

Centre de plongée La Cigale
port, Av. Henry Clews, 06210 Mandelieu-la-Napoule, France, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Alpes-Maritimes, FRA
About the Center
Centre de plongée La Cigale, located in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, France, is a dive center with over 10 years of experience on the French Riviera, near Cannes. Certified by PADI, SSI, CMAS/FFESSM, and TDI, it offers a comprehensive range of courses, from Discover Scuba Diving to professional levels such as the Instructor Development Course and Niveau 3 FFESSM. Specialized training like Boat Diving and Moniteur Fédéral is also available.
Dives are primarily conducted in the Esterel region and around the Lérins Islands, including a unique excursion to the underwater eco-museum with guided snorkeling tours. The center boasts a comfortable facility and an aluminum boat with a capacity for 12 people, ensuring small-group dives for a more personalized and secure experience. On-site amenities include free parking, private hot showers, and lockers.
La Cigale Plongée prioritizes comfort and quality service, offering equipment rental, air fills (including nitrox), and both boat and shore diving options. For those seeking a complete stay, accommodation is also provided. Its convenient location, close to the highway exit, makes it easily accessible, and the proximity to restaurants and bars at the port adds to its appeal.
The center operates in French and provides additional services such as airport transfers. They pride themselves on their attention to detail and the quality of their training, fostering a welcoming environment for divers of all levels.
Available Courses
19 cursosScuba diving baptism
Découverte du monde sous-marin pour débutants.
Plongeur secouriste
Formation aux techniques de sauvetage et de gestion des urgences.
Divemaster
Premier niveau de certification professionnelle pour guider les plongeurs.
Nitrox
Spécialité de plongée à l'air enrichi.
Épaves
Spécialité axée sur l'exploration des épaves.
Discover Scuba Diving
Discover Scuba Diving in Mandelieu-la-Napoule. Taught by certified instructors at Centre de plongée La Cigale.
Open Water Diver Course
Open Water Diver Course in Mandelieu-la-Napoule. Taught by certified instructors at Centre de plongée La Cigale.
Advanced Open Water Course
Advanced Open Water Course in Mandelieu-la-Napoule. Taught by certified instructors at Centre de plongée La Cigale.
Rescue Diver Course
Rescue Diver Course in Mandelieu-la-Napoule. Taught by certified instructors at Centre de plongée La Cigale.
Instructor Development Course
Instructor Development Course in Mandelieu-la-Napoule. Taught by certified instructors at Centre de plongée La Cigale.
Boat Diving
Boat Diving in Mandelieu-la-Napoule. Taught by certified instructors at Centre de plongée La Cigale.
Discover Scuba Diving
Open Water Diver
Advanced Open Water
Rescue Diver
Instructor Development Course
Boat Diving
Niveau 3 FFESSM
Moniteur Fédéral
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Yes. A medical certificate of non-contraindication to scuba diving, dated within the last year, is mandatory for all training and guided dives.
Your certification card is required before boarding. Without it, you won't be allowed to dive.
They accept credit card, cash, bank transfer, and ANCV Chèques-Vacances (including ANCV Connect digital vouchers).
Cancel more than 48 hours before and there's no charge. Cancel within 48 hours and no refund is issued. If the club cancels due to weather or safety reasons, you get a rescheduled session or a full refund.
Yes, a 50% deposit may be required when booking training or group sessions.
The website runs in both French and English, so English-speaking divers are catered for.
port, Av. Henry Clews, 06210 Mandelieu-la-Napoule, France, Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Alpes-Maritimes, FRA




