We track 178 dive operators in French Riviera & Provence. 43 teach certification courses (49 PADI, 37 SSI). 31 run snorkelling trips. 7 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Marseille 08, with 6. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 178. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.9(276) | 4.8 | $76 | PADI · SSI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 178 dive operators in French Riviera & Provence, with the biggest cluster around Marseille 08. 43 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (49 centres), followed by SSI (37). CMAS, SDI/TDI, NAUI also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $38 to $173 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
7 operators in French Riviera & Provence offer accommodation alongside diving.
31 of the 178 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.

European Diving School is a dive center located in Ramatuelle, near Saint-Tropez, France. They offer a comprehensive range of diving courses and activities for all levels, from beginner to advanced. The school is situated near beautiful coastal areas, ideal for diving.

EASY DIVE Juan les Pins is a dive center located in Antibes, France, on the Mediterranean coast. They offer diving and snorkeling activities.
DUNE Marseille - Centre de plongée à Pointe Rouge is a diving center located in Marseille, France. It is situated at 7 Port de la Pointe Rouge. The center has a high rating based on a large number of reviews.
Mio Palmo is a PADI 5-star CDC dive center with locations in Hyères and Cavalaire. The operator offers snorkeling, discovery dives, and a range of PADI training courses from beginner to instructor levels. They organize boat trips to dive sites in the Bay of Cavalaire, Port-Cros, and Porquerolles.
Passion Scuba Diving psdiving is a sports club located in Saint-Laurent-du-Var, France. They are open daily from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The business has a high rating of 4.8 stars based on 110 reviews.

Diamond Diving is a dive center located in Vallauris, France, in the Vieux Port. They offer diving and snorkeling services.
Lecques Aquanaut is a dive center located in Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer that has been operating since 1974. They offer guided dives, training courses, and snorkeling tours for all skill levels.

CIP Fréjus is a diving center located in Fréjus, France, at the Aire de carénage PORT-FREJUS EST. They offer diving courses and excursions. The center is a PADI-affiliated facility.
L'Atelier de la Mer is a dive shop and training center located in Marseille. They offer equipment sales, gear maintenance, air and nitrox fills, and diving certifications.
Cap Ferrat Diving is a sports activity location situated in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France. They are open daily from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM and have a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 292 reviews.
| 2 | 4.8(286) | 4.8 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 3 | DUNE Marseille | 4.9(1,843) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Mio Palmo plongée | 4.7(224) | 4.9 | $173 | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Passion Scuba Diving | 4.8(119) | 4.7 | $86 | CMAS · PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 6 | 4.8(97) | 5.0 | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 7 | Lecques Aquanaut Center | 4.8(277) | 4.9 | $92 | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | 4.9(497) | 4.8 | none | PADI | Visit |
