Centre de plongée Tech Of Plongee
8 Anse Gerbal, 66660 Port-Vendres, France, Port-Vendres, Pyrénées-Orientales, FRA
About the Center
The Tech Of Plongee Dive Centre, located in Port-Vendres, France, is a small, professional structure specializing in both recreational and technical diving. Certified by SSI, CMAS/FFESSM, and TDI, it offers a comprehensive range of courses, from Discover Scuba Diving to Instructor Development Course and advanced technical diving. They provide training in Trimix (normoxic and hypoxic) in both open and closed circuits, alongside boat diving and wreck diving courses.
Facilities at the centre include parking, showers, lockers, WiFi, a bar, accommodation, a swimming pool, and an equipment rental service. Air fills, including nitrox and trimix, are readily available. Dive activities encompass boat diving, shore diving, and night diving. The centre organizes explorations of nearby shipwrecks such as the Saumur, Astrée, and Saint-Lucien, which are a short boat ride away, as well as the Bananier wreck, located twenty minutes from the dive centre. The Cerbère-Banuyls nature reserve is also accessible.
The centre is committed to inclusive diving, actively encouraging women into technical diving with special offers on rebreather discovery dives (rEvo/SF2) for the 2025 season. This initiative aims to address gender inequality in diving, providing an opportunity to experience closed-circuit diving in a safe and welcoming atmosphere. They operate a Zodiac boat with a maximum capacity of fifteen people.
Tech Of Plongee provides accommodation services and airport transfers. Operating year-round with a "human-sized" philosophy, the centre strives for accessibility, offering a spectrum of diving experiences from introductory dives to high-level technical training, including the use of rebreathers like rEvo, SF2, and Submatix. They are also ambassadors for SANTI drysuits and Halcyon equipment.
Available Courses
21 cursosPA 40
6 plongées. Théorie + Pratique. Matériel non inclus. Conditions d’entrée en formation: PA20 minimum. Passez votre Plongeur Autonome 40m sur les épaves de la côte Vermeille afin d’acquérir l’autonomie dans la zone 0-40m dans une palanquée composée d’autres plongeurs certifiés sans moniteur.
Open Water Diver Course
Open Water Diver Course in Port-Vendres. Taught by certified instructors at Centre de plongée Tech Of Plongee.
Baptême 20 minutes
Une plongée tout inclus. Initiation à la plongée sous-marine avec un moniteur Diplômé d’État dans la zone 0-6m (profondeurs adaptées pour les enfants selon leur âge). Un moniteur par baptême.
Niveau 1 - PE20
Trois jours, 5 à 6 plongées. Théorie + Pratique. Matériel inclus. Passez votre Plongeur Encadré 20m afin d’évoluer en sécurité dans une palanquée encadrée par un moniteur dans la zone 0-20m.
Niveau 2 (PA20/PE40)
Une semaine, 10 plongées. Théorie + Pratique. Matériel non inclus. Passez cette formation regroupant le Plongeur Autonome 20m et le Plongeur Encadré 40m afin d’apprendre l’autonomie dans la zone 0-20m pour y plonger sans moniteur et évoluer sur les épaves de la côte Vermeille dans la zone 0-40 encadré par un moniteur lors de plongées saturantes.
Niveau 4 format complet
Deux semaines, Stage préparatoire + Stage final + Examen. Théorie + pratique. Matériel non inclus. La formation complète niveau 4 s’adresse aux plongeurs qui n’ont aucune préparation ou expérience d’encadrement.
Divemaster (SDI)
Deux semaines, Stage préparatoire + Stage final + Examen. Théorie + Pratique. Matériel non inclus. La formation Divemaster vous permet d’acquérir le premier niveau professionnel afin de travailler à l’étranger (hors France) dans le secteur de la plongée.
PA 20
6 plongées. Théorie + pratique. Matériel non inclus. Conditions d’entrée en formation: PE20 minimum. Passez votre Plongeur Autonome 20m afin d’acquérir l’autonomie dans la zone 0-20m dans une palanquée composée d’autres plongeurs certifiés sans moniteur.
PE60
4 dives. Theory + Practice. Equipment not included. Training entry requirements: PE40 minimum. Obtain your Level 4 Supervised Diver 60m certification on the wrecks of the Vermillion Coast to dive in the 0-60m zone under the supervision of an E4 instructor.
Plongeur certifié niveau 2 SDI
5 dives. Theory + Practice. Equipment not included. Non-SDI certification card not included.
SDI/TDI Catalog Specialties
Introduction à la plongée technique TDI
La journée. Carte de certification non incluse. Matériel non inclus.
Procédures de décompression TDI
Tarif journalier. Théorie + Pratique. Matériel non inclus. Carte de certification TDI non incluse.
TDI Plongée Extended Range
Tarif journalier. Théorie + Pratique. Équipement non inclus. Carte de certification non incluse.
Véhicule de Propulsion Sous-Marine (VPS)
Tarif à la journée. Théorie + Pratique. Matériel non inclus. Carte de certification non incluse.
Nitrox de base
2 dives. Gas included. Equipment not included. Prerequisites for this training: PADI Open Water Diver. Take this training to increase your safety during dives by modifying your breathing mix.
Initiation recycleur
1/2 journée. Tout inclus. eCCR.
CCR air de dilution
5 to 7 days. Theory + Practice. All inclusive. On rEvo / SF2 / Submatix.
XOVER Diluant Air et Normoxique et Hypoxique
La journée. Nombre de jours à définir. Hors tout. Sur rEvo / SF2 / Submatix.
Plongée sur l'épave du Bananier
Autonomous. Equipment not included. Dive on the Bananier wreck. Maximum 10 divers on board.
Rescue Diver SDI
The SDI Rescue Diver course offered by Tech of Plongee is designed to significantly enhance your ability to prevent and manage dive emergencies. This intensive program focuses on developing self-reliance and teamwork, preparing you to be a more capable and responsible diver. The curriculum includes practical training across 5 dives, simulating a wide array of rescue scenarios to hone your skills in identifying potential problems, anticipating them, and implementing preventative measures. You will learn crucial techniques for assisting distressed or unresponsive divers, managing equipment malfunctions, and performing in-water rescues. The theoretical component delves into accident management, stress recognition in divers, and essential dive first aid protocols. This course requires a strong commitment to mastering advanced safety procedures, ensuring you are prepared for various emergency situations underwater. This specialty certification is a vital step for those aspiring to professional diving levels, often serving as a prerequisite for SDI Divemaster or Instructor training. By completing the Rescue Diver course, you gain the confidence and competence to handle challenging situations, making you a more valuable buddy and a safer diver overall. The practical training sessions are conducted in realistic environments designed to test your problem-solving and decision-making capabilities under pressure. While the course fee of 470 EUR covers instruction and certification, please note that equipment rental is not included. Tech of Plongee, a center certified by SDI, TDI, and FFESSM, provides this course in French. Their commitment to diver safety and education is evident in the demanding yet rewarding nature of the Rescue Diver program, preparing you for the next stages of your diving journey.
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We offer training on rEvo, SF2, and Submatix rebreathers, covering various configurations including diluent air, normoxic, and hypoxic Trimix.
Wreck dives typically range from 32 meters up to 80 meters, depending on the specific wreck. For example, Le Saumur is at 48m, L'Astrée around 38-47m, Le Saint-Lucien 32-40m, and Le José Illueca at 80m.
Yes, we offer introductory dives (baptêmes) for 20 minutes, including one dive with all-inclusive equipment and a certified instructor, suitable for depths up to 6 meters, adapted for children based on their age.
We offer technical diving courses through TDI and SDI, including Intro to Tech, Deco Procedures, Extended Range, Nitrox, Advanced Nitrox, Helitrox, Trimix, and Advanced Trimix certifications.
Equipment is included for the 'Baptême 20 minutes' and 'Open Water SDI' courses. For most other courses, like the Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Divemaster, and various TDI/SDI specialties, equipment is not included unless specified otherwise.
We have a special offer on rebreather baptisms (rEvo/SF2) for the 2025 season to encourage more women to explore technical diving, aiming to reduce gender inequality in the sport.
8 Anse Gerbal, 66660 Port-Vendres, France, Port-Vendres, Pyrénées-Orientales, FRA