Plongée Exploration

The technical programme at La Tribu Bulles covers drysuit diving (vêtement sec), loco plongeur introduction, parachute (SMB) deployment, and re-adaptation sessions for divers returning after a long break. These are run as skills-focused dives rather than structured certification courses — the emphasis is on mastering specific techniques in open water conditions.

Bubu's dual-star CMAS rating and 35 years at Giens give him solid grounding in the intermediate-to-technical range. The school describes these sessions as 'approfondissement de gestes techniques' — deepening existing skills rather than starting from scratch, which implies a prerequisite of at least Niveau 2 or equivalent before joining.

The Presqu'île de Giens coast offers varied terrain for this kind of work: the Fourmigue de Carqueiranne reef, the channels between the peninsula and the Hyères islands, and the Port-Cros national park boundary all provide appropriate environments depending on what's being practised.

Group size stays at a maximum of five. The re-adaptation format is worth noting for divers who've been out of the water for a year or more and want a structured return before heading into deeper or more demanding conditions.