Diving Tours in Turkey
Sample Dive Safaris — Informational Guide Only
📌 Informational Note: Turkey is not a top-tier global diving destination like the Red Sea, the Caribbean, or the Pacific Islands. The Mediterranean waters here offer moderate visibility rather than vibrant coral reefs. However, for divers already visiting Turkey's coastline, these sample dive safaris provide a good overview of what to expect. Daily diving tours are also available in Bodrum, Marmaris, and Antalya. This page is for informational purposes only.
Sample Dive Safaris in Antalya
Below are sample itineraries for dive safaris along Turkey's Mediterranean coast near Antalya. These are examples of what a multi-day liveaboard diving experience might look like, featuring a mix of reef dives, wall dives, cave dives, night dives, and historical ruin dives.
Dive Safari I
Destination: Antalya
This 8-day dive safari consists of 2 ruin dives, 1 cave dive, 1 night dive, and a total of 10 dives.
Day 1: Transfer to boat where we have a meeting with the guide. Overnight at Setur Marina, Antalya.
Day 2: Check dive (10-20 meters). Second dive: reef and lighthouse dive (10-20 meters). Overnight at Kemer Ayışığı.
Day 3: First dive: Paris ruins dive (22-30 meters). Second dive: Kiriş aquarium reef dive (max 18 meters). Overnight under the stars at Alacaşuğediği.
Day 4: Three-island wall reef dive (max 30 meters). Second dive: cave dive (22 meters). Overnight anchored at Phaselis Bay.
Day 5: Dives at Alacaşu Bay (22-28 meters) and Sıçan Island (18-20 meters). Overnight anchored at Sıçan Island.
Day 6: First dive: Ruin of St. Lydia (max 30 meters). Second dive: night dive near cliffs of Antalya (18-20 meters). Overnight at Antalya Marina.
Day 7: Free day.
Day 8: Transfer to hotel or airport.
Services included (example):
- 10 dives
- 7 nights on gulet charter boat with shower/WC, full board (excluding beverages)
- Guiding and dive master
- Diving equipment
Note: Route may change due to weather conditions.
Dive Safari II
Destination: Antalya
This 15-day dive safari consists of 2 ruin dives, 1 cave dive, 1 night dive, and a total of 20 dives.
Day 1: Transfer to boat, meeting with guide. Overnight at Setur Marina, Antalya.
Day 2: Check dive (10-20 meters). Second dive: reef and lighthouse dive (10-20 meters). Overnight at Kemer Ayışığı.
Day 3: Paris ruins dive (22-30 meters). Second dive: Kiriş aquarium reef dive (max 18 meters). Overnight at Alacaşuğediği Bay.
Day 4: Three-island wall reef dive (max 30 meters). Second dive: cave dive (max 22 meters). Overnight anchored at Adrasan Bay.
Day 5: Visit Kaleköy, Sirene, and Kekova. Overnight at Üçağız Bay.
Day 6: Dives at Kaş Bay (16-22 meters and 22-28 meters).
Day 7: Dives around Kalkan area (18-22 meters and 20-26 meters). Overnight at Kalkan Bay.
Day 8: Dives at Kaş Bay (18-22 meters and 20-30 meters). Overnight at Kekova Bay.
Day 9: Visit Demre and Myra. Free day. Overnight at Adrasan Bay.
Day 10: Three-island hunter reef dive (22-30 meters). Second dive: Alacaşu reef (20-28 meters). Overnight anchored at Phaselis Bay.
Day 11: Lighthouse dive (18-20 meters) and Champion reef dive (18-20 meters). Overnight at Sıçan Island.
Day 12: Dives at Sıçan Island (20-28 meters) and Antalya cliffs (18-22 meters). Overnight at Antalya Marina.
Day 13: Ruin of St. Lydia dive (22-30 meters). Second dive: night dive near Antalya cliffs (16-18 meters). Overnight at Antalya Marina.
Day 14: Free day.
Day 15: Transfer to hotel or airport.
Services included (example):
- 20 dives
- 14 nights on gulet charter boat with shower/WC, full board (excluding beverages)
- Guiding and dive master
- Diving equipment
Note: Route may change due to weather conditions.
📍 Local Diving Options: Daily diving tours are also available in Bodrum, Marmaris, and Antalya for those who prefer single-day trips rather than multi-day liveaboard safaris. Contact local dive centers directly for current offerings.
