This year, for the Diving Show, the magazine is partnering with its partners to offer you a welcoming and festive space: the Plongez! village. Meet from January 11 to 14, 2024.
Because the Diving Show is an opportunity to meet each year around our common passion, the magazine team has decided to create a space where sharing, good humor, celebration, and encounters prevail! Discover in this village the magazine’s stand alongside those of its partners (tour operators, diving centers, clothing, equipment…), spaces for discussion and signings with authors, exhibitions (photos, sculptures), virtual reality experiences. Come meet them throughout the Show and, at the end of the day, musical sessions will enliven this new space!
As every year, come visit us at the magazine’s stand to meet our team and discover our special show offers (subscriptions, gifts, back issues…). In 2024, a special issue, n°50, will be released in March. On this occasion, all subscribers who receive this issue will automatically participate in our grand contest which includes over €20,000 in prizes!
So come meet us at the village and discover the stands of our partners.
The partners present at the village
200bar derives its name from divers’ gauges before their immersion. It heralds a forthcoming experience promising unbelievable amounts of surprises. During these exploratory dives, the creators have discovered the extreme diversity of underwater flora and fauna. It was by watching all their footage that they conceived the idea of inviting young graphic designers to accompany them on artistic projects, using the shots taken around the globe as a base. The provision of the underwater world to the public through young artists now materializes in the textile range of 200bar.
At the show, come discover the t-shirts, sweatshirts, bags, and other products of the brand!
4EVERSEA was born from a meeting between 4 partners from Egypt, Switzerland, and Canada. They welcome you on their boat, the 4 EVERSEA, for diving and snorkeling cruises to discover the wonders of the Red Sea. Get your masks ready? Board!
Meet them at the village to plan your future Red Sea cruise!
Dragon Dive Komodo Dive Resort, the only French center on site, offers a unique experience with 20 rooms, a pool, and passionate instructors to explore the underwater wonders of Komodo National Park. Discover the underwater beauty in a friendly and immersive manner at the heart of this exceptional destination.
To plan a stay on the Indonesian island, visit their stand!
Minorca is an island in the Balearics, classified as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO since 1993. It has two marine reserves: one near Isla de l’Aire and one north of Fornells. It’s in the heart of the latter that Dune Baléares – Minorca offers you the chance to explore the Mediterranean seabeds. Underwater, the scenery and local wildlife will surprise you. Arches, tunnels, schools of barracudas, groupers, octopuses, mullets, and nudibranchs in abundance. The dive sites are accessible to all, often in the 20 m zone. The dive club is located just a few meters from the town center, with a boat departure directly in front of the club! 10 to 20 minutes of navigation allows you to reach the dive sites.
They will assist you in preparing a diving trip to the Spanish island!
In the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, 15 m underwater, Egiategia has been vinifying in depth since 2007. This newly patented dual winemaking method makes it the world pioneer of underwater winemaking (winereef). Here, there’s no cosmetic touch, the wines are immersed in vats to undergo a secondary fermentation in unpredictable conditions of pressure, agitation, and temperature. As a result, an unexpected aromatic palette emerges.
Come taste one of these amazing wines at their stand, in moderation of course!
Ideally located opposite the island of Porquerolles, at the end of the Giens Peninsula (Var 83), the entire team atEspace Mer Diving invites you to share their passion for the underwater world. Whether alone, in a group, or accompanied by their state-certified instructors, discover the sites renowned for the richness of their Mediterranean seabeds. Espace Mer also offers numerous nautical and maritime activities for individuals and professionals for recreation or work, such as sea trips aboard a traditional sailing ship, whale watching outings, sea taxi, and kayak rental.
To prepare for your next visit to the Var, they will gladly welcome you at their stand!
The replica of the Cosquer Cave, a unique prehistoric cave under the sea discovered in the depths of the calanques in 1985, is now visible in the heart of Marseille. Fully reconstructed in the smallest details, the Cosquer Cave replica opens over 1,750 m² on geological wonders and more than 500 parietal artworks and engravings. With an innovative visit mode, the visitor is immersed in the cavernous and mysterious atmosphere of this unique cave. A journey from prehistory to today to discover without delay.
Meet Henri Cosquer, inventor of the cave, and experience a virtual tour of the cave using virtual reality masks!
The animals of the underwater world fascinate him with their grace and majestic power. With his sculptures, Laurent Yvelin attempts to pay homage to their elegance in motion. Their fragility reveals to us so many messages about the necessity of preserving them. They constitute the essence of his creations in raku.
You can admire the artist’s works displayed in the discussion space!
Oceanes offers to organize your vacations around the world with a team of professionals and specialists who meet all your expectations. Creators of diving trips, they are constantly looking for offers that cater to each of you: experienced, amateurs, or beginners, but also photographers or filmmakers, or simply non-divers wishing to have a sporty, discovery, or relaxing vacation. Oceanes is the assurance of a personalized journey: your trip is unique, and they adapt to everyone.
Do not hesitate to drop by their stand at the show, they will be delighted to discuss with you. For your travel and exploration desires around the world, they will be there to advise you!
An expert in scuba diving cruises in the Maldives since 1983, the team of OK Maldives is one of the few companies offering such a wide choice of itineraries: from far north to far south. In a family setting, Franz and Aurore take you to encounter whale sharks, manta rays, tiger sharks, dolphins, leaf scorpionfish… Come (re)discover the best of the Maldives in an exceptional setting.
Want a cruise in the Maldives in 2024? Visit their stand to organize your future trip!
Scubavision is the reference brand for your diving masks adapted to your vision. The innovative brand was the first, in 2018, to offer you progressive lenses. Their strength: quality. The lenses are German, the polymer is guaranteed for 5 years, and they achieve strong corrections. With Scubavision, regain your sense of vision underwater.
Take advantage of their professionalism during your visit to the show and benefit from their expert advice!
Subchandlers.com, leader in France in online sales for divers and underwater photographers, offers an exhaustive range of nearly 20,000 top-quality references. Renowned for its unique expertise and high-end customer service, Subchandlers.com is the go-to destination for sea enthusiasts, whether beginners or professionals.
Looking for diving gear and underwater photography equipment at the show? Don’t miss a visit to their village stand.
Vamos! is a travel agency based in Isla Margarita, Venezuela, and present on various Caribbean islands. Trinidad, Tobago, Bonaire, Isla Margarita, and Los Roques. Specialist in diving trips, kitesurfing, windsurfing, and beach holidays.
If you wish to discover a new destination for your next diving trip, come meet them!
Founded in 1904 by Edmond Zuccolo and Joseph Rochet, the house ZRC has innovated for nearly 120 years. A specialist in watch cases since the 30s, it became the official supplier of the French Navy in 1961. ZRC is a brand recognized by the most demanding users for the quality of its creations. They withstand well beyond 1,500 m depths, ensuring unique manufacturing quality in this price segment. Manufactured in Tavannes, in the Swiss Alps, the ZRC Grands Fonds is a true icon of diving. Whether it was alongside Alban Michon in the Arctic in 2018 or Frédéric Presle in Chile in 2022, the ZRC embodies all the characteristics of an adventure watch and will proudly accompany you daily because life is an adventure!
Come discover these exceptional watches at the brand’s stand during the Show.
Turtle Prod, the publishing house specializing in the underwater world and the creation of audiovisual content, innovative and awarded 3 golden palms, realizes and publishes numerous works to discover the underwater world. It is also a communication and audiovisual production company strongly committed to environmental protection, organizing numerous exhibitions to raise public awareness of the underwater world.
Discover the books, notebooks, posters, and exhibitions created by the publishing house, also responsible for the creation of the Plongez! magazine.
It is in the heart of Pelagos around Porquerolles, Port-Cros, and the Ile du Levant that the Bière des îles d’Or was born in 2015. This family craft brewery based in Hyères les Palmiers, offers you many beers with varied characters. Organic, light, committed, or assertive, everyone will find hops to their palate!
Come taste and make your choice among the various beers offered, always in moderation.
Immersion Tools, historical digital partner of Turtle Prod, specializes in virtual reality and augmented reality applications. Its latest ace: « explorations360 », an online platform that allows you to script and deploy interactive VR experiences without the need to know computer code.
In the heart of the village, come test virtual reality dives!
In the Philippines, Calou and Alain welcome you at the Blue Lagoon Dive Resort, located on the beach. They share with you their passion for underwater life and local life.
Meet them at the Show and plan your Philippine stay!
illustration © Franck Girelli