PADI courses in L'Île-Rousse, Corsica

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Fitness level: Everybody welcome
Duration: 2-3 days
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From ages 10, 15 or 16 (depending on option)
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

Become a certified diver and dive all over the world thanks to your PADI certificate passed in the company of Epir Plongée's instructors in L'Île-Rousse!

The Epir Plongée center offers scuba diving training courses in L'Île-Rousse using the PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) system, based on your wishes and objectives, to help you choose the course that is right for you.

The PADI system is recognised throughout the world and allows you to practice scuba diving during your holidays wherever you want! There are 3 PADI courses to choose from, depending on your level and needs:

- Scuba Diver - the first level of diver, a course covering 3 of the first 5 chapters and the first 3 training dives in a natural environment;

- Open Water - the next logical step after Scuba Diver, a course of 5 dives on natural sites that, once validated, will enable you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters on your own or 40 meters under the supervision of a divemaster;

- Advanced Open Water - the next step after Open Water before taking Level 1, to refresh and/or improve your diving skills during 5 dives in a natural environment.

If you are in the Balagne region of north-west Corsica and would like to become a certified diver, don't delay in taking part in one of these PADI training courses at L'Île-Rousse with the Epir Plongée center!

Offers

1
PADI Scuba Diver Course
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First level PADI diver course covering 3 of the first 5 chapters and the first 3 open water training dives to obtain the certificate authorising you to dive to a maximum depth of 12 meters

Objectives

- Master buoyancy, this includes descending and ascending in the water and using the breathing apparatus underwater.
- Preserve your body heat in the water, become hydrodynamic and learn how to dive with a buddy
- Awareness of underwater life – how to scuba dive responsibly
- Avoid problems that can be encountered underwater

Course of events

- Meet up at the Epir Plongée diving school where you will get to know the team
- Theoretical lessons begin with a fun video
- Quick presentation of the information you need to know to enter the water and safety protocols
- Fitting out with a wetsuit and full equipment
- Sail for a maximum of 25 minutes by boat (most sites are within a 10 minutes radius, the furthest being 25 minutes away)
- Launch for around 45 minutes of underwater exploration (the course includes 3 dives - you can choose to spread them over 3 different days)
- Return to the dive centre for a debriefing and planning of the next dives

Activity requirements

A first dive certificate is required to partake in the activity.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

If you enjoyed this course, don't waste any time and extend it: you can take part in the PADI Open Water course, which covers the remaining 2 theory courses and 2 training sessions.

Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Bottle of water
  • First dive certificate
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2-3 days

Minimum age:

From 10 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Epir Plongee diving center - 20220 L'Île-Rousse

Included:
  • All necessary scuba diving gear
  • Scuba Diver certificate
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PADI Open Water Course
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Learn the basics of scuba diving with 5 dives at natural spots, leading to a certificate authorising you to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters on your own or 40 meters under the supervision of a divemaster

Objectives

- Complete 5 dives
- Plan and complete scuba dives
- Avoid problems that can be encountered underwater

 

The Open Water PADI course is based on 3 main phases:

· Development of theoretical knowledge (on line, studying by yourself in class or at home) to understand the basic principles of underwater scuba diving
· Dive in a protected environment such as a diving pool to learn the basic techniques of underwater diving
· Dive in a natural environment in order to practice the skills learnt (in a diving pool) and explore the subaquatic world

Course of events

- Meeting point at the Epir Plongée diving school where you will get to know the team
- Half a day of theory (2 hours before your dives) - the videos, MCQs and exam are scheduled for the last day of the course
- Quick presentation of the information you need to know to enter the water and safety protocols
- Fitting out with a wetsuit and full equipment
- 25 minutes boat trip maximum (most sites are within a 10 minutes radius, the furthest is 25 minutes away)
- Launch for around 45 minutes of underwater exploration (the course includes 5 dives - you can choose to spread them over 3 different days)
- Return to the dive center for a debriefing and planning of the next dives

Activity requirements

first dive certificate is required to partake in the activity.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Bottle of water
  • First dive certificate
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2-3 days

Minimum age:

From 15 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Epir Plongee diving center - 20220 L'Île-Rousse

Included:
  • All necessary scuba diving gear
  • Open Water certificate
3
PADI Advanced Open Water Course
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This course is designed for divers who have passed their PADI Open Water level and wish to progress: the aim of this course is to enable you to become more at ease underwater for more flexible diving

Objectives

- Complete 5 dives
- Plan and complete scuba dives
- Avoid problems that can be encountered underwater

 

You will complete 5 scuba dives in a natural environment, 2 of which are obligatory and 3 optional:

Underwater orientation - obligatory
Deep water – obligatory (generally between 18 – 30 meters)

For the optional you can choose among: underwater photography / drift / naturalism / wreck / buoyancy

Course of events

- Meeting point at the Epir Plongée diving school where you will familiarise yourself with the team
- A half-day theory course 2 hours before your dives (can be done online) - videos, MCQs and exams are scheduled for the last day of the course
- Quick presentation of the information you need to know to enter the water and safety protocols
- Fitting of a wetsuit and full equipment
- Sailing for a maximum of 25 minutes by boat (most sites are within a 10 minutes radius, the furthest being 25 minutes away)
- Launch for around 45 minutes of underwater exploration (the course includes 5 dives - you can choose to spread them over 3 different days)
- Return to the dive center for a debriefing and planning of the next dives

Activity requirements

An Open Water Diver certificate is required to partake in the activity.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Special terms

Please note you are not allowed to fly for up to 24 hours after your last dive.

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Bottle of water
  • Open Water Diver certificate
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

2-3 days

Minimum age:

From 16 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Epir Plongee diving center - 20220 L'Île-Rousse

Included:
  • All necessary scuba diving gear
  • Advanced Open Water certificate
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Meeting point

Epir Plongee diving center - 20220 L'Île-Rousse Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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