Federal Level 1 Scuba Diving Course at Cap Cerbère

The FFESSM/ANMP Level 1 course is a French scuba diving certification designed to train divers to dive to depths of up to 20 metres under the supervision of an instructor. Spread over three days, this diving course in Cap Cerbère will teach you how to prepare your equipment and master the essential techniques of scuba diving, including buoyancy control, breathing, underwater communication, and finning with a tank.

For your comfort, the Cap Cerbère dive centre offers excellent facilities to make your three-day course as enjoyable as possible. On site, you’ll find changing rooms, showers, parking, and a seafront terrace right by the beach. The entire team is fully qualified and experienced, ready to guide you every step of the way. Training sessions take place in small groups of up to four participants, ensuring a friendly atmosphere and personalised instruction.

During the programme, you’ll complete six dives, all located close to the centre within the protected waters of the Cerbère-Banyuls National Nature Reserve. This preserved marine environment offers water temperatures that can reach 23°C in summer and is home to a wide variety of fish—including sea bream, mullets and groupers—providing an unforgettable underwater spectacle.

If you’d like to learn how to dive to 20 metres and obtain a certification with international recognition, the FFESSM/ANMP Level 1 course is the perfect choice. Book your scuba diving course at Cap Cerbère today and take the first step into the underwater world along the beautiful Côte Vermeille, between Argelès-sur-Mer and the Spanish border.