Scuba Diving in the South of France?

By: Riviera Sea School & Diamond Diving

diamonddiving_logoWe are pleased to announce an exclusive partnership with our neighbors in Golfe-Juan, award winning PADI recreational facility, Diamond Diving. Open between the months of April and November, Alex and Noemie, owners of Diamond Diving and both experienced PADI instructors, strive to offer a service second to none to all of their customers, not to mention receiving the “Best Newcomer of 2009″ award from PADI Europe last year!

Diamond Diving Facilities Include:

  • 6.15 m Valiant DR620 RIB powered by 135hp Mercury Verado (new in 2009)
  • Air conditioned facilities such as showers and toilets
  • High quality SCUBAPRO rental equipment (new in 2009)

Location:

alex2Their location in Golfe-Juan is a super spot providing quick access to dive zones off Cap d’Antibes, the bay of Golfe-Juan (including the lighthouse “La Fourmigue” that marks at least five excellent dive sights), and Les Iles de Lerins. Teaching exclusively  in the PADI system, the largest diver training organization in the world, a range of courses from Discover Scuba Diving to Instructor they have something for everyone. Also available are refresher courses for those of you wishing to brush up your current skills, such as the Emergency First Response course and organized fun dives.

A typical day’s Diving at Diamond Diving:

  • Meet at 8.45 for your early morning dive
  • At Midday you will take a two hour break and enjoy a good lunch at “Snack Napoleon” and take in the view over the marina.
  • Meet again at 1400 for you afternoon dive
  • After your afternoon dive you will be invited along to have a relaxing drink at the “Saint Pierre” to log your dives, perhaps do a bit of theory and to your diving stories of the day!

What to expect from diving with Diamond Diving:

  • Frequently excellent visibility (15-35 meters)
  • Rich and dense marine life
  • Awesome dive site topography (pinnacles, swim throughs, vertical deep drop offs, canyons and caverns)
  • Water temperatures between 15-27 degrees
  • A wide range of sites to accommodate your diving preferences and experience
  • Superb conditions for underwater photography
  • Small numbers, experienced professionals and an emphasis on safety

What our partnership means to you:

Blue Diamond le bateauAll Riviera Sea School customers will receive a 10% discount  on Diamond Diving’s complete price list, to see Diamond Diving’s price list click here. If you would like to know more about Diamond Diving check out their website, www.diamonddiving.net, give them a call, +33 (0) 615 305 223, drop them an e:mail, info@diamonddiving.net or even become a fan of their facebook page “Diamond Diving”.

One Response to “Scuba Diving in the South of France?”

  1. Ben says:

    Really pleased to hear this – I’ve dived on a numerous occasions with Alex and passed my PADI Advanced with him – top guy and great pro!!!

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