Scuba Diving in Fethiye & Ölüdeniz

Boat & Sea

Fethiye Bay and the coast around Ölüdeniz have calm, clear water and dive sites for every level, from sandy shallows for first-timers to rock walls and caves for experienced divers. Dive centres in Fethiye harbour and Ölüdeniz run daily boat trips with two dives and lunch on board. Try dives (Discover Scuba) are a short briefing and a supervised dive to about 6–12 m with an instructor, open to anyone in good health from about 10 years old. Certified divers join guided dives; courses from PADI or SSI Open Water to advanced levels take 3–4 days. Water is warmest from July to October (around 25–28 °C), and visibility is often 20 m or more.

Key facts

  • Location: Fethiye harbour / Ölüdeniz
  • Duration: Full day boat trip with 2 dives (6–8 hours)
  • Season: April – November; best visibility in late summer and autumn
  • Estimated cost: Day trip with 2 dives, lunch and transfer roughly $60–90 – check with the dive centre

Highlights

  • Try dives for beginners – no certificate needed
  • Reefs, rock walls, caves and swim-throughs
  • Octopus, moray eels, groupers and sea turtles
  • PADI/SSI courses from Open Water upwards

Frequently asked questions

How do I book Scuba Diving in Fethiye & Ölüdeniz?

Book directly with a dive centre in Fethiye harbour or Ölüdeniz, or through booking sites; most include hotel transfer. Choose a centre registered with PADI or SSI and ask about group size and the equipment. Certified divers should bring their card and logbook.

Any local tips for Scuba Diving in Fethiye & Ölüdeniz?

Don't fly within 18–24 hours after diving – plan the dive day early in your trip, not on the last day. Tell the instructor about any health problems (heart, lungs, ears, pregnancy). Ear pain while descending means stop and equalise. Bring sun protection for the boat.

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