.
The highlights
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Gradual learning, guided by experienced professionals.
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Exceptional setting with heated swimming pool and sea diving
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Comprehensive and internationally recognized training (PADI)
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Sport
Level
Scuba diving
The expert's opinion
Prerequisites:
- Wanting
- 10 years
- Knowing how to swim
- Be medically fit (health questionnaire)
In figures
Diving
- 2 average daily practices
- Maximum depth: 20 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 bubbles
- Transportation Boat - 00h30 - 1km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 12 m
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
This first day begins with a welcome at the diving center at 8:30 am to welcome you and review together your documents necessary for the practice of diving.
Next, head to the swimming pool (heated in the low season) for this first morning to begin your training.
After a lunch break, we continue, this time heading towards the sea. We return at the end of the day. We will give you a dive logbook that you can fill out after each dive.
Day 2 -
Second day of training
- Transportation Boat - 00h30 - 1km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 20 m
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Morning in the pool to finish the learning and review certain elements if necessary, and afternoon at sea.
Day 3 -
Last day of training
- Transportation Boat - 00h30 - 1km
- Activity Diving
- Number of practices per day 2
- Maximum depth (in m) 20 m
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
For this last day, both the morning and afternoon dives will be in the sea.
5pm: at the end of this day you will be validated as open water.
Day 4
Note
During July and August we organize "double tanks", meaning two dives in half a day.
The program may be readjusted according to 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.
Your appointment times will be communicated to you a few days before your training.
Go to the starting point
Price details
The price includes
- Personalized and adaptable training
- Your training will be managed by a top-level professional.
- 2 technical dives in a protected environment (our club's swimming pool)
- 4 technical dives in a natural environment
- Theoretical teaching in e-learning
- Continuous assessment (no final exam)
- Certification fees
- A diving logbook
- Equipment rental
- 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
- Sunscreen and shower gel
- 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
- Diving equipment
Equipment to bring
- Towel or Poncho
- Gourd
Clothing to bring
- Clothing that's appropriate for the season and that you'll be comfortable in.
- A hat or cap to protect your ears on the boat
- Swimsuit
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