Centre Haliotis Plongée

Haliotis Plongée is a professional diving school situated in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon on the Quiberon Peninsula. Operating from the Port of Portivy, the centre has been established for over 20 years, providing a local base for divers looking to explore the diverse marine environments of the Morbihan coast.

The centre operates from April to October, focusing on small groups and a friendly atmosphere. Whether you are visiting for a discovery dive or looking to progress through your technical training, the location provides easy access to the varied topography of the Côte Sauvage and the surrounding islands.

Managed by Delphine Anger since 2021, the centre is run by qualified instructors affiliated with ANMP, FFESSM, and SSI. This multi-certification approach ensures that both French national standards and international SSI courses are available to you.

The team focuses on small group sizes to maintain a high standard of safety and instruction. For those requiring more specialized training, the centre also offers adaptation and technical diving programmes.

The training catalogue covers the entire spectrum of scuba diving, from initial discovery sessions to advanced levels. You can complete the PE12, Scuba Diver, or Niveau 1 (PE20) courses to begin your journey.

For more experienced divers, the centre offers Niveau 2 (PE40 + PA20), PA20, PE40, and PA40 certifications. They also provide Niveau 4 training and specialised programmes such as adaptation diving and technical diving.

The MAGIC is an 8.5m semi-rigid vessel capable of carrying up to 15 divers. It is powered by a 300CV Yamaha engine, ensuring reliable transit to the various sites around the peninsula.

The boat is fully equipped for safety, featuring GPS, VHF, a sonar, and an appropriate ladder for divers to board. Oxygen therapy equipment and a first aid kit are also kept on board for emergency preparedness.

The centre is an Aqualung partner, providing high-quality equipment that is either new or undergoes annual servicing. You can hire a complete set of kit, including a wetsuit, BCD, regulator, fins, mask, dive computer, and a surface marker buoy.

For those who prefer to use their own gear, individual items such as wetsuits can also be hired. Safety is a priority on-site, with oxygen administration equipment available at the centre.

The rocky reefs and canyons are home to a rich variety of fixed life. You will encounter gorgonians, sea fans, and various sponges, including Clione sponges and elephant ear sponges. Sea anemones are also common throughout the rocky structures.

In the seagrass meadows and sandy bottoms, such as at the Ilots de Téviec, you can find sea spiders, whiting, pollack, red mullet, and various species of sea stars. The eelgrass beds provide a vital habitat for much of the local marine life.

For those interested in macro life and crustaceans, the area is highly rewarding. You can spot lobsters, spiny lobsters, edible crabs, and conger eels tucked into the crevices. Other frequent sightings include sea bass, mullet, and various species of wrasse.

Dive sites are selected at the last minute based on the prevailing swell, wind, and tide, as well as the experience level of the divers. This ensures the safest and most enjoyable conditions for each trip.

The centre operates primarily during the warmer months from April to October, when the local conditions are most favourable for diving in the Brittany region.