Scuba diving in Antalya
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.
Every scuba diving in antalya booking includes
- ✓Full kit hire (BCD, regulator, mask, fins, wetsuit, tank)
- ✓Boat to dive site
- ✓PADI/SSI instructor
- ✓Underwater photos (sometimes)
What makes it worth it
Discovery dive (no licence)
2-hour intro with a PADI instructor — pool training + shallow open-water dive. €60-80.
Wreck dives in Kaş
The Italian Uluburun wreck (60 m deep) — advanced certification only. €70 per tank.
Marine life
Octopus, moray eel, grouper, sea turtles — the Antalya coast is rich in shallow-water life.
PADI Open Water in 3-4 days
Full certification course — €350-450. Internationally recognised.
Things to know before you book
Drink water before
Hydration is essential 24h before diving — alcohol the night before is risky.
No flying for 18h
After your last dive, no flying for 18h. Plan your departure flight accordingly.
Sinus check
Any cold or sinus issue cancels diving — full refund on medical reasons.
Book transfer for the day
Frequently asked
How much is scuba diving in Antalya?
Discovery dive (no licence) €60-80; certified day diving €40-50 per tank; PADI Open Water course €350-450.
Where's the best diving?
Kaş — the best wreck and wall diving on the Turkish Mediterranean. Kemer for casual reef dives.
Do I need a licence?
No — Discovery Dive is for non-certified beginners. Full Open Water can be done in 3-4 days here.
Is it safe?
Yes — PADI-licensed centres, in-water instructor ratio 1:2 for beginners, full safety briefing.
What's the water temperature?
17 °C April, 24 °C July, 27 °C September. Wetsuit needed except July-August.