The 4 Best Scuba Diving for Beginners in Turkey

1.Scuba Diving Adventure for Beginners & Professionals

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 49 reviews · from $51Our pick

Join Alanya Best Trips for an eight-hour scuba adventure in the Mediterranean. PADI-certified instructors guide beginners and certified participants through two 20-minute underwater sessions at 3 to 7 meters. Hotel pickup, equipment, insurance, lunch, and snorkeling are included, while drinks and photo or video costs are extra.

“The trip was amazing. The transportation took about 40 minutes from where we were staying. The guides were the sweetest people- they were playful and kind and fed us well. The actual scuba diving trip was fantastic and quite long so you definitely get your money’s worth!”

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2.Scuba Diving for Beginners w/ Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 49 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

Start with hotel pickup, then head to the harbor in Alanya’s Türkler neighborhood for a beginner-friendly scuba outing. An instructor explains safety and underwater signs before two underwater sessions. Equipment, lunch, transfers, and multilingual assistance are included, while drinks, photos, and videos cost extra.

“Great and helpful staff! Didn’t get to see any turtles or variety of fishes but still a good experience for a dive.”

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3.Scuba Diving for Beginners in Marmaris and Icmeler

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $54

Spend about seven hours learning scuba skills in Marmaris, then practice them during two underwater sessions in the warm Mediterranean. Your package includes hotel pickup, a professional instructor, full equipment, lunch aboard the ship, and return transport. Barracuda Brothers operates the experience, with a maximum group size of 25.

“All members of staff were polite, friendly, knowledgeable and patient. You were always made to feel safe both in and out of the water. Would definitely recommend Barracuda Brothers for anyone who wishes to scuba dive, be it your first time or tenth.”

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4.Side Scuba Diving for Beginners with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $49Top rated

Spend about six hours on a boat off Side with two guided scuba sessions at 5 to 12 meters, each lasting about 20 minutes underwater. Your day includes hotel transfers, equipment, instruction, lunch, swimming time, and a maximum of 15 participants. It is made for first-timers, with children under 10 allowed on the boat but not in the scuba sessions.

“Our beginner scuba diving trip in Side turned out to be a beautiful surprise and a real highlight for both me and my girlfriend. The price felt very fair considering it included transfers and a tasty lunch, and the overall duration was just right — enough time to enjoy the sea, the boat and the dive without feeling tired. The atmosphere on board was calm and welcoming, and the group size was small enough to make everything feel personal rather than crowded. What really made the experience special was the team: patient, encouraging and always checking that we felt safe and confident underwater. For couples or anyone trying diving for…”

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