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Spend a day on the Mediterranean with two guided dives, a boat lunch and hotel transfers from Antalya. Suitable for beginners, the trip combines shallow reef exploration with a deeper second dive and optional underwater photography.
Spend a day on the Mediterranean with two guided dives, a boat lunch and hotel transfers from Antalya. Suitable for beginners, the trip combines shallow reef exploration with a deeper second dive and optional underwater photography.
The boat slips away from Antalya’s harbor and the city’s heat loosens its grip as the Mediterranean opens wide.
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Operated by HARLEY · Antalya, Antalya
The boat slips away from Antalya’s harbor and the city’s heat loosens its grip as the Mediterranean opens wide.
Blue water rolls like a promise; instructors run through hand signals and kit checks while the sun warms neoprene. Divers enter calm bays and descend into clear visibility — the first shallow dive typically drops to 5–7 meters, ideal for introductory skills and close-up encounters with sponges and schooling damselfish. After a relaxed lunch on deck — often grilled chicken, salad and local bread — the second dive explores slightly deeper ledges around 10–15 meters where rock formations hold moray eels and octopus.
This stretch of coast is layered with history: Lycian and Roman maritime routes threaded these waters, and nearby ancient harbors such as Phaselis peek from the shoreline. Geologically, Antalya’s coastline features limestone cliffs and submerged terraces that create swim-throughs and overhangs attractive to marine life.
Practically, the trip caters to beginners and certified divers alike: professional PADI/CMAS instructors provide a briefing, basic training, and full rental gear. Expect a 6–7 hour outing including hotel transfers; boat rides to dive sites commonly range 20–60 minutes depending on sea conditions. Water temperatures vary by season — plan wetsuit thickness accordingly. Bring a towel, a change of clothes, reef-safe sunscreen, and your sense of curiosity.
Conserve what you find: avoid touching reefs, follow instructor guidance, and consider purchasing underwater photos to remember the dive without disturbing marine life.
moderate.
6–7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; basic swimming ability and comfort in open water recommended
Yes — the tour includes beginner training, shallow initial dives, and close instructor supervision for first-time divers.
Price typically covers hotel pickup/drop-off, boat transfers, diving equipment, briefings, two dives and lunch; check vendor details for photo costs.
Surface temps vary seasonally from about 18°C (spring/fall) to 26°C+ (summer); a 3mm shorty or 5mm full suit is common depending on season and personal tolerance.
Standard policies vary; this tour requires 24-hour cancellation for a full refund—operators may reschedule if the sea is unsafe.
Antalya’s coastline has been a maritime corridor since Lycian and Roman times; many dive sites sit near ancient harbors and submerged terraces.
The Mediterranean faces pressure from tourism and warming seas; use reef-safe products, follow briefings, and avoid contact with seafloor habitats.
HARLEY operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat slips away from Antalya’s harbor and the city’s heat loosens its grip as the Mediterranean opens wide.
The boat slips away from Antalya’s harbor and the city’s heat loosens its grip as the Mediterranean opens wide.
Blue water rolls like a promise; instructors run through hand signals and kit checks while the sun warms neoprene. Divers enter calm bays and descend into clear visibility — the first shallow dive typically drops to 5–7 meters, ideal for introductory skills and close-up encounters with sponges and schooling damselfish. After a relaxed lunch on deck — often grilled chicken, salad and local bread — the second dive explores slightly deeper ledges around 10–15 meters where rock formations hold moray eels and octopus.
This stretch of coast is layered with history: Lycian and Roman maritime routes threaded these waters, and nearby ancient harbors such as Phaselis peek from the shoreline. Geologically, Antalya’s coastline features limestone cliffs and submerged terraces that create swim-throughs and overhangs attractive to marine life.
Practically, the trip caters to beginners and certified divers alike: professional PADI/CMAS instructors provide a briefing, basic training, and full rental gear. Expect a 6–7 hour outing including hotel transfers; boat rides to dive sites commonly range 20–60 minutes depending on sea conditions. Water temperatures vary by season — plan wetsuit thickness accordingly. Bring a towel, a change of clothes, reef-safe sunscreen, and your sense of curiosity.
Conserve what you find: avoid touching reefs, follow instructor guidance, and consider purchasing underwater photos to remember the dive without disturbing marine life.