Board a short boat ride from Saint‑Raphaël for a one‑on‑one, instructor‑led introductory dive to 6 m at the Lion of Sea islet. Expect supervised breathing underwater, a close look at Mediterranean marine life, and time to snorkel around the islet.
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The boat slips away from the harbor and within ten minutes the shoreline of Saint-Raphaël shrinks into a band of ochre and pine. You breathe in salt and sun, then suit up on deck while the instructor runs a calm, methodical briefing: regulator checks, hand signals, and the plan—an individually guided 20‑minute dive to a maximum of 6 meters at the Lion of Sea islet.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Light fitness — swimmers comfortable in the sea and able to follow basic breathing instructions
Wildlife
History
The Côte d’Azur has long been a meeting point of maritime trades and Roman coastal routes; small ports like Saint‑Raphaël retain working‑harbor traditions alongside modern tourism.
Conservation
Avoid touching or displacing wildlife and use reef‑safe sunscreen; operators minimize impact by using mooring spots away from sensitive Posidonia meadows.
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Hydrate before and after
Bring a full water bottle and sip frequently—dehydration increases the risk of post‑dive fatigue and seasickness.
Protect against the sun
Apply reef‑safe sunscreen before boarding and wear sunglasses and a hat between dives or while snorkeling.
Manage seasickness proactively
If you get motion sick, take antiemetics before departure and sit up on deck where you can see the horizon.
Layer up for after the dive
Pack warm clothes to change into—a lightweight fleece or windbreaker keeps you comfortable back at port.
Swimsuit
Worn under the rental wetsuit/equipment and needed for swimming before and after the dive.
summer
Towel and warm change of clothes
Dry, warm layers after the dive prevent chill and make the return to port pleasant.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the local marine environment—apply before boarding.
summer
Motion sickness remedy
Useful for people who experience seasickness during the short boat ride to the islet.