First dives and initiation

snorkelling and snorktour

Would you like to explore the seabed during your stay in Calvi?


With Hippocampe Plongée Calvi, you can have your first underwater experience with an introductory dive, or explore the Mediterranean from the surface with a snorkeling outing using fins, a mask, and a snorkel.


Two activities suitable for beginners to discover the sea and the seabed around Calvi in a different way.

Introductory Dive in Calvi

Would you like to try scuba diving during your stay in Corsica? Hippocampe Plongée offers introductory dives in Calvi for divers ages 8 and up.The introductory dive is led by a certified instructor who provides one-on-one guidance to each diver. The first dive takes place at a shallow depth at a site suitable for beginners.


What is the minimum age for an introductory dive?

Introductory dives are available for children ages 8 and up.


Do you need to have dived before?

No. The introductory dive is specifically designed for people who are new to scuba diving.


Where does the introductory dive take place?

Dives are organized around Calvi at sites suited to weather conditions and the participants’ skill levels.


What can you see underwater?

The Mediterranean seabed offers the chance to observe various species of fish, starfish, octopuses, and moray eels, among other things.


Snorkeling in Calvi

To explore the seabed without scuba gear, Hippocampe also offers snorkeling excursions with fins, a mask, and a snorkel. This activity takes place at the surface and is particularly suitable for families and children.