Water sports and leisure activities Côte d'Azur

Bat'Ski is the water sports club that combines fun and learning for all! From Baby Ski for the little ones (aged 4 to 8) to Water Fun sessions for the more adventurous, discover or perfect your water-skiing and wake-boarding skills. Want to go sailing? Sailing, catamaran and windsurfing lessons await you. And for thrill-seekers, don't miss the EFOIL, where you can fly over the water like never before! Thrilling aquatic adventures and unforgettable memories for the whole family!

The diving center's boat is located in the port of Saint-Laurent-du-Var. Accompanied by state-qualified instructors, you will go on board the Plouf 1 to discover the waters and fauna of the Mediterranean. The club also offers all kinds of dives, exploration trips as well as training courses to acquire levels 1 to 4. Various diving packages are available, alone, in duo or in group, don't hesitate to ask for information on site, the team is keen to share its passion.

With thirty years of experience, Pierre Rambow and his team will take you to discover exceptional sites, the seabed around the Golden Island to the Lion de Mer, including the wrecks of the Anthéor barges or the Rubis submarine. The center, located on the Campéole campsite, is now open all year round. It is also accessible to non-resident divers and beginners, for a simple baptism or a real initiation.

This activity of full nature in sea kayaking, accessible to everyone (from 7 years old), combines sport, nature, escape and discovery and allows to appreciate the riches of the Var coast otherwise, with a graduated guide. At Bandol, the departure of escorted outings takes place at the Capelin Beach.

Want to take to the open sea? Here you can rent RIB boats with a license and boats without a license. After a briefing on basic safety rules, you're off to explore the Côte d'Azur coastline. There are several possible routes: the east coast towards Nice and Villefranche sur mer with its harbor, and the west coast towards Antibes and along the Cap. If you're taking a day trip, head for the Lérins islands and their unforgettable charm.

Several daily departures for walks, "discovery" tours of the Côte d'Azur and its riches, from Menton to Nice or Italy, but also for moonlight outings, snacks and fishing trips at sea for which you will have to be early. Please note that in case of bad weather, the outings may be modified or cancelled. An excellent idea for discovering the coastline and playing the role of a sailor for a day.

The Verdon offers its white water and its landscapes! And there's nothing like canoeing to enjoy it. To make the most of it, Gaëtan offers you the opportunity to discover the lower gorges of the Verdon by canoe, with your family or friends. The proposed trips are easy, suitable for all levels, even if you are not sporty, and take place, in flat water, between the dam of Sainte-Croix du Verdon and the dam of Gréoux-les-Bains. It is really a moment of pure pleasure and discovery of the canoe and the landscape.

This nautical base is specialized in the renting, the initiation and the excursion in jet-ski, with or without boat license. From a 20-minute session to a half-day trip to the Var coast from Cavalaire to the fort of Brégançon or Porquerolles, the formulas are adapted to everyone's desires. Water skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and towed watercraft sessions are also on the program, for beginners as well as for experienced sportsmen. Try also flyboard, flyride and jetpack, to transform yourself into a flying fish.

Discover all the pleasures of water sports with Nikaia Water Sport during the summer season. On the program: wakeboarding, stand up paddle, flyfish, sea kayak... to take full advantage of the pleasures of the sea while being supervised by a professional team. If you want to get some height, try parasailing or fly boarding. Prices are very reasonable, with packages available by the hour or according to the number of participants. The opportunity to rediscover the Promenade des Anglais in a more fun and sportive way.

Do you feel like knowing the French coast from all angles? There is a lot to bet, however, that you haven't yet tried to walk through its coastline! This activity, which is all too often reserved for visitors of passage, nevertheless offers an original and new perspective on familiar landscapes. At the beginning of the Bandol base, you can rent a kayak at the time or half a day to explore Bandol Bay and why not that of Sanary? The brave can reach the Ile Rousse and the island of Bendor. Packages are even available to rent kayaks at sunset!

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The water plan of Saint-Etienne-de-Tinée is every summer an ode to freshness offering several activities, from swimming (free) to multiple water sports (pay). You will be able to initiate the joy of kayaking, at the buoy unless you prefer to rent a transat to perfect your tan? Also on site, find games: table tennis, table tennis. Not to mention the area for picnic with family and the bar to fill large soifs or creux.

Would you like to admire the fabulous bay of Villefranche-sur-Mer in a new light? Thrill seekers will be served with parasailing and can continue the pleasure with a Sofa ride. For the sporty ones, you can rent a paddle and a kayak at reasonable prices. Sailors will be delighted to spend a memorable day on the clear waters of the bay by renting all types of boats: with or without license and yachts.

Patrice Liotier, trainer and examining board for the state diploma of jetski and towed vehicles instructor, offers you to pilot a jetski or, more original, a seakart: a machine that gives you driving sensations close to those of a karting, but on water. In this structure, you can also practice Flyboard and discover another novelty, the Flyride. For the sea kart, the 110 HP version can be driven without a coastal license. Different tour formulas are also proposed, with breakfast or lunch.

After a briefing intended to initiate you to the practices and techniques of parasailing, you will be able to fly above the waves, in complete safety, under the canopy of a huge parachute. You can go alone, but also with two, three, four and even five people. This ten-minute panoramic ride will allow you to enjoy a unique view of the Bay of Saint-Tropez from about 500 meters from the shore. New sensations guaranteed for all! New: the GoPro option allows you to leave with a nice souvenir of your flight.

This sailing school, created more than 25 years ago in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez by Yves Jean, a ski and sailing instructor, offers a range of catamarans, windsurfers, kayaks and stand-up paddles for rent. ski and sailing instructor, offers a range of catamarans, windsurfers, kayaks and stand-up paddles for rent. It offers courses on all these machines, in private lessons or in group lessons, for beginners or improvement, all this in a magical place and in a family atmosphere. So take the plunge, the material, pedagogical and meteorological conditions are all there for a successful learning experience!

Vincent Lagaf', best known for his television appearances, is also a water sports enthusiast, with the creation of the famous Cavalaire race to his credit. He decided to transmit his passion for flyboard and flyride (flying personal watercraft) to the general public, with the foundation of the 1st flyboard, hoverboard and jet pack academy in France, open to all, beginners or already initiated. Sensations guaranteed with this board connected to the turbine of a motorized watercraft (MWV) that allows you to soar through the air!

This diving center, specialized in technical diving and deep diving, nitrox, trimix and rebreather, offers exploration dives at all levels and training courses from beginner to instructor. Gwenaël Hanout, DEJEPS, will take you on half-day or full-day trips aboard the Maeva, an 11-meter boat for 11 divers, equipped with all the diving equipment, to discover the most beautiful underwater world between Saint-Tropez and the Golden Islands, and to explore the sites of your choice, as à la carte dives are preferred.

The Grand Bleu aquatic center, set in an exceptional green environment, offers modern facilities suitable for everyone. Swimmers will find a 50 m heated open-air pool with 10 lanes, a 25 m heated open-air pool with 5 lanes and massaging jets, as well as a paddling pool for the little ones. A beach volleyball court and weights room invite you to vary your sporting pleasures.

Sail by electric boat on Lake St. Croix, starting from the village of Malartic, for a picnic, a fishing game or simply a walk, to discover the castle of Aiguines, the new village of the Salles-sur-Verdon, rebuilt following its sinking, in 1973, then the gorges du Verdon, before diving for a swim in the turquoise waters. Several boat models are at your disposal, up to 8 people on board. 

Frédérique and her team would like to take you off the beaten track and share with you their passion for nature sports in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, by offering you exceptional sea kayaking trips (during the day, at sunset and on full moon evenings), paddling (individual and giant) with or without supervision (initiation, hiking or yoga paddling), Polynesian pirogue, mountain biking (muscular or electric), hiking in the heart of the Maures forest or along the coastline

This school centre, located in the heart of the Touristra holiday village (accommodation possible), offers more than thirty diving sites, from beginners to experienced divers, which can be reached within 5 to 30 minutes by boat. It specializes in the exploration of mythical wrecks such as the Ruby, Togo, Donator, Greek, Espingle, Poursuivante and Tell, from level 1. He does not forget the beginners, children (minimum 8 years old) and adults, who can acquire a diving training until the passage of certificates and certifications.

The entire team of the club will help beginners and certified divers alike to discover more than 30 dive sites from the bay of Saint-Raphaël to the reserve of Agay. This scuba diving school, which is equipped with 2 dive boats, has a changing room, a store, an inflation station and a classroom. In July and August, every 15 days, you can share convivial moments during a night dive with fireworks. You can also try out the underwater scooters for a fun session on the surface of the water!

After more than fifteen years spent on the coast of the Island of Beauty, Siglinde and Pascal have returned to the continent since 2011. From May to September, they leave their Savoyard mountains for Bormes-les-Mimosas, and offer truly "privileged" dives. Far, very far, from the concept of bubble factories, they invite you to intimate outings in very small groups: no more than 4 divers per outing. Note that the boat is available for hire with a skipper: whether you are a diver or not, you have a place on board!

Come aboard Rivage Croisière, the eco-friendly adventure catamaran designed by Groupe Arnal! With its 400 HP Cummins engines and futuristic design, it combines the pleasure of sailing with respect for the environment. Whether you're looking for a dream day, a crazy half-day, a romantic sunset or an evening of fireworks, this jewel promises magical moments at sea. Swimming, snorkeling or simply lazing about, everything is planned to offer you a memorable getaway. So hoist the sails!

The Louis GO water sports base is located in an exceptional and particularly protected setting, in the middle of the steep cliffs of the Roquebrune rock. This municipal water sports base for canoeing and paddle boarding is supervised by state instructors, a real plus. Different formulas for renting canoes and kayaks and paddle boards are available, but it is advisable to book 3 or 4 days in advance. The only requirement for this type of activity is that you know how to swim! A shaded picnic area is at your disposal.

In a small group of 6 people maximum on the boat, take the helm of a fast catamaran and spend an unforgettable moment in the heart of the Golden Islands archipelago! On the program, discover sailing and anchoring in the most beautiful bays of the national park, to discover the aquatic fauna and flora. In the evening, as the bay regains its calm, bathed in the light at the end of the day, drop anchor for an aperitif offered by the skipper. Possibility of privatizing the catamaran with a tailor-made programme created by the skipper.

Waky Sea offers a wide range of water sports activities with varying degrees of excitement. Towed buoy, flying plate, water skiing, wakeboarding or parasailing. You will be spoilt for choice...

In 2021, Waky Sea has introduced a new activity on the Côte d'Azur: the e-foil!
This is a surfboard equipped with a foil, which allows it to rise above the water, propelled by a small electric motor. Thrills are guaranteed with this new activity on the Côte d'Azur.

Since 2015, Michael has been offering naturalist-oriented outings to observe the marine environment - mammals and birds in particular. On board his large RIB, you are finally in a small group (12 people at most)! The outing, Encounter with the Cetaceans, takes you to the dolphin and whale populations, which can be observed regularly between May and October. If you prefer to discover the coastline, opt for the "Escapade" trip, which includes a visit to the Embiez archipelago, Bendor, Ile Rousse, the Calanques d'Alon...

Intended for thrill-seekers and water sports enthusiasts, the establishment offers all kinds of activities such as jet-skiing, flyboating, towed buoys or boat trips with a professional crew. Its team, available and dynamic, also welcomes groups for seminars, incentive or private events. Also at your disposal, from the Eden Plage Mala: a shuttle service by boat at any time to reach the coastal town of your choice, from Menton to Saint-Tropez.

Since 1989, SOS Grand Bleu has been setting up actions to protect the fauna and flora of the Mediterranean, more specifically species threatened by the development of human activities at sea such as dolphins and whales. Walks are organized to discover the local natural heritage through the discovery of the interpretation trail of the Pointe Saint-Hospice as well as sea trips. It is possible to celebrate one's birthday on board the Santo-Sospir, an authentic reproduction of a ^16th century caïque.

A space dedicated to sport, relaxation and well-being. The pool complex has several pools (sports, leisure, paddling, outdoor). The fitness area is ideal for cardio-training, fitness, pilates or zumba. The wellness area includes saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, an ice cellar and a salt grotto! A private south-facing terrace invites you to relax and unwind. And if all these activities have whetted your appetite, you can enjoy a meal at the Bistro by Nautipolis.

Awarded the title of "Best Sports School, Sports Development Prize" in 2019 by the FFVoile, the Toulon Yacht Club is, all year round, an economical solution for nautical activities for children and adults. Kayak, paddle, catamaran, windsurfing, wind-foil: a very good plan to improve via the school, or to have fun in renting or through supervised outings (why not at sunset?). Its location is perfect, with the large Mourillon parking lot right next to it.

All water sports activities are supervised by state-qualified instructors in this beautiful, family-friendly base! You can learn to jet-ski, go for a ride on a water scooter, learn to paddle, go parasailing, flyfish, towed buoys, water skiing or wakeboarding... Strong sensations guaranteed! Pack possible. The company also organizes private activities on request: seminars, birthdays, EVG, EVJF...

Located in the heart of the resort, this open-air pool is open exclusively in July and August. Maintained at a pleasant temperature of between 25 and 28 degrees, it offers magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. The aquatic area offers a range of fee-paying activities, including swimming lessons and aquagym classes. 10-entry cards and season tickets are available for regular swimmers, and the use of mattresses, parasols and chairs is available to visitors.

Trans Côte d'Azur is a shipping company specializing in cruises, excursions, charters and shuttles departing from Cannes and Nice. Discover the Côte d'Azur coastline on a sea trip, cross to the Lerins Islands, stroll along the Corniche d'Or or head for Monaco and Saint-Tropez. The company also covers exceptional events such as fireworks in the bay of Cannes or the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco. You can also organize your cruise on a superb catamaran for the day with meals on board.

The Auron municipal swimming pool offers a large heated pool open all year round, as well as a smaller pool for children and a solarium for sunbathing at the water's edge (with deckchairs and parasols for hire). During the winter season, the balneotherapy area is ideal for recuperating after a day on the slopes. An attractive ski-pool package is also available. The pool also offers aquagym sessions from 10 to 11 a.m., as well as swimming lessons.

Are you a gliding enthusiast but not fond of motors? Want to practice or try wakesurfing, wakeboarding or water skiing? The Centre Nautique de Menton offers all year round courses, introductions and improvement of sailing, water skiing and wakeboarding, with specialized and professional supervision. The establishment also rents windsurfing, catamaran, laser, optimist and sea kayak equipment (single or two-seater). A complete offer for thrill seekers, whether they are children, teenagers or adults.

The Eco Plongée team offers beginners or experienced divers the opportunity to discover the very preserved seabed of the Hyères Islands and the Port-Cros National Park. Diving activities but also snorkeling for the whole family. Confirmed divers can explore the numerous wrecks that lie between Hyères and Cavalaire. For the less experienced, there's nothing like a baptism in the Port-Cros National Park! Since 2019, this centre, committed to protecting the environment and biodiversity, has been equipped with hybrid boats.

All types of scuba diving, initiation, development, exploration are offered, with the supervision of graduate instructors.

Located at the tip of the rocky spur of the Argentière beach, this pleasant course of seven numbered buoys, equipped with handrails and underwater panels, allows a surface aquatic walk to discover the fauna and flora of the coastal shallows. A family activity since all you need is to know how to swim, use flippers, a mask and a snorkel. The area is totally protected and secure so no risk!

Since 1994, this club welcomes individuals and groups for first dives as well as for dives and underwater explorations in order to observe the fauna and flora of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez and the Bay of Saint-Raphaël. The sites listed range from Rubis to Cap Camarat, opposite Ramatuelle, to the barges of Anthéor, near Agay. Day trips are possible on Port-Cros, to dive on wrecks and the Gabinière reserve.

The club ensures initiation and development in sailing schools and organizes numerous regional, national and international regattas.

Pierre, who has been welcoming you to this magnificent bay of Pampelonne for many years, invites you to indulge in the joys of gliding and jet-skiing in all its forms, with water-skiing, jet-skiing and parasailing over the bay -You can also go jet-skiing and take a ride on a parasail to fly over the bay of Pampelonne. Don't hesitate to try and improve your skills on a flyboard or hoverboard, the new thing to get you into the air. Sensations guaranteed!

A swimsuit, a tee-shirt, a cap, sneakers and you are equipped to discover the charm of Correns and its surroundings. In an alcove of greenery you will go down the Argens river, during the 7 kilometers which separate Vallon-Sourn from Correns, with a lock to pass, some mini-slips, a slalom between the trees. You will bathe in pools of wild nature, you will sunbathe in the wells of light, finally you will discover the fauna and the flora so particular of the first organic village of France. The duration of the descent is about 2h30.

Service, pleasure and safety are the key words of this human-sized structure. Come aboard and explore the most beautiful underwater sites in the Mediterranean, the Port-Cros National Park and the mythical wrecks from Porquerolles to Saint-Tropez. As a family and from 8 years old, you can also opt for a self-guided snorkelling trip (equipment provided) to discover the fish-rich seabed around Port-Cros or in the harbour. The team of professional instructors will be at your disposal to make your experience unforgettable!

If you want to go scuba diving with real professionals, you have come to the right place, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned diver. Either you pass your underwater baptism, with an instructor graduate of State, or you seek the intoxication of the abysses at the time of an exploration, in individual or in group, by descending in the most beautiful sites of Bandol, Saint-Mandrier, Embiez, La Ciotat. In any case, Bandol Plongée will know how to accompany you as it should be, whatever your level for a top diving during your stay in Bandol.

At your disposal: drifts, sailing boards, multihulls, optimizations, kayaks, sports quillboards. Initiation and development for adults and children from 7 years. Sea garden for children aged 4 to 7. Vacation internships on the school calendar, Monday through Friday, provided by skippers' skippers. Cruise school with internships of one to two weeks.