H2o

H2O is situated in the Port of Sainte-Maxime, positioned on the Quai Léon Condroyer within the shopping area of the marina. It serves as a gateway to the Var coastline, offering access to the diverse marine environments of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.

The centre operates with a focus on both guided exploration and autonomous diving, catering to a wide range of experience levels. With access to more than 40 different dive sites, the area provides a mix of reef structures and significant historical wrecks.

The centre is run by qualified instructors holding certifications from multiple major organisations, including PADI, NAUI, FFESSM, and ANMP. This multi-agency affiliation ensures that divers from different training backgrounds can find suitable programmes.

Safety and group management are prioritised with a ratio of one guide for every four divers. The centre also offers specialised programmes for children and beginner divers, ensuring a structured environment for those starting their underwater training.

H2O provides a complete spectrum of training, from initial beginner diver courses and Discover Scuba Diving experiences to advanced certifications. They offer the PADI Open Water Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver courses, as well as the PADI Deep Diver Specialty.

Because the centre is affiliated with FFESSM and ANMP alongside PADI and NAUI, they can accommodate divers following different certification paths. Their training catalogue covers a wide variety of skills and specialties for all levels of progression.

The centre operates two comfortable boats to transport divers to the various sites around the gulf. These vessels can accommodate between 1 and 20 people per trip.

On board, you will find facilities including showers and a selection of hot or cold drinks to enjoy between dives. The boats are used for various types of excursions, including guided explorations and specific wreck dives.

A full range of rental equipment is available on-site for those not bringing their own kit. This includes wetsuits, regulators, BCDs, masks, fins, snorkels, and dive computers. For those looking to document their dives, Go-Pro cameras are available for hire.

The centre also maintains a shop stocked with reputable brands such as Cressi-Sub, Aqualung, and Mares. For night diving or low-light exploration, torches are also available for rent.

The diving area is characterised by a variety of sites ranging from shallow reef flats to deeper wreck sites. Divers should plan their trips based on the specific depth requirements of the site, such as the 40-metre depth of the Rubis.