Top 12 Scuba Diving Trips in France

1.Beyond Bouillabaisse: Diving into Marseille’s Multicultural Stew

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $160Our pick

Follow a small group of up to seven through Marseille with guides such as Coco, Séverine, Chloé, and Alexis. Expect coffee, pastries, biscuits, market foods, mint tea, seafood, wine, cheese, spices, and an apéro, with stories about migration and the city’s many food traditions. The walk ends at the Old Port, not at the starting point.

“One of the best food tours we have experienced. Good balance between food, culture and history. Coco was a friendly and knowledgeable guide and super helpful with ideas for the rest of our stay.”

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2.Calvi: Introduction to Diving Dive with an Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 112 reviews · 2h 30m · from $106

Meet the Hippocampe Plongée Calvi team at Port de Plaisance for a 150-minute introduction to scuba. Your instructor explains the equipment, guides a 20 or 30-minute underwater session, then gives you about 50 minutes to snorkel in the Gulf of Calvi. English and French support is available.

“super sympa . le guide est top. l accueil est trés cool. l ambiance est sérieuse et detendue. a recommander.”

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3.Scuba diving baptism

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

From Port Fréjus, you take a boat to Lion de Mer for a first underwater experience in water no deeper than 6 meters. Each person spends about 20 minutes with an instructor, using supplied equipment and learning to breathe underwater while seeing Mediterranean fish and sea life. Johann is one English-speaking instructor named in the feedback.

“UNFORGETTABLE. I dived a couple of times in the past, and this was the perfect reminder why. In first instance it looked expensive for 20 minutes of diving. But how wrong I was: every minute of the 3-hour journey was: Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy: the boat trip to the diving zone, the diving itself with one instructor per person, and the snorkoling after without instructor. I can try to explain how it was: not possible. Try it yourself, you won’t regret”

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4.Fréjus: Diving Experience in Port-Fréjus with an Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 34 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Meet your French-speaking instructor at Aquatic Rando in Port-Fréjus for a 3-hour coastal outing. After an equipment briefing, cruise toward a selected Estérel Coast site, spend time beneath the surface among fish and marine life, and use the remaining time for snorkeling and the boat ride. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and water.

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5.Porto-Vecchio: beginner diving in the Cerbicale Islands in the reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $171

Meet your instructor at Palombaggia Beach, learn the basics, then take a speedboat to the Cerbicale Islands for about 20 minutes of beginner scuba time. You will stay close to your instructor in calm, clear water, then snorkel and enjoy the coast. French, English, and Italian guidance is available.

“Complètement sous le charme de la plongé grâce a toute l’équipe. Prise en charge, briefing, explications et découverte. 10/10 meilleur activité à faire sur l’île selon moi, surtout avec Kalliste. Merci à Rémy, Nath et Sylviane !”

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6.First Scuba Diving Experience in Calvi (From 8 yo)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $106

Try scuba for the first time off Calvi with a French- or English-speaking instructor, a short speedboat ride, and a one-hour water session. You will learn basic signals and safety, then explore clear coastal water with fish and other marine life. Aurélia and Jérémy are among the instructors praised for their calm, kind guidance.

“Nous avons fait un baptême de plongée à Calvi avec mon copain, et c’était une expérience inoubliable ! Un immense merci à nos moniteurs, Aurélia et Jérémy, qui ont été tout simplement incroyables : gentils, patients, passionnés, et toujours de bonne humeur. Ils ont pris le temps de bien tout nous expliquer, de nous rassurer, et de nous accompagner à chaque étape avec professionnalisme et bienveillance. On s’est sentis en totale confiance, et on a vraiment pu profiter pleinement de la découverte de la plongée. Franchement, leur centre mérite une SIXIÈME ÉTOILE tant nous avons été ravis ! On a déjà hâte de retenter l’expérience. Merci encore pour ce moment…”

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7.Nice : VIP sea tour with snorkeling & discover scuba

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $288

Spend three hours aboard a comfortable boat between Nice and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, with guided snorkeling and a supervised introductory scuba session. English and French instructors provide equipment, safety guidance, water, syrups, and wine. Non-swimmers can join for an extra €20, but children under six cannot participate.

“Absolutely brilliant day out. Went with my wife and two daughters, all first time divers, and couldn’t have had a better experience. All the staff were really friendly and talked us through everything before we got to the dive spot. We all felt really safe and enjoyed the experience immensely. Highly recommend for families who want a taster of scuba.”

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8.Calvi/Lumio : Introductory scuba dive with an instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2h 30m · from $112

From Port de Sant Ambroggio in Lumio, you spend 150 minutes learning basic scuba skills before entering Corsica’s protected sea site. A certified instructor stays with you at depths from 0 to 6 meters, while a small group of no more than six explores colorful fish and underwater plants. Equipment, boat transport, and a baptism certificate are included.

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9.Visite guidée à vélo à Cabourg & Dives-sur-Mer en français

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Join William from Cycles Lecoq for a three-hour private bicycle tour of Cabourg and Dives-sur-Mer. Ride about 10 flat, non-sporting kilometers past the beach, casino, Grand Hôtel, marshes, and villas such as Les Bosettes while hearing stories, seeing period photos, and learning about local history in French.

“Une superbe activité avec un guide passionné par sa région. Je recommande.”

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10.Calvi: PE12 Certificate Diving Lessons with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2h 30m · from $342

Meet your English- or French-speaking instructor at Calvi’s marina for a 30-minute equipment briefing and three supervised underwater sessions. You’ll begin gently, progress through training, then explore to 12 meters in a group of no more than four. Equipment and a completion certificate are included.

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11.Introductory scuba diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $171

Meet H2O Sainte-Maxime beside the children’s merry-go-round for a 2.5-hour boat outing to the Sardinaux islets. A state-certified instructor gives you a safety briefing and stays with you during your first underwater session. Equipment, wetsuit, insurance, and certificate are included. English instruction is available, and an optional video costs $15.

“activité au top mais il y a une différence de tarif sur place bapteme à 85 euros et sur le site 155 euros... si j avais su j aurai fait autrement”

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12.Paris: Aquarium de Paris, A Dive into the Deep Blue Wonder

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 day · from $69Best value

Visit Aquarium de Paris beneath the Trocadéro Gardens and see 13,000 marine animals, including sharks, koi, coral, and Europe’s largest jellyfish display. Your self-guided ticket covers every zone, daily shows, feedings, educational activities, and lockers. Choose a Saturday evening visit for later hours and special lighting.

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