Sapphire Diving Padi Hyères

Located between Hyères and Le Lavoudou, Sapphire Diving provides access to some of the most significant marine environments in the Var. You can explore the protected waters of the Port Cros National Park, the diverse seabed around Porquerolles, and the varied sites of the Giens Peninsula.

The centre focuses on providing a tailored experience, whether you are completing your first dives or progressing through professional PADI certifications. Their location allows for year-round diving across these key Mediterranean sites.

Managed by Florent Verrier, the centre operates as a PADI facility offering a comprehensive curriculum. Instruction is delivered through personalised follow-ups, allowing for either small group sessions or dedicated private lessons.

The team is capable of guiding you through the entire PADI progression, from introductory courses to professional levels such as Divemaster and Instructor. For those looking to start their training from home, the centre provides access to PADI eLearning options.

The centre offers a complete PADI course catalogue. Beginners can start with Discover Scuba Diving or the Bubble Maker programme, progressing through to the Open Water Diver certification.

For more advanced divers, the curriculum includes Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, and ReActivate. The centre also caters to professional candidates, offering training for Divemaster and PADI Instructor levels.

The centre's shop provides various equipment for hire, including fins, masks, and wetsuits. You can also find additional kit available through their on-site boutique to ensure you have exactly what you need for your dives.

For the 2026 season, practical training sessions will be held at Sainte Maxime in the Bay of Saint-Tropez, though arrangements can be organised via a partner in Hyères.