European Diving School
2947 Rte de Giens, 83400 Hyères, France, Hyères, Var, FRA
About the Center
European Diving School, located in Hyères, France, is an SSI-certified dive center offering a comprehensive range of diving experiences along the Côte d'Azur. With bases in Saint-Tropez, Hyères, and Port Grimaud, its strategic positioning allows for the exploration of both diverse reef ecosystems and renowned wreck sites in the area, such as the Rubis submarine. The center specializes in wreck and reef diving, catering to all levels from snorkelers to technical divers.
Its course offerings span from Discover Scuba Diving to Instructor Development, including Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water, Enriched Air Nitrox, Technical Diving, and Wreck Diver certifications. Facilities include lockers, a bar, accommodation, equipment rental, a dive shop, air fills (nitrox), boat diving, shore diving, and guided dives. Communication is seamless, with staff fluent in English, French, and German.
European Diving School operates its own fleet of boats, engineered for speed and efficiency in reaching the best dive spots on the Côte d'Azur. They pride themselves on providing friendly, competent, and multilingual dive guides and instructors, ensuring a safe and enjoyable diving experience. The center also provides accommodation options, including mobile homes, for those wishing to extend their stay and fully immerse themselves in the region's underwater beauty.
Available Courses
4 cursosAdvanced Open Water Course
Advanced Open Water Course in Hyères. Taught by certified instructors at European Diving School.
Discover Scuba Diving
Bautismo de buceo para quienes desean tener su primera experiencia bajo el agua con la supervisión de un instructor profesional.
Cours de plongée pour débutants
Cours de certification internationale (CMAS ou PADI) avec théorie, pratique en eaux peu profondes et plongées depuis bateau.
Kids Diving
Kids diving is offered at Port Grimaud, on the sheltered marina waterfront of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. The environment is well suited to younger divers — calm entry, no strong currents, and proximity to the centre for easy supervision. The European Diving School describes itself as suitable for families and lists kids diving as a distinct programme alongside snorkelling and adult courses. Port Grimaud's position in the gulf means the water quality and visibility are generally good for introductory dives. Multilingual staff — German, English, French and Spanish — means the briefing and in-water instruction can be delivered in the language most natural for the child and parents. For families staying in the area, the centre also offers mobile home accommodation near the dive bases. Children who complete the introductory experience can continue into structured courses as they progress. The full training pathway from beginner to advanced runs at the same locations, so there's no need to change base as skills develop.
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Nitrox 32 is included at no extra charge at both Saint-Tropez and Hyères. You don't need to budget separately for it.
It depends on the wreck. Le Tell sits at 5–18 metres and is accessible to beginners. Le Rubis at 34–38 metres and La Poursuivante at 45–60 metres require advanced or technical certification. The team will match you to the appropriate site.
Three locations: Saint-Tropez at Pampelonne beach (Kon Tiki), Hyères on the Giens peninsula, and Port Grimaud on the quayside. Each has its own boat access and nearby dive sites.
Yes — mobile homes are available for rent at Kon Tiki and Toison d'Or near Saint-Tropez, and at Les Salines near Hyères, all directly on or near the beach.
German, English, French and Spanish are all spoken at the centre.
The Port-Cros dives at La Gabinière run between 10 and 30 metres, so they're accessible to certified recreational divers. Non-divers can join the boat trip to Port-Cros without diving.
Yes, courses run from beginner level up to instructor. PADI up to Divemaster is available, as well as DTSA assistant instructor training under VDST conditions. Technical diver training is also offered.
Yes, kids diving is listed as a specific programme at Port Grimaud, and the centre describes itself as suitable for families at Saint-Tropez.