Dive into the adventure with your PADI dive school
Nethuns Diving, a PADI diving school, will accompany you throughout your diving life. As a couple, with friends or family, from beginners to advanced divers, we adapt to your desires. In the heart of the small port of Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer, your diving school welcomes you from April to October.
Are you a novice? Let us guide you on your
diving experience
. Do you want to dive deeper into the exploration of the deep blue sea? Whether you want to deepen your knowledge or discover a new specialty, our courses will prepare you for underwater adventure, combining the right balance of theory and practice.
We are affiliated with the PADI International Federation, the largest diving organization in the world, present in 186 countries. For more than 50 years, PADI standards have ensured the safety, quality and consistency of instruction in affiliated schools around the world.
Guillermo, your Master Scuba Diver Trainer
FromOpen Water Diver to Divemaster, your Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) will share his 25 years of experience with you, put his skills at your disposal, pass on his theoretical and technical knowledge and answer all your questions. He will do everything possible to allow you to flourish in scuba diving.
Get your PADI certification card
A PADI certification card is proof that you have successfully completed a PADI course.
This certification is recognized worldwide. A physical certification card will be mailed to you within two weeks of your certification. But you can also get instant access to your PADI proof of certification wherever you need it, right on your mobile device. Use the PADI application to access your eCard.
Come aboard the Silenus for optimal comfort
Boat entirely designed for scuba diving
Nethuns Diving welcomes you aboard the Silenus, a Guy Couach 1200 Fly, entirely redesigned for diving. Embark on day diving trips in optimum comfort.
Checkroom, bathroom, sofa area
You have at your disposal a checkroom to change and deposit your personal effects, a bathroom with electric toilets and hot shower, as well as a lounge with comfortable sofas to listen to the briefing or to revise your theoretical courses.
Relax on the sundeck
Ready to dive in? Gear up on the back deck protected from the wind and sun and launch from the platform. Finally, share a meal with a breathtaking view from the flybridge and relax on the sundeck at the front of the boat.
A high quality material
You’ll be diving with MK25s, SCUBAPRO’s most popular first stage combined with the most powerful second stage, the S600. This regulator offers absolutely perfect performance in all temperatures and diving conditions. Children will have their own regulator, the MK2EVO/RO95, lighter and adapted to their size.
You will be equipped with the X-Black adjustable stabilizing vest, featuring SCUBAPRO’s exclusive AirFlex system that simplifies buoyancy control. This stabilization vest offers incredible lift and, thanks to its ergonomic cut, unparalleled comfort. For women divers, we offer the Bella vest, specially designed, adjusted and cut for the female morphology.
As for the youngest, they will be equipped with the Rebel vest designed for them. For your comfort, all our stabilization vests are equipped with a removable ballast pocket.
The Definition 5 mm suits, in men’s or women’s cut, will give you comfort, flexibility, a perfect fit and more elasticity in the most stressed areas. Its inner lining reflects body heat for added thermal insulation. They are assembled with solvent-free glue using a 100% green process. For those who are a bit chilly, we have hoods and gloves available.
The SeaWing Nova, a fin model that is worn with booties that will be provided, combines the power, propulsion and maneuverability of a classic fin with the comfort, efficiency and effortless thrust of an articulated fin. The SeaWing Nova fin represents the ultimate in comfort and efficiency.
We offer 3 models of masks, the Spectra classic or mini and the Zoom, to best suit your face.
Discover our diving sites in the Var
Nethuns Diving, a team of professionals
After many seasons traveling the world for work or pleasure, from Asia to the Caribbean, from the Red Sea to the frozen lakes of the Alps, through the Aegean Sea and the Balearic Sea, Anne and Guillermo have chosen to drop anchor in the port of Saint-Mandrier-sur-Mer to share their passion with you.
Guillermo
A diver since 1996, Guillermo started his PADI course at the age of 12 and became an MSDT instructor.
He is also a qualified MF1 and NITROX instructor, and will put his knowledge, skills and over 10 years’ experience as an instructor at your disposal.
Patient and educational, he will listen to you to allow everyone to dive with confidence.
Anne
With her experience as a sea kayak instructor and her background in sustainable tourism, Anne will share her knowledge of the fauna, flora, heritage and history of the Var.
His experience in dive centers around the world will enable him to offer you personalized support before and after your dives.
She will be your surface security and will make sure that your day on board the Silenus is ideal.