Ulysse Plongée
3298 Rte de la Madrague, 83400 Hyères, France, Hyères, Plongée, FRA
About the Center
Ulysse Plongée, located in Hyères in the South of France, is a dive center established in 1975. It offers a wide range of courses certified by PADI, SSI, and CMAS/FFESSM, covering levels from discovering diving (Discover Scuba Diving & Discovery Pack) to specialties like Wreck Diver and Night Diving. Divers can also take courses such as Open Water Diver and Boat Diving.
The center provides various facilities for the comfort of its divers, including lockers, accommodation options, equipment rental, and enriched air nitrox fills. Activities offered include exploration dives in a rich and varied area extending from Saint Mandrier to Port-Cros, featuring wrecks, spectacular drop-offs, and sheltered coves. Transportation to these sites is provided by their dive boat, the 660 HP Ulysse II.
Ulysse Plongée also welcomes groups and offers tailor-made stays, adapting to the specific needs of each group. The team speaks English, making it easier to welcome international divers. The center's commitment is to introduce the public to scuba diving and train autonomous divers in an environment rich with exceptional sites.
Available Courses
10 cursosPE 40
Permet de plonger avec un guide jusqu'à 40 mètres. Comprend 4 plongées et est tout compris.
Niveau 2 (CMAS **)
Pour plonger de manière autonome jusqu'à 20m et guidé jusqu'à 40m. Inclut 10 plongées, bloc, théorie et pratique.
RIFA Plongée
Formation à la réaction et à l'intervention face aux accidents sous-marins. Inclut la formation et la certification.
NITROX Élémentaire
Comprend 2 plongées, matériel O2, théorie et certification.
BAPTÊME
Idéal pour découvrir la plongée dès 8 ans, sans certificat médical. Inclut équipement, supervision et certificat.
Pack Découverte
Comprend une plongée d'initiation et 2 plongées supplémentaires, avec matériel, théorie et certification.
Stage Enfant
Pour les enfants de 8 à 12 ans, comprend 5 plongées, matériel, théorie, assurance et carte de plongée.
PE 12
Permet de plonger avec un guide jusqu'à 12 mètres. Inclut 3 plongées, matériel, théorie, carte de plongée et diplôme.
Niveau 1 (CMAS*)
Formation pour plonger jusqu'à 20 mètres avec un guide. Comprend 5 plongées, matériel, théorie, licence FFESSM et carte de plongée.
Niveau 3 (C.M.A.S ***)
The CMAS Level 3 (***) certification, offered by Ulysse Plongée, signifies a significant advancement in diving expertise, enabling certified divers to explore depths down to 60 meters autonomously under the guidance of a dive director. This intensive technical course comprises ten dives, meticulously designed to deepen both theoretical understanding and practical application of advanced diving principles. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on mastering complex diving scenarios, advanced safety protocols, and a thorough comprehension of the regulatory framework governing diving activities. Ulysse Plongée, with a Google rating of 4.9, ensures a high standard of training in this challenging yet rewarding certification. The waters surrounding the dive center offer varied conditions throughout the year. For instance, air temperatures range from a cool 9.9°C in January to a warm 26.4°C in July, with sea temperatures also fluctuating but generally remaining suitable for diving with appropriate thermal protection. While rainfall varies, with peaks in March and October, the summer months of July and August typically see less precipitation, offering more consistent conditions for open water dives. These conditions provide a dynamic environment for practicing advanced diving techniques. Ulysse Plongée is recognized for its multilingual approach, offering courses in English and French, catering to a diverse international clientele. The center is affiliated with reputable certifying bodies including CMAS, FFESSM, and PADI, underscoring its commitment to globally recognized diving standards. While specific instructor-to-student ratios are not detailed, the center's high Google rating suggests a focus on personalized attention and safety during all training activities. Participants are encouraged to bring their own diving equipment, including BCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, and fins, as these are not included in the course fee. This advanced certification builds upon foundational skills, preparing divers for more demanding underwater explorations. The course fee of 780 EUR covers cylinders and theory sessions, with participants responsible for their own equipment and certification costs, potentially including an FFESSM license. The progression to CMAS Level 3 is a logical step for experienced divers aiming to enhance their autonomy and technical proficiency, opening doors to deeper dives and more complex dive planning scenarios. It equips individuals with the confidence and skills to manage challenging situations effectively and responsibly in diverse underwater environments.
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Generally, meeting times are 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM. For distant sites like Port-Cros, Le Grec, or Donator, the morning departure is earlier, around 7:30 AM. It's best to check the dive agenda for specific timings.
For Discover Scuba dives, discovery packs, and snorkeling, no medical certificate is needed. For all other activities (exploration and training), a medical certificate of 'non-contraindication to underwater activities' issued within the last year by a general practitioner is required. For Trimix diving or after a diving accident, a FFESSM-approved doctor is necessary.
The prices for exploration dives include the dive itself. Full equipment rental (cylinder, regulator, BCD, wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins) costs an additional €15 per dive. Packages for multiple dives offer reduced rates. Specific supplements apply for certain sites like Donator, Grec, or Port-Cros, and for night dives.
Yes, Ulysse Plongée is equipped for Nitrox fills and offers Nitrox certifications ('Nitrox certifié' and 'Nitrox confirmé') for individuals or groups, often in the form of intensive courses.
The minimum age for a 'Baptême' (Discover Scuba Dive) is 8 years old. For children's training courses (Bronze, Silver, Gold diver levels), the age range is also 8 to 12 years. For Level 1 and PE12 certifications, the minimum age is 12.
Yes, Ulysse Plongée is a signatory of the partnership charter for diving in the Port-Cros National Park. This charter outlines specific rules to protect the marine environment, such as avoiding physical contact with the substrate or species, and prohibiting feeding or disturbing marine life. Divers must adhere to these guidelines.