France - Cargèse

Activity managed by EXPLORASUB

Information and bookings at the Excursions desk.

The diving centre is located in the port of Cargèse, 8 kms (5 miles) from the Resort. Explore the wealth of local marine life accompanied by qualified instructors: initiation, diving, special courses, etc.
Nitrox diving possible (enriched air) at no extra cost.

Departure from the port for a different site each day, chosen in function of the type of dive, within a range of 10,000 nautical miles.

Type of teaching:
PADI, plus the FFESSM / CMAS and ANMP/CEDIP programmes
● PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)
● FFESSM (French Federation of Underwater Study and Sports)
● CMAS (World Confederation of Subaquatic Activities)
● ANMP (National Association of Diving Instructors)


Clients are responsible for their own transfer, taxis available at the diving centre (at extra cost).

A few examples of diving spots:

●Roche Marine
A great dive for close encounters with a wide variety of fish, you're likely to come across groupers, denti, barracudas, girelles, sar fish, oblades, mantis shrimps, moray eels, octopus, etc. A great and satisfying dive for all levels of diving skill, for the beauty and diversity of the spot.

●Banc de Provençal
Off the south coast, you'll see different varieties of gorgones, red, yellow and black coral, sponges and sea anenomes, on narrow, vertical rocks whose tip you encounter at a depth of 18 metres (60 ft), and that go down to 40 metres (130 ft). A few big groupers and corba fish may come and join you on the dive. For level 2 divers, or divers who are just finishing their level 2 training.

This package comprises 10 exploration dives

This package comprises 6 exploration dives

First dive plus 2 additional dives

Minimum requirement for this course: you must have done at least 15 dives since getting your Level 2.
You must have the RIFAP 5 (French diving safety diploma) or equivalent.

Solo dive to 20 metres (65 ft), accompanied dive to 40 metres (130 ft)

12 technical dives à la carte, adapted to your needs, and theory sessions; "Nitrox diver" certification

diploma, diving card and Nitrox certification card, training handbook

Minimum age: 16

Become a Scuba diver, group dive down to 20 metres (65 ft)

6 technical dives à la carte, according to your needs, and theory

Dive logbook, training book, manual, diploma, certification card

Minimum age: 12

Minimum requirement for this course: you must have done at least 12 dives since getting your Level 1.

Solo dive to 20 metres (65 ft), accompanied dive to 40 metres (130 ft)

12 technical dives à la carte, adapted to your needs, and theory sessions; "Nitrox diver" certification

diploma, diving card and Nitrox certification card, training handbook

Minimum age: 16

A dive at Capo Rosso (calanches di Piana) followed by lunch in a restaurant at Girolata, "La cabane du berger", and group swim out to the Scandola reserve (with mask and flippers).

An unforgettable experience for children, from 8 years old: their first Scuba dive.

The specific equipment required for this night dive is supplied.

This certification includes theory sessions, two Nitrox dives, book, tables and handbook

Training for all levels