BEST OF · SCUBA DIVING IN SIDE
Prices, water time and who each one suits, in one place. The 14 scuba diving in Side below are the ones worth spending a spare morning on.
Spend six hours on a spacious boat off Side, with training, full equipment, lunch, and two 30-minute underwater sessions. English, German, Russian, and Turkish guides support beginners, while experienced swimmers can enjoy the museum, fish, and swimming stops.
“Everything was amazing and we really enjoyed.The staff are professional and very kind”
You’ll travel from your Side hotel to the harbor, learn scuba basics from a multilingual instructor, then take two boat-based underwater sessions. Beginners use the standard option; certified divers can choose the expert option and bring their license. Lunch, gear, and snorkeling are included.
“My friend and I had a great time on this trip - it was her first time diving and I had booked it as a surprise. It was well-organised, the instructors were informative and experienced, and the dive itself was fabulous. Would 10/10 recommend!”
Set out from Side for two guided scuba sessions at separate Mediterranean sites, including an underwater museum stop, equipment, lunch, and free swim time. Beginners receive instruction and close instructor support, while experienced divers can choose their gear. English, German, and Turkish guidance 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…”
Join a German or English-speaking guide for two beginner-friendly 20-minute scuba sessions around 110 underwater sculptures near Side. The museum sits 5 to 6 meters below the Mediterranean, and your $50 package includes hotel pickup, equipment, instruction, insurance, snorkeling gear, and lunch on the boat.
“Ich habe Tickets für das Unterwassermuseum beim Tauchen in Side gebucht. Morgens wurde ich gegen 9:00 Uhr vom Bus abgeholt und zu den Toren von Side gebracht. Von dort mussten wir ca. 2 km in der prallen Sonne zum Tauchboot laufen – bei 40 °C sehr anstrengend. Nach kurzer Wartezeit startete das Boot. Beide Tauchgänge waren wirklich schön, die Skulpturen unter Wasser sind beeindruckend. Leider waren die Pausen dazwischen sehr lang und schlecht organisiert. Nach dem zweiten Tauchgang gab es ein einfaches Mittagessen; Getränke waren nicht inklusive (z. B. Eistee für 3 € bzw. plötzlich 4 $ bei Zahlung in Dollar). Die Guides waren freundlich, aber man fühlte sich nicht wirklich willkommen. Der Rü...”
You’ll be collected from your Side hotel, trained by English or Russian-speaking instructors, and taken by boat to two underwater sites. Expect one deeper session, a second shallower session, lunch, swimming time, and optional photos and videos. The museum may be only partly visited.
“The pickup was on time and we were picked up in a nice vehicle. The staff on the boat and the dive were very friendly and helpful, they kept us safe and made us aware of how to signal to them if we were in any difficulties in the water. The first dive was amazing as we could see all the fish. Photos were taken of us by the divers - cost of €50 to get the photos. For the second dive we were offered to pay extra (€20 per person) for a deeper dive with one of the instructors, this was good and we could see more sea life…”
Start at 8:30 am for a seven-hour scuba and snorkeling trip from Side. Hakan and the Silver Diving team provide safety instruction, equipment, lunch, hotel transfers, and two underwater sessions for beginners aged 14 and up.
“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.”
You’ll take two guided scuba sessions off the Antalya coast, first to 6 meters and then to 12 meters, with instruction in English, German, or Russian. Lunch, insurance, and selected hotel transfers are included. Bring water and expect extra charges for drinks, photos, and video.
“An absolutely fantastic day out, whilst I wasn't able to partake as originally planned, my son had an amazing time and said it was the best day of his life. He got to touch the fish, hold the fish, feed the fish and got to sit on the bottom of the sea. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Really good value for money!”
Spend about six hours at sea with Sommer Tour, starting with hotel pickup and a safety lesson before two guided scuba sessions at 5 to 12 meters. You will have a boat lunch, swimming time, and full equipment. The small groups suit first-timers, while children under 10 may join only as boat passengers.
“We first tried this beginner scuba diving tour in Alanya back in May and loved it, so we joined again now from Side — and it was just as fantastic. The pickup was smooth, the admission fee still felt fair for everything included, and the overall length of the visit was perfect for two relaxed dives and a nice lunch. The atmosphere was calm and enjoyable, not crowded at all, which made the experience even better for beginners. The staff were friendly, patient and made us feel completely safe both times. Definitely the best choice for anyone, especially friends, who want an easy, fun and memorable introduction to diving.”
Start with hotel pickup in Side or Manavgat, then board at Side Harbour for two guided underwater sessions around the museum. Instructors help first-timers, equipment and lunch are included, and you return after about 8.5 hours.
“I recently went on this diving trip in Side and it was a fantastic experience. The day started with a transfer from our hotel, which made things so easy. We then enjoyed a boat trip down the Manavgat River and along the Side coastline. Once we reached the diving area, the instructors were incredible. I was a bit nervous at first but they were reassuring and made the whole experience enjoyable. The underwater was breathtaking and I saw so many different types of fish up close. The dive was well-organized, and we had plenty of time to explore the area. To top it all off, the photos they took of…”
From Side Harbour, you’ll make two guided scuba sessions around the underwater museum, with a possible wreck visit, warm water, supplied equipment, lunch, and hotel transfers. No prior experience is needed, but under-16s may snorkel only. Expect a full day on the boat.
“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”
Join an English, German, or Russian speaking scuba team for two 20-minute sessions at Side Underwater Museum. You will see about 110 statues, marine life, and sea plants at a beginner-friendly depth of 5 to 6 meters, with lunch, equipment, transfers, and insurance included.
“Excellent day out - qualified divers able to do a slightly different and deeper dive which was an unexpected bonus. A long day but excellent boat and dive crew.”
You’ll receive beginner instruction from professional scuba guides before two 40-minute sessions near Side’s underwater museum. The trip includes equipment, snorkeling gear, lunch, and insurance, with hotel pickup offered in English. Expect a six-hour day and a group of up to 30 people.
“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.”
Spend about six hours exploring Side’s underwater museum with two guided scuba sessions, full equipment, snorkeling gear, lunch, insurance, and hotel pickup. Certified instructors provide a safety briefing and support for beginners, while the sites feature sculptures, ruins, fish, octopus, grouper, damselfish, and possible turtle sightings.
“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”
From Alanya or Side, you’ll receive hotel pickup, safety instruction, equipment, and two guided 30-minute scuba sessions to depths of about six meters. Beginners descend slowly with an instructor, while certified divers receive guided support. English, German, Russian, and Turkish are available.
“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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