The 14 Side Scuba Diving Worth Getting Wet For

1.City of Side: Scuba Diving with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 189 reviews · 6 hours · from $42Our pick

Spend six hours exploring Side’s Mediterranean waters with two 30-minute scuba sessions, beginner training, full equipment, lunch, and hotel pickup. You’ll visit the Undersea Museum, see fish and a small wreck, and have time to swim from the boat. Guides speak English, German, Russian, and Turkish.

“The experience was absolutely amazing will definitely try scuba diving again. But they could reduce the prices for the pictures they were very expensive”

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2.Scuba Diving with Expert Diving Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 158 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $41

Spend 5 to 8 hours on a boat from Side, with two scuba sessions at sites chosen by the captain. Beginners receive a full safety briefing and close instructor support, while certified participants can choose the Expert option and show their certification card. Expect fish, reefs, wrecks, the underwater museum, lunch, snorkeling, and hotel pickup.

“We had a really fun time, Food was served. You can buy snacks in the boat also if you want. The people on the boat were very nice and had a lot of experience. I loved to see how the pictures turned out. We definitely enjoyed the boat trip. would we do it again? 10 times YES”

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3.Scuba Diving, Underwater Museum, 2 Dives incl. Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 146 reviews · 5 hours · from $53

Spend about five hours on a boat off Side with two guided scuba sessions at separate sites, including an underwater museum stop, equipment, instruction, and lunch. Beginners receive hands-on help in small groups, while experienced divers choose their gear. English, German, and Turkish instruction is available.

“Ein toller Ausflug mit super Guides! Abholung super Pünktlich! In Side angekommen muss man durch die Stadt runter laufen zu dem tollen Boot! Vor dem Tauchen wurde in sämtlichen Sprachen die Ausrüstung und der Tauchgang erklärt! Jeder Tauchlehrer hat eine Person mit runter genommen zum ersten Test und für Fotos. 15 Minuten Tauchgang. Wenn es Probleme gab oder man Angst bekam waren sie sofort zur Stelle und haben geholfen und waren sehr einfühlsam! Danach gab es Essen und den zweiten Tauchgang. Dieser war tiefer und nur der wollte hat mit gemacht. Bei dem zweiten Tauchgang gibt es keine Fotos was sich aber lohnen würde da es super toll war! Ein…”

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4.City of Side: Underwater Museum Scuba Diving Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $50

You’ll travel from your Side-area hotel to the harbor, receive a multilingual safety briefing, then make two 20-minute scuba sessions at Side’s Underwater Museum. An instructor stays with each guest, and the site is only 5 to 6 meters deep. Snorkeling is available, but scuba is limited to ages 16 and up.

“Absolutely fantastic experience. Quite surreal, but I felt very safe. Highly recommended as a bucket-list!”

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5.City of Side: Scuba Diving Underwater Museum with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 36 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Spend about eight hours on a boat from Side, with hotel pickup, certified English or Russian speaking instructors, equipment, training, two short underwater sessions, lunch, and time to swim. One session may reach about 8 meters and may include part of Side’s underwater museum. Photos cost extra.

“Safety briefing with Hashmet was great. First five was just to take pictures & lasted about 10 minutes. Then sat on boat for over 3 hours whilst the rest of the group dived. The boat moved to another location for lunch, which was very basic & beware if you take a drink when offered with lunch you will get charged for it at the end of the trip. 2nd dive was hardly a dive at all. depth was less than 3m. No fins. Really just a crawl across the sand in scuba gear to see a couple of star fish & was about 5 minutes in the water. Jumping off…”

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6.Scuba Diving in Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $54

Start with hotel pickup in Side or Manavgat, then learn basic scuba skills from Hakan and the Silver Diving team. You’ll receive equipment, safety instruction, two underwater sessions, lunch, and time to snorkel. The small group is capped at 15, and the day ends back at the meeting point.

“Hakan and his crew were amazing. They made everyone feel inclusive. Before the dives Hakan explained in English Russian German and Turkish the important aspects of the safety equipment. He kept reiterating until everyone understood. His divers stayed with people throughout ensuring their safety. Having dived all over the world I can confidently say Harka’s team were very professional and everyone was kept safe. Thank you to everyone at Silver Diving.”

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7.Diving Tour from Alanya & Side with Lunch – 2 Dives Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 23 reviews · 7 hours · from $52

Spend about seven hours on the Mediterranean with two guided scuba sessions near Side or Alanya. You’ll receive instruction in English, German, or Russian, descend to about 6 meters and then 12 meters, eat lunch prepared by the captain, and relax between sessions. Hotel transfers are available from selected coastal areas. Drinks, photos, and videos cost extra.

“Door de extreme Zeegang konden de duiken op de gedachte duikplek niet doorgaan. Er werd een alternatief gezocht en gevonden. De crew is super proffesioneel en duidelijk en behulpzaam bij de try divers. Voor de wat ervaren duikers zijn er erg goede gidsen. De trip is een aanrader met deze mensen”

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8.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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9.Side /Manavgat : Underwater Museum Scuba Diving w/ Lunch Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

From Side, you’ll travel to the harbor for a full day on the Mediterranean, with two guided scuba sessions around the underwater museum. Instructors provide equipment, insurance, and patient help for first-timers. Hotel transfers and lunch are included, while drinks, personal costs, and optional photos cost extra.

“I couldn’t have asked for anything more! The crew on the boat was so kind and so supportive—it couldn’t have been better! My family had no problem diving (it was the first time for all of them), but I was absolutely terrified. When I got into the water, I had a panic attack and almost ran out, but the instructor’s calmness, support, and patience kept me there—and it was so worth it! Wonderful people, lots of laughter, beautiful views—definitely the best day of the whole vacation. I wholeheartedly recommend it!!!”

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10.Scuba Diving Under Water Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $50

From Side’s harbor, you’ll join a guided scuba trip to the underwater museum, with two sessions, a possible wreck visit, and a Turkish lunch. Equipment, snorkeling gear, insurance, and hotel transfers are included. No prior scuba experience is needed, though the day can stretch well beyond the advertised seven hours.

“This trip was amazing, we had a great day and the scuba driving was a unreal experience! The staff were so funny and kind We had a great day And would do it again”

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11.Scuba Diving Tour Journey To The Depths Of The Blue

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 5 hours · from $53

You’ll make two 20-minute scuba descents to Side’s underwater museum, where about 110 statues share the seafloor with plants and sea life. Multilingual instructors guide beginners at 5 to 6 meters, while experienced divers may receive a slightly deeper option. Hotel pickup, equipment, lunch, and boat time are included. Photos cost extra.

“Ganz toller Ausflug. Tolle Crew, tolle Leute an Bord und eine super Betreuung. Keine Massenabfertigung. Ich hatte meinen eigenen Guide zum Tauchen. Es gab Fotos und Videos, die man für 30€ kaufen konnte. Das Essen war in Ordnung. Super Tag!!”

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12.Scuba Diving Under Water Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Spend about six hours on a supervised scuba trip from Side, with beginner instruction, equipment, insurance, lunch, and two 40-minute sessions near the underwater museum. Professional instructors assist first-time participants, while experienced divers can enjoy clear Mediterranean water, fish, coral, and the remains near ancient Side.

“Visiting the underwater museum, by scuba, it was totally fantastic. Staff on board could not be more attentive and supportive. Thanks again and keep up the good work.”

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13.“Side: Scuba Diving in the Fascinating Underwater Museum”

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $40

Spend about six hours exploring Side’s underwater museum with certified instructors, two scuba sessions at separate sites, and time to spot octopus, grouper, damselfish, turtles, sculptures, and ancient ruins. Hotel pickup, equipment, snorkeling gear, lunch, and travel insurance are included. Drinks, photos, and video cost extra.

“This was a scam! Please do not book here, we were scammed and they knew it. They literally told us ‘What you going to do about it now, you are already here, not my problem.’ They lie to you, are greedy for your money and will just laugh at you when you try to come up with Read more”

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14.Scuba Diving Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 3 reviews · from $67

Travel from your Alanya or Side hotel to the coast for two guided Mediterranean scuba sessions, each about 30 minutes. Beginners receive safety instruction, surface practice, and close support from multilingual instructors. Expect underwater fish feeding, optional photos and videos, a second site in the afternoon, and free time on board for non-diving companions.

“Die Tauchlehrer waren super nett und freundlich. Sie haben alles gut erklärt. wi Wir haben uns gut bei ihnen aufgehoben gefühlt. Das Mittagessen war ausreichend und lecker. Die Sicht hätte etwas besser sein können. Rundum war es ein tolles Erlebnis!”

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