The SSI school in Port-Vendres

 SSI Dive Club - SSI Dive Center

The Centre d’Activité Plongée Port-Vendres is a Scuba Schools International (SSI) accredited Dive Centre

CAP Port-Vendres is an SSIDive Center. Open Water course at €635 (7 dives, 3.5 days, e-learning and certification included).

You can opt for the Basic Diver (€195) or the Scuba Diver / PE12 (€370).

Medical certificate required; the level is only validated if the skills are acquired.

Registration for any of our courses does not guarantee certification of a specific level.
Additional dives are sometimes required.

CAP CAP Port-Vendres offers quality diving equipment rental, suitable for all levels, for an optimal underwater experience.

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Open Water Diver

Basic Diver

195
  • eLearning + certification included
  • 2 dives in 1 day
  • Ages 10 and up – Medical certificate required

Scuba Diver - PE12

370
  • eLearning + certification included
  • 4 dives over 2 days
  • Ages 10 and up – Medical certificate required

Open Water Diver

635
  • eLearning + certification included
  • 7 dives over 3.5 days
  • Ages 14 and up – Medical certificate required

Advanced Diving Programs

Advanced Adventurer

490
  • eLearning + certification included
  • 6 dives over 3 days
  • Medical certificate required

Diver Stress and Rescue

520
  • eLearning + certification included
  • 6 dives over 3 days
  • Medical certificate required

Specialty Programs

To complement and enrich your Open Water training and increase your scope of action

Nitrox

100
  • 1 Dive
  • Minimum age: 10 years old – Medical certificate required
  • Mandatory eLearning Kit

Deep Diving

280
  • 4 dives over 2 days
  • Minimum age: 15 years – Medical certificate required
  • Mandatory eLearning Kit

Perfect Buoyancy

140
  • 2 dives in 1 day
  • Minimum age: 10 years old – Medical certificate required
  • Mandatory eLearning Kit

eLearning and Certification Kit

70
  • Registration for the MSSI specialty course
  • Mandatory for all specialist training programs

Navigation

140
  • 2 dives in 1 day
  • Medical certificate required
  • Mandatory eLearning Kit

Wreck Diving

140
  • 2 dives in 1 day
  • Medical certificate required
  • Mandatory eLearning Kit

Recreational Sidemount

450
  • 5 dives over 3 days + 1 theory session
  • Medical certificate required
  • Mandatory eLearning Kit

Night and Limited Visibility

310
  • 2 dives over 2 days
  • Medical certificate required
  • Mandatory eLearning Kit

Diving programs for young people

Scuba diving for childrenssiand parental authorization , after the try dive a medical certificate of no contraindication.

Open Water Diver Junior (under 15 years old)

635
  • eLearning + certification included
  • 7 dives over 3.5 days
  • 10 to 12 years old, limited to 12m – 12 to 15 years old, limited to 18m

Frequently Asked Questions

Open Water at €635 (7 dives, 3.5 days, e-learning and certification included). You canssi opt for Basic Diver (€195, 2 dives) or Scuba Diver / PE12 (€370, 4 dives).

Another school, card recognized abroad. Both courses take place at CAP Port-Vendres. See alsossi FFESSM page FFESSM.

14 years old. Junior from 10 years old, with limited depths (10–12 years: 12 m; 12–15 years: 18 m), parental authorization and medical certificate.

This is the course registration on MySSI : online theory + right to the certification card. Mandatory for each specialty (Nitrox, deep, wreck, etc.). Dives are extra.

No additional kit required for Open Water, Basic Diver, Scuba Diver, Advanced Adventurer and Rescue: e-learning and map are already included in the price.

ratesssifor kits:
2 kits: -10% · 3 kits: -15% · 4 kits and more: -20%.

Yes, for Open Water, Basic Diver, Scuba Diver, Advanced Adventurer and Diver Stress and Rescue.

Yes, for all specialist training programs.

Scuba Schools International (SSI) training program

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Returns of experience & testimonies of divers

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September 2, 2026
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The center is large and very well equipped, there are changing rooms, showers, toilets, everything is well organized, the staff are super friendly, and the diving spots are great!
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Cedric Pichon
August 29, 2026
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Excellent diving club. The instructors are professional, the welcome is warm, and the facilities are well-suited to make life easier for divers.
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Catherine Massey
August 25, 2026
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The club is very close to the reserve, the facilities are super comfortable, and the staff are competent, kind, and welcoming. Don't change a thing!
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Gaetan Lepretre
August 23, 2026
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Very nice club.
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Jean-Noël Labatut
August 23, 2026
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A fantastic experience with a top-notch, attentive team. Special thanks to Lorca, who was reassuring and a great teacher. The ideal team for a scuba diving try dive !
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Nicolas F
August 22, 2026
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Weightless Immersion: Excellent! Try Dive this Saturday, August 22nd, with Jules and his team. It was simply magnificent. Jules knows how to convey his passionssihe's patient and attentive. And the whole team seems to be on the same wavelength. I'm going back as soon as possiblessiLevel 1!
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Flo Timothee
August 21, 2026
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A wonderful experience for my son, a fantastic team, and a great atmosphere. Thank you again!
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Nathalie Montanvert
August 20, 2026
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Great try dive with Lorca yesterday morning. Reassuring, attentive, and veryssi. Saw lots of fish. Excellent spot. Goodssiwith the boat captain.
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Christelle Grocolas
August 15, 2026
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Excellent!ssicame with my son for a first dive and snorkeling excursion, and it was absolutely breathtaking. It was simply wow! The team is truly fantastic and incredibly friendly. I recommend it 100% and we'll be back next year for a course 😁 Best wishes and kisses from Alsace. See you next year! Christelle and Alvin
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Cathy Mecy
August 15, 2026
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A superb experience. We did a mother-daughter try dive and everything was absolutely perfect. A huge thank you to Sarah, Tug, Nico, and Jules for their warm welcome, kindness, and guidance. A top-notch, reassuring, andssiteam who made this moment unforgettable. We loved sharing this experience together! I recommend it 100%!
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