Seascope France
Seascope France is a maritime training school conveniently located in Antibes, the largest port of Europe and the South of France.
We offer a variety of STCW, RYA, and G.U.E.S.T courses to both experienced and beginner seafarers. Out trainings allow to receive such entry level qualifications as deckhand and yacht steward / stewardess. All our courses are approved by relevant international agencies including MCA, RYA, and IAMI and are designed to meet the highest industry standards.
Why do your training with Seascope France?
We take pride in the quality of the training you receive with Seascope France. Our staff and instructors have extensive industry experience making us one of the most qualified training providers you will find. Our courses are run to the highest standards and in accordance with the regulations and stringent requirements of the regulative bodies. We keep our groups small and apply individual approach so that each student can benefit from training. We make sure that the equipment used for the training is correct, and all students are aware how to use it. Some of our trainings are carried out onboard yachts to give students hands-on experience.
Our location adds to the advantages of our trainings. Antibes harbors Port Vauban, the largest port in Europe, and welcomes super- and megayachts throughout the year. When season comes, a number of cruise liners visit cities next to Antibes and along the coast of South France. Thus, future seafarers can start their job search while on the training and be ready to work on boats once the training is done!
STCW Training Centres
Seascope France have their training centre located in Antibes, Alpes Maritimes, France.
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Customer Reviews
Seascope France reviews as published on Google:
Elsa Young
I did my PBL2 at Seascope France, my instructor Max was awesome! Max was really caring and patient while teaching and i had a great experience 10/10 would visit again for more courses
Sébastien Dowse
I had a brilliant time at Seascope, Many thanks to Ged, Steve, Sammy, Sophie, Anastasia and Jonathan for making the courses fun and educating. I highly recommend Seascope France wether you're looking to get into yachting and/or to get a few extra licenses under your belt.
Will definitely be coming back for more courses in the future!
Thanks again, Seb.Kevin Bossee
Had a very good experience with Seascope. They were very helpful at the office and explained everything clearly.
During the course Max gave more then the necessary information and had some very good insights on how to use different techniques in the yachting industry.Jieyi Zhao
Ged is the best instructor for STCWs! He was full of stories and made the topics more interesting and engaging. Very experienced and witty. He makes people want to do well, and is very patient guiding everyone along, even when some course mates were distracted or resistant.
Did my refresher for PST and FPFF here, and Anastasia made it so effortless to register. Instructions were really clear, and everything handled professionally. Highly recommended!Wesley Faulds
I did my power boat level 2 with Max. He was a great person and a great teacher. Very calm and patient and really wants you to do well and get the hang of the driving the boat. All in all a great experience and would definitely recommend!
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Outstanding Boating Training at Seascope France!
I recently completed a boating course with Seascope France, and it was an exceptional experience! Our instructor, Max, was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly engaging, making the learning process both fun and informative. The training was highly professional with a well-structured educational model that encouraged lots of interaction between the instructor and the students. Along with my two fellow classmates, I gained a wealth of practical skills and theoretical knowledge.
Max's approach to teaching, blending theory with hands-on practice, was particularly effective. He ensured that every student was involved, understood the material, and was comfortable handling a boat. I'm impressed by how much we learned in such a short time, and I feel confident in my boating skills after this course.
If you're considering obtaining a boating license, I highly recommend Seascope France. Whether you're a beginner or looking to polish your skills, this course is perfect. Thanks to Max and Seascope France for such a fantastic learning experience!Inge-Colette Vorster
I would 100% argue that Seascope France is the best Yacht training school in France! The experience and knowledge I obtained through their courses is invaluable.
The instructors are people I'm so grateful to have met, and won't easily forget. Not that I'd ever want to! Anastasia (Seascope's Course Assistant) was amazing and super helpful from the start! She helped me with loads of questions regarding the courses and was never anything but patient and kind. I have completed five courses with Seascope so far (Yacht Steward/ess Training, Deckhand training, RYA Powerboat and PWC, and STCW), but have already applied to complete another with them, online (PDSD)! I will for sure be completing any future training with them- I cannot recommend Seascope France enough.
Their courses contain course material and practical experience that is well structured and thorough enough to prepare any greeny (person with no experience in the yachting industry) for a successful future. Even though the courses are short (sadly so), you learn so much! The fact that they are internationally recognised and MCA approved puts my mind at ease- knowing I don't have to worry about my certificates being acknowledged.
Faith (Stew training) was a fantastic instructor and I feel really well-equipped with the knowledge I learnt from her!
Ged (STCW) was super competent and a really amazing teacher. I feel confident in myself and my abilities in emergencies, and life in general, thanks to him.
Max (RYA Powerboat and PWC) was a really fun and clever teacher. He made the experience of getting my boating licence an enjoyable one, even in really tough weather conditions!
Sammi (deck training) was super smart and really fun to be around I thoroughly enjoyed my hands-on experience on her boat, and everything I learnt from her will make me a better deckhand in the future.
Overall, my experience with Seascope France is one I will forever look back on with fondness! I met some amazing people (teachers and peers) who I am grateful to know, and gained knowledge and experience that has prepared me amazingly well for my career in the yachting industry.
For any aspiring yacht crew: If you are looking to do any training to prepare for or better your experience in yachting, I would definitely recommend Seascope France. You'd be in the best of hands!
To the Seascope France Team: I cannot thank you enough for everything! You have made me proud to be entering the industry. I look forward to putting everything I've learnt to use. I will definitely be back! =)Mirabela Pomponiu
I am very grateful to have chosen this certificate class. From the booking to the diploma, working with Seascope was a pleasure. Our trainer and their admin staff were very professional, very approachable and all in all for me was a great learning experience. I will definitely go back for future certifications. Thank you guys!
Anna Scarpi
I took my STCW with Seascope and I truly enjoyed every single bit of it! Ged is simply the best instructor you could ever had!!
A. C.
Just came back after 10 days spent in Antibes doing my STCW and a Deckhand course with Sea Scope and I couldn't be happier, I'm very new to the Yachting industry and I really had no clue on what to do but Sophie and Anastasia were simply amazing, from the very beginning they helped me relax and they were so patient with my many questions or doubts, they went above and beyond to what their duty it's supposed to be, easing up the process for me to get there and they made sure I had the best experience possible while there, you can clearly see that they really love what they do and that they really care about their students.
Special mention to Ged the teacher of the STCW course, he's the best teacher I've ever seen in my life and an extraordinarious human being, his way to teach it's not really like studying but it's more like a journey into the knowledge that you need and the way how he's sharing it with you makes it so interesting that you can't wait to get to know more and more and the journey continues with the many stories he will tell you of his personal experiences of his incredible life while at the same time giving you the opportunity to share stories of your own life, during the days you spend with him he will make you feel always more aware of the seriousness of what he's teaching you allowing you at the same time to grow confidence in what you will need to face till the day of the fire practice where he did his best to be there for everyone, in the end this 5 days are a journey into yourself and thanks to Ged I feel that I didn't just learned knowledge but that I've become a better person, Ged he's simply amazing and the way he teaches you cannot be taught, he's just naturally this way!
I will forever reccomend them and will definitely go back to do more courses with them if I will be able to.
Alex from Italy!Geraldine Bessone
I've done my refresher course with Seascope and I don't regret it! Very professional instructor that knows how to maintain a good vibe in the classroom while giving a very professional and full on course. Very knowledgeable.
I Highly recommend Seascope for your future courses!James Weightman
I did my Powerboat level 2 with my instructor Max and STCW course with Ged at Seascope. With special thanks to Ged, an incredible instructor. He delivered all the info in a great way and very experienced. I enjoyed my few days at Seascope. Will definitely do courses with them again in the future.
Alin Radu (Blind Explorer)
I totally recommend SeaScope France.
I did my yacht courses with them and everything was great. Very professional and experienced teachers.
I had a complete understanding of the Powerboat Level 2 course with Pete.
Ged and Steve were great at the STCW courses and I am looking forward to to obtain more certificates in the future with SeaScope.Will Clelland
Did my STCW with Ged and PB2 with Max last week. Ged was great, really engaging and made the 5 days of class enjoyable - especially the fire training days. Max was also awesome, he made sure everyone understood all the rules and made sure we were safe when going out on a boat. When we went out on the boat he is a great teacher and made it so much fun. Super informative but also a good laugh. Definitely recommend Seascope for anyone doing their courses
Aaron S
I did my STCW, Powerboat Lv2 and PWC with Seascope France, it was a great experience.
The knowledge and expertise the instructors provided was on point but really fun at the same time.
Cheers to Ged, Max and Sammi.flq mbz
Really enjoyed the firefighting training ,Ged is an excellent teacher!
Thank you Ged, Anastasia and the rest of the team at Seascope and Kevin at the fire ground!Raven reeve
I did my stcw, power boat level 2 and jet ski licence with seascope this year and honestly couldn't reccomend a better place to do these courses! Firstly I want to thank Jed he is an amazing teacher, he made me feel so safe and comfortable during our practical lessons fighting fires and also kept our theory enjoyable, he has a unique way of teaching that kept my focus and made me want to keep learning! Secondly Sammi was so patient and calm teaching me my pb2 and pwc course she gave me the confidence I needed to believe in myself and start my career...Thirdly the price is unbeatable, I did alot of research on where in the world to do these courses and Seascope france had the best value!
Thank you all so much for having me, I'll always be back for my refreshers and future courses!Michelle Erasmus
We joined Seascape France for a week of refreshers and we couldn't possibly have been happier to train with their team. All of the instructors were lovely and made the information relatable. I couldn't recommend Seascope enough for all your courses.
Anna Coleman
A very thorough refresher course. Jedd, our instructor was kind, considerate, professional, and entertaining- a bonus. Fire fighting in the hills of Nice was intense and we gained firsthand experience with all of the necessary circumstances we might find ourselves in. The sea survival at the local Antibes pool was also rigorous and thorough, and I came away with confident updates in my knowledge of how to prepare for both circumstances, which was exactly what the course was designed for. Thank you to the whole team!
Cormac H
Great training with Seascope, I recommend.
I did the stcw week with Ged, the powerboat with Sammi and also my VHF exam. Everything was great and Anastasia was very helpful on the phone and by email to organize things. Best regards. CormacErion Haxhia
I had a great time doing the online Coastal/Yachtmaster theory course with Seascope FR. Great communication from Anastasia . She gave me all the information I needed before and during the course and my emails were answered in record time. Richard, my instructor was supper helpful and patient with me, helping me every time I needed help. He also was answering my emails in record time making it possible for me to finish the course very quickly. Thank you guys.
Molene Botcazou
I had a great time doing my STCW training with Seascope. Ged, our teacher, was not only highly qualified but also passionate about imparting his knowledge. Thank you again!
Tanguy Neveu
Great experience with all the team, from the first phonecall with Sophie and the girls, till the end of my STCW and Powerboat trainings. Highly professional AND fun! You don't find that every day, Ged and Sammy managed to deliver all the relevant informations punctuated with insightful advices based on their own experiences.
I do recommend, without questions.
Thanks again!Milos Ilic
I did the Day Skipper Practical Motor Course with Seascope FR. The experience was perfect from the beginning including the inscription to the course and all the related info managed by Anastasia.
Hugh, the instructor on the course, is extremely knowledgeable, passionate and has extensive boating experience which he knows how to share with his students.
The group on the course was also amazing.
I would highly recommend Seascope to anyone looking for boating training.Jack Nowlan
Best place in Antibes to do your yachtmaster offshore. Fantastic instructors and the office is always quick to help. Can’t recommend Seascope enough!
Marta Krawczyk
I took the powerboat level 2 course with Sammi as the instructor. It was a truly outstanding experience. We practised the important maneuvers a lot and it was my first time on a motorboat on the sea. We practised navigation and acting as a team on the boat. Apart from a lot of practise there was a necessary bit of theory. Sammi is a great instructor, demanding and motivating at the same time. Her course is of very high level. I warmly recommend this school and Sammi for powerboat courses.
Arnd Kohrs
I took the powerboat course. It was very instructive and I feel competent to boat on my own now. The instructor Sammi is not only highly competent with many years of experience, she is a great teacher, and in addition makes it a fun experience all over. Definitely recommend!
Konstantin Vasilenko
2 days and you get a powerboat license which is equal to permis de bateau here in France but you get it fully in English. Pete was great teacher, explaining not only the rules but also best practices from real life, im very confident now renting boats now! Highly recommend for anyone who needs a boat license in France!
Amelie Visser
I recently completed a week summer school with Seascope France and it was an absolutely amazing experience. It made me step out of my comfort zone and learn so much. I know have my PB2 and PWC licences thanks to our instructor Sammi, who was amazing she took her time explaining everything. Thank you very much for this week I will remember!
Brendan Murray
Seascope Antibes was the perfect place to the Powerboat level 2 course.
Pete was a fantastic instructor, he is very experienced, gave tons of highly valuable tips and advice with an on water, hands on focus. He assessed each participant and gave personal instructions to build confidence as we went through each procedure. The wind in Antibes varied a lot over the 2 days so we practised in calm as well as moderate and changing wind directions which was absolutely invaluable.
Pete was always happy to respond to any questions or concerns whether in the classroom, on the boat or walking along the dock.
Doing the course in a small group (4) was the best way to go, everyone was motivated and from very different backgrounds. We went through every procedure together, learned from each other, enjoyed sharing lunch, a few laughs and even a beer at the end of the day.
The range of RYA courses to further build your skills lets you move easily in a career or recreational direction. For me next up is VHF radio use and navigation.Dmitrii Kurhaniuk
This powerboat level II course was amazing !!! I really enjoyed It. We spent most of time on a boat
Ingy G
Seascope is absolutely the place to go if you are looking for STCW training or other trainings. Anastasia was so helpful and knowledgeable, she helped me over the phone to pick the right dates for me as I wanted to do the STCW + PWC/Jet ski package, she was very patient and understanding and I was very impressed by her professionalism and friendly manner over the phone.
Ged the STCW instructor was absolutely brilliant! He is very passionate about his work, very knowledgeable and made the courses very engaging and interactive. He’s a wonderful human, he made everyone feel welcome and was very patient with all our questions! Will absolutely love to do my refresher with him in 5 years.
Sammi the Powerboat L2 and PWC/Jet Ski instructor was amazing! She made the course fun and enjoyable. The practical parts were very engaging and she was very patient and confident which made me feel confident behind the wheel! She is very knowledgeable and passionate about her work. She’s a fantastic human and I would love to do more courses with her!
Sophie helped me with my final payment before I started the course when I arrived and has been very helpful throughout the entire time while completing all my courses.
Overall, my experience with Seascope has been nothing but perfect and I will be doing few more courses with them in the near future! Thank you all for the amazing delivery of the all the courses and for being amazing people to work with!Carbon ara
StCw basic safety with Ged was amazing. Honestly one of the most wonderful teachers I’ve had for anything. Passionate and extremely talented
Our class was also sweet af like we’re all friends still it’s lovelyDelia Lorac
Seascope France was an experience like no other. I participated in the STCW, the GUEST Interior and the Crowd Management/Human Behaviour courses. I can confidently say if you are a Greenie with no idea what to expect, this is the course for you. At the end of my courses, my trainer put my name forward and helped me get a job within 1 day of finishing. The team at Seascope really are dedicated to helping us succeed. Couldn't rate them highly enough. Thank you Ged and Faith! You are both legends and I hope to see you in the future. As for the Greenies out there, it's worth it!
sam kab
I sincerely thank to Seascope team for this high quality service. Dear Sophie called me on the day I doubted to participate in this course and encouraged me to complete my registration. Im so happy with my decision now.
Dear Anastasia to be always available for answering my questions.
Thank to dear Ged, for teaching me all the materials of STCW course (theory and practical) with patience and a cheerful and playful spirit despite the large amount of material and the language difference. I could easily finish all courses and I enjoyed the time passing in the course.
Thank to Alfie for this unique leadership and creating an extraordinary team, and on the last day explaining the contents of personal survival techniques very clearly.
I learnt a lot in this school.
Im so satisfied with this service.
It was a great and spacial experience for me.
Best regards,
Samaneh KABIRIAN (Sam)Clarisse Stanford
The people who run this company and work for it are absolutely amazing. There's a solid range of courses. I did the STCW, PB2, PWC and will be doing the GUEST Mixology course soon. I had Ged and Sammi as instructors and they were great. Anastasia is lovely and bubbly, Sophie and Cathy are extremely helpful and very understanding of different situations and helping to find a solution - and I didnt meet the rest of the team.
Truly appreciate the help I recieved and effort everyone puts in.Tadas Paulauskas
1) Wanna thank all SEASCOPE Family who have in my opinion best instractors.
2) When all things go not on plan. They have huge amount of contacts to solve any problems. When Weather or Mother nature stands in front. Seascope have all tools and knowledge to be the best training school for Yacht crew training!
BRAVO 10/10!!! ;)Alan VERMEULEN
I can not recommend Sophie and the team at Seascope highly enough. They went out of their way to accommodate myself last minute and the course was of the highest standard. I will definitely return!
Sergii Shyltsyn
Awesome training session for Crisis Management & Human Behaviour Course. Smooth and flexible enrolment. Many thanks to Seascope France team!
Abi Abu
Recommend for all newbies or refresh STCW.Intructor was clear , you will learn and fresh back your duty. Fire drill really like reality with smoke ,. Fire and dark . Life draft good training. Plus the teacher was fun . Keep it up .
Erin Hill
Amazing experience with both the STCW and GUEST interior training courses. Ged was an engaging and extremely thorough instructor for the STCW who kept the classroom environment fun and friendly. I love that Seascope goes above and beyond when safety training. Faith was my instructor for the GUEST training; With her extensive background in yachting, pleasant personality and insider industry tips made for a well-rounded, fun course. The biggest plus with Seascope compared to other maritime schools is the amount of hands on training. The instructors want for you to thoroughly understand and master the course objectives and truly want the best for you. Overall an amazing few weeks at Seascope in beautiful Antibes!
Marc Montoya
I have had the full STCW back to 2017 and last week the refreshment. Sophie was super attentive with the emails and Ged in the training was fantastic and very fun! Definitely if I need it again in 5 years will be back
Julie Caucanas
Did the refresher with seascope and I thought it was run very well and the trainers were awesome!
Thanks Sophie, James and Paul!William Broderick
A thoroughly professional and enjoyable experience doing my STCW refresher course with Seascope last week, with enthusiastic and diligent instructors, hence it was mine and the entire crews second time doing our refresher courses with them.
Alicia Soreau
Went to SEASCOPE Antibes for the STCW. It was an amazing week, Ged and Paul were really kind and helpful. I 100% recommend doing a training with them!
Alyson Duret
An amazing school with a very good quality training.
And the trainer is awesome.
I definitely recommend !!Julian Iles
Joyfull Joya
Awesome training, excellent teacher (Ged)! Go for it
Jessica Coutts
Just completed my STCW course with Seascope- absolutely superb. From the minute of walking into the office I was made to feel welcome. Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. The 5 days on the course was so insightful, professional and fantasticly conducted - Alfie and Ian, our instructors were not only so knowledgeable but made the instruction fun and enjoyable.
I have completed the course not only with my STCW certificate but also having had an amazing time. Thank you Seascope.Andonis Sarmias
Amazing company, very professional STCW contains 5 modules where most companies around only offer 4.
Martina Debelic
These guys were amaizing. Alfie and Kev really deliver the informations you need. And Avril organizes everything well. They made it really fun and will help you with anything you need. I would definetly recommend them to everyone!
Kevin Hunt
Small, yet beautifully formed.
A lively and fun environment that makes it easy to take on information.
Courses
- STCW Basic Safety Training (New Entrants)
- STCW Basic Safety Training Week
- STCW Personal Survival Techniques (PST)
- Personal Safety and Social Responsibility (PSSR)
- STCW Fire Prevention & Fire-fighting (FPFF)
- Elementary First Aid Training (EFA)
- STCW Refresher
- Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Refresher
- Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher
- Personal Survival Techniques Refresher
- STCW Refresher Course
- Firefighting
- STCW Fire Prevention & Fire-fighting (FPFF)
- Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting Refresher
- Advanced Fire Fighting Refresher
- Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF)
- Medical
- Elementary First Aid Training (EFA)
- Safety Management
- Crisis Management and Human Behaviour
- Crowd Management
- Security
- Proficiency in Security Awareness (PSA)
- Superyachts - Deck
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- Superyachts - Other courses
- RYA Personal Watercraft Instructor
- Yacht Steward(ess) Training
- Full Tender & Jetski Pack
- Jetski Pack (RYA PWC)
- Tender pack (RYA PB2 & STCW BST)
- Yacht Steward(ess) Training Full Package
- Yacht Steward(ess) Training Package