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Dive centre · Côte d'Azur · France
5.010 Google reviewsOceania.blue
Explore the Mediterranean from a seaside base in Sainte-Maxime with a team of professional divers and oceanographers.
What sets this centre apart
- Dual PADI and FFESSM affiliation for flexible certification paths
- Directly situated on the water at Villa la Tramontane
- Team includes professional divers and trained oceanographers
- Scubapro partner providing high-quality rental kit
- Partnership with Ecole Nationale des Scaphandriers for professional training
- Use of Chasing Innovation ROVs for exploration up to 100m
- Collaborates on ecological mooring installations with Sea Tech & Fun
- Dedicated laboratory and aquarium facilities on site
- Training and activities available for children from age four
Oceania.blue about the centre
Located at Villa la Tramontane in Sainte-Maxime, OCEANIA.BLUE sits directly on the water's edge in the Var department. This prime location allows for seamless access to the Mediterranean, making it an ideal base for exploring the local coastline.
The centre operates with a dual affiliation, catering to both PADI and FFESSM certification standards. This flexibility ensures that whether you are following a traditional French progression or an international curriculum, the training remains rigorous and professional.
The club and its team
The team at OCEANIA.BLUE is composed of professional divers and oceanographers, bringing a scientific depth to the diving experience. This expertise supports their mission to explore, educate, and protect the local marine environment.
Beyond standard recreational diving, the centre is deeply integrated into the maritime community. They collaborate with the Ecole Nationale des Scaphandriers and NTR dive for technical and professional training, and work with Sea Tech & Fun on ecological mooring installations.
Instruction is available for all ages, including dedicated activities for children from age four. The centre also serves as a hub for researchers and students, equipped with a dedicated pedagogical room, a conference room, and a laboratory/aquarium room.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI · FFESSM
- Website available in
- English
- Boats
- 1
- Equipment rental
- complet
- Access and transfers
- 23 avenue général Leclerc, Villa la Tramontane, 83120 Sainte Maxime. Ideally located right on the waterfront.
- Phone
- 06 34 97 46 42
- Address
- 23 Av. du Général Leclerc, 83120 Sainte-Maxime
- Official website
- oceania.blue ↗
Courses on offer
Training covers the full spectrum of scuba diving, from initial discovery dives to advanced certifications. They offer the FFESSM progression, including Niveau 1, Niveau 2, and the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Diver levels.
For those following the PADI system, the centre provides a comprehensive range of courses. They also facilitate professional and technical training through their partnerships with specialized diving schools.
The boats
The centre operates a dedicated dive boat to take divers to local sites. While specific vessel dimensions are not provided, the boat is used for exploration dives and guided trips around the Sainte-Maxime area.
Equipment and gases
The centre provides full equipment hire for those who do not wish to carry their own kit. They are a Scubapro partner, ensuring access to reliable, high-quality regulators and BCDs.
On-site facilities include a dedicated diving local and a laboratory. For technical needs, the centre works with SMR Industries for cylinder re-testing and inflation services.
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