First Dive in Arcachon

Would you like to discover the underwater wonders hidden in the Arcachon Basin? Then get in the water for a first dive in Arcachon!

Book your activity

From€105
4 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up

Practical information

Course of events

- Welcome at the Océana diving centre in the port of Arcachon

- Wetsuit fitting at the centre

- Boarding of the boat with briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Sailing to the dive site at Cap Ferret

- Completion of equipment and launch one by one (1 diver for 1 instructor)

- Immersion for around 20 minutes, to a maximum depth of 6 metres

- Return aboard the boat and enjoy a swim while waiting for the other participants to complete their first dive

- Once all the participants have completed their first dive, we sail back to the centre in Arcachon

- Disembark, remove your equipment (shower facilities available on site) and receive your first dive certificate to complete the activity

Activity requirements

You don't need to be a good swimmer to take part in this activity.

Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity.

You must not have any medical contraindications to take part in this activity.

Special terms

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people and disabled people.

The meeting time for this activity is changeable based on tide: please contact the instructor directly once your booking has been confirmed.

Meeting point:
OCEANA V.S.M centre et école de plongée - 14 Rue du Capitaine Allègre, 33120 Arcachon
Spoken languages:Spanish, English, French
Included
  • Instructor
  • All the scuba diving equipment (mask, fins, snorkel, buoyancy compensator, wetsuit , regulator, tank)
  • First dive certification
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Bottle of water