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Watersports in Cannes

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When it comes to jetskiing among superyachts or kayaking along a coastline lined with palm trees and art deco hotels, Cannes has to be one of the most glamorous and fun places along the Riviera to indulge in a day of watersports.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Cannes Watersports Guide.

Furious Nautisme Watersports, Cannes

Furious Nautisme Watersports

A great team offering a variety of water sports courses

Waterskiing, wakeboarding and towables, Furious Nautisme have it all !

A person in a wetsuit with the word jet ski on the back

Wakeboarding, Water skiing & Wakesurfing

10 & 15 min sessions for all abilities

A great way to have fun, these watersports cater for all levels of experience - making it the perfect activity for a warm summer day.

Plongee Club de Cannes

Plongee Club de Cannes Diving School

Exploring the mysteries of the deep by diving or snorkelling

Location
Cannes

Offering divers the chance to explore some of the beautiful underwater areas around Cannes. You will dive the pristine beauty of these relatively untouched, idyllic dive sites.

Cannes Stand Up Paddle, Cannes

Cannes Stand Up Paddle

Rent your stand up paddle board right on the beach

Location
Cannes

You can rent your stand up paddle board from half an hour up to a week at a time, perfect to liven up a cruise around the Mediterranean. Their nearby surf shop also sells all kinds of gear related to surf, windsurfing and paddle-boarding.

Association Cannes Jeunesse Centre Nautique, Cannes

Association Cannes Jeunesse Water Sports Centre

Sailing school offering courses for children and adults

Location
Cannes

With two locations, one in Cannes and another one on Île Ste Marguerite, this association organises sailing, sea kayaking and wind surfing courses throughout the year.

Sail boat coming into Cannes

Club Nautique de la Croisette

Club Nautique de la Croisette is the main sailing club in Cannes

Location
Cannes

Here you can learn about the regattas organised by the club and the art of sailing, as well as of course the practical side. 

Glisse Paradise Watersports, Saint Laurent du Var

Glisse Paradise Watersports, Saint Laurent du Var

Join a team of professionals for a great experience

Jet-ski, waterskiing, wakeboard, wakesurf, parachute, canoe and paddleboard, Glisse Paradise have it all!

Paddle Boarding, Juan les Pins

Paddle Boarding Tours & Hire

1hr & 2hr SUP excursions, to discover the French Riviera

Location
Antibes

Based in Antibes, their activities extend along the French Riviera and include the Iles de Lerins.

Aventure Sous Marine, Saint Raphael

Aventure Sous Marine Diving School, Saint Raphael

Diving school situated in the old port of Saint Raphael

Since 1994, the team at this diving school have been located in Saint Raphael in the Var department.

Airxkite, l'Ecole de Kitesurf, Cannes

Airxkite Kitesurf, Cannes la Bocca

Learn how to kite surf or stand up paddle board in the Bay of Cannes

Location
Cannes

Airxkite offers full courses on kite surfing, including theory and practical. All Airxkite classes in the water take place between April to November.

Club Sous l'Eau, Saint Raphael

Club Sous l'Eau Diving School, Saint Raphael

Friendly diving centre for enthusiasts & newcomers to the sport

Discover more than 30 dive sites with the help of this diving school, located on the Port Santa Lucia in St Raphael.

Seafirst, Cap d'Antibes

Seafirst

Sea kayak excursions with a qualified instructor & guide

Location
Cannes

Kayak hire and trips on offer to discover the beautiful coastline of the Cote d'Azur by sea kayak, leaving from Palm Beach on the Cap de la Croisette near Cannes.

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Bureau des Guides de Canyon, Castellane

Canyoning, climbing & via ferrata

Range of water sports and outdoor activities proposed by a professional guiding company.

Easy Dive School, Cannes

Easy Dive School

An experienced dive centre close to the heart of Cannes

Location
Cannes

Easy Dive is a diving centre and shop in Cannes. There are a range of different courses for all levels from complete beginner to advanced and instructor courses.

Jets'Cool, Theoule-sur-mer

Jets'Cool Jet Ski, Theoule-sur-mer

Offering Jet ski hire & guided tours by qualified instructors

Discover the French Riviera in a new way and try out life on the open waters on a jet ski. A boating licence is not necessary to take part in this activity.

SWZ Team (Ski & Wake Zone), Cannes

SWZ Team Ski & Wake Zone

Hire a variety of water sports equipment right in the heart of Cannes

Location
Cannes

With all their years of experience in water sports you can be assured that you are in safe hands whichever one you choose to try!

Diamond Diving, Golfe Juan

Diamond Diving School

Established diving school based in the Old Port of Golfe-Juan

A small centre that focuses on a personal touch and offers not only beginner diving courses, but PADI certification and also instructor development courses.

Go Kayak, Cannes

Go Kayak

Offering kayak hire & excursions along the Cote d'Azur

They adapt to the overall level of the group so that everyone can spend an unforgettable day together whether you are a family of beginners or a group of experienced kayakers.

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