Can You Scuba Dive in Antalya Without a Licence?

Yes. You can scuba dive in Antalya without a licence as long as you join a beginner programme led by a professional instructor. The instructor stays with you underwater, controls your buoyancy and keeps you between 5 and 12 metres. Without a certificate you cannot dive independently, rent gear alone or join dives planned for qualified divers.

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Quick answer

A try dive needs no licence, no swimming certificate and no previous experience. You need good health, a short medical form and a minimum age of 14, without exception.

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The details

The rules for unlicensed divers

• Always with an instructor: one professional looks after you personally from the ladder to the surface.
• Shallow water only: beginner dives stay within 5–12 metres, where light and colour are at their best.
• Short, relaxed dives: around 20 minutes each, two dives per trip.
• Health declaration: some conditions require a doctor's approval before you dive.

Is it safe without training?

You do get training, just a compact version. On the boat your instructor teaches you how to breathe, equalise your ears and communicate with hand signals. Underwater they manage your depth and ascent, so all you need to do is relax and enjoy the view.

When do you need a certificate?

A licence becomes necessary once you want to dive with a buddy instead of an instructor, go beyond beginner depths or visit wrecks such as the Paris or Saint Didier. The first level, Open Water Diver, takes around three to four days and is recognised worldwide.

Only have one free day? Choose a try dive. Staying longer and already hooked? An Open Water course is worth considering.

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