Scuba diving baptism
Overview
The baptism of diving is a unique experience to live:
- Spend an afternoon at sea: boat trip to an island near Saint-Raphaël
- After a complete briefing on the activity, dive in complete confidence with a state-certified instructor for 20 minutes (one instructor per person).
You will discover the life of the Mediterranean (fish, octopus, sea urchins, starfish etc), the sensations of breathing underwater (6m max)
- before and after your baptism you can swim and snorkel around the island (we stay about 90 minutes on site)
- tea or water available depending on the season.
A baptism certificate will then be issued to you for your first underwater experience on your return to port, around 5 p.m.
This activity is open to everyone from 8 years old (parental authorization required for minors).
You will need: swimsuit, water!, sunglasses, towel.
PS: possible to book for more than 3 people directly by phone or email.
What's Included
- Bottled water water or tea depending on the season
- Transport, monitor
- Combinations, flippers, mask
Meeting Location
178 Quai d'Octave
83600 Fréjus, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
After you have equipped, we take the boat to the Lion of Sea (islet about 10 minutes by boat from the port), where we moor. Each person baptized individually about twenty minutes with a monitor to discover new aquatic sensations: breathe under water and learn about the fauna and flora of the Mediterranean on a background of 6 meters maximum.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This activity is open to everyone from 8 years old
- You need: A swimsuit, sunglasses, a towel (and warm clothes for the more cautious out of the water).
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
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Activity code: C-133537P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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Participants in the Scuba diving baptism cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Bottled water. water or tea depending on the season.
- Transport, monitor.
- Combinations, flippers, mask.
The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Scuba diving baptism is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This activity is open to everyone from 8 years old
- You need: A swimsuit, sunglasses, a towel (and warm clothes for the more cautious out of the water).
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Scuba diving baptism will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Bottled waterwater or tea depending on the season
- Transport, monitor
- Combinations, flippers, mask
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- This activity is open to everyone from 8 years old
- You need: A swimsuit, sunglasses, a towel (and warm clothes for the more cautious out of the water).
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 3 travelers
- Operated by a business
