6 of the best · the French Riviera, France
Diving, Snorkelling and Water Sports on the French Riviera
The Port-Cros underwater trail, dive centres in Juan-les-Pins and Cassis, and kayaks in the Calanques.
Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love the Riviera.
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Six buoys
Port-Cros underwater trail (La Palud)
A marked snorkelling trail in the protected waters of Port-Cros.
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Juan-les-Pins and Cannes
Easy Dive
A PADI dive centre at Port Gallice, Juan-les-Pins, with a second base in Cannes.
Port Gallice, boulevard Édouard-Baudoin, 06160 Juan-les-PinsExplore View on map
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Dive centres and trails.
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In the national park
Cassis Calanques Plongée
A dive club on the harbour of Cassis, diving the calanques.
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Juan-les-Pins and Cannes
Easy Dive
A PADI dive centre at Port Gallice, Juan-les-Pins, with a second base in Cannes.
Port Gallice, boulevard Édouard-Baudoin, 06160 Juan-les-PinsExplore View on map
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Six buoys
Port-Cros underwater trail (La Palud)
A marked snorkelling trail in the protected waters of Port-Cros.
Kayak & paddle 1
On the water.
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With or without a guide
Kayak and paddle in the Calanques
Kayaks and paddleboards to explore the calanques from the water.
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