Technical Diving Academy
15 Pl. des Pêcheurs, 83400 Hyères, France, Hyères, Var, FRA
About the Center
Technical Diving Academy, located in Hyères, France, is a center specializing in technical diving and CCR (Closed Circuit Rebreather). It offers a wide range of courses certified by SSI, IANTD, and TDI, from Discover Scuba Diving to Instructor Development Courses and advanced technical diving such as Trimix and Sidemount. The center also provides courses for boat diving, deep diving, and wreck diving, as well as training for "Moniteur Fédéral." Facilities include lockers, WiFi, a restaurant, a bar, accommodation, equipment rental, and air fills (nitrox, trimix). Boat diving and night diving are also available, especially for exploring the iconic dive sites of Port-Cros National Park, such as the famous wrecks Donator, Grec, and Ville de Grasse, as well as the impressive drop-offs of Port-Cros, Porquerolles, Giens, and the Toulon roadstead.
With a philosophy focused on safety, demand, and technicality, Technical Diving Academy welcomes passionate, experienced, and professional divers. The team of experienced instructors has over 10 years of experience teaching Trimix, CCR, Sidemount, and deep diving, in both civilian and military sectors. Each outing is conducted in small groups (maximum 6 divers per boat) to ensure personalized, safe, and effective guidance. The center uses high-end equipment from recognized brands such as Garmin, APEKS, XDEEP, and BigBlue, including state-of-the-art rebreathers and all necessary technical diving gear, available for rent.
The professional filling station, designed by BCH Compresseur, offers custom mixes of air, nitrox, trimix, pure oxygen, and helium, compliant with EN 12021, with guaranteed quality control. Additionally, they utilize the O'Dive system for a scientific approach to decompression analysis, enhancing safety and optimizing deco times. Facilities also include an equipped classroom, secure storage for equipment, accommodation, restaurants, and other amenities designed for the comfort of technical divers.
Available Courses
4 cursosBaptême CCR multi-moteurs
Baptême recycleur sur plusieurs modèles à tester et à choisir celui qui vous convient le mieux.
Formations CCR
Formations recycleur (mCCR et eCCR) sur 5 modèles différents.
Plongée Trimix normoxique et hypoxique
Formations Trimix normoxique et hypoxique, incluant décompression avancée et plongée épaves.
Formations Nitrox
Technical Diving Academy offers specialized Nitrox certification courses, allowing divers to utilize enriched air nitrox for their dives. This specialty certification is designed to extend your no-decompression limits and reduce nitrogen loading, making your dives safer and more enjoyable. It is particularly beneficial when planning multiple dives or deeper excursions within recreational limits, enhancing your overall diving capability. The curriculum delves into the theory behind enriched air nitrox, covering its advantages and potential risks associated with higher oxygen concentrations. You will learn essential skills such as calculating the appropriate oxygen percentage for your planned dive depth, determining the Maximum Operating Depth (MOD), and mastering the procedures for analyzing the gas in your cylinders. Safe handling of oxygen and the critical importance of accurate gas analysis are emphasized throughout the course. Participants will gain hands-on experience with oxygen analyzers and learn to interpret the results, ensuring their breathing gas is suitable for the intended dive profile. The course also addresses the transition from standard air to nitrox and its impact on dive planning. This certification is a fundamental step for any diver looking to improve their safety margins and is often a prerequisite for advanced technical diving courses like Decompression Procedures and Trimix, as it introduces the concept of managing different gas mixes. Upon successful completion, you will be certified to plan and execute dives using enriched air nitrox, reaping the benefits of extended bottom times and reduced physiological stress. The Technical Diving Academy, which is certified by IANTD and TDI, provides this course in French. While specific dive site details are not provided, the center's location offers diving opportunities. The sea temperature averages around 17.1°C, with monthly variations from 8.8°C in December to 26.8°C in August, offering diverse conditions throughout the year. The center boasts a perfect 5-star Google rating, reflecting a high level of customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
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We offer a comprehensive range of technical diving courses, including Trimix (normoxic and hypoxic), advanced decompression, wreck diving, Sidemount, and various CCR courses on multiple rebreather models (mCCR and eCCR). We also provide introductory CCR experiences.
Our exploration dives range from 25 to 110 meters, focusing on wrecks and spectacular deep reefs.
Our professional multi-gas filling station provides Air, Nitrox, Trimix, pure Oxygen, and Helium, all conforming to the EN 12021 standard.
The prices include dive direction, a decompression line setup (12L 50% Nitrox at 21m and 12L Oxygen at 6m), and a stage bar for decompression stops (at 9m, 6m, and 3m for DTR > 90 minutes).
Yes, we offer two comfortable accommodation options for divers: a mobil-home and a house, both located just a 4-minute drive from the dive center and 6 minutes from shops. They are exclusively reserved for divers in training.
All certifications are issued by TDI (Technical Diving International) and IANTD (International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers).