Aqualonde Plongée

What Aqualonde Plongée does

Aqualonde Plongée is a privately held French SARL operating a recreational scuba diving center from Port Miramar in La Londe-les-Maures, Var, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. From this single base, the company runs guided boat excursions to 26 dive sites across the Hyères archipelago — Porquerolles, Port-Cros, and Levant — including 17 exceptional wrecks such as the Donator (78m cargo at 50m depth), the Rubis submarine, the Ville de Grasse paddle-steamer, and WWII aircraft including the Hellcat Grumman and the Tuskegee Airman Mustang P-51. Service offerings are organized into baptisms/initiations (classic, premium, and signature "Aqualonde Experience" packages), exploration dives (classic, full-day, double-tank, twilight, and wreck specialty), snorkeling excursions, group/private outings, and organized dive travel. The company is dually certified by PADI and FFESSM, offering the full recreational and professional certification pathway from beginner through instructor level, including children's programs, the RIFAP first-aid certification, and the Nitrox Confirmé specialty.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model with a physical dive center as the primary point of sale, supplemented by online booking through the Kalank platform (an integrated third-party management tool also used for personalized student training progress tracking), phone reservations, and on-site sales at local events such as the Fête de la Mer et du Nautisme. Pricing is pay-as-you-go unit pricing across a single portfolio: snorkeling at 39€ (autonomous) or 49€ (accompanied), classic baptism at 110€ (105€ for children or groups of 3+), with premium and signature packages priced higher. The company is owned and operated as a single named-director private company (Clément Druilhe, Director of Publication), with no disclosed headcount, no funding rounds, no subsidiaries, and no M&A history. Technology is non-proprietary: standard diving equipment, boats, Kalank SaaS for booking, and a website built and maintained by HVF (Hype Vandals).

Name

Aqualonde Plongée

Legal name

AQUALONDE PLONGÉE

Website

https://aqualonde-plongee.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Aqualonde Plongée is a PADI- and FFESSM-certified recreational diving center based in La Londe-les-Maures, France, offering guided dives, baptisms, snorkeling, and full certification training across 26 sites in the Hyères archipelago.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

La Londe-les-maures

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Diving Activities (Exploration Dives): Revenue from guided diving excursions including classic dives, full-day trips, double-tank dives, and twilight dives to various sites in the Hyères archipelago (Porquerolles, Port-Cros, epaves).
2. Training and Certifications: Revenue from PADI and FFESSM certification courses ranging from beginner (Open Water, Niveau 1) to professional levels, as well as specialty courses and children's training.
3. Snorkeling Excursions: Guided snorkeling boat trips with equipment rental. Offered in autonomous (39€) or accompanied (49€) formats.
4. Baptism/Initiation Dives: First-time diving experiences for beginners (8+ years), including classic baptism (110€ individual, 105€ child/group of 3+), premium baptism, and Aqualonde Experience signature package.
5. Group Events: Custom dive outings for groups including bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate seminars, and associative clubs with tailored programs and pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Aqualonde Plongée is a PADI and FFESSM-certified dive center that delivers guided scuba diving excursions, first-time baptism experiences, snorkeling trips, and full certification training courses to 26 dive sites across the Hyères archipelago (Porquerolles, Port-Cros, Levant) from its base at Port Miramar, La Londe-les-Maures, France. The offering includes per-experience exploration dives (classic, full-day, double-tank, twilight, wreck specialty), group and corporate outings, and organized dive travel, with all equipment provided.

Product overview

Aqualonde Plongée is a PADI and FFESSM certified dive center based in La Londe-les-Maures, Var, France, offering a comprehensive portfolio of scuba diving services across the Hyères archipelago (Porquerolles, Port-Cros, Levant). The offering comprises: baptism/initiation experiences (classic, premium, and signature Aqualonde Experience formats), exploration dives (classic outings, full-day double-dive packages, double-tank, twilight, and wreck specialty courses), snorkeling excursions, group and private outings, and organized dive travel packages. Training encompasses the full PADI recreational pathway (Scuba Diver through Rescue Diver and specialties including nitrox, underwater photography, and navigation) and FFESSM progression (Levels 2-4/GP, Initiateur, RIFAP first aid, nitrox specialty, professional instructor training, and children's programs). The center operates from Port Miramar with equipped boats accessing 26 dive sites including 17 exceptional wrecks (such as Le Donator, Le Rubis submarine, Le Togo, Le Grec/Sagona, and WWII aircraft Mustang P-51 and Wildcat) and rocky formations (including La Gabinière and Pointe de la Galère). A personalized diver tracking tool integrated with Kalank management platform was launched in 2026 for training progress monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baptême classique First scuba diving experience in the sea supervised by a certified instructor. Equipment provided, no prerequisites required. Accessible from age 8.
• Baptême premium Extended baptism experience with more time underwater, designed as an enriched first dive for an exceptional memory. Accessible from age 8.
• Aqualonde Experience Signature full-day package with two immersions designed for optimal discovery conditions, available from age 10.
• Sortie classique One dive per outing on wrecks or rocks of the Hyères archipelago, ideal for exploring a single site at your own pace.
• Journée entière Two dives on two different sites in a complete full-day at sea formula.
• Double tank Two consecutive dives on two distinct sites in one morning, designed to optimize time at sea.
• Plongée crépusculaire Twilight dive at sunset, revealing transformed marine fauna and colors visible under lamp light.
• Snorkeling / Randonnée palmée Boat snorkeling trips with mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuit provided, available in autonomous or accompanied formats.
• En groupe Tailored diving outings for groups, including bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate seminars, and associative clubs, with custom programs and pricing.
• Séjours & voyages Organized dive trips in France and abroad, marketed as adventure travel for certified divers.
• PADI Scuba Diver First-level PADI certification course offered by Aqualonde as a PADI Dive Center.
• PADI Open Water Entry-level PADI certification allowing independent diving under supervision up to 18 meters.
• PADI Advanced Open Water Intermediate PADI certification developing navigation, depth control, and technical skills.
• PADI Rescue Diver Advanced PADI certification focused on accident prevention and management.
• PADI EFR (Emergency First Response) Emergency first response training for dive-related emergencies.
• PADI Spécialités PADI specialty courses including nitrox, underwater photography, night diving, and navigation.
• FFESSM Niveau 2 French federation level 2 certification enabling autonomous diving up to 20 meters.
• FFESSM Niveau 3 Advanced French federation level for complete autonomy diving.
• FFESSM Niveau 4 / GP Guided diver professional level certification under the French federation.
• FFESSM Initiateur FFESSM instructor initiation level certification.
• FFESSM Secourisme (RIFAP) FFESSM first response and rescue certification.
• FFESSM Nitrox Confirmé FFESSM enriched air nitrox specialty certification for extended dive times.
• Formation professionnelle Professional diving instructor training program offered by Aqualonde.
• Formation enfants Children's diving initiation and training adapted to young ages.
• Stage épaves Wreck diving specialty course exploring historical shipwrecks in the Hyères archipelago.
• Outil de suivi personnalisé (Personalized Training Tracking Tool) Personalized training progress tracking tool integrated into the Kalank management platform, allowing divers in certification programs to monitor competencies validated, points to consolidate, and overall progression in real time.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 exceptional wrecks including WWII aircraft, submarines, and historic cargo ships accessible from base
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Le Canevas RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 June 2026Local restaurant partnership for joint event promotion during Fête de la Mer et du Nautisme. Le Canevas offered 20% discounts on cold drinks and special menu pricing during the event.
• KalankcoreTechnology or IntegrationBooking and customer management platform integrated into Aqualonde's website. Provides online reservation system for dives and training courses, customer accounts, and personalized training progress tracking tool for students in certification programs.
• HVF (Hype Vandals)minorOthersWebsite design, development, and maintenance agency for aqualonde-plongee.com
• PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational scuba diving certification organization. Aqualonde operates as a PADI Dive Center offering PADI certifications from Scuba Diver through Instructor levels, including specialties and EFR emergency response training.
• FFESSM (Fédération Française d'Études et de Sports Sous-Marins)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench underwater federation. Aqualonde operates as a FFESSM club offering French diving certifications from Niveau 2 through MF1, including specialties like Nitrox Confirmé and professional formation.
• Infomaniak Network SAminorOthersSwiss web hosting provider for aqualonde-plongee.com website, based in Geneva.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aqualonde

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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