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Ecole D'apnée | Fifty Shades Of Blue Marseille | Sorties Et Cours D'apnée - Aida - Ffessm

Experience sensory immersion through AIDA and FFESSM freediving training or night exploration in the Calanques National Park.

What sets this centre apart

  • AIDA 1, 2, and 3 certifications available
  • FFESSM and CMAS affiliated training
  • Night diving excursions in the Calanques
  • Ice freediving at Lac des Confins
  • Sea-trekking and sea-floating experiences
  • Aquatic escape games held at sea
  • Specialised training for biathletes and surfers
  • Training for gendarmerie and firefighters
Publicité pour des cours d'apnée avec des personnes sur un bateau

Ecole D'apnée | Fifty Shades Of Blue Marseille | Sorties Et Cours D'apnée - Aida - Ffessm about the centre

Located in Marseille 07, Fifty Shades of Blue operates as a professional freediving school focused on sensory experiences. The centre is ideally positioned to access the diverse underwater landscapes of the Mediterranean, specifically the Calanques National Park.

You can choose between structured training or exploratory outings. The school offers a range of activities from technical freediving courses to unique experiences like sea-trekking, sea-floating, and even aquatic escape games at sea.

The club and its team

The school provides professional instruction through affiliations with FFESSM, CMAS, and AIDA. This ensures that whether you are seeking a recreational baptism or a formal certification, the training meets established international and national standards.

Their programmes are designed for a wide demographic, including adults, children, and families. They also provide specialised training for high-performance athletes, such as biathletes and surfers, as well as specific preparation for emergency services like the gendarmerie and firefighters.

The centre at a glance

Affiliation
FFESSM · CMAS · AIDA
Languages spoken
French
Website available in
French
Management
French
Boats
bateau de régate équipé croisière, magnifique bateau en bois de 25m · 5 élèves et 2 moniteurs
Night diving
Yes
Access and transfers
Au départ de Marseille Estaque
Accommodation
Bateau en bois de 25m avec 10 couchages pour des croisières apnée à la voile
Address
32 Rue des Mousses Bât B, 13008 Marseille, France
Official website
50shadesofblue.fr

Courses on offer

The school offers a comprehensive range of freediving certifications through AIDA (levels 1, 2, and 3) and FFESSM. These courses are designed to build foundational skills through to advanced breath-hold techniques.

For those looking to specialise, the centre provides aquatic rescue training (sauvetage aquatique) and RIFAA-CAFSAN qualifications. They also conduct training sessions in various pools, including Aqua92, Y-40, and Nemo33.

The boats

The centre operates a 25m wooden racing boat equipped for cruising. This vessel has a capacity for 5 students and 2 instructors, making it suitable for small group outings.

Beyond day trips in the Mediterranean, the 25m wooden boat serves as accommodation for 10 people during sailing freediving cruises. These trips allow for extended exploration of the coastal environment.

Dive sites with Ecole D'apnée | Fifty Shades Of Blue Marseille | Sorties Et Cours D'apnée - Aida - Ffessm

The Calanques National Park is the primary site, offering a variety of underwater features including caves and wrecks. It is suitable for all skill levels and is available for both day and night exploration.

Lac des Confins in La Clusaz provides a completely different environment for ice freediving. This lake is specifically used for winter sessions, catering to beginners looking for unique cold-water experiences.

And some of the dive sites the centre runs.

Lac des Confins (La Clusaz)

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Diving conditions

Sea outings are best conducted from May to October. During this period, the Mediterranean provides the most reliable conditions for exploring the Calanques National Park.

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