Scuba Diving in Antalya: Daily Boat Dives for Every Level

The Mediterranean Is Better From Underneath

Most visitors to Antalya spend their holiday looking at the sea. A few of them decide to look under it, and they rarely regret it. Just west of the city, the cliffs of Konyaaltı drop into rocky walls, small caves and sandy patches where octopus hide and bream drift past in loose shoals. Our scuba diving in Antalya trips take you there safely, whether this is your very first breath underwater or your two-hundredth logged dive. We have been running dives on this coast for more than 25 years, and the look on a first-timer's face as they surface still never gets old. Daily departures run all season, and every dive is planned around your level, from first-timers to certified divers.

Is Antalya a good place to scuba dive?

Yes, and especially for beginners. The bays between Konyaaltı and the open coast – Çaltıcak Bay, Topçam Bay and the waters around Seagull Island – are sheltered, clear and only a short boat ride from the marina. The water reaches 26–29°C between July and September, and certified divers have two wrecks right in front of the city.

Our Antalya Dive Trip: Çaltıcak Bay and Seagull Island

Most of our guests stay in Antalya, Konyaaltı or Lara, so our main Antalya diving tour leaves from Konyaaltı Marina, close to the city. No long drive to another resort: you are on the boat within minutes of your hotel transfer, and back in time for an evening in Kaleiçi. A typical day of scuba diving in Antalya runs like this:

• Morning – pickup from your hotel (we confirm the exact time when you book)
• 10:00 – boarding at Konyaaltı Marina, safety briefing and equipment fitting
• First dive: Çaltıcak Bay – calm, clear water and about 20 minutes underwater with your instructor
• Lunch and a swim – lunch on board and a swimming stop at Topçam Bay
• Second dive: Seagull Island – rock formations, great visibility and Mediterranean fish at close range
• Around 15:30 – back at Konyaaltı Marina and transfer to your hotel

On the way to the first site your instructor shows you how to breathe from the regulator, equalise your ears and use the hand signals. See the full programme on our Antalya scuba diving tour page.

Also available: full-day diving in Kemer

If you are staying in Kemer, or want a longer day at sea, we also run a full-day trip from Kemer Marina with dives at Kiriş Cave Bay and Moonlight Bay. Hotel pickup is between 08:00 and 08:30 and you are back around 17:30–18:00. Details are on the Kemer scuba diving page.

Where We Dive Around Antalya

For first dives we use Çaltıcak Bay, Topçam Bay and Seagull Island: protected spots with sand, rock and plenty of fish at 5–8 metres, all within easy reach of the city. Certified divers can add the Paris and Saint Didier wrecks in front of Antalya, and the bays and Three Islands off Kemer on our second route. Our guide to the best dive sites in Antalya and Kemer describes each one, and you will find pickup details for every resort under dive sites.

Who Can Join an Antalya Diving Tour?

First-time divers – no licence needed

On a discover scuba dive an instructor stays within arm's reach the whole time and the depth is kept between 5 and 10 metres. You do not need to be a strong swimmer; you need to be comfortable in the water and willing to listen during the briefing. Read more about the beginner scuba dive without a licence.

Certified divers

Divers with a licence follow a separate plan. Open Water Divers can go to 18 metres and Advanced Open Water Divers to 30 metres, which opens up deeper reefs, swim-throughs and the wrecks. Bring your certification card and logbook; see our deep dives for what is possible.

Age and health

On our Antalya boat the minimum age is 14. There is no upper age limit – health matters more than age. If you have a heart, lung or ear condition, check with us and your doctor before booking.

Gear and safety

Wetsuit, mask, fins, BCD, regulator and tank are all included and checked before every dive. All our instructors hold international certifications, and briefings are given in English, Turkish and Russian.

Antalya Dive Prices 2026

Every package covers two dives, full equipment and your instructor. Prices are per adult:

Partners or friends who prefer to stay dry can join the boat at the non-diver rate. Prices by resort, including Kemer, are listed on our 2026 price page.

When Is the Best Time to Dive in Antalya?

The main season runs from early May to the end of October. July to September brings the warmest water, around 26–29°C. In spring the sea is cooler (18–21°C) but often at its clearest, and May, June and October are quieter months with excellent visibility. More on the Antalya diving season.

Why Dive With Antalya Diving?

• More than a quarter of a century of local experience
• Licensed travel agency – TÜRSAB licence no. 14082
• Dive sites a short boat ride from Antalya city
• Small groups and patient, multilingual instructors
• Clear prices with gear and lunch already included

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a diving licence?

No. Beginners dive with an instructor on a discover scuba dive. Only certified divers need to bring a card.

Where does the Antalya dive boat leave from?

From Konyaaltı Marina, a short drive from the city centre. The first dive is at Çaltıcak Bay and the second around Seagull Island.

How deep will I go on my first dive?

Usually between 5 and 10 metres, in a sheltered bay with good visibility.

How long does the trip take?

The Antalya boat leaves at 10:00 and is back at the marina around 15:30. The Kemer trip is a full day, with hotel drop-off around 17:30–18:00.

Can a friend who does not dive come along?

Yes. Non-divers can join the boat at a lower rate, swim and sunbathe while you dive.

Which hotels do you pick up from?

We collect guests from hotels in Antalya city, Konyaaltı, Lara, Kundu, Belek and Kemer. Tell us your hotel when booking and we confirm the pickup time.

Questions before you book? Get in touch and we will help you choose the right Antalya diving tour for your group. Summer boats fill up quickly, so booking a few days ahead is a good idea.