First Scuba Dive in Nice, French Riviera

Organized by Chango Diving
This offer is very popular 130 people chose this activity this year

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: from 3 hrs to 3 half days
Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish
Minimum age: From ages 8 or 10 (depending on option)
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Enjoy your first dive in Nice in complete safety with Chango Diving's professional instructors!

Based in the port of Nice, the Chango Diving school invites you to take part in a total immersion experience, suitable for complete beginners, at well-known and popular dive sites on the Côte d'Azur, particularly in the harbour of Villefranche-sur-Mer. Depending on your level, your expectations and your objectives for this first dive in Nice, the school offers 3 different experiences:

Classic First Dive - 1 dive of 20 minutes, to a maximum depth of 6 metres, alone with the instructor;

Basic Diver SSI - 1 dive of 40 minutes, also to a depth of 6 metres, but with certification and the possibility of doing it in the company of friends and/or family (up to 4 participants for 1 instructor);

Chango Discovery Pack - a short course of 3 dives of 40 minutes each (based on the same model as the Basic Diver SSI) that validates the first 3 Open Water dives.

It is up to you to choose which experience suits you best so that you get the most out of your first dive in Nice! You will have the pleasure of immersing yourself in an underwater world teeming with fish, with crystal-clear waters that let you see far ahead.

Offers

1
First dive | 20 minutes
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Classic first dive of 20 minutes during which you will dive to a maximum depth of 6 meters, alone in pairs with the instructor

Course of events

- Meeting with the guide at the Chango Diving base in the port of Nice

- Gear up at the base with a briefing on the activity, the underwater environment, the equipment used and safety

- Board the boat opposite the base

- Sail for 10 to 15 minutes to the dive site, usually in the harbour of Villefranche-sur-Mer

- Equipment check and safety briefing before launching with the instructor, who will help you set up your tanks

- Dive for 20 minutes in pairs with your instructor, to a maximum depth of 6 metres

- Return aboard the boat, with the option of snorkelling on your own (under the supervision of an instructor from the boat) if you wish, while waiting for the other participants to complete their first dive

- 10-15 minute return trip to the port of Nice

- Disembarkation, de-equipping at the base and end of the activity

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Special terms

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people.

Activity accessible to people with reduced mobility and motor disabilities, subject to certain conditions: please contact us before booking to confirm whether or not you can take part.

 

You have the option of snorkelling on your own before and/or after your first dive (additional buoyancy accessories can be added, please ask for them when you arrive at the centre).

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Bottle of water
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3 hrs

Minimum age:

From 8 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Chango Diving - Quai Lunel, 06300 Nice

Included:
  • Instructor
  • All the scuba diving equipment
  • All the snorkelling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
  • Photos
2
Basic Diver SSI | 40 minutes
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Introduction to diving Basic Diver SSI: 1 certified dive of 40 minutes during which you will dive to a maximum depth of 6 metres, alone in pairs with the instructor or with friends and/or family (up to 4 divers per instructor)

Course of events

- Meeting with the guide at the Chango Diving base in the port of Nice

- Gear up at the base with a briefing on the activity, the underwater environment, the equipment used and safety

- Board the boat opposite the base

- Sail for 10 to 15 minutes to the dive site, usually in the harbour of Villefranche-sur-Mer

- Equipment check and safety briefing before launching with the instructor, who will help you set up your tanks

- Dive for 20 minutes in pairs with your instructor or with friends and/or family (up to 4 divers per instructor), to a maximum depth of 6 metres

- Return aboard the boat, with the option of snorkelling on your own (under the supervision of an instructor from the boat) if you wish, while waiting for the other participants to complete their first dive

- 10-15 minute return trip to the port of Nice

- Disembarkation, de-equipping at the base and end of the activity

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Special terms

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people.

Activity accessible to people with reduced mobility and motor disabilities, subject to certain conditions: please contact us before booking to confirm whether or not you can take part.

 

You have the option of snorkelling on your own before and/or after your first dive (additional buoyancy accessories can be added, please ask for them when you arrive at the centre).

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Bottle of water
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 half day

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Chango Diving - Quai Lunel, 06300 Nice

Included:
  • Instructor
  • All the scuba diving equipment
  • All the snorkelling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
  • Basic Diver SSI certification
  • Photos
3
Discovery Pack | 3 x 40 minutes
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A short course of 3 half-days enabling you to complete the first 3 Open Water dives: 3 dives of 40 minutes during which you will dive to a maximum depth of 6 metres, alone in pairs with the instructor or with friends and family (up to 4 divers per instructor)

Course of events

- Meeting with the guide at the Chango Diving base in the port of Nice

- Gear up at the base with a briefing on the activity, the underwater environment, the equipment used and safety

- Board the boat opposite the base

- Sail for 10 to 15 minutes to the dive site, usually in the harbour of Villefranche-sur-Mer

- Equipment check and safety briefing before launching with the instructor, who will help you set up your tanks

- Dive for 20 minutes in pairs with your instructor or with friends and/or family (up to 4 divers per instructor), to a maximum depth of 6 metres

- Return aboard the boat, with the option of snorkelling on your own (under the supervision of an instructor from the boat) if you wish, while waiting for the other participants to complete their first dive

- 10-15 minute return trip to the port of Nice

- Disembarkation, de-equipping at the base and planning of the next dive

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Special terms

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people.

Activity accessible to people with reduced mobility and motor disabilities, subject to certain conditions: please contact us before booking to confirm whether or not you can take part.

 

You have the option of snorkelling on your own before and/or after your first dive (additional buoyancy accessories can be added, please ask for them when you arrive at the centre).

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Bottle of water
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

3 half days

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Chango Diving - Quai Lunel, 06300 Nice

Included:
  • Instructor
  • All the scuba diving equipment
  • All the snorkelling equipment (fins, mask and snorkel)
  • Open Water theory kit
  • Certification
  • Photos
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Meeting point

Chango Diving - Quai Lunel, 06300 Nice Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

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Superbe expérience

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Très bien organisé

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Une plongée en toute sécurité

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It was a thrilling experience, though I am a first time diver

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Great activity and great spot!

  • 5 / 5

Un moment magique sous l'eau avec un moniteur à l'écoute et vraiment très sympathique malgré mes nombreuses questions et incertitudes avant de plonger

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As someone that was pretty nervous about scuba diving for the first time I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The scenery wasn't anything too spectacular but it was what I needed - peaceful. The instructor was calm and educational, which was great! Would definitely reccomend and will absolutely try again whenever I'm back!

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Baptême de plongée

  • 4.8 / 5

I really wanted to try to scuba dive even I was afraid of the depth of the water. Thanks to the amazing instructor who had patience to teach me anything and giving my time, I could manage to dive peacefully and I really enjoyed the experience! Totally recommend!

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Mon baptême a été formidable

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Bien organisé, monitrice très sympathique et agréable

  • 5 / 5

magie, sérénité, convivialité. L'après midi a été encadrée sur tous les points avec un grand professionnalisme et un relationnel humain très agréable.

  • 5 / 5

It was really fun and I learned a lot.

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  • 5 / 5

20 minutes scuba diving, 1 on 1 with instructor. Everything fully explained and guided througout the whole experience. We had plenty of time to get used to of equipment and they were happy to answer any questions

  • 5 / 5

I love that I did my first diving with full supervision of one couch. And after diving I can do snorkeling when others are diving.

  • 4.8 / 5

Scuba diving was amazing !

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The first time dive was thoroughly prepared

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Parfait pour une première fois, c’était inoubliable!

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Un véritable moment de vacances!!!

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Grande découverte !

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C'était ma 1ere fois, certainement pas la dernière

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Vraiment incroyable

  • 4 / 5

Plongée et snorkeling

  • 4.5 / 5

Basic dive - thorough instruction, nice with a few simple exercises, and great with a full hour or more underwater to really have time to get comfortable and fully take in the experience.

  • 4 / 5

belle découverte

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Maaast

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Equipe très sympathique et rassurante pour cette première expérience de plongée !

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Très bien organisé, très sympathique