virtual reality oceans: experience marine immersion at the heart of festivals

Dive without getting wet, thanks to ocean virtual reality. This weekend, explorations360 is accompanying cultural and environmental events to offer the public 360° immersion in the ocean depths. In La Ciotat for the Lumexplore Festival and in Cavalaire-sur-Mer for the Festival Passion Méditerranée, our VR devices transform awareness-raising into a truly emotional experience, accessible and memorable for all audiences, including those with reduced mobility. Our aim is to create a sense of wonder and a lasting commitment to protecting the marine environment.

Ocean immersion in virtual reality: from speech to emotion

Speeches are not always enough to arouse curiosity and commitment. With virtual reality, the public can experience the ocean from the inside: seagrass beds undulate before their eyes, wildlife comes closer, local shipwrecks become accessible. It's an instant transition from simple photography to sensory teleportation. By placing emotion at the forefront, the experience anchors key messages about the fragility of ecosystems, biodiversity and the actions that protect the sea. This is precisely the ambition of explorations360: to turn every viewing into a click.

With this in mind, virtual reality océans is a powerful lever for players in the fields of culture, the environment and events. It attracts audiences, streamlines mediation and maximizes the impact of educational content through immersion and interactivity.

Accessible marine VR: easybox360, easypod360 and easykiosk360

To guarantee simple, reliable on-site broadcasting, explorations360 offers ready-to-use solutions: easybox360 for synchronized projection on several headsets, easypod360 for stand-alone viewing terminals, and easykiosk360 for a free-access experience. Sessions can be launched, paused and managed in real time from a tablet. The result: rapid deployment, streamlined logistics and a seamless experience, even during busy periods.

Inclusion: the ocean in virtual reality for all

Installing an inclusive VR immersion point means broadening the encounter with the sea to audiences who don't have easy access to it: young children, the elderly, visitors in wheelchairs or those new to freediving and diving. Mediation becomes fairer, more sensitive and more engaging.

• Discover posidonia meadows and the ecological roles they play.
• Encounter with marine fauna: fish, invertebrates and discreet interactions.
• Exploration of local wrecks, usually inaccessible to the general public.

One of the highlights was seeing a visitor in a wheelchair slip on a VR headset and set off on an underwater exploration, smiling, without any physical constraints. This kind of moment shows the value of an experience designed for inclusion.

Use case: festivals and awareness-raising using ocean VR

La Ciotat - Lumexplore Festival: diving without getting wet

At the Festival international du film d'exploration scientifique et environnementale, the easypod360 kiosk allowed the public to "descend" below the surface in just a few seconds. Beam me down, Scotty! Between films, meetings and debates, VR filled the gap, offering immediate sensory immersion. Visitors made one discovery after another: schools of fish, changing lights, underwater reliefs, all without wetsuits or scuba tanks. An ideal complement to the festival's audiovisual content.

Cavalaire-sur-Mer - Festival Passion Méditerranée: two RV stands

At Passion Méditerranée, easybox360 kits deployed on two stands (TURTLE PROD and Pôle Environnement - Espaces Maritimes du Golfe de Saint-Tropez) offered synchronized sessions for groups. Mediators guide, explain and link the experience to concrete issues: Posidonia protection, responsible observation and habitat preservation. Multi-headset synchronization ensures a common rhythm, encourages exchanges and multiplies the educational impact.

Deploying virtual ocean reality the easy way

Designing and delivering a VR ocean experience doesn't have to be complicated. With explorations360, setting it up is as easy as turning on a video projector: ready-to-use content, animation scenarios, hands-on assistance, and mastered hardware solutions from headset to tablet. Every step is designed for reliability in an event context, with support adapted to the technical level of on-site teams.

Multi-headset synchronization and live control

Centralized control makes hosting easy: start a session, move on to the next scene, interrupt to answer a question, then restart for everyone in a single gesture. This orchestration guarantees a seamless experience, reduces downtime and improves the quality of mediation, even with large groups and tight schedules.

360° content: posidonia, fauna and shipwrecks

The 360° films selected highlight emblematic Mediterranean sites. We discover the diversity of habitats, the richness of interactions and the need to adopt respectful practices. The narration is optimized for educational purposes: visual cues, adapted durations and smooth transitions.

Request a demo and assess the impact

Would you like to test the simplicity of deployment and audience engagement for yourself? Contact explorations360 for a demonstration and tailored advice. Whether you're organizing a festival, an exhibition, a field action or a school program, océans virtual reality can amplify your message, create an emotional spark and encourage sustainable action. Let's plan together a memorable and inclusive experience for your visitors.