Plongée Pays d'Aix - PPA

Plongée Pays d'Aix (PPA) is a PADI, SSI, and CMAS/FFESSM certified dive center located in Aix-en-Provence, France. Established in 1980, PPA is dedicated to promoting and facilitating the practice of underwater sports, with a strong emphasis on education and fostering knowledge of the underwater world. The center offers a comprehensive range of diving courses, from introductory experiences like Discover Scuba Diving to advanced certifications such as Open Water Diver, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 (Guide Palanquée) FFESSM. Beyond recreational diving, PPA also provides training in freediving, technical diving, and specialized courses like RIFAP.

PPA boasts excellent facilities to support its diverse activities. Divers can benefit from access to a swimming pool for training and skill development, as well as boat diving expeditions departing from the Yachting Club Méditerranée de l’Estaque. For convenience, the dive center offers equipment rental, a dive shop, and airport transfers. PPA also provides nitrox fills for enriched air diving. Beyond scuba, PPA is active in underwater hockey, underwater biology, and underwater hiking, catering to a wide spectrum of aquatic interests.

The dive center's commitment extends to various diving disciplines and skill levels. Whether an individual is looking to experience scuba for the first time, become a certified diver, explore technical diving, or engage in the relaxation and sensation of freediving, PPA provides structured training pathways. Their affiliation with both international agencies like PADI and SSI, and the French federation CMAS/FFESSM, ensures a broad and recognized curriculum. PPA actively organizes sea outings throughout the year, allowing divers to explore the marine environment effectively.