incredible underwater world. the rock formations were more beautiful than any photos. fish everywhere. didn't realize how hungry diving would make you—lunch was perfect.
Scuba Diving Side, Turkey
Compare tourSide Scuba Diving Adrenaline Trip with Two Deep Dives
Chase the rush of two guided Side scuba diving descents into the open Mediterranean with a boat day hot lunch and hotel transfers all included.
- 7 hours · starts 9:30 AM We confirm your pickup time the day before.
- Free Pickup Pickup and drop-off included at no extra cost.
- English, Turkish, German, Russian Guide languages
- Free cancellation Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Confirmed by the operator Usually within a few hours.
- Book Now! Pay Later Pay on the day of your tour.
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Date
Next available: Oct 21, 2026
Greyed dates are not available
Passengers
- Adults
- Children
- Babies
Nothing to pay now — you can pay on the day.
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Confirmed by the operator
Highlights
- Two adrenaline-charged dives in the open Mediterranean off Side
- Close one-to-one guidance from certified diving instructors
- Full diving equipment and safety briefing provided on board
- Hot lunch served on deck between the two descents
- Round-trip hotel transfers included with no hidden costs
What's included
Included
- Included: Two guided scuba dives with a certified instructor
- Included: Full diving equipment and wetsuit
- Included: Safety briefing and gear check
- Included: Hot lunch on board
- Included: Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off
Not Included
- Not Included: Drinks on board
- Not Included: Photos and videos of your dives
- Not Included: Personal expenses
- Not Included: Optional tips for the boat crew
Itinerary
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Start Activity (09:30)
The tour begins at the listed activity start time. Hotel pickup takes place earlier and your exact pickup time is confirmed after your reservation.
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Hotel Pickup
- Drive-by
Your driver collects you from the hotel entrance and takes you straight to the dive boat.
Entrance fee included
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Boarding and Gear Fitting
- 30 minutes
The crew fits your wetsuit, mask, fins and tank on deck before the boat leaves the coast.
Entrance fee included
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Cruise to the First Dive Site
- 45 minutes
The boat runs offshore along the Side coastline towards the first reef wall.
Entrance fee included
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Safety Briefing and Gear Check
Certified instructors cover hand signals, breathing and equalising before anyone enters the water.
Entrance fee included
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First Dive into the Blue
- Key stop 1 hour
- Guided tour
Your first descent with an instructor at your shoulder among rock formations and schooling fish.
Entrance fee included
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Surface Interval and Swim Stop
- 1 hour
The boat anchors for a free swim while your body off-gasses between the two tanks.
Entrance fee included
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Lunch on Board
- 1 hour
A hot lunch is served on deck and it is covered by your ticket price.
Entrance fee included
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Second Dive
- Key stop 1 hour
- Guided tour
The second descent goes deeper and longer now that the first-time nerves are gone.
Entrance fee included
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Sun Deck and Photo Time
- 30 minutes
- Photo stop
Dry off on the sun deck and scan the water for dolphins and sea turtles.
Entrance fee included
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Return Cruise to the Harbour
- 45 minutes
The boat heads back to shore where your transfer vehicle is already waiting.
Entrance fee included
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Hotel Drop-off
- Drive-by
Your driver returns you to your hotel once the boat has docked.
Entrance fee included
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End Activity (16:00)
This is the time the activity ends. Your return transfer follows afterwards and drop-off time depends on traffic and your hotel location.
The order of the stops and the times may vary throughout the day.
About this activity
Side Scuba Diving Adrenaline Trip
This full day is built around one moment: tipping backwards off the deck and letting the Mediterranean close over your head. The boat leaves the Side coast in the morning and works two separate dive sites along the offshore reef walls and rocky drop-offs. Between the descents you get the deck the sun and a hot meal to recharge on. Side scuba diving needs no licence and no previous experience.
Boarding and Gear Fitting in Side
Your transfer drops you straight at the boat where the crew fits your wetsuit mask fins and tank before departure. Weights are matched to your body and every valve is tested on deck rather than in the water. By the time the engine starts you already know exactly what you are wearing.
First Dive: The Drop into the Blue
The first descent is where the adrenaline hits hardest. You go down with an instructor at your shoulder equalising in stages until the surface light turns into a distant shimmer overhead. Expect rock formations swarming baitfish and the strange total silence that only happens underwater.
Surface Interval and Swim Stop
Back on board the boat repositions and drops anchor for a free swim. Jump straight off the deck if you still have energy to burn or stretch out in the sun while your body off-gasses before the second tank. The crew watches everyone in the water the whole time.
Lunch on Board
A hot lunch is served on deck between the two dives and it is paid for by your ticket. Diving burns far more energy than most people expect so this is a proper meal and not a snack. Eat well before you go back down.
Second Dive into Deeper Water
With the first descent behind you the nerves are gone and the second dive is where people really start to explore. Certified divers can push deeper along the drop-off with their instructor. First timers stay shallower but move far more confidently than they did two hours earlier.
Sun Deck Cruise Back to Shore
The return leg is the wind-down of the day in every sense. Spread out on the sun deck watch the Side coastline reappear and compare what everyone saw down there. Dolphins and sea turtles show up often enough to be worth scanning the water for.
Safety Behind the Adrenaline
Every descent is led by certified instructors who stay within arm's reach from entry to exit. Equipment is checked before each dive and the sites are selected on the morning itself according to sea conditions. The thrill is real and the risk is managed.
No Hidden Costs on the Day
This diving tour in Side is priced as one complete package. Two dives full equipment instructor guidance lunch on board and round-trip hotel transfers are all settled in advance. Only drinks dive photos and personal spending are left to you on the boat.
Round-trip hotel transfers certified diving guidance and lunch on board are all included in the price and your exact hotel pickup time is confirmed after your reservation because it depends on where you are staying.
Good to know
- Hotel pickup is earlier than the listed start time and is confirmed after your reservation
- Bring swimwear a towel and strong sun protection for a full day at sea
- You must be in good health and able to swim to take part in the dives
- Certified divers should bring their diving card to join the deeper descent
- The activity is not suitable for pregnant travellers
- Take seasickness precautions before boarding if open water affects you
- Age policy: Adults 12+, children 6-11, infants 0-5.
User Reviews
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25 reviews
- Rebecca T.
- Michael S.
once-in-a-lifetime experience. Two dives, calm boat, amazing sea life. Saw dolphins from the deck which was unexpected. Guides were super attentive and patient.
- Daniel K.
no experience needed and the instructors proved it. Felt safe the whole time even at depth. Mediterranean water was clear and cold. Loved it.
- James P.
strong experience overall but wished photos were included—would have loved action shots underwater. everything else was executed flawlessly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The time shown is the activity start time and not the pickup time. Your exact pickup time is arranged after your reservation is confirmed and depends on your hotel location.
No experience or licence is required. An instructor stays beside you through the briefing and both descents.
Pack swimwear a towel sun protection and a little cash for onboard drinks or dive photos.
Yes. Lunch on board and round-trip hotel transfers are both covered by the ticket price.
No. Everything listed as included is already paid for and only drinks photos and personal spending are extra.
Divers must be in good health and able to swim. Pregnant travellers cannot take part.
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