Diamond Diving
Diamond Diving
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Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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We are a small PADI 5* IDC Resort based in Golfe Juan, between Antibes and Cannes on the Cote d'Azur, South of France. The local diving is of a very very good quality indeed. The dive centre is conveniently located two minutes from Golfe Juan-Vallauris train station, half an hour from Nice Airport. We have a small Proshop selling a carefully selected range of Aqualung dive equipment. We are proud to be an Aqualung Partner Centre. For diving we welcome divers from all training agencies, but train exclusively using the PADI system. To give you an indication of the quality that is dear to us there is a PADI Course Director present on the staff on a day to day basis and our senior Instructor is a Master Instructor. We teach from Discover Scuba Diving through Instructor and beyond, including a large selection of PADI Specialty courses.
Golfe-Juan Vallauris, French Riviera - Cote d'Azur, France
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Ezgi Altun
3 contributions
Sep 2021
Simply wonderful! I am an experienced diver and have been had the chance to know many diving centers over the years, therefore I know how usually they work: mostly caring about the money rather than the fun the divers will have. Or they simply focus too much on selling themselves as ''super professional'' instructors, showing some disturbing arrogance. Alex was very chilled and supportive without losing anything from being professional! He cared so much about whether we were having fun and he made me very sure of myself even though I had doubts because it had been many years since the last time I dived. Regardless of your level, the reassurance you feel from your instructor is very very important in such sports.
The day we wanted to dive was their day off but they still came to take us because they cared and did not want us to miss the diving opportunity in this beautiful place! As an even more positive aspect, they were also the most affordable option. No need to add anything about the beautiful diving spots in French Riviera :)
Overall, Alex is running the best diving school/center you can find in Cote D'azur, you can tell he is doing this because he loves it and wants to spread this love. Do not miss him!
The day we wanted to dive was their day off but they still came to take us because they cared and did not want us to miss the diving opportunity in this beautiful place! As an even more positive aspect, they were also the most affordable option. No need to add anything about the beautiful diving spots in French Riviera :)
Overall, Alex is running the best diving school/center you can find in Cote D'azur, you can tell he is doing this because he loves it and wants to spread this love. Do not miss him!
Written September 14, 2021
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206jeffz
Huntington Beach, CA1 contribution
Aug 2022
I live in the USA and had to make reservations on the computer. After contacting Alex over what's app, He made the processes supper easy. Communication was spot on. When we arrived in Cannes we took a train ride over what was a quick hop. Shop was easy to find and the people working there were amazing and so help full. We did a dives one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Alex was awesome when diving with him. He pointed out a lot of things to see at the dive spots we went to.
I would recommend this company to everyone that goes there. Awesome team and Alex was amazing.
Also they supplied all the equipment for both dives. all we had to do was bring are dive computers.
Thank you for a wonderful time and making the trip that much more amazing.
Jeff
I would recommend this company to everyone that goes there. Awesome team and Alex was amazing.
Also they supplied all the equipment for both dives. all we had to do was bring are dive computers.
Thank you for a wonderful time and making the trip that much more amazing.
Jeff
Written September 9, 2022
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Hermionecampervan
London, UK2 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
My son and I had a fantastic time yesterday afternoon with Alex and his wonderful team Franchesco and Fred. We had gone along a few days before for some advice as to what we could do as I haven’t dived for 18 years and my son, whilst having completed the PADI master seal course, had never scuba dived in the sea. Alex recommended the perfect solution for us which enabled us to do the dive together to 6 metres with a refresher in basic skills for both of us. The team are utterly professional but have a lovely laid back approach and great comerarderie. All of which made me totally relaxed as I was a bit apprehensive after all those years. Franchesco and Fred advised and helped with putting our gear together. Franchesco briefed us on what we’d do re dive skills. Very clearly explained and he reassured us that we could ask him to repeat any of the tasks if we needed. Alex took us all out to the dive site - about 15 mins with amazing views of the Côte d’azur behind us. My son got to roll in backwards which was an unexpected bonus for him. The dive was brilliant. I enjoyed re learning the dive skills which took about 5 mins. There were only 3 of us with Franchesco. He was so patient, reassuring and calming which I so appreciated. We saw loads of fish and beautiful marine life and swam through a canyon which I’d not done before. Throughout the dive Franchesco pointed out species of interest and checked how we all were and indicated what do do to correct my bouyancy issues. We came back buzzing. I am now so keen to dive again soon. My son would go back every day! So lovely to have my son as my dive buddy. Highly recommend Diamond Diving! Thank you to the team.
Written August 29, 2018
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abdaumalika
1 contribution
Sep 2017 • Friends
I had a great time their. I took the try dive where I didn't need for any license or previous training. It's too easy and fun. Cost 65€ for 25 minutes underwater. The total time is about 4 hours.
Written September 15, 2017
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Linda M
6 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
First time snorkling in deep sea for our teenagers. They had a brilliant time and certainly want to go again. The team are brilliant very calming and fun to be with. This place offers fantastic value for money for both snorkling and diving thank you guys xxx
Written August 17, 2015
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Frank & Verity
Bruges, Belgium13 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
A very professional and friendly business run by Alex and Noemie. Everything was explained clearly to us before going out on the RIB to lighthouse in Golfe Juan. Thanks to Noemie, Christophe, and Josh for taking care of us underway and underwater for our first dives. We felt completely safe at all times - a mark of their professionalism. Clarity of the water was good, and we were able to see a good range of sea life. Excellent introduction to the sport, and recommended to other families taking teenagers on holiday. Thanks again!
Written August 4, 2015
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Anne Marte B
1 contribution
Jul 2015 • Family
It can be hard to find activities enjoyed equally by an 8, 10 and 16 year olds - as my kids are - and the youngest is a bit anxious about trying new things. So we opted for snorkling. Alex calmed her nerves brilliantly and we all - including mum - had a lovely time snorkling amongst the schools of small fish. Added fun in trying to catch the bubbles rising from the divers bellow us. Alex is brilliantly professional and relaxed in equal measures - a great experience.
Written July 18, 2015
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HeliaW
Stockholm, Sweden83 contributions
Sep 2013 • Solo
This summer I tried diving for the first time on a PADI center in Marmaris and got hooked. So I decided to do the Padi Open Water before going back to work. Googled my way through PADI diving centers round the Mediterranean and Diamond Diving Centre came up as a good choice. Contacted a few different places and got the absolutely best response from Noemie and Alex (the owner). Therefore I decided to go to The Côte d'Azur and Diaomond Diving for my training.
First morning Alex and the others welcomed me with a big friendly, smiling hello and from that very moment I knew I had chosen the right PADI center - all people (both employees and visiting for diving) at this centre are friendly, helpful and professional. This week I didn't only learn how to dive, I also made a lot of new friends which I will hold on to for sure.
My instructor for the week was Romain Laspougeas, a well organised man, who guided me through every skill with a big portion of patience and pedagogic teaching. He challenged me to take every new step and always made me feel very calm, safe and relaxed.
Of course the greatest moments were going out with the rib for the Open Water dives. Alex took us to different places every time which was fun cause I got to see a lot in just a few days.
The absolutely best dive (so far) was with Romain and one other diver (Jonathan doing his PADI Master). To be in the company of those two experienced divers under water for 55 minutes going to 17,5 metres for the first time. That time I really felt that I, too, had become a diver...What a feeling.
This was my first week of diving with Alex and the others and I can't wait to go back - both for fun dives and to continue my education. I feel in my heart that even though I know I will visit a lot of PADI centers in the future - this is number one for me.
First morning Alex and the others welcomed me with a big friendly, smiling hello and from that very moment I knew I had chosen the right PADI center - all people (both employees and visiting for diving) at this centre are friendly, helpful and professional. This week I didn't only learn how to dive, I also made a lot of new friends which I will hold on to for sure.
My instructor for the week was Romain Laspougeas, a well organised man, who guided me through every skill with a big portion of patience and pedagogic teaching. He challenged me to take every new step and always made me feel very calm, safe and relaxed.
Of course the greatest moments were going out with the rib for the Open Water dives. Alex took us to different places every time which was fun cause I got to see a lot in just a few days.
The absolutely best dive (so far) was with Romain and one other diver (Jonathan doing his PADI Master). To be in the company of those two experienced divers under water for 55 minutes going to 17,5 metres for the first time. That time I really felt that I, too, had become a diver...What a feeling.
This was my first week of diving with Alex and the others and I can't wait to go back - both for fun dives and to continue my education. I feel in my heart that even though I know I will visit a lot of PADI centers in the future - this is number one for me.
Written September 29, 2013
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TimmyB
1 contribution
Jun 2019 • Solo
Had the pleasure of doing my Deep dive speciality with both Alex’s over the course of 2 days.
4 dives in total with evey one of them seeing something different.
The level of teaching and safety was fantastic and I would highly recommend them. Alex Diamond (owner) is English and speaks fluent French too so communication is never a problem.
Whether it’s just a pleasure dive or you want to do some certifications these are the people to use.
I will be using them again to do my wreck speciality in October and can’t wait.
4 dives in total with evey one of them seeing something different.
The level of teaching and safety was fantastic and I would highly recommend them. Alex Diamond (owner) is English and speaks fluent French too so communication is never a problem.
Whether it’s just a pleasure dive or you want to do some certifications these are the people to use.
I will be using them again to do my wreck speciality in October and can’t wait.
Written June 14, 2019
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Shellibean12
Saint-Legier-La Chiesaz, Switzerland13 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
My 14 and 11 year old did the first part of their PADI Open Water with this professional, friendly excellent group! Both really enjoyed the 2.5 days diving they went back for more !
Written August 6, 2018
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Hi, I am now in Cannes and we are planning to dive in the next two days ( we prefer tomorrow) so i just wanted to ask if there will be a diving team available for tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.
Thanks
Written September 3, 2016
Can we do this via normal e-mail or telephone? We are diving normal hours Tuesday, please ping me on +33(0)615305223 or the e-mail address on our website.
Written September 4, 2016
E L
New York City, New York
Hi,
I plan to visit Cannes in the first week of October. I am not familiar with the diving season in Cannes. I am a certified diver. Will the water temperature be fine to dive; and will your company take people out to scuba dive during the first week of October that I may join?
Thanks,
E.
Written September 1, 2016
Water temp likely to be around 20-22 that time of year on surface with thermoclines. Yes we will be diving first week of October for pre-booked reservations. Regards. Alex Diamond.
Written September 2, 2016
Where do you stay when you dive with diamond divers? Are there places to stay where you don't need a car, or do you need a car to get yourself from your accommodations to the dive shop. What do you think/recommend?
Written February 9, 2016
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