SCUBA DIVING
The crystal clear waters off the coast of Fethiye, makes this area one of the world’s fastest-growing resorts for underwater sports in a fun offers ideal conditions for scuba
diving. The lack of any awkward currents along the long coastline means it is an easy and safe place to learn the sport. The dive centres in the region operate throughout the year, with day and night dives for both beginners, intermediate and experienced divers. There are diving tours, and PADI, CMAS, BSAC courses are available.
For beginner divers, there are more than twenty different areas and for the more experienced there are some impressive caves, walls and tunnels. In addition, archaeological diving is also possible in the region, with some amphora dating from 334 BC, when Alexander the Great conquered Asia.
There are some gulets (traditional boats) offering weekly diving tours, from Fethiye to Kaş, or Fethiye to Marmaris. These tours are excellent for those wishing to enhance their diving skills. Weekly tours also offer a special opportunity for certification and training courses.
On your boat, there are always experienced dive-instructors to hand, and after theoretical and practical lessons you can relax in the enchanting beauty of the Mediterranean. All our dive teams are experienced and only the most modern, safe, diving and navigation equipment is used.
Anyone older than 12 years, who is fit and healthy, can enjoy this sport. In the morning, following the completion of the necessary formalities, a short boat ride takes you to the dive area. Equipment is checked, and an expert diver explains the rules; you are then ready to have you first diving experience in shallow waters. In the afternoon you have a second chance to experience the underwater world with a dive instructor.
Mediterranean sea life is rich with fish, octopus, crayfish, sea snakes, turtles and dolphins waiting to be found. The magnificent colours of the underwater flora and fauna provide great opportunities for photographers.