Seascope France

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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 Centers

Seascope France have their training center located in Antibes, Alpes Maritimes, France.

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Customer Reviews

Seascope France reviews as published on Google:

  • Aaron S

    Aaron S

    Average rating: in the last week

    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

    flq mbz

    Average rating: in the last week

    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

    Raven reeve

    Average rating: a week ago

    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

    Michelle Erasmus

    Average rating: 2 weeks ago

    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

    Anna Coleman

    Average rating: a month ago

    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

    Cormac H

    Average rating: March 5, 2024

    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. Cormac

  • Erion Haxhia

    Erion Haxhia

    Average rating: February 23, 2024

    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

    Molene Botcazou

    Average rating: January 22, 2024

    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

    Tanguy Neveu

    Average rating: December 4, 2023

    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

    Milos Ilic

    Average rating: November 7, 2023

    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

    Jack Nowlan

    Average rating: October 24, 2023

    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

    Marta Krawczyk

    Average rating: September 23, 2023

    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

    Arnd Kohrs

    Average rating: September 6, 2023

    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

    Konstantin Vasilenko

    Average rating: August 20, 2023

    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

    Amelie Visser

    Average rating: July 26, 2023

    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

    Brendan Murray

    Average rating: July 12, 2023

    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

    Dmitrii Kurhaniuk

    Average rating: July 11, 2023

    This powerboat level II course was amazing !!! I really enjoyed It. We spent most of time on a boat

  • Ingy G

    Ingy G

    Average rating: June 28, 2023

    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

    Carbon ara

    Average rating: June 13, 2023

    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 lovely

  • Delia Lorac

    Delia Lorac

    Average rating: May 2, 2023

    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

    sam kab

    Average rating: April 24, 2023

    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

    Clarisse Stanford

    Average rating: March 28, 2023

    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

    Tadas Paulauskas

    Average rating: March 5, 2023

    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

    Alan VERMEULEN

    Average rating: December 19, 2022

    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

    Sergii Shyltsyn

    Average rating: December 7, 2022

    Awesome training session for Crisis Management & Human Behaviour Course. Smooth and flexible enrolment. Many thanks to Seascope France team!

  • Abi Abu

    Abi Abu

    Average rating: December 4, 2022

    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

    Erin Hill

    Average rating: November 1, 2022

    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

    Marc Montoya

    Average rating: May 22, 2022

    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

    Julie Caucanas

    Average rating: April 9, 2022

    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

    William Broderick

    Average rating: April 6, 2022

    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

    Alicia Soreau

    Average rating: March 21, 2022

    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

    Alyson Duret

    Average rating: January 26, 2022

    An amazing school with a very good quality training.
    And the trainer is awesome.
    I definitely recommend !!

  • Julian Iles

    Julian Iles

    Average rating: July 28, 2021

  • Joyfull Joya

    Joyfull Joya

    Average rating: February 27, 2021

    Awesome training, excellent teacher (Ged)! Go for it

  • Jessica Coutts

    Jessica Coutts

    Average rating: February 2, 2019

    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

    Andonis Sarmias

    Average rating: February 2, 2019

    Amazing company, very professional STCW contains 5 modules where most companies around only offer 4.

  • Martina Debelic

    Martina Debelic

    Average rating: July 24, 2017

    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

    Kevin Hunt

    Average rating: November 10, 2016

    Small, yet beautifully formed.
    A lively and fun environment that makes it easy to take on information.

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