Recreational Federal Training - French School FFESSM

The Centre d’Activité Plongée Port-Vendres is approved by the French Federation of Studies and Submarine Sports (FFESSM)

In Recreational , we teach the fundamentals to dive in comfort and safety
we welcome divers from all backgrounds without any distinction

The FFESSM , or French Federation of Submarine Studies and Sports , offers various diving training for diving lovers in France. These training courses are designed to allow divers to acquire ssi skills necessary for an autonomous and secure dive, while respecting the safety standards and the regulations in force.

Each new technical capacity acquired corresponds to know-how and knowledge.

The technical patent of diver will be materialized by a card which attests to the level of competence of a diver. Each diving level corresponds to a specific card. Here is a general description of the level cards commonly issued by the FFESSM :

Level 1 card (N1) - Framed diver up to 20m - International 1 star CMAS
- The N1 card is delivered to divers having successfully ssi
- She attests that the diver is capable of diving framed up to a depth of 20 meters.
Level 2 card (N2) - Autonomous diver - 2 -star CMAS
- The N2 card is awarded to divers having validated level 2 training.
- It certifies that the diver is able to dive independently up to 20 meters and up to 40 meters framed.
Level 3 map (N3) - Grand depth autonomous diver - International certification: 3 CMAS
- The N3 card is given to divers havingssi level 3 formation.
- It indicates that the diver can dive independently up to 60 meters.

Patents are recognized internationally (FFESSM - CMAS) as part of the World Confederation of underwater activities which brings together nearly 90 countries.

Registration for all our training does not imply a compulsory level validation.
Additional dives are sometimes necessary

CAP CAP Port-Vendres provides you with the rental of quality diving equipment , suitable for all levels, for an optimal underwater experience

Nurse level 1

€450

+ FFESSM license fees 65 € (-16 years old = 45 €)
6 dives over 3 days + theory
From 12 years old + medical certificate

Rental offered
- PMT
- Combination
- Vest
- Returning

Framed diver 40m-PE40

€300

+ FFESSM license fees 65 € (-16 years old = 45 €)
4 dives (1 day + 2 mornings) + theory
From 14 years old (*), n1 + medical certificate

(*) From 14 years old without decompressingssion
From 16 years old with decompressssion

Rental offered
- PMT
- Combination
- Vest
- Returning

Rental 18 €
- Computer
- Parachute
- Lamp

Autonomous diver 20m-P20

€520

+ FFESSM license fees 65 € (-16 years old = 45 €)
8 dives (4 days) + theory
From 16 years old, N1 + medical certificate

Rental offered
- PMT
- Combination
- Vest
- regulator

Rental 36 €
- Computer
- Parachute
- Lamp

Autonomous diver 40m-PA40

€550

+ FFESSM license fees: € 65
+ FFESSM certification fees: 25 €
8 dives + theory
From 16 years old, N2 (PA20 + PE40) + medical certificate

Rental offered
- PMT
- Combination
- Vest
- regulator

Rental 36 €
- Computer
- Parachute
- Lamp

Level 2 diver

€650

+ FFESSM license fees: € 65
+ FFESSM certification fees: 25 €
10 dives (5 days) + theory
From 16 years old, N1 + medical certificate

Rental offered
- PMT
- Combination
- Vest
- regulator

Rental 45 €
- computer
- parachute
- lamp

Level 3 diver

€700

+ FFESSM license fees: € 65
+ FFESSM certification fees: 25 € + RIFA training Combo 150 € + RIFAP Certification 25 €
10 dives (5 days) + theory
From 18 years old, N2 + medical certificate

Rental offered
- PMT
- Combination
- Vest
- regulator

Rental 45 €
- computer
- parachute
- lamp

Nitrox Base*

€100

FFESSM or TDI
combined with another training € 70

1 dive + theory

Confirmed Nitrox *

€360

FFESSM or TDI
combined with another training 150 €

1 day + 2 mornings + theory
(4 dives)

Rifap (first aid)*

€290

FFESSM
Combined with training 150 €

1/2 day theory + 1/2 day application in a natural environment

Technical diving

€75

1 upgrade or training diving

Equipment rental in addition

*Training only (dives + theory), excluding license and/or certification card

Federal children's training - French School FFESSM

The diving in the child ssi a parental authorization and after the try dive a medical certificate of non-contraindication.

Bronze diver*

€210

3 dives
From 8 years old

Silver diver*

€280

4 dives
From 8 years old

Golden diver*

€350

5 dives
From 10 years old

*Excluding license: training + theory + diploma + certification card (young license = € 45)

I reserve: online planning & reservation

Some divers testimonies

Excellent week of diving at CAP Port-Vendres ! We spent our level 2. Everything was great: beautiful dives, in the reserve and on the wrecks, quality training, confidence monitors, an exceptional welcome! Go there with your eyes closed !!!

Visited in August 2023

Jeanne , Google

Super club. Well structured. Hyper Secu. Nickel at the reception level.
To recommend strongly and without moderation

Isa , Google

Excellent week of diving at CAP Port-Vendres ! We spent our level 2. Everything was great: beautiful dives, in the reserve and on the wrecks, quality training, confidence monitors, an exceptional welcome! Go there with your eyes closed !!!

Visited in August 2023

Céline , Google

Excellent !! Very complete, Professor ssi onnel, serious, competent and friendly. To recommend!
N1 internship qualified as "genial" by our 2 teenagers aged 13 and 14 who are delighted and already dream of the continuation next year. Very trainer internship of course, but in ssi by explorations of very nice sites and meetings with the Mediterranean fauna
remarkable supervision, very ssi and competent and with ssi which ensures the training of dives of all levels. Spacious premises, comfortable and super well equipped with ssi well in technical material (various inflation and material) than comfort (showers, changing rooms, lockers, living room, large table, etc.).
We cannot ask better !!
Thanks to the whole team.

Marie-Noëlle , Tripadvisor

August 2023 • as a couple

Box of technical and rigorous divers, we have just passed our level 2 with my spouse.
Right and constructive criticisms to make us experienced and trained divers.
I recommend everyone for quality training

Emphyzen , tripadvisor

SSI training

CCR training

Recreational FFESSM training

Recreational Federal Training - French School FFESSM

Nurse level 1

Framed diver 40m-PE40

Autonomous diver 20m-P20

Autonomous diver 40m-PA40

Level 2 diver

Level 3 diver

Nitrox Base*

Confirmed Nitrox *

Rifap (first aid)*

Technical diving

Federal children's training - French School FFESSM

Bronze diver*

Silver diver*

Golden diver*

Some divers testimonies

SSI training

CCR training

Exploration / Wreck S

Marine reserve exploration