Exploration Diving in Marseille

Are you a certified Scuba Diver, PE 12 or above? Then take part in an exploration dive in Marseille, heading for the Frioul Islands or the Calanques!

Autonomous Dive | 1 dive

9 options available from €47

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From€47
1 half day
Very sporty
From 10 years-old and up

Practical information

An autonomous dive in Marseille, reserved for FFESSM or ANMP Level 2 certified divers.

⚠️ Please note that diving equipment is not included in the price (except air or nitrox blocks, 12L or 15L, including weights).

Course of events

Please allow half a day for the whole experience.

  • Meeting with the team at the L'Atelier de la Mer diving centre in the port of Pointe Rouge and verification of certification cards
  • Diving equipment rental if needed and equipment
  • Boarding of the boat and departure for the dive site selected according to your diving level and weather conditions (20 to 25 minutes sailing time)
  • Mooring of the boat at the dive site with presentation of the site and safety briefing
  • Autonomous launch, then dive for around 45 minutes (variable depending on your consumption and sea conditions)
  • Return to the boat and sail back to the port of Pointe Rouge (20 to 25 minutes sailing time) while debriefing the experience
  • Disembarkation, then return of equipment if rented and end of the activity (shower facilities available at the dive centre)
Activity requirements

A minimum FFESSM or ANMP Level 2 of scuba diving is required to take part in this activity.

You don't need to be able to swim to take part in this activity.

All minors must be accompanied by an adult on the day of their dive to sign a parental authorisation form.

Special terms

This activity is not accessible to pregnant or disabled people.

Participants who wear glasses can bring their own mask adapted to their eyesight. Otherwise, you can wear contact lenses during the activity.

On site, you can have lunch at the centre for €16 per menu (main course + dessert).

Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.
Meeting point:
L'Atelier de la Mer - Scuba Diving Centre - Magasin spécialisé - Port de la Pointe Rouge Entrée n°2, 13008 Marseille
Spoken languages:Italian, French, English
Included
  • Air or nitrox blocks, 12L or 15L, including weights
Excluded
  • Dive master
  • Regulator (€10)
  • Buoyancy compensator (€10)
  • Wetsuit: 5 mm (€10) / 7 mm (€16) / semi-waterproof (€28) / waterproof (€45)
  • Waterproof underwear (€18)
  • Mask (€3)
  • Fins (€3)
  • Boots (€3)
  • Gloves (€3)
  • LED lamp (€11)
  • Diving computer (€11)
  • Marker buoy (€5)
Do not forget to bring
  • Diving certification
  • Your own scuba diving equipment
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Windbreaker according to the weather
  • Bottle of water