Beginner courses to advanced wreck dives — best in Kaş.
Antalya's diving scene splits in two: Kemer for casual day-divers (caves, reefs, easy walls), and Kaş for the serious wreck diving (the Italian Uluburun, the Greek Discovery and the 2008-sunk Italian DC-3). Beginners take the "Discovery Dive" (€60, 2 hours, no certification) at most coastal resorts. Open Water certification courses (PADI / SSI) take 3-4 days at €350-450.
2-hour intro with a PADI instructor — pool training + shallow open-water dive. €60-80.
The Italian Uluburun wreck (60 m deep) — advanced certification only. €70 per tank.
Octopus, moray eel, grouper, sea turtles — the Antalya coast is rich in shallow-water life.
Full certification course — €350-450. Internationally recognised.
Hydration is essential 24h before diving — alcohol the night before is risky.
After your last dive, no flying for 18h. Plan your departure flight accordingly.
Any cold or sinus issue cancels diving — full refund on medical reasons.
Discovery dive (no licence) €60-80; certified day diving €40-50 per tank; PADI Open Water course €350-450.
Kaş — the best wreck and wall diving on the Turkish Mediterranean. Kemer for casual reef dives.
No — Discovery Dive is for non-certified beginners. Full Open Water can be done in 3-4 days here.
Yes — PADI-licensed centres, in-water instructor ratio 1:2 for beginners, full safety briefing.
17 °C April, 24 °C July, 27 °C September. Wetsuit needed except July-August.