Spend a day diving the turquoise waters off Okurcalar near Alanya: two guided shallow dives, boat lunch, and hotel transfers make this a beginner-friendly way to meet Mediterranean marine life.
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The boat slips away from the pebbled shore and the Mediterranean opens—flat, glassy, a sheet of turquoise interrupted by distant headlands. Participants gather on deck as instructors sort gear; the sea seems to dare you to step over the rail. Two short dives await, each roughly 20 minutes, with a midday boat lunch between drops and hotel transfer before late afternoon.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people in average health who can swim and manage short surface swims; no advanced fitness required
Wildlife
History
This coast saw ancient Lycian and Roman maritime activity and later Ottoman-era fishing settlements; modern tourism expanded with mid-20th-century coastal road development.
Conservation
The area includes Posidonia seagrass meadows important for coastal ecosystems; operators increasingly promote reef-safe sunscreen and responsible buoyancy to reduce habitat damage.
Reserve your spot on the Alanya: Scuba diving experience for beginners today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Book morning slots for calmer seas
Sea conditions are typically flatter in the morning—ideal for first dives and clearer visibility.
Bring a small daypack
Pack swimwear, towel, reef-safe SPF, and motion-sickness meds in a soft bag for easy boat stowage.
Practice mask clearing before water entry
A quick dry-run of mask equalization and clearing speeds your first descent and reduces anxiety.
Keep dive photos optional
Underwater images are offered after the trip—focus on the dive first, then buy photos if they capture what you want.
Shorty wetsuit (3mm)
Keeps beginners warm during shallow dives without restricting movement.
spring
Mask and snorkel (personal)
A well-fitted mask speeds comfort in the water and prevents basic issues on descent.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin on deck and reduces impact to marine ecosystems.
summer
Anti-nausea tablets
Useful if you’re prone to seasickness during the boat transfer to dive sites.