Turkey

Explore Turkey

Nestled at the crossroads of Europe and the Middle East, Turkey offers an unparalleled diving adventure along its expansive 8,000-kilometer coastline. With a warm Mediterranean climate and temperate waters, diving here is an enticing experience year-round, particularly from April to November when conditions are ideal with visibility reaching up to 30 meters. The underwater world boasts vibrant marine life, thriving in crystal-clear waters, making it a delight for divers of all levels. Turkey's diverse dive environments range from tranquil reefs in burgeoning marine parks to historical shipwrecks and intriguing caves.

The country's commitment to protecting its underwater heritage has resulted in thriving ecosystems around these wrecks, with a variety of sea creatures calling them home. Whether you prefer the excitement of boat dives, the freedom of shore dives, or the adventure of liveaboard excursions circling the coast, Turkey's dive sites promise unique experiences. Turkey is an ideal destination for both beginners and seasoned divers. Its calm seas provide perfect conditions for novices to earn their open water certification, while advanced divers can explore deeper wrecks and caverns or pursue specialty courses. With numerous dive centers and resorts equipped with excellent facilities, divers are well-catered for, ensuring their experience is both comfortable and memorable.

Places to Explore

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Professional Level Programs / Courses

Active Blue Su Alti ve Su Ustu Su Sporları

Assistant Instructor

16 Nov 2025

The Assistant Instructor rating is the next step after becoming a Divemaster along the scuba instructor pathway. It allows you to collect valuable teaching experience, practice briefings, teach academics, and conduct in-water training. If you want to further your career as a dive professional, you can finish the Instructor Training Course, pass the Instructor Evaluation, and become an Open Water Diving Instructor.

Professional Level Programs / Courses

Active Blue Su Alti ve Su Ustu Su Sporları

Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course ITC)

17 Nov 2025 + 9 more

The Instructor Evaluation (IE) is the final step of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach Divemasters or equivalent-level professionals will have to successfully complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC) first where you’ll learn how to: • Conduct academic sessions • Lead confined water training • Teach Open Water Diver and various Specialty programs like Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress&Rescue, Perfect Buoyancy and more • Develop student management and communication skills Already an experienced instructor with another agency? You may be eligible for shortened oboarding options where you will only have to complete certain parts of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) followed by passing an Instructor Evaluation (IE). Contact an SSI Training Center near you to learn more. Already certified as an Assistant Instructor with another agency? You could continue your professional journey with SSI. Get in touch with a local SSI Training Center to explore your options.

Professional Level Programs / Courses

Serenad Dive Center

Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course ITC)

22 Nov 2025

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join the SSI 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with participation in a combination Assistant Instructor / Train-the-Trainer (IT) Course accompanied by Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training (IT) Course (ITC), you will register for the Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10-day training program entitles you to independently teach several key SSI programs such as Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to spend more time learning and gain valuable teaching experience between training programs, all 3 parts can be taken as a single step - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training (IT) Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other in a self-paced and flexible schedule.

Professional Level Programs / Courses

MARINE BLUE DIVING SPORTS EGT.DAN.TUR.VE SEY. A.Ş.

Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course ITC)

20 Apr 2026

Start today - You need to be a Divemaster or equivalent to join SSI´s 3-Step Instructor Training Approach. The training process starts with joining the Assistant Instructor / Instructor Training Course combination accompanied with Digital Learning. After successful completion of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) you will enroll in an Instructor Evaluation (IE) to qualify as an SSI Open Water Instructor. This 10 day training program entitles you to teach various key SSI programs independently like Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue and Dive Guide. For those who want to take more time to learn and to gain valuable teaching experience between the training programs the 3 parts can also be taken as single steps - Assistant Instructor, Instructor Training Course (ITC) and Instructor Evaluation (IE) one after the other at own pace and with a flexible schedule.

Centers Map

YETKIN DIVING CENTER

ALPARSLAN TURKES BLV. OKURCALAR NO:224 İÇ KAPI NO:B, ANTALYA, TUR

EGE OCTOPUS

iskele mahallesi fener sok. no5, 35960 izmir, TUR

Deniz Yildizlari Spor Kulubu

Duman Sok No. 7 /A D 2 serdar mahallesi, 41100 Kocaeli - izmit, TUR

AYVALIK 3 SEA DALIS MERKEZI

Vehbibey Mahallesi Ayvalik Limani Migros Karsisi, Balikesir, TUR

Octopus Dive Center

Merkez Mahallesi Ataturk Bulvari No 062/001 Kemer, 7990 Antalya, TUR

KUSADASI DIVING CENTER

Setur Marina Derin Pat Teknesi Kusdasi, 09000 Aydin, TUR

Teos Divers

Sigacik Mah. Akkum plajı Atlantis Tatil Köyü 175/1, 35460 izmir, TUR

BAHCESEHIR DIVING

Bahcesehir 2.Kisim Mah.3.Cad. Hosseda Sitesi, Basaksehir İstanbul, TUR

PUSULA DALIS MERKEZI SU ALTI SPORLARI TIC. LTD. S

BATTALGAZI MAH.CUKURHARMANLAR SOK.AYYILDIZ APT. NO:5A, KAYSERI, TUR

SEA LEON DIVING CENTER

Zerdalilik Mah. Burhanettin Onat Cad., ANTALYA, TUR

Dalabilirim Dalis ve Egitim Merkezi Turizm Tic. Lt

Köyün Kendisi Namık Kemal Sok. No:50 CY Güneyli Köyü, 17500 Çanakkale, TUR

PINA DIVING DALIS EGITIM MERKEZI

Güzelyalı Yalı Mah. Burgaz Cad. Yüksel Yazlık Sitesi No: 83 Mudanya / BURSA, 16940 Bursa, TUR

Top Dive Sites Map

★★★★☆ Bubble Cave

This site is on the back of the Black Island at a depth of 12 meters. The cave is full of wreckfish and tubeworms. There is light in the cave. However, do not forget your torch for a better view. One by one, swim up the chimney and be careful not to kick the sponges. It is easy to see many kinds of fragile corals.

★★★★★ Aksona Bay

This site took its name from a famous sponge hunter “Aksona Mehmet” of Bodrum. It takes about 50 minutes by boat and is for advanced and open water divers. It starts at 3 meters and then goes down to 30-35 meters.

★★★★★ Atabol

Atabol is the best dive site in the region. It is located between the Greek Island of Simi, a half-mile away from the Turkish mainland. The reef lies beneath a light buoy. This reef has two reef heads.

★★★★★ Kaş Neptün

Underwater gardens of Neptune; a rich and shallow reef rising to 8m under tough waves just off cape “Çondur”. There is definitely an antique wreck site here, lots of amphorae are scattered around up from 20 metres and all along the coastal side of the reef.

Scubapro, Stephen Frink

★★★★★ Fener-baba burnu

Baba Burnu is the most preferred deep diving area near the Konserve Bay in Antalya city center. The maximum depth is around 120 m in this area, and you are likely to see stingray and octopus nests during your dive.