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ZAMANTI RIVER RAFTING by CAPPADOCIA

2009-11-29T10:16:00.000-08:00

Kapuzbaşı, Yahyalı - Kayseri - Turkey

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In the middle of Turkey 270 km south of Ankara lays Cappadocia (Kapadokya) - the heart of the Anatolian plateau. The Zamantı river is flowing from this plateau, pass the Kapuzbaşı waterfalls and crossing the Taurus mountains towards the Mediterranean. This area is our playground.

Rafting expeditions may sound scary to some of us. We know that not all people are naturally born rafters and might not feel at ease thinking about a night in the wilderness. All that does not mean however, that you will not fall in love with it after the first time you will try. As a mater of fact, from our experience, you probably will. To help you get over the fear of the unknown we invite you to read through some frequently asked questions, other people experiences and to have a short overview of what a day on the river looks like.

RED RIVER SPIRIT - 1 day trip
This one is a day adventure down the Zamantı's deepest canyons. Visiting powerful waterfalls, mysterious caves and rafting along green villages in which the time seems to have stopped. Come to breathe in the nature and spend a magical day with us to get the real sense of the "Zamantı Spirit".

Trip Itinerary
We start our day with a morning pick up from the hotels and a drive to the town of Yahyalı. Arriving at our river base to change into our river clothes and have a small chat about the correct river behavior than off we go right into it. We will spend the net hours rafting through the dramatic blue canyon. The walls are huge and at some places they go vertically over a 1000 meters! The rapids are exciting, the air is fresh and the scenery is breathtaking. We will take our time through the fantastic gorge with breaks for body rafting, side tours, games and a light meal on the way. After some 3 hours we arrive at take to enjoy an open buffet lunch on the riverbank. If time allows and the crew is up to it, we will go to visit the world famous Kapuzbaşı waterfall and take loads of photos of all different angles.

WET DREAM - 2 days trip
Raft through the Zamantı's canyons and the fast Şelale river. The views are breathtaking; the river is great and available for all. If you want to have the taste of white water and a glimpse into Zamantı's outdoor wonderland, then this trip is your wet dream.

Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : We pick you up in the morning for a drive down to the Zamantı River. On the riverside we take some time to introduce our team and for a conversation about the coming few days. In a short safety talk we get comfortable with our gear and the river behavior, then get on the water to raft between the steep walls of the gorgeous blue canyon. After a delicious lunch served on the riverbank we take our time to explore the area, relax in our camp and enjoy a night around the fire.
Day 2 : In the morning we take a hike to see the special rainbow at Kapuzbaşı waterfall, then back to the river for our daily adrenalin shot. A short and pumping river section takes us through lush riverbanks, and legendary scenery to taste some of the Zamantı exciting white water. After lunch we set for the drive to finish our trip back in Cappadocia.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND - 3 days trip
Join us for an expedition to explore the mysterious kingdom of the Zamantı River and the Red mountains. With a portion of white water, plenty of scenery and a little touch of outdoor camping this one is a short trip that has it all. Raft between giant caves and colorful canyons to find out for yourself, why this one is called Alice in Wonderland.

Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : We pick you up in the morning for a drive down to the Zamantı River. On the riverside we take some time to introduce our team and for a conversation about the coming few days. In a short safety talk we get comfortable with our gear and the river behavior, then get on the water to raft between the steep walls of the gorgeous blue canyon. After a delicious lunch served on the riverbank we take our time to explore the area, relax in our camp and enjoy a night around the fire.
Day 2 : Start the day with a hike to see the special rainbow at Kapuzbaşı waterfall than back to the river for our daily adrenalin shot. Negotiating some 20 km of exciting rapids and pristine wilderness we spend our day on the river between old chrome mines, exploring deserted caves and visiting remote villages. After lunch on the riverbank we approach one of the most amazing sights of all rivers Alice in Wonderland. In the afternoon we arrive at our Küpköy camp, to spend the night in a camp with a view.
Day 3 : Wake up to the smell of a freshly brewed coffee simmering on the open fire and the delicious outdoor breakfast that naturally follows. A couple of hours later we find ourselves rafting through a mysterious tunnel and boiling rapids on our way to explore the amazing hidden canyon. In the afternoon we take out and drive through the magical views of the red mountains back to Cappadocia.

THE BIG BLUE - 5 days trip
Looking for an other way to experience nature? Looking for a special place to do it? Here is a combination of extraordinary white water rafting and outstanding outdoor activities all wrapped in the fascinating wonderland of one of this planets most beautiful rivers. Raft the Zamantı river top to bottom, visit remote villages, mysterious caves and spend magical nights under the stars in a trip so fulfilling, you wish it never ends.

Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : We pick you up in the morning for a drive down to the Zamantı River. On the riverside we take some time to introduce our team and for a conversation about the coming few days. In a short safety talk we get comfortable with the gear and river behavior, then get on the water to raft between the steep walls of the gorgeous blue canyon.
After a delicious lunch served on the riverbank we take our time to explore the area, relax in our camp and enjoy a night around the fire.
Day 2 : Start the day with a hike to see the special rainbow at Kapuzbaşı waterfall than back to the river for our daily adrenalin shot. Negotiating some 20 km of exciting rapids and pristine wilderness we spend our day on the river between old chrome mines, exploring deserted caves and visiting remote villages. After lunch on the riverbank we approach one of the most amazing sights of all rivers Alice in Wonderland. In the afternoon we arrive at our Küpköy camp to spend the night in a camp with a view.
Day 3 : Wake up to the smell of a freshly brewed coffee simmering on the open fire and the delicious outdoor breakfast that naturally follows. A couple of hours later we find ourselves rafting through a mysterious tunnel and boiling rapids on our way to explore the amazing hidden canyon. After dealing with some excellent white water we set our camp on a wonderful sandy beach and spend the afternoon swimming, reading, and playing around.
Day 4 : This day we experience some of the best white water the Zamantı has to offer. After meeting the Seyhan river water is added, and big volume type rafting carries us all the way to the end of the day and to our Lucky Bridge Camp.
Day 5 : Soon after breakfast on the riverbank we enter the Wishing Well Gorge in which wishes come true through some white foamy rapids. After a couple of hours of white fun the river evens out and soon we come out of the gorge for a lazy afternoon cruise down the Egener stretch. At the village of Egener, we finish a wonderful trip with a wonderful lunch and a shuttle to Adana. (a shuttle to Cappadocia or Kayseri is also available with previous arrangement).

ZAMANTI RIVER
The land of Turkey whose 97% are located on the half island of Asia Minor and 3% in Balkans is shaped like a bowl. To the south the Taurus Mountains ridge lays along the Mediterranean Sea and carries on to the east to join the Himalayan mountains.

The Pontus ridge at the north of the country along the Black sea is an interrupted chain of folded highlands and at the east a high stretch of volcanoes contains the highest mountain in Turkey - Mount Ağrı Dağı, 5.165 meters in altitude. The centre of the country is a volcanic plateau of between 800 to 1300 meters above sea level. The Mountain ridges surrounding the plateau are creating a natural barrier. Rivers that usually flow from the high parts of the ridge towards the lowlands cannot break through those ridges.

Due to the lack of drainage the plateau contains a few salt lakes with the biggest among them, the Tuz Gölü, one of the saltiest lakes in the world (33.5% salt). A rare example of a river that breaks through a mountain ridge is the Zamantı River. Originates in powerful springs located at Pınarbaşı, some 100 km north-east of the big city Kayseri the Zamantı flows south and crosses the Taurus mountains to meet the Mediterranean sea between the cities Adana and Mersin. Coming out of the springs the river curves through the Anatolian plateau some 100 km before it meets with the Taurus Mountains not far from the town of Yahyalı.

The enormous pressure that was generated as a result of the collision between two tectonic plates in this area has created a giant crack across the ridge from north to south. The Zamantı River makes its way through this crack inside a steep and rugged set of canyons south to meet the Seyhan river near the village of Akdam. The limestone ridge of the Taurus Mountains is rich with caves and water pockets that are trapped inside the rock. The big crack withholding the Zamantı River opened those pockets and released the water to flow out into the river in a spectacular set of springs that increases the flow dramatically around Kapuzbaşı waterfalls near the village of Güney Şelale.

The diverse scenery along the river is consistent of different types of canyons with various geological formations and vegetation that changes due to the constant change of climate as you descend from the Anatolian highlands to the hot and humid Mediterranean. The river evens out as it leaves the Taurus Mountains by the village of Egener and slowly makes its way through the Seyhan power station and the city of Adana down to the Mediterranean Sea.

KIZILIRMAK
Situated in the north of the Anatolian plateau the Kızılırmak (red river) is the longest river in Turkey. The Red River originates at the Köse ridge northeast of the city Sivas, and then flows southwest towards the center of the Anatolian plateau. It reaches its most southern point near the village of Avanos, which is one of the corners of the Cappadocian triangle, then curves northwest, passes by the capital Ankara and turns north to flow into the Black Sea by Bafra.

After passing the city of Sivas, except the occasional rapid, the Red river is mainly calm and wide as it makes its way through the Anatolian plateau with some rapids near the village of Avanos. The Kızılırmak is flowing through some red clay river beds and is a source for raw materials for the pottery industry that has flourished all along it. The Red River is also a source of water mainly for agriculture and the green valleys surrounding it stand in strong contrast to the dryness of the Cappadocia region.

TEAM
Valerija Fedotova (Lera) International Guide, Tom Gilat -International Guide, Tom Holleman (Tomba) - Guide and Expedition Leader, Ofir Cochavi (Minibar) - Guide and Expedition Leader, Joel Guanillo - Guide and Expedition Leader, Alex M. Aitken - Guide and Expedition Leader

RAFTING GUIDE COURSE
Thinking of taking things seriously? Want to be a pro? Here is a great opportunity for you to learn and practice advanced river techniques instructed by some of the leading names in the world of white water rafting. Come join us for 11 fascinating days on the river, wrapped in the breathtaking views of Turkeys outdoors to become a qualified international river guide.

Subjects we cover in the course
River reading - river formations, obstacles and hydrodynamics.
Raft control - guide strokes, raft-maneuvering.
Rapid running - scouting, plan making, river running.
Risk management - making a decision, recognizing and avoiding hazards.
River signals - paddle signals, hand signals.
Work in a guides team - guides job descriptions and responsibilities.
Paddle and safety talk - training and instructing a paddlers team.
Customer skills - reading customers behaviors and reactions.
River rescue - river emergencies and rescue techniques.
Rope systems - knots, Z-drags, anchors and other systems.
Evacuation methods - evacuate a victim from a river scene.
Equipment - handling, care and maintenance.

Information and Facilities
11 days comprehensive hands on course.
Professional, international team of instructors.
Full board accommodation in a cozy mountain lodge.
All gear provided.
International rafting guide diploma upon graduation.
Worldwide work connection and opportunities.
All transports including to and from Antalya.
Personal approach.

BEGINNERS KAYAKING COURSE
Started kayaking and want to improve your white water technique, or want to get into a fascinating new sport? Medrafts Kayak school is ready to open a whole new world of exciting white fun for you. Based on a pristine riverbank, our mountain lodge is hosting a 5 days Whitewater kayak course for all levels of kayakers.

The subjects that we cover in the course may vary according to your personal level and experience. Our guides will assess your level and build together with you a personal training program designed to approve your skills. Here are some of the subjects we work on:

River reading - hazards, formations and hydrodynamic.
Strokes - braces, strokes and balance.
Roll - back roll, front roll and hand roll.
River signals - paddle signals, hand signals
Play boating - surfing, cartwheel, flat spin, loops and other tricks.
River running - scouting, planning and running a rapid.
River safety - running a safe kayak trip.
Risk management - making a decision, recognizing and avoiding hazards.
Basic river rescue - river emergencies and rescue techniques
Evacuation methods - evacuate a victim from a river scene
Equipment - handling care and maintenance.
Boats and accessories - models, materials and characters.

Information and Facilities
8 days comprehensive hands on course.
Professional, international team of instructors.
Full board accommodation in a cozy mountain lodge.
Gear - bring your own or use ours.
Fun and off hours activities.
All transports including to and from Antalya.
Personal approach.

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DEEPSEA FISHING by ATICI HOTEL

2009-11-29T09:57:00.000-08:00

Adrasan, Kumluca - Antalya - Turkey

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FISHING IN ADRASAN

In Adrasan one of the activities that you will enjoy yourself a lot is to catch various types of fishes at various sizes that you have never seen before, in the abundant waters of Mediterranean. We are sure that you are going to live the most exciting and beautiful moments while fishing with fishing line with us. You won't be able to think anything else while you are catching the main types of fishes that are special to our region. The ones who are interested in fishing know that this is the best thing to deal with stress. While you are waiting for fishes to be caught up by your line, you will watch the marvelous beauties, hills and bays of Adrasan.

When you feel the force of the fish at the end of your fishing line and start to combat to catch it, you will find out how the real struggle is. The pleasure of pulling the fishes onto your boat will remain as the best moments of your holiday. Are you ready for a natural and pleasurable struggle with the fishing methods special to our region?

It is possible to find each kind of fish in Adrasan waters. Some of the delicious fishes found in Adrasan are: Leer fish, amberjack, greater amberjack, sea bream, sword fish, red gurnard, chub mackerel, grouper, red porgy, little tunny, Atlantic bonito, skipjack tuna, barracuda, brush teeth lizardfish, garfish and sea breams. Besides, Grida fish, special to Mediterranean is also very delicious. At the points where rivers meet the sea, sea bass and chub can be found especially in winters.

Which kinds of fishes can be found in Adrasan? The fishes you will like caching according to seasons are: leer fish, amberjack, dogtooth grouper, sea breams, albacore, Atlantic bonito, skipjack tuna, barracuda (brush teeth lizardfish), sea bass and garfish. Leer fish, amberjack and dogteeth grouper will carry you away.

What is the method of fishing? We set off for fishing early in the morning. First we catch Atlantic bonito, horse mackerel or garfish with the Rapalas you have or we give you. And in the meantime we have our breakfast accompanied by the unique landscape of Adrasan and drink our coffees or tees. We catch fishes with back pulling method until we find the suitable crib fishes. We go on like this until 9 o'clock. When we find the suitable crib fishes, without paying attention to what time it is we start to catch leer fish and Amberjack with our big fishing lines using these crib fishes as alive baits.

On the basis of our past experiences, we wait for the excellent moment when the fishes meet with our fishing lines in the right hunting areas. If you are lucky and there is plenty of leer fish on that day, it is impossible to describe the joy and excitement you will have. Your struggle at the moment will remain as one of the unforgettable memories you have. Of course this is not the only method for fishing, we have other methods depending on the season, day, kinds of fish and region especially to catch barracuda and sea bream. The main goal of our fishing tours is to catch big fishes as leer fishes and amberjacks.

We go fishing tours with our small fibre boat and the boat of Deep fishing as a team. If the number is higher than normal, we rent a bigger boat in addition to ours.

Deep fishing will make your moments unforgettable thanks to their experiences. Maybe you will catch the biggest fish in your life in these waters.

Let’s go fishing, let’s live the unforgettable moments...

ATICI HOTEL - RESTAURANT - BAR - POOL
Atıcı Hotel is a decent family company run by Atıcı family who owns an experience of 23 years within the sector of tourism.

Room
Our hotel which is situated on the beach has 36 rooms each equipped with Shower / Wc / Air Conditioning. All aspects of comfort has been considered for your convenience.

Restaurant
We will be happy to host you with our meals that consist of rich local delicates at our restaurant situated in a beautiful garden. While breakfast and dinner are available in the form of buffet at Atıcı Hotel, you can prefer table d'hote (fixed menu) for lunch or you can benefit from all kinds of alternatives such as snack food we offer to you.

While the vegetables for breakfast are obtained from greenhouses, olive is grown by the family members personally. A nice breakfast that is organic as much as possible is waiting for you in the mornings. If you wish, you can also order fresh egg from the chickens of Atıcı Hotel. We have been serving soup at first, various types of salads, cold starters and various types of grills, dessert or fruit for dinner in the form of buffet and in the same manner for 23 years. Your hot meals are served to you by the hosts personally.

If you want to get rid of the stress piled on you throughout the whole year and if you really want to have a good rest, you will say that Atıcı Hotel is the ideal place for this. We strongly recommend you to come and visit our hotel if you want to listen to the woodnotes in the nature, get lost in the endlessness of the blue, spend good time with your family and friends. Having a rest, laughing, running, enthusing, swimming, diving, fishing, taking a walk, being happy…you will experience all these here in Hotel Atıcı.

You can dive into the unique clean sea of Adrasan after taking just a few steps whenever you wish since our hotel is situated on the beach or you can take your ice-cold drink from our open air bar situated immediately by the pool and freshen while you are enjoying yourself in the pool of our hotel. While many of you are having the time of your lives on one side, you can lie on your lounge chair, sunbathe and read book on the other side. Those of you who do not like sunbathing can sit in our shady bar by the pool and enjoy ice-cold draft beer or yörük ayran, and can have enjoyable chat with friends

Of course, we offer many alternatives for those who do not want to spend all their holiday on the beach or in the pool in Adrasan. If you wish, you can dive into the blue depths after getting a short and simple training, you can join fishing tours by boat and catch big fishes, you can rent a bicycle or car and go on an excursion, you can walk on tracks between very green pine trees, you can enjoy your holiday in the most dynamic manner through plenty of alternatives such as table tennis and water-skiing.

ADRASAN
Adrasan (Çavuşköy) is 95 km far away from Antalya. You can arrive at Adrasan after traveling for about one and half an hour. Adrasan is committed to Antalya’s town Kumluca and it became a municipality in 1996. It has an interesting bay covered by pines. Adrasan takes opposite wind by land to sea and thus in years when the wind power was dominant, sailing boats couldn't enter this bay and they established civilization on Olympos, Phaselis and other Antalya harbors.

The name of Adrasan comes from Greek and the town is also known as Çavuş village. Bay’s ground, leaning its back to the Bey Mountains is sandy and its sea is shallow and there aren't any highway in the surrounding. It is full of interesting and natural excellences. For those who are interested in water sports, this place is also a unique circuit. The temperature of sea water is high and season lasts for too long. Its see meets the requirements of underwater photographer with a clear underwater visibility range of 29 meters.

Adrasan's closed bay has a vast and long beach. You can get into sea from wherever you want. Opposite the bay, Eliğ of the Musa Mountain attracts attention with its silhouette resembling a camel. Markis hill is situated at the entrance of the bay. If you climb up through the forest from the either side of the bay, you will see how aesthetic is the bay. If you are interested in environmental trips, you should also visit Olympos, the antique city, Yanartaş, fire never burning out in the mythological mountain and the nearest touristical sights: Çıralı, Kaş, Demre, Myra, Patara, Xantos, Phaselis and Antalya.

With its bay, river and surrounding, Adrasan has an atmosphere which you will not want to leave. It’s the right place for a real vacation. While Antalya is crowded, hot and hectic, you will find peace and stillness in Adrasan, which is only at a 100 km distance from Antalya.

Exit the Antalya-Kaş highway and drive down for 22 km to reach Adrasan. Even if the plane tree at the entrance of the municipality does not attract our attention, you will enter a quite different world while drawing near to the sea parallel to Adrasan River on your left. If the ones who set off in the morning reaches the town after it gets dark, this is even more interesting.

While the river side is used for vehicle traffic, car parking facility; you pass to the other side where our premise is located via the chain bridge which is similar to the Istanbul Bosphorus Bridge system. Strip bulbs lined up to show the design of both the bridge and the facility creates a different atmosphere.

The hotels and pensions are located in the right side of the bay, this is also the point where the second street joins. There are trekking tracks for those, interested in environment and walking. Between Mavikent and Gelidonya, you can see the charming Oturak Bay and its shore and beach, famous for being the calmest harbour even when the sea is stormy.

If you go further from Karaöz you will find the Papaz İskelesi Bay, serving as for the day picnic area with pine trees. On the other side, the beach that reaches Finike with a length of 25 km in Mavikent, the largest shoreline of Antalya with , has a bright future.

Among the activities organized in Adrasan, the students and the tourists who are enrolled in diving school can attend the diving courses. Groups dive into a depth of 25-30 m everyday in the Üçadalar, Pırasalı Island and Sulu Island locations and students are awarded with a diving certificate at the end of courses. While, the vessels approaching the Papaz Bay, delivers the fishes they have caught to Reis Fisheries Firm, other amateur fishers can catch bigger fishes with their fishing lines or harpoons in the rocky locations.

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SCUBA DIVING by DEMRE DIVING

2009-11-29T09:44:00.000-08:00

Demre - Antalya - Turkey

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Nearest airports are Antalya and Dalaman, which can be reached from Europe in about 3 hours. From Antalya, transfer to Demre takes about 2 hours (140 kilometers), from Dalaman, it takes about 3 hours (190 kilometers). We arrange your transfer with air conditioned cars or buses, from both of the airports to Demre.

Demre Diving was established in 2006 on an authentic area where the roots of ancient Anatolian civilizations meet the unique nature of Mediterranean. Demre, serving a new and alternative diving point at the service of fastly growing underwater sports sector in Turkey, is offering abundant underwater and above water resources awaiting divers’ discovery.

DIVING BOAT
Our diving boat "Yunus (Dolphin)" was designed to meet the requirements of proper diving. The diving deck is limited to use by 20 divers at a time. It is provided private safe boxes located in the customized area on the diving deck for each diver's diving equipment to be stored in. A ladder exist at the stern for use by divers. A single deck allows divers to be transferred from deck to platform.

Our diving boat is equipped with an external propulsion service boat, emergency oxygen unite, first aid package and accessories, GPS, echo sounder, communication equipment and refrigerator. Upper deck has four-sit sunny area and a shadowed area to accommodate fourteen persons. Below deck has five-sit cushion area for resting and sun bath.

Construction Date : 1997
Length : 12 meters
Width : 4,20 meters
Capacity : 26 persons
Engine : 135 HP Ford
Clean Water : 500 liters
Sewage : 250 liters
Wc : Manuel pumped, marine type toilet
Showers : 2 on the diving deck

DEMRE HOTEL
Hotel Demre is the only hotel located on the unique coast line of 14 km length. The hotel, located only 10 meters away from the Mediterranean beach, has 26 rooms, all with sea view. Each room is accommodated with a terrace, a shower, restroom, air-conditioning minibar, phone and tv. Additionally, there is a sofa, private parking place, swimming pool, pool-bar and a garden terrace for common use.

DIVE SPOTS

ANTRUM
Depth : 12 - 40 meters, Visibility : 15 - 25 meters, Current : Low - Strong, Bottom Type : Rock, Coral, Speciality : Drop-off, Cave
This dive spot, located approximately 45 minutes from the jetty is mostly preferred for deep dives. A big cave, between 27 - 42 meters depth, 50 meters length gave it's name to this dive spot. This spot has interesting rock formations, soft and hard corals in small size, different kind of crabs, nudibranches and any kind of fishes of Mediterranean. It's possible to see big group of fishes when you swim with current.

BLUE CAVE
Depth : 0 - 30 meters, Visibility : 15 - 30 meters, Current : None - Low, Bottom Type : Rock, Sand, Speciality : Reef, Cave
Blue Cave is a quite big cave with many rooms and passages. It is also possible to have fresh air in one of the rooms inside the Cave. A big cave, between 15 - 6 meters depth and around 50 meters length with two parts gave it's name to this dive spot. The deep part of the cave is fully black, has naval shrimps and soft corals. The front part is fully loaded with blue light, has any kind of small fishes of Mediterranean. Divers without experience are allowed to see a limited part of the cave, where as the experienced ones can also execute penetration dives.

LIGHTHOUSE
Depth : 6 - 40 meters, Visibility : 15 - 25 meters, Current : Low - Strong, Bottom Type : Sand, Rock, Silt, Plant, Speciality : Amphoras, Reef
This dive spot, located approximately 25 minutes from the jetty is mostly preferred for deep, drift and night dives. This area has three different directions with different depth limits. It is possible to meet with current on two of them. The strength of the current changes as periodical. This area has many kind amphoras and anchors from various archeological periods. It also presents a very rich sea-life, such as moray eels, parrotfishes, scorpion fishes, groupers, nudibranches, rays etc.

THE WALL
Depth : 12 - 40 meters, Visibility : 20 - 30 meters, Current : Low - Strong, Bottom Type : Sand, Rock, Silt, Plant, Speciality : Amphoras, Wall
This dive spot located, at the south side of Kekova Island, approximately 40 minutes from the jetty is mostly preferred for deep and drift dives. There is two different direction on The Wall. Dives always starts with the strength and the direction of current. The deepest point of the wall is on 35 meters, its possible to see different kind of ray when the sandy area starts. This area has many kind of broken and stable amphoras from various archeological periods. This area also presents a rich sea-life, such as barracudas, moray eels, bear crabs, scorpion fishes, groupers, nudibranches etc.

CURVE PORT
Depth : 5 - 24 meters, Visibility : 15 - 25 meters, Current : None, Bottom Type : Sand, Rock, Coral, Plant, Speciality : Amphoras, Reef, Coral
This dive spot located, at the south side of Kekova Island, approximately 40 minutes from the jetty is mostly preferred after deep dives. A riff is located on the sea bed of sand and sea weed, reaching a depth of 24 meters. The sea life is quite rich, such as groupers, barracudas, nudibranches, moray eels, conger eels and rays. This area has many kind of broken amphoras and death corals in shallow water. Also this spot is very attractive for snorkeling and skin diving.

IBERIAN COAST
Depth : 7 - 30 meters, Visibility : 10 - 20 meters, Current : None - Low, Bottom Type : Sand, Rock, Silt, Speciality : Reef, Wreck
A wreck (freight ship) with 72 meters length, 11 meters width which sank in February 2003 gave its name to this dive spot. The ship splitted in 3 parts when sinking and it's parts was scattered in an area of depth between 7 to 28 meters. Although being a new wreck, it has relatively a rich sea life within. The different depth levels allow both experienced and beginner level divers to taste a diving experience for a wreck ship.

THE ROCK
Depth : 10 - 40 meters, Visibility : 15 - 25 meters, Current : Low - Strong, Bottom Type : Sand, Rock, Plant, Speciality : Reef, Wall
This diving point, located outbound of Kekova Island, approximately 40 minutes from the jetty and has two diving routes. In the eastern part, vertical rock formations going deep at almost 40 meters, in the opposite, i.e. the western part, an area which is suitable for both deep and multilevel dives. Thanks to its rock formations in the sea bed, the area contains sea life such as Groupers, Wakers, Spiny lobsters, Moray Eels, etc. This dive spot located, at the south side of Kekova Island, approximately 40 minutes from the jetty is mostly preferred after deep dives.

THE BAY
Depth : 6 - 30 meters, Visibility : 20 - 30 meters, Current : None - Low, Bottom Type : Sand, Rock, Plant, Speciality : Reef, Wall
This dive spot located, at the south side of Kekova Island, approximately 30 minutes from the jetty is mostly preferred after deep dives. This region is known with its rock formations and variety of sea life. Two diving routes exist: first is deep, latter is shallow. Seeing big bear crabs, spiny lobsters, scorpion fishes, octopuses and moray eels is quite possible.

THE CAVE
Depth : 6 - 22 meters, Visibility : 15 - 25 meters, Current : None - Low, Bottom Type : Sand, Rock, Silt, Speciality : Cave, Wall
This dive spot located, at the south side of Kekova Island, approximately 35 minutes from the jetty is mostly preferred for penetration dives. This spot has 3 different caves, rooms and passages. It is also possible to have fresh air in two of the rooms inside the caves. On the walls of the caves, it is possible to see lobsters, shrimps, crabs, nudibranches, eels and many kind of fishes.

THE REEF
Depth : 1 - 40 meters, Visibility : 20 - 30 meters, Current : Low - Strong, Bottom Type : Rock, Sand, Speciality : Reef
This dive spot, located approximately 45 minutes from the jetty is mostly preferred for deep dives. Diving is allowed only under good weather conditions. A reef, between 1 - 100 meters depth, gave it's name to this dive spot. The area is suitable for experienced divers for deep diving. This area also presents rich sea life, with drifts from open seas. This spot has two different directions on North and South sides. It's possible to see different kind of sponges, soft corals, rays, eels, lobsters, nudibranches, crabs and more at both sides of the reef.

THE END
Depth : 10 - 40 meters, Visibility : 20 - 30 meters, Current : Low - Strong, Bottom Type : Rock, Coral, Silt, Sand, Speciality : Drop-off, Cave
This dive spot located, at the east of Kekova Island, approximately 70 minutes from the jetty is mostly preferred after deep and cave dives. A big cave, between 29 - 35 meters depth and around 50 meters length, gave it's name to this dive spot. A big rock separates the cave after 25 meters from the entrance. Both of the sides has thousands of shrimps and different kind of fishes. This spot has periodical strong current. Specially, it's possible to see big group of fishes with current in between August and October.

SAILING SHIP
Depth : 7 - 18 meters, Visibility : 15 - 25 meters, Current : None, Bottom Type : Rock, Sand, Plant, Speciality : Wreck
This diving point, located approximately 15 minutes from the port is mostly preferred for check dives, open water trainings and discovery dives. It is a shallow diving point where a wooden wreck lies among the seaweeds. The wreck is located between 7 to 11 meters of depth and around you will have the chance to see various fishes and other sea life of different size and species. If you look carefully, you may even see Stingrays lying on the sandy bottom.

PADI COURSES

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
Total of appr. 4 hours. Starts with theoretical lessons, continues with the lessons in the pool and finishes in the open sea (diving at 12 meters depth maximum). If you're looking for a convenient way to try scuba, look to a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience to broaden your horizons. You can jump into this program near home in a pool, or on vacation near open water.

OPEN WATER DIVER
This course is the start-up course for the most famous diving organization, i.e. PADI ( Professional Association of Diving Instructors). Graduates become a certified member of the diving community.

Course Structure And Standards
Open Water Diver course consists of three incremental trainings, such as theoretical, confined water and open water. Theoretical lessons include different training modules such as fundamentals of underwater, diving techniques, diving equipment and accessories. Trainees are subject to examination after completion of each training module. Those who succeed in the final examination are given the appropriate diver’s certificate. Confined water training is conducted either in a pool or in shallow sea. Before entering into the open water training, divers are trained with 5 different dives in the confined water. Open Water dives are performed at depths between 6-18 meters. Trainees perform 4 open sea dives, gain more experience and improve their skills.

Course Prerequisites
Anyone older than 14 years without any health disorders that may handicaps diving (such as cardiac disorders, physical disorders, etc.) is legible for diving.
For participants younger than 14 years, PADI Junior Open Water Diver certificate is provided and those junior divers are allowed to dive down to 12 meters depth with their parents.

Advanced Training
PADI proposes advance training to its members at all diver levels. One you have an Open Water Diver Certificate, you may either follow the PADI Adventures in Diving program or PADI Advanced Open Water Diver program.

ADVANCED OPEN WATER
PADI’s Adventures in diving program offers two alternatives to divers. The trainees can be certified either as Adventure Diver after completion of training in 3 different diving methods, or as Advanced Open Water Diver after completion of Deep Adventure Dive, Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive and 3 different diving methods.

Course Structure And Standards
For the Advanced Open Water Diver certificate, it is compulsory to complete Deep Adventure Dive and Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive. Additionally, 3 different diving methods shall also be completed, however the trainee can decide which methods to get trained. Mentioned 3 diving methods can be selected among those listed below :
Altitude Diver, AWARE Fish Identification, Boat Diver, Drift Diver, Dry Suit Diver, Diver Propulsion Vehicle, Multilevel Diver, Night Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search & Recovery Diver, Underwater Naturalist, Underwater Photographer, Underwater Videographer, Wreck Diver.

Course Prerequisites
The trainees should have already acquired the PADI Open Water Diver certificate and be older than 14 years old. Trainees between ages 12 and 15 may select the Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certificate program.

Advanced Training
The knowledge and experience gained during this training can be credited for follow-on PADI Speciality Diver training programs. When you have an Open Water Diver Certificate, you may either follow the PADI Rescue Diver program or PADI Divemaster program.

ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER
PADI’s Adventures in diving program offers two alternatives to divers. The trainees can be certified either as Adventure Diver after completion of training in 3 different diving methods, or as Advanced Open Water Diver after completion of Deep Adventure Dive, Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive and 3 different diving methods.

Course Structure And Standards
For the Advanced Open Water Diver certificate, it is compulsory to complete Deep Adventure Dive and Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive. Additionally, 3 different diving methods shall also be completed, however the trainee can decide which methods to get trained. Mentioned 3 diving methods can be selected among those listed below :
Altitude Diver, AWARE Fish Identification, Boat Diver, Drift Diver, Dry Suit Diver, Diver Propulsion Vehicle, Multilevel Diver, Night Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Search & Recovery Diver, Underwater Naturalist, Underwater Photographer, Underwater Videographer, Wreck Diver.

Course Prerequisites
The trainees should have already acquired the PADI Open Water Diver certificate and be older than 14 years old. Trainees between ages 12 and 15 may select the Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certificate program.

Advanced Training
The knowledge and experience gained during this training can be credited for follow-on PADI Speciality Diver training programs.
When you have an Open Water Diver Certificate, you may either follow the PADI Rescue Diver program or PADI Divemaster program.

EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE
EFR is a first-aid program. The course includes primary and secondary aid practice and techniques. Primary aid includes trainings for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and artificial respiration. Secondary aid includes trainings against bleeding, shock, trauma, damage on spinal cord, breaks and choke.

Course Structure And Standards
Being a performance based training program, the course duration depends on the performance of the trainees (appr. 6 hours). The training is provided by the instructor himself, utilizing aids such as videos and other demonstrations.

Course Prerequisites
Anyone, including those without diving experience can attend the course. There is no age limit and no requirement for a prior certificate.

Advanced Training
Those completed the first-aid training can follow with the PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Divemaster courses. The validity of the emergency first response certificate is 2 years.

RESCUE DIVER
PADI Rescue Diver program is both an instructive and entertaining program. This program helps trainees to gain advanced theoretical knowledge as well as advanced skills and experience for practice.

Course Structure And Standards
The course program includes instructor and video supported aids, both in water and on ground, for gaining rescue skills on a scenario based approached.
Being a performance based training, likewise all PADI programs, the course duration is approximately 25-30 hours where open water practices can be completed within minimum of 2-3 days.

Open water practices for the Rescue Diver course includes : Self-aid and diver stress, Emergency utilization of oxygen systems, Diver’s first aid, Surface and underwater rescue techniques, Management of emergency, Emergency Equipment and use, Response to diver in panic, Problems that may occur when underwater, Finding lost diver and rescue practices, Rescue of unconscious underwater and surfaced diver, Artificial respiration at surface, First aid against pressure-based accident, Accompanying the survivor and taking out of water, Scenario-based training for diving accidents.

Course Prerequisites
Attendance to PADI Rescue Diver Program requires previous certification on PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or PADI Adventure Diver) and Emergency First Response (or other valid and internationally acknowledged first-aid certificate). The trainees must be older than 14 years old.

Advanced Training
PADI Rescue certificate is a prerequisite for professional PADI training programs starting with PADI Diver Dive master program.

DIVEMASTER
Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational diving begins with the PADI Divemaster program. Working closely with a PADI Instructor, in this program you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level.

Course Structure And Standards
PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. During the PADI Divemaster program, you learn dive leadership skills through both classroom and independent study. You complete water skills and stamina exercises, as well as training exercises that stretch your ability to organize and solve problems. You put this knowledge into action through an internship or series of practical training exercises.

The parts of PADI Divemaster Course includes : Knowledge assessment and revisions, Standard scuba skills, Seamanship and stamina, Problem solving assessment, Rescue skills assessment, General topics of knowledge development (Physics, Physiology, Decompression Theory & The Recreational Dive Planner, Equipment, Skills & Environment), Divemaster training programs, Risk management, Organization.

Once the basic training is over you will assist the instructor with diving activities to expand your knowledge on being a dive guide. You will be involved with all aspects of being a dive guide, from writing crew lists via check-in/out procedures, tank filling, to guiding small groups. At first you will be the main dive guide's shadow to learn the trade. You will then swap roles and, under the supervision of the instructor / dive guide, assume the role of the dive master of the boat. Finally you have the chance to be the second guide on the boat and be able to lead a group of divers independently.

Course Prerequisites
PADI Advanced Open Water & Rescue Diver or Equivalent. (Equivalent is proof of certification in Rescue Dive training from another training agency and proof of CPR and first aid training). Proof of 20 logged dives to begin training and a total of 60 logged dives to obtain certification. Minimum age : 18 years. Submit a medical examination - within the last 12 months - from a Physician stating fitness for diving.

Advanced Training
PADI proposes advance training to its members at all diver levels. One you have an Divemaster Certificate as a PADI Professional, you may either follow the PADI Assistant Instructor or PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor programs.

DEEP DIVER
The Deep Diver Specialty course offers you the opportunity of a lifetime - going deep to see things others can only dream about. In this course you will experience what it’s like to dive beyond 60 feet. Deep Diver Course develops you about : Planning Deep Dives, Organization, Procedures & Techniques of Deep Dives, Decompression Theory, Equipments, Risk Management.

Down there, it’s different. It takes additional training. Here’s where you get it. Must be a PADI Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization) and 15 years old, Experience diving beyond 18 meters / 60 feet, Learn deep dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and hazards, Four open water dives that range from 18 - 40 meters / 60 - 130 feet, Gain experience with diving deep under the direct, professional supervision of a PADI Instructor, Certification counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.

WRECK DIVER
You drift down and pass through a window into the past. As you near the bottom, a recognizable shape begins to form. First, you see a straight line, then a round window. Next, a ship materializes in front of you. As you look at the wreck, past and the present meet. Whether sunk intentionally or tragically, whether a sunken ship, a plane or an automobile, the call of wrecks is nearly irresistible to divers. Through the PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course, you get the skills, knowledge and procedures you need to answer the call of wreck diving.

Must be a PADI Adventure Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) and be at least 15 years old. Number of Dives: Four dives over two days. Materials You'll Need: Wreck-Pak, which includes the PADI Wreck Diver Manual and Wreck Diving video. Certification counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating. The underwater world needs heroes. Be one. Learn how to conserve the aquatic environment. Explore the past in the present with the PADI Wreck Diver Specialty course.

ENRICHED AIR (NITROX) DIVER
Welcome to one of PADI’s most popular specialties - the PADI Enriched Air Diver course. Diving with enriched air nitrox lets you safely extend your no stop time beyond the no decompression limits for air. Diving with enriched air means more time underwater - but you need to be certified as an Enriched Air Diver to get enriched air fills.

Whether you're into underwater photography or wreck diving, on vacation in some tropical paradise or just out for a leisurely day of diving at your local dive site, the PADI Enriched Air Diver course helps you get more out of diving by giving you more time underwater. Must be a PADI Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization). Learn to analyze cylinder contents. Plan enriched air dives using tables and dive computers. Safely increase your no stop time. Certification counts toward the Master Scuba Diver rating.

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER
Freeze time with an underwater camera and you tell a story that even non divers can understand. Not only that, but you have a record and log of your adventures - more than the memories. Reliving a dive is as simple as looking at a photograph. Whether you're a casual holiday snapper or a consummate photo pro, the PADI Underwater Photographer course teaches you the basics as they apply to taking photos underwater, with a special emphasis on practical techniques. Certification counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating. Freeze time and share it with the PADI Underwater Photographer Specialty course.

Number of Dives : Two
Prerequisites : PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) and be 10 years old.
Materials : You'll Need Photo-Pak, which includes the PADI Underwater Photographer Manual and Underwater Photography video.

UNDERWATER VIDEOGRAPHER
Other than taking someone diving, there’s only one way to show someone the sounds, motion and dynamics of the underwater world. It’s underwater videography - motion imaging that allows you to share and document your underwater adventures. The PADI Underwater Videographer Specialty course shows you how to create videos that are interesting, entertaining and worth watching again and again. The PADI Underwater Videographer Specialty course introduces you to underwater video equipment and videography fundamentals, such as exposure, focus, shot types, moves, story line and shot sequencing. It takes you through the post-dive editing process where you take your raw footage and create an underwater masterpiece.

By the time you complete the course, you'll have gone through the entire basic video production process. Must be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization).
Number of Dives : Three
Equipment overview, selection and maintenance, Story planning and organization, Shot sequencing, Basic editing, Certification counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.

TSSF - CMAS COURSES

1 STAR DIVER
This course is the start-up course i.e. CMAS ( Confederation Mondiale des Activites Subaquatiques). Graduates become a certified member of the diving community.

Course Structure and Standards
1 Star Diver course consists of three incremental trainings, such as theoretical lessons, pool sessions and open water dives. Theoretical lessons include different training modules such as fundamentals of underwater, diving techniques, diving equipment and accessories. Trainees are subject to examination after completion of the course. Those who succeed in the final examination are given the appropriate diver’s certificate. Pool sessions are conducted either in a pool or in shallow water. Before entering into the Open Water Trainings, divers are trained with different dives in the pool. Open Water Dives are performed at depths between 3-18 meters. Trainees perform 4 open water dives, gain more experience and improve their skills.

Course Prerequisites
Anyone older than 14 years without any health disorders that may handicaps diving (such as cardiac disorders, physical disorders, etc.) is legible for diving.

2 STAR DIVER
A diver who has gained some open water diving experience and is considered ready to take a part in dives partnered by a diver of at least the same or a higher grade. 2 Star Diver course consists of two incremental trainings, such as theoretical lessons and open water dives.

Course Structure and Standards
For the 2 Star Diver certificate, it is compulsion to complete the different sessions about ; Underwater orientation, Dive leadership, Self and partner rescue techniques, Night dives, Use the decompression tables with deco limits, Diving accidents, First aid and safety procedures.

Course Prerequisites
The trainees should have already acquired the CMAS 1 Star Diver certificate (or main level from another systems), be older than 14 years old, minimum logged 20 dives in open water. 2 Star divers are capable of organizing and performing dives with small groups of divers in open water conditions.

3 STAR DIVER
This course is the start-up course to be a Dive Professional. Your adventure into the professional levels of diving begins with the CMAS 3 Star program. In this program you improve your diving knowledge and your skills to the professional level.

Course Structure and Standards
The course consists of three phases : 1. Personal watermanship and scuba skills development, 2. Knowledge Development: expand your knowledge of diving theory and practice, 3. Practical application: assists Instructors and other 3 Star Divers in teaching dive classes and in supervising groups of divers.

The goals of CMAS 3 Star Diver training are to : Organize, conduct and supervise recreational diving activities, Effectively act as an instructional assistant,
Develop the theoretical diving knowledge to instructor level.

3 Star Diver program develops you about, Using decompression tables, Skills & Environment, Rescue Skills, Diver supervision, Assisting instructors, Personal watermanship & Scuba skills, Diving equipments, Dive leadership skills, Organization and Management.

Course Prerequisites
2 Star Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization), Graduated from collage, Doctor’s report about the health is legible for diving, Minimum 65 logged dives, Minimum 18 years old, Minimum 4 months after 2 Star Diver Course.

1 STAR INSTRUCTOR DIVER
This course is the start-up course to be a Dive Professional. Your adventure into the professional levels of diving begins with the CMAS 3 Star program. In this program you improve your diving knowledge and your skills to the professional level.

Course Structure and Standards
The course consists of three phases : 1. Personal watermanship and scuba skills development, 2. Knowledge Development: expand your knowledge of diving theory and practice, 3. Practical application: assists Instructors and other 3 Star Divers in teaching dive classes and in supervising groups of divers.

The goals of CMAS 3 Star Diver training are to : Organize, conduct and supervise recreational diving activities, Effectively act as an instructional assistant, Develop the theoretical diving knowledge to instructor level.

3 Star Diver program develops you about : Using decompression tables, Skills & Environment, Rescue Skills, Diver supervision, Assisting instructors, Personal watermanship & Scuba skills, Diving equipments, Dive leadership skills, Organization and Management

Course Prerequisites
2 Star Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization), Graduated from collage, Doctor’s report about the health is legible for diving,
Minimum 65 logged dives, Minimum 18 years old, Minimum 4 months after 2 Star Diver Course.

2 STAR INSTRUCTOR DIVER
Posses the necessary theoretical knowledge and teaching skills required to give instructions in Sports Diving. 2 star Instructors are authorized to independently organize, instruct and examine candidates in 1 and 2 Star diving Courses and to assisting the training of the one and two star Instructor Courses.

Course Structures and Standards
2 Star Instructor course consists of two incremental trainings, such as theoretical lessons and open water trainings about : Knowledge Assessment exams, Practices about dive skills, Course Organization, Organization of divers, Laws and book of instructions, Exposition Techniques, 2 and 3 Star Diver Course Contents.

Course Prerequisites
1 Star Instructor certification, Graduated from collage, Doctor’s report about the health is legible for diving, Minimum 21 years old, Minimum 1 year after 1 Star Instructor Course (Must work for one year as an instructor and assists 2 or 3 star diver courses for 4 times), To possess the conditions stated in the article 9/8-9 of the regulations for scuba diving of Turkish Underwater Federation published in Official Gazette numbered 25156 and dated 02 Jul 2003.

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SEA KAYAKING by ECOMARINE

2009-10-30T09:01:00.000-07:00

Köyceğiz - Muğla - Turkey

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Our trip along a section of the Mediterranean coast offers a smorgasbord of historical and cultural experiences. Designed for people with some paddling experience, our first 7 days is a 120 km self-contained kayak trip from Köyceğiz to Göcek.

Camping on remote beaches, paddling beneath Lycian tombs carved into sheer rock faces, hiking up rugged hillsides for expansive views over the sparkling turquoise Mediterranean, keeping eyes peeled for giant turtles, visiting hot springs and exploring ancient ruins, we experience a wild and natural area of Turkey.

At Göcek, we farewell our kayaks and board a comfortable 6-cabin gulet (traditional handcrafted motor sailor) for a cruise to Kemer, with optional paddling using inflatable kayaks. We take in ancient cities, royal tombs and historic sites like Gemiler, Simena, Olimpos and Phaselis.

At the delightful harbour town of Kaş we explore narrow alleyways, carpet emporiums and cafes. Of course, there’s also time for swimming and relaxing. Our exact itinerary will vary depending on weather conditions and opportunities along the way.

Itinerary
Day 1 : Pick up at Dalaman airport, transfer to Köyceğiz, B&B accommodation.
Day 2-7 : Self contained sea kayaking trip through Köyceğiz Lake, the Dalyan Delta and Mediterranean Turquoise Coast to Göcek Bay.
Day 8 : Finish kayaking in Göcek, and board gulet in the afternoon.
Day 9-12 : Cruise the Mediterranean coast, past Ölüdeniz, Gemiler Island, Kalkan, Kaş, Myra, Finike and Olimpos.
Day 13 : Cruise to Kemer, disembark after breakfast and transfer to Antalya airport. Trip concludes.

What Is Included
Bed and breakfast accommodation in Köycegiz on a twin share basis for the first night of the trip
Expedition kayaks, paddles, life jackets and safety equipment
Groundsheets or 2-person tents
Watertight dry-bags for your personal gear while kayaking
Full board accommodation on the gulet for 5 nights
Professional guides
All meals except the first night in Köyceğiz
Group airport transfers
10% off any trip accessories, books or clothing, purchased from Ecomarine before the trip

What Is Not Included
Any flights
Sleeping bags and mats for camping (these can be hired at an extra charge)
Entry fees into historic sites
Items of a personal nature such as postage and laundry
Alcoholic beverages
Airport taxes
Travel insurance

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KITESURFING by FENER WINDSURF

2009-10-30T08:32:00.000-07:00

Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

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Welcome to 6 months of blue sky, dry hot winds and a warm sea. If you are a windsurfer or you would like to learn windsurfing or kitesurfing and you are looking for a nice, warm and windy place; 15 years ago we found one in Turkey. We decided to build our centre here and make it the best possible. Because this is the place where we wanted to windsurf as much as we could. We love to share it with our guests. The greatest thing about it is to see people enjoying their holidays and improving their surfing.

Right on the windy tip of the Bodrum Peninsula on the Aegean Coast of Turkey. If you are a windsurfer or a kitesurfer, or you would like to learn windsurfing or kitesurfing and you are looking for a nice, warm and windy place; 12 years ago we found one in Turkey. We decided to build our centre here and make it the best possible. Because this is the place where we wanted to windsurf as much as we could. We love to share it with our guests. The greatest thing about it, is to see people enjoying their holidays and improving their surfing.

At Fener you will find : The best wind around the Bodrum peninsula and one of the best spots in Turkey. Perfect conditions for all levels (beginners to expert), Latest models and a large amount of equipment, Qualified instructors, Multi-activities, Good accommodation, And a chance to discover the Bodrum area.

Kitesurfing is the fastest growing watersport in the world. With proper training and equipment, you can experience the freedom of riding with the power of the wind. You don't have to learn how to surf, you just need an open mind to learn this new and exciting sport.

Kiteboarding Instructional Program
The following tables are a detailed explanation of our kiteboard instructional program and the of the different skill levels that can be achieved by students during their learning process.

IKO Kiteboarding Level 1 : Setting-up - Piloting - Safety - Managing of the practice area - Spot analysis
Equipment carrying & setup (inflate bladders, untangle bridles, and connect leading and flying lines).
Determine wind direction.
Know how the safety systems work. The kiteboarder knows that the kite leash must always be connected before launching and until after landing.
Piloting at the top of the window with short & long lines underpowered.
Piloting a kite from right to left on the edge of the window.
Incident simulation 1.
Using of the safety systems (dropping bar).
Launching & landing at the edge of the window with an assistant.
Piloting in the power zone under powered
Untwisting the lines by twirling the control bar without releasing it (the kiteboarder turns upon himself, bar in his hands above his head)
Independent in conducting a thorough pre- flight check
Know the wind window key words (top, edge or neutral zone, clock wise 9, 12, 3 o'clock, power area)
Landing the kite alone and walking to the kite
Piloting in the power zone
Managing to reduce the power using the power loop.
Kiteboarder knows how the power loop release system works and when to use it.
Use of quick release on harness line or across the leader lines to stop the kite power in case of emergency
Piloting with one hand
On-shore self launch
Relaunching the kite from the water
Winding the lines in the water, and come back to the shore using the kite to be dragged
Awareness of the wind effects and their dangers (cliffs, mountains, hills, dikes, trees…)

IKO Kiteboarding Level 2 : Water start - Managing the kite's power - Edging
Incident simulation - Using of the power loop release system.
Body dragging using body positioning and piloting of the kite to move in wanted direction (once to the left, then to the right)
Awareness of positioning in space (starting point, arrival point)
Piloting one hand while body dragging & piloting in waiting position legs down to the wind.
4 line kite big size relaunch (Pulling on front line then back and front on one side).
Board recovering and positioning of the feet into foot straps
Generating steady pull in starting position on the board.
Water start
Tying the board leash alone
First ride.

IKO Kiteboarding Level 3 : Riding powered - Going Up-wind - Switch of Direction - First Jump
Priority rule 1: Two riders going in front of each other, the rider starboard has the priority he pilots his kite up. Port rider (kite on his left side) goes down to the other rider and drops his kite.
Priority rule 2: Incoming kiter gives way to outgoing kiter
Flying the kite to generate steady pull once standing on the board.
Navigation with power.
Change of direction up and down to the wind (edging up and down).
Speed control, sheeting in or out
Power trim adjustment.
Holding an edge with the board.
Choosing the right kite size.
Methods of flying to de-power the kite (theoretical course about edge control).
Up wind riding (edging up while moving the kite down to slow down, edging down and moving kite up to increase the speed)
Knowledge about where to focus to keep the right course…
Up wind body dragging to recover board without leash
Riding a twin-tip or a wake board
Switch of direction or Jibe with a directional board
First jump (piloting the kite from one side to 12 o'clock).

Kitesurfing lessons are in French, English and Turkish only! Other languages are not available at present.

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SEA SCOOTER SAFARI

2009-10-30T07:31:00.000-07:00

İçmeler, Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

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ABOUT SEASCOOTER
Occasionally new technology creates something so unexpected, revolutionary and so fun, you've just got to try it! The Seascooter is like that. Think of it as a totally submersible boat motor that will take you wherever you want to go. A seascooter is a so called DPV (divers propulsion vehicle) and is best used for covering large areas. Seascooters are excellent for underwater inspection, search and recovery operations, and exploration. One of the major benefits of riding around on a seascooter is that your muscles are not doing any work, so the air in your lungs can last much longer!

This way it becomes possible to reach considerable depths without using of air-tanks, just with the air you've inhaled at the surface, thus totally avoiding the much dreaded decompression sickness. You can effortlessly explore the hidden underwater world with a seascooter! Seascooter is for swimming, snorkeling and diving in total comfort. Surf the waves, plunge to the dazzling depths, make like a fish, or simply get seascooter to do the work for you in the pool - however you play with this wonder, the seascooter is definitely where it's at this summer.

Top speed of our Seascooters ranges from 4 to 5.3 km/h, depending on the model, the diver’s weight, his driving style and the conditions of the wind and the sea. Seascooters are quite easily maneuvered, and can be turned left, right, up, down and even completely around without trouble. Seascooters are sleek and their compact design combined with its own bag makes it easy to carry and incredibly fun to use. Sea Scooter is a real 'James Bond' product but with a real practical application, you can get to where you want to photograph without being tired out by the time you get there.

Our Sea scooters an automatic cut off when the unit is released or encounters an obstruction. A protective grille is also supplied as standard for maximum safety. Sea Scooter has adjustable buoyancy, and is light enough to carry in one hand, making beach diving a reality and snorkeling a dream. With reassuring safety features including protective grilles, auto shut-off, the seascooter is a great for both amateurs and professionals.

The environmentally friendly personal seascooter is ideal for the aqua active individual. Go snorkeling with this water gadget and we're pretty sure it won't feel like you're snorkeling; more like being chaperoned by an underwater chariot. The seascooter's revolutionary design has resulted in a light and efficient personal water propeller that's environmentally friendly, at a price that makes it hard to resist.

SEASCOOTER TOURS
Just when you thought that you have seen and tried everything that can be done with snorkeling, the Seascooter experience was developed. Come and enjoy the fun and freedom of seascooter tour, feel yourself flying underwater. From the novice to the advanced swimmer, from young to old, this seascooter tour is designed to give all a pleasant and secure experience as you marvel at the exquisite marine live below. This unique seascooter tour allows guests of all ages and swimming abilities to effortlessly glide through the water on an electric sea scooter.

Safe, fun and environmentally friendly, our Seascooters will give you a new level of mobility and adventure, in depths of unto 10 meters. Cruise along the edge of the abyss, through caves, cliffs, canyons and labyrinths of bizarre rock formations, over reef tops and vast fields of sea-grass. Experience a feeling like you are flying through outer space driven by your own rocket. Enjoy the spectacular views of the landscape and the local sea-life.

Join one of our seascooter excursions where we give each diver a seascooter, appoint buddy teams, do a thorough safety briefing and file a cruising plan of seascooter tour. Snorkellers and divers on the seascooter excursion can reach new depths faster, making it possible to explore reefs and other sea life underwater more easily. Swimmers can also use Seascooters to cover greater distances without getting tired or just float lazily along the shore. We offer seascooter tours to a various destinations and we are working currently on creation new seascooter excursions which we hope will embellish your holidays.

The tours will last approximately five hours and will take place three times a day, 7 days a week resulting in 21 slots per week. Our Seascooter Safari tour is designed as an underwater safari where participants will skim around near the surface, experience the feeling of flying over amazing underwater landscapes and occasionally dive to have a closer look at things which attract their interest. This is a purely free-diving activity so no air-tanks will be used for the regular diving!

Combining the freedom of free-diving with the benefits of using sea-scooters for propulsion is not only more fun, it is also more safe than Scuba diving as it does not expose the diver to some of the risks and limitations of the later like e.g.:

* The limitation on the total diving time imposed by the no-decompression rule in recreational diving.
* The limitation on the ascend speed necessary to avoid decompression sickness.
* The limitation on the freedom of movement imposed by the typical beginner-level Scuba diving pattern which consists of a single descend followed by bottom time at relatively constant depth, followed by a single ascend.
* In contrast to the above restrictions inherent to Scuba, a free-diver can dive as long, as deep and as many times as he wants. As he is not inhaling compressed air from the tank, he is not exposed to the risk of decompression sickness, his mind is totally free to fully enjoy his underwater experience.
* The combination of the freedom of free-diving with the sea-scooter as a means of propulsion results in speed, range, depth, fun and safety unattainable by recreational Scuba diving and gives the diver a sensation of flying underwater.

Despite the free-diving nature of the tour, each participant will nevertheless be equipped with a small pony tank as an emergency air supply. Making unnecessary use of this emergency air supply (like e.g. to reach greater depths or to stay submerged longer) will be strictly prohibited.

Upon arrival at our basis, all participants will be given thorough instructions on equipment use, ear equalizing techniques and correct response to possible emergency situations. The instructions before the safari are given in English, German, Russian and Turkish. The underwater tour-guides and the emergency rescue diver who will be accompanying the participants speak English, German and Turkish.

Although the whole tour is designed with safety very much in mind, we have nevertheless taken all precautionary measures in case an emergency situation should still emerge. A rescue-boat equipped with emergency oxygen and a PADI certified Scuba rescue-diver onboard will accompany the participants throughout the safari. Besides, our basis is equipped with a first-aid kit containing all medicine for cases of minor injuries (e.g. after contact with sharp rocks, sea urchin, venomous fish etc) and conditions like sun-burn, sea-sickness, hang-over, headache and pain.

Besides we require all participants to fill out a medical questionnaire to make sure that all participants are physically and mentally fit. As is the case with Scuba diving, each participant is also required to sign a liability-waiver. Supervision of 2 underwater-guides, Presence of an emergency boat with a Scuba rescue-diver onboard, Lunch, Insurance, Underwater photo & video services are also available and can be ordered extra.

The tour package contains the following elements : Transfers, On-land instructions, Shallow-water exercises under the supervision of a PADI-Divemaster,
Use of equipment : sea-scooter, exposure-suit (wet-suit), emergency air tank (so called pony tank), pony-tank harness, weight-belt and weights, mask, snorkel, fins, emergency whistle,
Easy & Fun - It's for everybody : Simple to use, safe to operate, saves air, helps to stay down longer, helps to cover more area, much faster than swimming, for swimmers of all levels, no experience necessary, no use of air-tanks
Adventurous : You will Fly along the edge of abyss, through canyons, over reef tops, off underwater cliffs, over vast fields of seagrass, through a labyrinth of rocks, through caves, doing loops around fish, observing the flora & fauna.
Safe : All precautions taken, training on equipment use, safety briefing, cruising plan, equalization exercises, UW-guides, buddy-teams, Pony-tank for safety, rescue boat & rescue diver, emergency O2 onboard, fully-insured.

İÇMELER TOURS
SeaScooter Safari - İçmeler
Location : Goats Island, Light-House
Marmaris : 1st pick-up 8:30, 2nd pick-up 11:00, 3rd pick-up 13:15
İçmeler : 1st pick-up 9:00, 2nd pick-up 11:30, 3rd pick-up 13:45

Tour description: Fun trip with the possibility of seeing great underwater landscapes and observing local sea-life.
Includes : Transfers, equipment (5,6 km/h torpedo), instructions, pool exercises, Safari (60 min.), lunch, presence of emergency boat, rescue diver & UW-guides, insurance
Extras : Twin-Torpedo , Double speed & double fun. The twin-torpedo with its 10 km/h is the fastest sea-scooter in the world! DVD approx. 30 min of top-quality underwater video. It will be delivered to your hotel the next day. Photo-CD, 5 underwater pictures + 2 on-land pictures.

DATÇA PENINSULA TOURS
SeaScooter Safari - Datça Peninsula
Location : Küçükçatı, Büyükçatı and neighboring coves
Marmaris : 1st pick-up 8:30, 2nd pick-up 11:00, 3rd pick-up 13:15
İçmeler : 1st pick-up 9:00, 2nd pick-up 11:30, 3rd pick-up 13:45

Tour description : Fun trip with the possibility of seeing great underwater landscapes and observing local sea-life. You will also be able to enjoy the magnificent views of the Datça peninsula as well the possibility to swim in untouched coves and inlets which are otherwise only accessible to yachts. The sea there is as clear as the sea at İçmeler / Marmaris 15 yrs ago!
Includes : Transfers, equipment (5,6 km/h torpedo), instructions, shallow-water exercises, Safari (60 min.), lunch, presence of emergency boat & rescue diver & UW-guides, insurance
Extras : Twin-Torpedo, Double speed & double fun. The twin-torpedo with its 10 km/h is the fastest sea-scooter in the world!
DVD approx. 30 min of top-quality underwater video. It will be delivered to your hotel the next day. Photo-CD 5 underwater pictures + 2 on-land pictures.

SAFETY
Training on proper equipment use, Safety briefing, Cruising plan, Equalization exercises, UW-Guides, Buddy teams, Scuba rescue diver, Emergency oxygen & first-aid kit, Insurance.

Equipment Training : Proper use of equipment and knowledge of the respective parts of mask, fins and snorkel, Defogging of mask, Removing water from mask, Adjusting the mask, Putting mask on underwater, Using fins with two different kicking techniques, Breathing through a snorkel, Clearing water from a snorkel, Removing the weight-belt, Search and rescue techniques with equipment.
Safety Briefing : Potential danger situations, Things to do in an emergency situation, 10 things you shouldn't do
Cruising Plan : Before entering the water, participants are informed about the route which will be followed and any potentially interesting spots on the way.
Equalization Exercises : Equalizing ears using Valsalva maneuver, Equalizing the mask.
UW-Guides : Our uw-guides are local spear-fishers who know the local waters inside out.
Buddy Teams : It is forbidden to dive alone. One of the buddies has to remain on the surface and observe the other buddy while he dives.
Rescue Boat & Scuba Rescue Diver : The boat will always stay in proximity so that participants who get cold or tired can anytime interrupt their cruise and go onboard. A scuba rescue diver will accompany the participants, ready to intervene when necessary.
Emergency Oxygen & First-aid Kit : Our boat is equipped with an emergency oxygen tank and our rescue diver knows how to use it. The first-aid kit onboard is equipped against minor injuries (e.g. those after contact with sharp rocks, sea urchin, venomous fish etc) and conditions like sun-burn, sea-sickness, hang-over, headache and pain.
Insurance : The Divemaster who carries the responsibility over the participants has a DAN (Divers Alert Network) civil liability insurance of up to € 3.500.000 against liability claims of third parties. Below the details of the mentioned insurance:

COURSES
Seascooter, diving, skin diving, snorkeling, spear-fishing courses

Course : PADI Discover Snorkeling Weekly schedule
Location : Pool & Open Water
Duration : 4 hrs (half day)
Course description : This program consists of swimming on the surface, information on local fish-types, how to react in potentially dangerous situations
Includes: How to choosing the right snorkeling equipment, how to use a snorkel, the optimal kick optimally with fins, hot to make sure the mask doesn't get foggy etc.
Notes : Participants are awarded a Certificate of Participation

Course : PADI Skin Diver Weekly schedule
Location : Pool & Open Water
Duration : 12 hrs (3 half days)
Course description : This course takes snorkeling one-step further. Optimal breathing and breath-holding techniques, how to duck-dive, ear-equalization, how to react to possible danger situations.
Includes : Use of equipment (exposure suit, mask, snorkel, fins, weight-belt, emergency air supply)
Notes : Participants are awarded the PADI Certification Skin Diver Card

Course : Spear-fishing I Weekly schedule
Location : Open Water
Duration : 4 hrs (half days)
Course description : This course teaches the basic techniques of spear-fishing. The participants are expected to have some skin diving experience.
Includes : Use of equipment (spear-gun, exposure suit, mask, snorkel, fins, weight-belt, knife)
Notes : Part of the course is recognition of local fish types.

Course : Spear-fishing II Weekly schedule
Location : Open Water
Duration : 4 hrs (half days)
Course description : This course teaches the advanced techniques of spear-fishing. The participants are expected to have taken the Spear-fishing I course prior to this one.
Includes : Use of equipment (spear-gun, fish-net, beam, exposure suit, mask, snorkel, fins, weight-belt, knife)

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MARMARIS INTERNATIONAL YACHT CLUB

2009-10-15T14:44:00.001-07:00

Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

Geographic Coordinates : Latitude 36° 51' 2" N - Longitude 28° 16' 6" E
Entrance lights : F.R. 2M - F.G. 2M
VHF Channels : 6
Call Sign : " Port Marmaris "

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CLUB
The Marmaris International Yacht Club was founded in 1992 by the yachtsmen and women of Marmaris. Prior to the formation of the club, these people would hold various amateur races between themselves but once the club was set up, they saw an opportunity to create an official get-together and organized the first Marmaris Race Week.

The MIYC has about 80 members today and each year during the Marmaris Race Week, hosts around 120 yachts and 1000 racers from all over the world.

The MIYC has also been the main body responsible for the organization of the Marmaris Yacht Festival for many years. This is an international event which gives the local crewed charter yachts and local agencies to promote themselves and the Turkish coast as a charter destination.

MIYC has started the Yacht and Yacht Equipments Fair with a couple of stands on the first years of the festival. Now it has expanded its activity range with the yacht and yacht equipments fair by organizing it as a separate event since 2001. The fair is organized by the time of festival each year and it provides an extra potential to the region’s existing maritime business.

Setur Marmaris Netsel Marina is located in the heart of antiquity and unsurpassed natural beauty, while remaining totally unspoiled unlike so many others areas in the Mediterranean. The bay has no underwater hazards such as sand banks or rocks so it's extremely safe to approach through VHF, channel 06 and you will be directed by the control tower staff into a berth.

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SEA KAYAKING by ALTERNATIF OUTDOOR

2009-10-15T13:20:00.000-07:00

Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

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The coastline of south-west Turkey, where the Aegean Sea meets the Mediterranean Sea, is a paradise for sea kayakers: steep rugged cliffs, deserted sandy bays, deep clear pools, hidden coves and fascinating islands, not to mention a huge variety of sea life and sea birds.

The coastline is dotted with ruined castles and cities. Yet despite its beauty, this coast is rarely visited outside the tourist resorts. And of course the climate makes our area even more attractive for paddling - hot, settled, sunny weather for much of the year, and a relatively warm sea.

Whether you are an experienced expedition paddler, a relative novice, or a total beginner, we have a guided trip to suit you - choose a 1-day, 3-day or 6-day trip, or let us designed a customized itinerary for you. Alternatif Outdoor was the first to introduce sea kayaking to this part of Turkey and we have been running paddling trips here since 1998. We insist on using high-quality, well-maintained equipment and experienced English-speaking guides. Experienced paddlers also have the option of renting kayaks and gear for an independent trip.

Guided Trips - 1 Day
A fun, active and different way to get way from the crowds and explore the beautiful coastline of Turkey’s Turquoise Coast. We offer a variety of trips, listed below, suitable for beginners and for people with previous paddling experience. We start all trips with a briefing and practice session in the kayaks, to introduce you to paddling techniques and safety procedures. A picnic lunch is provided on all one-day tours, plus transport to the start/finish point where necessary. We run these trips on demand (minimum 4 people), or as part of a customised itinerary, any time between April and October.

* Akyaka Delta / Marmaris, Akyaka, Difficulty 1b, Min Age 12, Highlights : Wildlife, varied scenery and conditions. Sea and channel.
* Selimiye Islands and Church / Marmaris, Içmeler, Turunç, Difficulty 2b, Min Age 10, Highlights : Cliffs, islands, ruined church. Sea.
* Selimiye Castles / Marmaris, Içmeler, Turunç, Difficulty 2b, Min Age 12, Highlights : Sheltered bay, boat-builders villages, ruined castles. Sea.
* Dalyan Classic / Dalyan, Difficulty 1b, Min Age 10, Highlights : Iztuzu Beach, Rock Tombs. Sea and channel.
* Dalyan and Hot Springs / Dalyan, Difficulty 1a, Min Age 10, Highlights : Good for beginners and families. Wildlife, hot springs and mud baths. Lake and channel
* Köyceğiz Lake / Dalyan, Köyceğiz, Difficulty 2c, Min Age 14, Highlights : Lake paddling. Wildlife, islands and ruins
* Göcek Bays / Göcek, Fethiye, Difficulty 1a, Min Age 10, Highlights : Islands, sheltered bays, and beaches. Sea.

Guided Trips - 3 Day
If you have a few days available, and you are thirsty for of adventure, why not join one of our 3-day sea-kayaking expeditions. This is a rare chance to explore some of the remoter areas of Turkey that few visitors ever see, and to experience its historical and natural heritage from a very different perspective.

These are true expeditions - we carry all our gear and food in the kayaks, and camp in a different place every night. We provide all meals, mostly cooked in camp (these are often one of the highlights of the trip.). We offer a variety of trips, listed below, suitable for beginners and people with previous paddling experience. We start all trips with a briefing and practice session in the kayaks, to introduce you to paddling techniques and safety procedures. We run these trips for a minimum of 2 people, any time between April and October. Any of them can modified if required and incorporated into a customised itinerary

* Best of Lake to Sea / Köyceğiz, Ekincik, Difficulty 1b, Min Age 12, Highlights : Lake, channel and sea, Hot springs and mud baths, Caunos ruins and rock tombs, Köyceğiz Lake - wildlife haven
* Bozburun Peninsula / Marmaris, Difficulty 2b, Min Age 12, Highlights : Ruined castles and churches, Islands, Boat-building villages
* Bördübet to English Harbour, Marmaris, Akyaka, Difficulty 2c, Min Age 14, Highlights : Remote coastline, English Harbour, Seven Islands
* English Harbour to Akyaka / Marmaris, Akyaka, Difficulty 2b, Min Age 12, Highlights : Cleopatra’s Island / ancient Cedrae, Akyaka delta - wildlife haven
* Dalyan Delta to Kocagöl Bay / Dalyan, Dalaman, Difficulty 2c, Min Age 14, Highlights : Channel and sea, Turtle Beach, Caunos ruins and rock tombs, Dalyan delta - wildlife haven

Guided Trips - 6 Day
Our 6-day and 7-day expeditions are for people who are looking for a truly active and adventurous holiday. As on our 3-day expeditions, this is a chance to explore some of the remoter areas of Turkey that few visitors ever see, and to experience its historical and natural heritage from a very different perspective, but a longer trip enables us to explore even remoter areas and in more detail.
These are true expeditions - we carry all our gear and food in the kayaks, and camp in a different place every night. We provide all meals, mostly cooked in camp (these are often one of the highlights of the trip.). We start all trips with a briefing and practice session in the kayaks, to introduce you to paddling techniques and safety procedures. We offer a variety of trips, listed below, suitable for people with limited previous paddling experience, up to experienced paddlers. We run these trips for a minimum of 2 people, any time between April and October.

* Köyceğiz to Göcek / Köyceğiz, Dalyan, Dalaman, Göcek, Fethiye, Difficulty 2c, Min Age 16, Highlights : Lake, channel and sea, Turtle Beach, Caunos ruins and rock tombs, Köycegiz Lake - wildlife haven, Göcek Bay islands and ruins
* Bördübet to Akyaka / Marmaris, Içmeler, Akyaka, Difficulty 2c, Min Age 16, Highlights : Remote coastline, Seven Islands, Cleopatra’s Island / ancient Cedrae, Akyaka delta - wildlife haven
* Marmaris to Asiköy / Marmaris, Içmeler, Dalyan, Dalaman, Difficulty 2c, Min Age 16, Highlights : Turtle Beach, Caunos ruins and rock tombs, Dalyan delta - wildlife haven, Sea caves
* Marmaris to Hisarönü / Marmaris, Içmeler, Turunç, Difficulty 3c, Min Age 16, Highlights : Remote and challenging route, Ruins of ancient Amos and Loryma, Ruined castles and churches, Boat-building villages

7 day expeditions
Complete Göcek / Göcek, Fethiye, Dalaman, Difficulty 1a, Min Age 12, Highlights : Sea kayaking + walking + horse-riding, Göcek Bay islands and ruins

RENTALS
We have the following equipment available for rental :
Kayaks : Single (Prijon Seayak, Touryak, Kodiak) and double (Prijon Odyssee, Excurison)
Kayak gear : Paddles, buoyancy aids, spraydecks, dry bags
Camping gear : Tents, sleeping bags and mats, cooking gear
Laminated charts

ROUTE PLANNING
We will be happy to advise on a suitable route, based on the time you have available and your previous experience (free of charge for those renting kayaks from us).

TRANSPORT
We can arrange delivery of you and the kayaks to your start point, and pick-up from your finish point.
Airport transfers can also be arranged.
Cost depends on the distance involved.
Accommodation:
We can arrange hotel accommodation for you at the start and/or end of your trip.
Please note that we only rent kayaks of groups of at least 2 people. People renting kayaks should be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient prior experience of kayaking techniques.

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DEEP SEA FISHING by HAVASU VILLAGE

2009-10-15T12:43:00.000-07:00

Mavikent, Kumluca - Antalya - Turkey

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If you are an amateur fisher, you know well that it is more than a habit, truly a passion. You may enjoy angling alongside the beautiful bays very close to HavaSu. If you have never had a fishing experience before, it is sure that you will become a angling fan here!

The Cost Of Fishing and The Conditions
In fact there is no fixed price. That is; you would tell me (Capt. Haluk) " you

Safety
The model of our boat is Marintek FishSport455 and has a Honda Marine Motor with 40 Hp four stroke engine. During the trip, even if the weather and sea conditions suddenly get bad, it is possible to shift with 35 sea miles/h speed to a shore or secure bay. Considering that we will be maximum 5 sea miles away from the shore, it should only take us 10 minutes to return to land in the worst case. Also, there are lifejackets for 4 people and all the other safety equipment that are necessary.

The captain can give you such hints free of charge : Where are the best fishing areas? How to cook and how to eat? Which fishes appear where and when?
Of course, it would be best to ask us earlier about which fishes are available for catch, so that you can bring the necessary tackle with you if you come here for fishing.

General Conditions
You should stay in HavaSu Village for at least 2 days half board and buy the gasoline to fill up two 11 lt jerry cans (totally 22 lt) or pay the price for the trip and fishing, which I believe you would do when you go fishing with your closest friend's boat. The number of passengers does not change the amount of gasoline required.

There is no time limit for fishing. We will base our decision about the time of return upon the amount of fishes caught, weather and sea conditions and the enjoyment of people.

We strongly encourage you to bring your own fishing equipment and not to whine about the lack of them later. Anyway, we can always try to arrange some equipment for you if you are willing to pay their price.

Special conditions
You should know beforehand that the captain would never interfere with your quarrels with friends that corrupt the general serenity of the atmosphere, such as 'you caught-I caught!', 'you caught so few-so much!','my fish was bigger than yours!', 'who will light whose cigarettes?'. Conversely, he would enjoy that very much and not even try to prevent you from throwing your friend into the sea or your friend throwing you. It would be determined whether to save the fallen guy and allow him to boat again by a referendum where the captain has two votes and all others one.

Fishers' any attempt to take their catch away will be vigorously prevented. However, if the total amount of catch for the day is enough to feed all the people in HavaSu, then you might be permitted to do so.

If you want to pose with another person's catch, the owner should allow you to do so.

You already grant us permission to use the videos and photos in our web site, which are recorded during the trip. But we will kindly ask you for your permission anyway.

Please pay attention to leave at least one pair of each kind in the sea before return (i.e. don't catch all of them!).

The general and special conditions can change any time, new conditions can be added, some of them can be removed and your ideas are always welcome.

Actual Fishes in Our Area
Last Report : Bonito, Valonia, Chub mackerel, Big horse mackerel, Big eye Pagrus pagrus, Tongabas Pagrus pagrus, Lichia amia, Barracuda, Needlefish (Picarel)
Local fishes : Rock grouper, Grouper, Sea bass (Siganus rivulatus), Hannos (Scarus cretense), Dentex

We recommend : If you want to fishing around this time please take together your fishing tackle for natural baits. Especially for Mercan. If not we can supply some materials for you with some cost. Fishing Depth is 40 - 300 m.

Mediterranean Fishes
Altın İskorpit (scorpaena notata), Altınbaş Kefal (liza aurata), Benekli Dil (microchirus ocellatus), Büyük Ayı Istakozu (scyllarides latus), Çırçır (symphodus rostratus), Çipura (sparus auratus), Çizgili Hani (serranus scriba), Çizgili Mercan (diplodus cervinus cervinus), Çütre-Domuz (balistes capriscus), Dikenli lipsoz iskorpit (scorpaena scrofa), Derin su İskorpiti (helicolenus dactylopterus), Dülger (zeus faber), Dil (solea solea), Fangri (pagrus pagrus), Fare (xyrichtys novacula), Fener Balığı (lophius piscatorius), Grondin, Gümüş (atherina boyeri), Gün (thalassoma pavo), Güneş (coris julis), Hannos (serranus cabrilla), Horozbina (parablennius sanguinolentus), Iskatari (spondyliosoma cantharus), İskorpit (scorpaena scrofa), İsparoz (diplodus annularis), İstavrit (trachurus mediterraneus), İşkine-Kaya Levreği (sciaena umbra), İzmarit (spicara maena), Kalkan (scophthalmus maximus), Karagöz, Karavida (scyllarus arctus), Kardinal (apogon imberbis), Kaya B (gobius cobitis), Kedi Balığı (scyliorhinus canicula), Kırlangıç (chelidonichthys lucerna), Kırma Mercan (pagellus erythrinus), Kırmızı Grondin, Kikla Lapin (labrus berggylta), Kolyos (pneumatophorus colias), Kupes (boops boops), Küçük Dil (arnoglossus laterna), Lambuka (coryphaena hippurus), Levrek (dicentrarchus labrax), Lapin (symphodus tinca), Lüfer (pomatomus saltatrix), Lapin, Mavi Kefal (chelon labrosus), Melanur (oblada melanura), Mırmır (lithognathus mormyrus), Müren (muraena helena), Orfoz (epinephelus marginatus), Palamut (sarda sarda), Papaz (chromis chromis), Pisi (bothus podas), Sargos (diplodus sargus sargus), Sarı Kuyruk (seriola dumerili), Sarpa (sarpa salpa), Sivri Burun Karagöz (diplodus puntazzo), Sıçan, Tavuk (trisopterus minutus), Tek Yüzgeç Dil (monochirus hispidus), Tekir (mullus surmuletus), Tekirkayası (gobius cruentatus), Tırsi (alosa fallax), Tombik, Trakonya, Ton (thunnus thynnus), Turna-Iskarmoz (sphyraena sphyraena), Uçan Balık (dactylopterus volitans), Uskumru (scomber scombrus), Uskumru Orkinosu (auxis thazard), Yabani Mercan (sparus axilaris), Yılan (onos mustelus), Zargana (belone belone), Zurna (synodus saurus).

Attention !
Dangerous : (Lagocephalus sceleratus).
Poisonous to eat : Masuda, H., K. Amaoka, C. Araga, T. Uyeno and T. Yoshino. 1984

HAVASU VILLAGE

HavaSu, located at 280 m over the sea level, is designed perfectly matching the needs of Sport Fans. HavaSu is an ideal Sports Camp. For Discovering, Re-Creating & Keeping Alive ! Alternative Holiday The friendly and fun loving staff at the HavaSu Village await you with a warm welcome. A lively and warm family run place... Do you see any stars shinning on you over there?

If you are into astronomy, you will be leaving this place with complete satisfaction after you see the sky here with billions of stars shinning like little diamonds on it. And you'll thank yourself that you've chosen to take you out of that light pollution in the city, not letting you to see any stars anymore. And maybe you it'll be frightening to see all these since you'll never be able think that it is somehow possible to be alone in this universe.

If you like we'll be teaching you the names and the positions of the sky objects. So that you won't get confused when you see a huge round light; and know that it's Mars, not a helicopter, (that happened to me the first time I noticed Mars).

Do you have birds, trees or squarels around your home? If you are coming from a big city, the first two days are some off! Why so? Since we know that your ears are longing to hear the sound of the silence, and your eyes are begging not to see all those useless details that you see each and every day in the city. All because of these your brain needs at least two days to get used to this perfect conditions.

This place is the best to refresh your senses. And with all the senses coming back you'll remember how wonderful it is to be alive!! HavaSu is here to remind you what life indeed means.

If you want to spend a day relaxing, you can enjoy swimming or sunbathing at the beautiful beaches alongside fabulous bays of Mavikent. Or if you just want to stay inside HavaSu Camp, you may also enjoy our pool. You will be fascinated by the floral environment if you are into botany.

SPORT ACTIVITIES

Hiking & Jogging
If you are keen on Hiking and Jogging, at HavaSu you will just find yourself on the edge of a desire to discover the endless beauty while you are jogging/hiking in the forest which lays just by the borders of your accommodation meanwhile offering you the best views of antique cities. While you are trekking you will enjoy the perfect combination of Hiking and experiencing the historical sites.

If you prefer to combine your trekking activity with and unforgettable experience of sightseeing tour, you may join our professional guided tour along the Lykia Road passing by the tracks of Gagae, Aktaş Beach, Zeytinlik, Kargılıdere, Kazanova, Papaz İskelesi, Karaoz, Pirates Bay, Gelidonya Light House, Adrasan Bay, Musa Tepesi, Olympos, Chimera. They are all on the Lycian Way ! From 100 meters to 15 km to HavaSu ! We just offer you a great area Jogging & Hiking experience with an endless energy ! Which you will be received it here.

Scuba Diving
Have you ever experienced the undersea world offering you a breathtaking three-dimensional view and a real adventure? Submerge yourself in the excitement of the underwater world and experience what it likes to live without gravity! Under the supervision of the professional divers of Diving School located near HavaSu, you have the chance of learning diving. At the end of a successful completion of your diving education, you will be awarded with International Diving Certificate (CMAS). If you already have a CMAS Certificate then submerge yourself in what you like in the fabulous diving sites just near HavaSu.

Boat Trips
Enjoy the beauty of numerous bays with the daily boat trips. If you want you can also join 3 to 4 day Cruises. You dream of beautiful bays and we help your dreams come true, just imagine! Tours can be arranged as daily or 3-4 daylong.

Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing and Abseiling will be a great experience by the Rock Climbing Paths just near HavaSu, newly opened places for experienced climbing fans and for the ones who would like to experience climbing.

Tree Climbing
Tree Climbing will be a very nice enjoyment at HavaSu for the ones who like climbing. There are very beautiful and big Pine Trees at HavaSu that you will desire to climb them.! Very enjoyable, funny and low risk.

Mountain Bike
Whether you are a biking enthusiast or a casual Saturday biker, biking at HavaSu will be a real experience. You may just hit the roads with your picnic basket and choose a bay to have a break for swimming or to do whatever you like. Also, you may enjoy the professionally guided group tours. This will help you to get rid of the negative energy inside and save some positive energy.

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SCUBA DIVING by HAPPY BUBBLES DIVING CENTER

2009-10-10T10:21:00.000-07:00

Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

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Located in southwestern Anatolia close to where the Aegean and Mediterranean seas join, the city called Bodrum today was founded about five thousands years ago. And do you when the first tourist called here. Just 2,500 years ago! The peninsula of Bodrum is heavenly place, which will fascinate you with the beauty of it's small bays, and the shades of different greens and blues.

DIVE CENTRE
Bodrum has always been known as one of the world’s premier diving destinations. Here, the crystal-clear, warm waters of the Aegean Sea embraces spectacular walls, amazing caves, unspoiled reefs and thrilling drop-offs. All sites share a wealth of brilliantly coloured soft corals, sponges and seafans. Of course, one of the most remarkable underwater richness's of the Aegean Sea is the thousands of amphoras it hides at its breast. All experienced divers rave about our superb diving services and beginners enjoy the comforts of diving with our attentive, all internationally certified diving staff and instructors. Shortly, diving with “Happy Bubbles” is always O.K., even before and after the dive.

MARINE LIFE
The marine life is plentiful and includes groupers, jack-fish, moray-eels, barracudas, octopus, rays, stone-fish, turtles, etc.

LOCATION
Isis Hotel / Gümbet, 5 km to Bodrum town centre. Everyday free shuttle service to the dive center and back.

DIVE TEAM
Happybubbles run by Zeki K. Arslan and his team of qualified instructors who know all the Bodrum dive sites and best areas for safe and exciting diving. The Happybubbles team pays attention to even the smallest detail, to assure you safe, high quality and hassle freedives. Happybubbles team speak English, German, Dutch, Swedish and Turkish. " a

DIVE BOAT
16 m custom built wooden boat with 190 HP engine, safe and functional, ideal for diving.
VHF radio and GSM on board.
Capacity 30 divers.
Water level dive platform.
Snack bar.
Sundeck, shaded sitting area.
Fresh water, wc.

SAFETY
First Aid Kit and O2 on board, 70 HP, 5,5 m Zodiac rescue boat, Decompression chamber and hyperbaric specialist in Bodrum.

EQUIPMENT
Scubapro gear / 30 sets, 12 lt steel and aluminium tanks with Int. and DIN valves, Bauer filling station for pure breathing air, All equipments are brand new.

DIVE SPOTS
Everyday two different dive spots. 10:00 am departure - 16:30 or 17:00 pm arrival. Longest cruise 45 Min.

WOLF'S POINT
An ideal point for both experts and beginners. The rock formations start from 3 meters and then goes down to 20 - 30 meters. Murray eels, octopuses, groupers can be seen in almost every dive.

BIG REEF
The most beautiful and fascinating dive site in Bodrum. Big Reef has all the diving opportunities in it. The amphoras, colorfull fish, wreck piece such as anchors, lobsters and more. The depth starts at 7 m ( 25 ft ) to 35 m ( 100 ft )

SMALL REEF
Same but smaller than the Big Reef, but more fascinating. It lays 200 meters from the Big Reef towards Bodrum. Lots of fish swim in that Reef to be waited for seeing. The depth starts at 5 m ( 15 ft ) to 26 m ( 50 ft ), 15 min. far from the harbour.

THE LIGHTHOUSE
It is just on the corner of the Black Island. The only place that has white corals. The rock formations start from 5 meters and then goes down to 20 meters. Murray eels, octopuses, groupers can be seen in almost every dive.

PAÇOZ BAY
A bay located between Smugglers and the Lighthouse. There is a wall that starts from 8 meters to 24. Look out for octopus, moray eels, lobsters, groupers, wrasse and barracuda. Various varieties of sponges will be seen .

SMUGGLERS BAY
It is possible to dive into two directions of the bay. Look out for moray eels in the numerous cracks in the rocks. Grouper will be encountered along with several other small species of fish. Also different species of sponges will be seen.

BUBBLE CAVE
It is on the back of the Black Island at a depth of 14 meters. The cave is full with wreckfish and lobsters. From the hole with a diameter of 1 meter at the ceiling of the cave, you go up to 6 meters. There are lots of air bubbles at the end.

POYRAZ BAY
Means Northeast wind in Turkish. This bay is always windy and is relaxing on hot summer days. An ideal point for both experts and beginners. The rock formations start from 5 meters and then goes down to 20 meters.

FLAT ISLAND
The Flat island is about 300-400 meters far from the Aksona Point. In almost every dive you might see, lobsters, groupers, dentex and barracuda. Additionally a 3 meter long ray, is swimming together with the divers.

AKSONA BAY
This site was found by an old diver called Mehmet Aksona. Lots of amphoras and wreck pieces and anchors exist. Aksona is a dive site where Aegean history lies. The depth starts 1 m ( 4 ft ) to 40 m ( 120 ft ), 30 min. far from the harbour.

SOUTH POINT
Located on the south of the black island. There is a small cave. You can find amphoras and many fish in that site. Also very good opportunity for Snorkelers. The depth starts at 1 m ( 3 ft ) to 35 m ( 110 ft ), 30 min. far from harbour.

DIVING COURSES

PADI Open Water Diver Course (Four Days)
5 knowledge development, 5 skill development sessions in pool or pool-like conditions, 4 open water dives up to 18 m. This certification enables you to dive around the world without supervision, rent equipment and attend higher level diving courses.

PADI Advanced Open Water Course (Two Days)
This course is designed to increase your diving experience and confidence in a controlled and safe environment. Develops your skills and introduces you to Deep Diving (30 meters) and Underwater Navigation and three specialties you choose like Night Diving, Multi Level Diving, Search & Recovery, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Boat Diving, Drift Diving, Underwater Naturalist.

PADI Medic First Aid Course (One Day)
Teaches CPR and First Aid in an integrated system as used by EMT’s , but at a lay person’s level . Non-divers may take Medic First Aid too. Meets CPR and first aid requirements for PADI Rescue Diver and other programs. One day.

PADI Rescue Diver Course (Two Days)
This engrossing program teaches you to focus on other divers as well as yourself, and shows you how to recognize and prevent diving accidents before they occur, or how to respond if one does. Although the subject matter is serious, the course is both intensely rewarding and enjoyable. 12 in-water training exercises.

PADI Divemaster Course (10 Days)
Expands your diving theory and knowledge to the professional level .The PADI Divemaster course covers in-water and out of water activities like dive planning dive management and control and the procedures that you use when supervising divers in a variety of activities and environments.

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DEEP BLUE DIVE CENTER

2009-05-17T06:18:00.000-07:00

Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

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Deep Blue Dive Center is located in Marmaris, Turkey. Our guarantee to you and your guests is the highest possible quality of service and the best prices available. Deep Blue Dive Center, is the only motor yacht in Marmaris that offers a diving service at the level of PADİ and CMAS federation standards. Our company's aim is to earn and keep the satisfaction of our guests. At all times your personal safety is of utmost importance to us. All diving activities need to be insured, we have three types of insurance.

In the warm, crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea, just off the coast of Marmaris beginners have the perfect opportunity to try out daily dive trips with one or two dives, according to your choice, complete with instructor-guidance, with a break for lunch and all the equipment supplied at no extra cost.

DIVE COURSES
Learn to Scuba Dive in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea, just off the coast of Turkey, we can train you in 4-5 days to become a proficient Scuba Diver The course is split into two areas, Theory & Practical. In the classroom we study theory and put our theory to practice in the swimming pool. We finish the course with four open dives where we get to use the skills we have learned in the pool.

Education and teaching material is supplied in Russian, Turkish or English. Our courses are arranged by international instructors according to the standards set by two of the world’s largest dive organizations PADI and CMAS. A dive course is your ticket to whole new world of discoveries and opportunities.

DIVING
For certified divers we can also offer a wide variety of dives including Wrecks & Reefs, as well as Cave and Night Dives. Why not enjoy the Mediterranean & Aegean underwater world and discover Groupers, Octopus and Moray Eels! Deep Blue Diving offer daily dive trips with two dives, lunch, dive guide or can provide dive packages which include 2-10 dives, with or without equipment.

We can also provide a personal service for independent travelers and specialist interest groups from anywhere in the world. Whatever your interest or preferences, together we can plan your itinerary. Our information and vacation planning service is free and inquiries are dealt with promptly.

1) Dan-Europe to insure our guests when diving.
2) General to insure our guests both in the water and on the boat.
3) Anadolu to insure both our guests on the boat and the boat itself.

Our group systems are different depending on if our guests are qualified divers or beginner divers,
If they are qualified, the system is five divers to two instructors, the maximum depth is 42 meters (depending on the level of qualification and experience.) The minimum bottom time is 40 minutes.
If they are beginners, the system is two divers to one instructor, the maximum depth is between 4-8 meters and the minimum bottom time is 30 minutes. We offer all our beginners a certificate to say they've been diving with us.
We offer both CMAS and PADI courses, our guests can achieve anything from CMAS / PADI Open Water-CMAS Instructor / PADI assistant instructor.

From the moment you arrive in Turkey we are available to help you. We can provide assistance at the airport and transport to your hotel. Our aim is to ensure that all arrangements go as smoothly as possible, and our wish is that your visit to Turkey with us will be first of many. Excursion operators and hotels that provide standards of service we are able to recommend. If you just want to relax and do nothing on a Sailing Gulet, scuba dive the Aegean or explore the many archaeological sites.

DIVING BOAT
On our motor yacht we have the following crew
One captain, One second captain, Three head instructors, Six dive masters, Three deck hands / Sea men, Two chefs, One boat cleaner

Our motor yacht also has the following amenities
2 toilets (both containing showers), 1 kitchen, 2 cabins, Air conditioning

NON-DIVERS
Non-divers are also welcome to enjoy the fun, sun and perhaps snorkel in the beautiful Aegean Sea, equipment is supplied again at no extra cost. We also offer a service for non-divers, which includes full use of snorkeling equipment, fishing equipment, sun beds and includes lunch.

We wall be working with other travel agencies but can guarantee that all our prices are the same, we do not work with local travel agencies. All our diving instructors on our motor yacht speak and understand perfect English. All our diving activities last all year round not just for the season and if the agency wishes one of our diving instructors to attend their welcome cocktail meeting and give a briefing about our service and boat we can and will provide one.

DAILY DIVING SCHEDULES

STANDARD DIVING TOUR PROGRAM
07:45 - 09:00 Pick up from the hotels ***
09:30 Departure from harbour to first diving area *
09:45 - 13:00 Briefing and first dive
13:00 - 14:15 Lunch**, move to second diving area *
14:15 - 17:00 Second dive
17:30 - 17:45 Return to harbour
18:00 Drop off to the hotels
*We carefully choose our diving sites making sure there are no other diving boats around so our guests have complete privacy.
**For lunch we provide a menu which consists of various types of food (pasta, potatoes, chicken, salad etc…) freshly prepared on-board by our Chef.
***All our mini buses are brand new and fully air conditioned.

FOR BEGINNERS
Anyone without a health problem may dive. After theoretical diving lessons, you will advance on to practice lessons. Beginners will dive in shallow water accompanied by their diving instructors. Even those who can not swim may easily dive after brief preliminary training. The system is two divers to one instructor, the maximum depth is between 4-8 meters and the minimum bottom time is 30 minutes. We offer all our beginners a certificate to say they've been diving with us. Those who wish to may receive an international ‘CMAS and PADI’ diver’s certificate after a in depth 4 day training programme.

FOR EXPERIENCED DIVERS
The system is five divers to two instructors, the maximum depth is 42 meters (depending on the level of qualification and experience.) The minimum bottom time is 40 minutes. You may dive with expert diving instructors, Shipwreck diving, Reef diving, Night diving, and underwater life excursions.

DAILY DIVING PROGRAMME
Departure at 09:30 am return at 17:00 - 18:00 in the evening. Beginners and professionals will dive in the two separate groups accompanied by instructors. Diving activities will be made twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon (each dive will last approximately 30 minutes minimum). After the morning diving expedition, the divers will be treated to a fine lunch and cold beverages at no extra charge. All our diving is to CMAS & PADI standards.

CONDITIONS
Diving will only be allowed after satisfactory completion of a Medical Disclaimer form. All our costumers are covered by insurance from DAN-EUROPE. We have qualified medical first aid instructors during all our diving excursions.

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MERMAID DIVING CLUB

2008-04-04T10:16:00.000-07:00

Fethiye - Muğla - Turkey

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Mermaid Diving Club has been established since 1990 and is one of the oldest diving clubs in Fethiye. It enables divers to discover the magnificent underwater world through its daily and weekly diving programmes. The scuba diving in Fethiye area is a great value and takes place in a number of spectacular reefs, rocky coves, scenic and historical interest. This region offers exciting dives, beautiful nature. We offer you the possibility to enjoy very comprehensive diving courses, whether for beginners, or for those who would like to develop their diving skills further.

We certify according to the standards of PADI, BARAKUDA, SSI and CMAS. We also offer private courses if requested in advance. Diving courses as well as introductory-dives can be held daily. The crystal-clear under water means visibility is excellent and the very pleasant sea-temperatures makes snorkeling an enjoyable experience. The rich flora and fauna offer enough variety for every non-diver to snorkel for hours.

For the non-diver, we offer snorkeling from the dive boat at the dive site. Most of the dive sites make for great snorkeling at the outer reefs, walls, and drop-offs. Non-divers can taste the excitement of diving from the surface by experiencing colourful of fishes and a abundance of reef-fish. we offer daily dive trips & live aboard dive trips in Fethiye region to suit all types of diving requirements and levels at prices to suit all budgets.

BOAT AND EQUIPMENT
Our boats are exclusively designed for diving and include full diving equipment.

Boat I
Construction Year : 1998, Type : Double Deck, Length : 17 m, Beam : 5,8 m, Engine : 165 Hp Ford, Capacity : 50 Person
Boat II
Construction Year : 1996, Type : Double Deck, Length : 14 m, Beam : 4,3 m, Engine : 130 Hp Ford, Capacity : 35 Person

DAILY DIVING TOUR
Mermaid Diving Club organizes diving trips for experienced divers and beginners everyday. The daily programme starts at 09:45 in the morning with the departure of our boat from the harbour. Then en route you will receive a briefing about the daily programme , boat and security rules. The programme also includes lunch. At which time you can sunbathe, swim, and snorkel. You will be back at the harbour at 18:00. The daily programme offers different dive sites for experienced divers and for beginners.

BEGINNER DIVERS
Anyone, at any age, who is in good health can learn to Scuba Dive. Contrary to the prejudice that it is difficult and requires a special capability, diving is a very easy sport. You just need to behave naturally underwater. You do not even have to know how to swim. Another question that comes to mind is about the safety of diving. Is it risky or not? The statistics prove that diving is as safe as swimming, certainly when you obey its rules. Diving is the only sport that does not become harder because of gravity, if you do not have the chance to go into space!!!You may have the most thrilling experience of your life at the fascinating depths of a silent world.

In our daily diving trip programme, after a theoretical lesson given by our instructors, you will enjoy your first diving experience. You will never give up diving once you feel that you are breathing underwater as you feed the fish who are watching you with curiosity. Beginner Divers are always accompanied by a certified instructor who remains close by at all times. Try diving under the safety conscious eyes of our certified dive instructors. Our guides are patient and have the qualities you need to ensure that your first diving experience is both safe, relaxed and fun. When you feel this unimaginable world we are sure that you won't leave it again. At this point our certification courses enable you to taste it even better.

EXPERIENCED DIVERS
The rich and vivid underwater flora and fauna of Fethiye is merely a paradise for the experienced divers. Miscellaneous diving sites present various opportunities. The certified divers will enjoy the pleasure of the underwater world with Mermaid Diving Club by going to cave, reef, wall, tunnel, and archeological dives. The tulle corals, octopus, duky groupers, morays, and even barracuda herds creeping away in front of you will offer you a visual feast.

DIVE SITES

Hanging Rope
Depth : 25 m / 82 ft, Class of dive : Novice - Advanced, Summary of dive site : Due to the entry and exit points, this site is a good location for both novice and experienced divers alike. The entry is into 5-m/16 ft of crystal clear water. There are all kinds of small fish in the area, which also is the final resting place of those amphoras, which, for reasons unknown, did not reach their destinations all those thousands of years ago.

Amphora
Depth : 30 m / 100 ft, Class of dive : Intermediate - Advanced, Summary of dive site : One of the oldest amphora sites around this part of Turkey dates back to the Roman Period, approx. 300 B.C. The entry for both options is into 4 m / 12 ft water and slopes very steeply down to 60 m / 200 ft. There are two big rock formations that are home to many varieties of marine life, including moray eels, crayfish, clown fish, fork tails, octopus, sea aubergine, sponges, groupers and white groupers.

Şahin Burnu
Depth : 15 m / 50 ft, Class of dive : Intermediate - experienced, Summary of dive site :This dive is performed at the depth of 9-12 m / 27-36 ft and it will gives you both great pleasure and along time underwater. You will see, touch, and play with sponges, 3000 year old amphoras, sea spiders, starfishes, octopuses, squids and many different types of fish.

Aquarium
Depth : 1 m / 3 ft, Class of Dive : Beginners, Summary of dive site : This area is like a lagoon, which is home to some beautiful orange sponges, sandfish, damselfish, combers, red mullet, clown fish, black eyes, giant groupers and octopus. Most of the fish are used to our divers and will feed from your hand.

Aquarium Reef
Depth : 25 m / 82 ft, Class of Dive : Experienced, Summary of dive site : An interesting dive with some nice drop offs along the reef. At around 20 - 25 m / 60 - 75 ft there are some nice groupers that stay in the area,also you can sea scorpion fish under the rocks. Morays are also a common sighting during the dive, especially along the reef.

Sarıyarlar
Depth : 12 m / 30 m - 40 ft / 100 ft, Class of dive : Experienced, Summary of dive site : First drop off and than tunnels. The first of eight tunnels is at 30 m / 100 ft. where you enter. In every archway or tunnel you can see the light of the exit point and with the longest tunnel being only 4 m /13 ft in length there is no need for guide lines and there is plenty of natural light. There is also a cavern where you can see shrimps. For this dive lights are recommended to see into smaller homes and hiding places for many species of sea life including red mullet, damselfish, shrimp, sea cucumbers, brittle stars and many types of sea anemones.

Dalyan Koyu
Depth :15 m / 50 ft, Class of dive : Novice to experienced, Summary of dive site : Our favorite bay and an abundance of marine life in shallow waters. It is a favorite for courses, checkouts and experienced divers alike. In this small bay live octopus, large groupers, rainbow wrasse, damselfish, fork tails, red mullets, cuttlefish, clown fish, parrotfish and cardinal fish. Most of the fish are used to our divers and will feed from your hand.

Dalyan River and Small Reef
Depth : 1 m / 30 m - 3 ft / 100 ft, Class of dive : Novice to experienced, Summary of dive site : One of the best dive location for beginners, you might see colourful fish, sea slugs, sponges, octopus. Photographs can be taken while you are feeding the fish. As you reach 32 m the gate of tunnel welcomes you with dim lights. Only two divers can get in to the tunnel at a time because of the narrow pass with coral all along the wall. When you exit from the first tunnel which is 13 m length, you come to the second tunnel at 25 m depth. The length of the second tunnel is just 7 m. The third tunnel is wider and larger than the second one. After completing the visits to the last tunnel you will ascend to 12 m then reach the boat ending the dive.

Big Reef
Depth : 25 m / 82 ft, Class of dive : Experienced, Summary of dive site : A short distance from Dalyan Key lies the start of the reef in about 10 m / 33 ft of water. The descent takes you to explore many types of fish and marine life. The reef is a small underwater hill that drops off to 60 m / 200 ft on the wall side. A spectacular view. Fascinating area for experience.

Cavern Drop Off
Depth : 20 m / 66 ft, Class of dive :Experienced, Summary of dive site :A great dive with some breath-taking drop offs and colours. Near the entry point of the dive there is a small cavern at 6 m / 20 ft which is home to some beautiful coloured strawberry anemones, daisy anemones and Devonshire cup coral. The most amazing drop off looks into 40 m / 155 ft of sea bed where large groupers dwell on the bottom Most probably you will end the dive on the most colourful wall in the Aegean Sea, the drama of soft corals, anemones, sea warms, sponges and schools of fish throughout.

Coral Cavern and Turkish Bath
Depth : 25 m / 40 m - 82 ft / 131 ft.
Class of dive : Advanced only
Summary of dive site : It is definitely the best dive site in all our diving area. The wall presents us the fascinating colours of the marine world. It would be a great adventure for photographers to experience this dive. Trumpet anemones, gem anemones, daisy strawberry, soft coral, anemones, lettuce coral, sea aubergine and many forms of lace corals are the permanent inhabitants of the site.

Pyramid Hole
Depth : 30 m / 100 ft, Class of dive : Experienced only, Summary of dive site : Pleasant descent down steep slope to bottom and around into the hole. The colours under the natural light through the hole are amazing. A dive light is essential to fully enjoy this colour exhibition that people have a chance to explore. Due to the undisturbed habitat there are many large groupers that frequent the area swimming among the prominent sponges scattered around.

Shrimp Hole
Depth :28 m / 92 ft, Class of dive : Experienced, Summary of dive site : The hole is at 26 m / 86 ft and is large enough to let 5 - 6 divers enter at one time. Advance buoyancy control is critical not to stir- up the bottom silt. With the help of dive -lights you can explore large mullets, shrimps, soft coral and some groupers hiding among the cracks. The underwater photographers will get excellent photographs of buddies as they are ascending through the amazing underwater archway by the exit.

Kızıl Ada
Depth : 25 m / 82 ft, Class of dive : Experienced, Summary of dive site : Descending to 6-8 m / 20 - 24 ft you follow the natural slope of the sea bed that will lead to 15 m / 45 ft. Here, the underwater topography gives you the image of an amphitheatre. By 20 m / 60 ft. To enjoy the full colours of sponges, an underwater light is recommended to appreciate the colours and big groupers gliding among.

Mermaid's Cave
Depth : 7 m / 24 ft, Class of dive : Intermediate - experience, Summary of dive site : The cave discovered by Mermaid instructors in 1993. Inside the cave is quite dark but there is always breathable air available inside the cave.

Afkule I
Depth : 24 m / 80 ft, Class of dive : Advanced, Summary of dive site : Another fascinating dive site! First you will go down to 24 m very slowly to enjoy the beautiful view then find the entrance of the shrimp's hole. This quite big cavern is home to red type small shrimp. After spending about 10 min. time we will ascend to 12 m then 4 m and make 200 m. To find the great gate of a cave which 10 divers may get into easily at the same time. The cave is so big that you need to kick your fins for about 50 m. Then you will be able to find the end of the cave. Now all you need to do is turn back and see the sunlight running into the cave! And after enjoying the view you may surface and with your torch check all the calcium status made by mother nature…

Afkule II
Depth : 10 - 28 m / 33 - 93 ft, Class of dive : Advanced, Summary of dive site : Again another great wall dive for drop off lovers! While you are making this dive you will understand why we say it's great to dive in the Mediterranean! All these colours, all these creatures are only all together in Fethiye! At 28 m a small cavern full of shrimps just waiting for the quests! And then the wall continues so endlessly to final of the dive!

BARAKUDA / CMAS Courses
BARAKUDA Open Water Diver / CMAS One Star Diver 3 Days : With CMAS 1 star you will able to obtain your diving licence in just four days, during the course, which you will have, all use of our equipment and any theoretical training provided in our classroom.
BARAKUDA Master Diver / CMAS Two Star Diver 4 Days : Those who wish to obtain the above certificate should have carried out at least 20 dives of which at least should have been in the 10 - 30 m range.
BARAKUDA Dive Leader / CMAS Three Star Diver 5 Days : Those who wish to obtain the above certificate should have carried out at least 40 dives in the 10 - 30 m range of which 20 should have been in the 30 m range.

SSI Courses
SSl Open Water Course 4 or 5 Days : SSI is another worldwide organization originated in America, through which you will become a qualified diver. We follow the SSI diver education system, which includes video reviews and practical scuba training in open water. You will be recognized worldwide as a qualified diver.
SSl Advanced 6 Days : Students are to successfully complete any of the four SSI specialities courses. In order to certify as a SSI diver you should have logged at least 24 open water dives.
SSl Dive Control Specialist 11 or 14 Days : For those who are looking at a career in diving, this is the course to join. Your leadership capabilities will be developed as well as your theory knowledge to a professional level. You will also organism and supervise diving activities.

PADI Courses
PADI Discover Scuba Diving
Take the first plunge with the PADI Scuba Diver Course in only 1 - 3 days.
People who have never experienced diving can try it out with Mermaid Diving Club Discover Scuba Course. This half day course consists of three parts. First, we conduct a short lecture on the boat, discussing equipment and how to dive safely. Second, we build your confidence through a practice session in shallow water. Finally, we take our new divers to explore the amazing flora and fauna of the Mediterranean. It's that easy! Have a blast blowing bubbles for the first time with Mermaid Diving Club!
- 1 Day : First day includes theory and skills training and one dive for pleasure (2 dives)
- 2 Days : Includes theory and skills training and three dives for pleasure (4 dives)
- 3 Days : Includes theory and skills training and five dives for pleasure (6 dives)

PADI Open Water Diver Course 4 days
Open the door to the world of inner space with the PADI Open Water Course. This is the first step to qualify as a diver. You will learn to dive under the control of an Instructor following the PADI modular education system, which includes theory lectures by the comprehensive diver-training manual. Then you will take practical diving lessons in the sea on our dive boat. Our friendly, patient, qualified instructors love to teach new divers how to enjoy diving, and how to be a safe and confident diver. Your confined water sessions will focus on teaching you the skills you have already discussed during the lesson, including how to clear your mask of water, equalize your ears and other basics, and then the fun begins.

Once you have obtained proficiency in the basic skills you will do four open water dives with your instructor, gradually learning to enjoy the feeling of weightlessness, control your buoyancy and look at loads of cool fish. After graduate from the course as a qualified Open Water Diver allowing you to dive worldwide confidently and safely and feel freedom to explore underwater the locations of your choice, rent and buy dive gear, and of course continue your education and experience as a diver.

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course 2 days
Short on theory and long on fun, the PADI Advanced Open Water Course will open new diving horizons to all. Two days in duration, Advanced Open Water is the next level in the PADI system and focuses on exposing you to specialized diving activities not covered in the Open Water Course, and is a fun and interesting way to gain further underwater experience while learning about those diving activities that interest you most. Whatever your goal, be it identifying marine life, recovering lost objects or simply gaining a higher level of confidence underwater, the Advanced course has something for you.

Five skills are required for certification, of which two, deep (30 m) and navigation are mandated. The remaining three skills are elective. Choose from underwater naturalist, search and recovery, boat dive, underwater photographer, night dive, peak performance buoyancy and multilevel diver. No matter what you choose, you will be continuing your diving education while having fun as the Mermaid Diving boat ferries you in comfort to appropriate dive sites for each dive. Open Water Diver certification is a prerequisite for Advanced Open Water Diver Certification.

PADI Rescue Diver Course 3 days
PADI Rescue Divers have proven their ability to care for both themselves and others in a variety of diving situations. This course provides additional skills to perform dive rescues and deal with diving emergencies and will also develop your potential as a dive leader. It is the first step in assisting another diver and is a prerequisite for all PADI leadership training. Ever wondered what to do if your buddy has trouble equalizing? How to provide oxygen to an injured diver? Even how to recover an unconscious diver who has been separated from the group? The focus is on problem recognition and prevention. The PADI Rescue Diver Course will teach you all these things and many more, leaving you with a sense of security as a diver that cannot be obtained in any other way.

In 3 days of training, the course will take you through many possible situations, from the most basic (assisting a tired diver or one who has panicked at the surface) to the most complex (recovering an unconscious diver from the bottom and providing rescue breathing and care while towing them to the boat or shore). The course culminates in a complete scenario where you are the diver in charge of an entire rescue operation. The Rescue Course will serve you well even if you are never presented with an occasion to use the skills you've been taught. It is a must for increased confidence and proficiency in the water. At Mermaid Diving Club we will also heighten your awareness of possible injury from local marine life and teach you the appropriate care for other uncomfortable situations. Prior to certification you will need proof of CPR training or complete the Medic First Aid course

PADI Emergency First Response Course 1 day
For divers and non-divers alike, the PADI Emergency First Response course can be a lifesaver. This course covers CPR and First aid training to teach you to respond with the appropriate kind of care for a wide range of diving and non diving medical emergencies like an exhaustive list of medical situations including heat exhaustion, controlling bleeding, and responding to a choking victim, covering signs and symptoms of each emergency. The course is held in the classroom and no practical diving is involved and it is simple to follow without sacrificing thoroughness, and the final exam presents you with a number of scenarios with which to test your knowledge, so that you'll be certain of it should you ever need it.

PADI Dive Speciality Courses 1 or 2 days each
Specialties are our specialty! We take great pride in our instructors who all have the necessary ratings to teach the full spectrum of PADI specialty courses.
Focus on the underwater activities that interest you most. Specialty certifications expose you to many new exciting skills and environments. Choose from Night Diver, Search & Recovery Diver, Underwater Navigator, Deep Diver, Underwater Naturalist, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Boat Dive, Underwater Photographer or Multi Level Diver.

PADI Underwater Naturalist Program (1 day- 2 dives)
Aside from just becoming certified to dive, why not learn exactly what it is you are seeing down there. The PADI Underwater Naturalist Course teaches you how to identify local marine life and examine the interrelationship between living things and their environment. Learn how to interact with aquatic life in a safe and responsible manner. This course includes scuba gear, and two UW Naturalist boat dives with an instructor.

Deep Diver Specialty Course (2 days- 4 dives)
This course covers the proper planning, procedures and techniques needed to safely conduct deep dives. Review the Recreational Dive Planner (dive tables), learn to make proper safety stops and discuss emergency decompression procedures, buoyancy considerations, nitrogen narcosis, and more. This course includes scuba gear and four deep boat dives to 30 meters with an instructor.

PADI Night Diver Specialty Course (2 days- 3 dives)
Night diving allows divers to witness the many interesting and exciting nocturnal marine creatures that remain hidden during the day. You're likely to see shrimps, octopus, sleeping fish, starfish and beautiful corals. This course teaches the student how to night dive properly and safely, stressing navigation, dive light maintenance and usage, special signals and more. The course includes scuba gear, use of a dive light, and three night dives with an instructor.

Underwater Navigator (1 day - 2 dives)
This Specialty teaches you how to navigate your way underneath the surface without using too much effort and oxygen. PADI Underwater Navigator course is to familiarize divers with the skills, knowledge, planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards and enjoyment of navigating underwater. You will learn about distance estimation, natural navigation (without a compass), and compass navigation. You will develop the ability to perform important skills, including relocating a submerged object or position from the surface, underwater map making and application, and practice several navigation patterns. The course consists of 2 open water dives in which you will be taught to use your navigation equipment and the environment for navigating.

Peak Performance Buoyancy (1 day - 2 dives)
The goal of the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy training is to enhance the student's buoyancy control abilities through knowledge development and skills practice. You will learn how to control your buoyancy in order to minimize the efforts and oxygen usage needed for underwater movement. And you can do a no reference descent and stop motionless a few meter from the bottom without finning or sculling with your hands. You will do positioning and distributing weight for comfort and desired body position, buoyancy check, fine-tuning buoyancy underwater, streamlining and visualization. The course consists of 2 open water dives.

Search & Recovery (1 day - 2 dives)
The PADI Search and Recovery Course will teach you the basics of lost and found and how to apply the correct search technique to find the lost object. The course covers the basics of search patterns and emphasizes underwater navigation techniques. The buddy system is crucial to successful searching and lifting of objects and this course explains and provides you with practical exercises to hone your skills The course consists of 2 open water dives.

Multi Level Diver (1 day - 2 dives)
The purpose of the PADI Multi Level Diver Speciality course is to enable the student to plan, organize and make safe multi level no-decompression dives with the PADI Wheel or Dive computers (generally used more than tables), and to ensure that you know the most up to date recommendations for flying after diving, omitted decompression and the SAFE diver program. The course will improve your diving abilities, and provide you with additional diving supervision and experience. Maximize your bottom time on all dives, while staying within your no-deco limits, and get the most out of your diving! The course consists of 2 open water dives.

Underwater Photographer (1 day - 2 dives)
Underwater photography is the perfect way to bring back memories of your underwater experiences. Best of all, you can then share those experiences with both your diving and non-diving friends and family. Underwater photographers naturally develop a better knowledge of underwater life than most divers and tend to become more observant with practice. Underwater photography is an ideal companion for the vacationing diver; the lace coral enthusiast or any diver who wishes to preserve or describe what is seen underwater. If you love telling people about what diving is all about, then this is for you! The course consists of 2 open water dives.

Boat Diver (1 day - 2 dives)
The course is designed to teach you how to safely and enjoyably dive from a boat. Boat diving also provides opportunities to dive in areas that could not be reached otherwise. At this course you will be able to develop your knowledge of dive boats -- proper boat diving etiquette, personal conduct, basic dive boat terminology, local boat diving laws and/or ordinances, your ability to perform important boat diving skills -- boat diving entries/exits, use of emergency/safety equipment and, in some situations, basic boat skills and enable you to plan, organize and conduct safe dives from a boat.

PADI Dive Master Course 10-14 days
The Divemaster course is the first step towards that job you always dreamed of. This course is the first step towards a professional career in recreational diving. It will develop your leadership capabilities, expand your theoretical knowledge and train you to organism and supervise recreational diving activities. This rating denotes you as a person who has a high level of personal diving skill, instructor level knowledge of diving theory, have significant training in how to assist an instructor during training activities and able to assume appropriate responsibilities that benefit the welfare of other divers.

The course covers three phases in the PADI Divemaster program : * Watermanship skills assessment, stamina, and general diving skills. * Knowledge development in diving physics, diving physiology, diving skills and environment, supervising students in training, dive management and control, dive planning, emergency assistance planing and mapping a local open water site. * Practical Application This involves training activities using various structured training sessions, simulated scenarios and internship sessions with actual PADI programs.

As a PADI Divemaster you'll be able to : * Act as certified instructional assistant to PADI Instructors. * Supervise participants in PADI experience programs for uncertified divers. * Generally supervise both training and no training related diving activities by planning, organizing and directing dives. * Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers. * Conduct the PADI Scuba Review program for certified divers. * Enroll in PADI Instructor level training. * These training sessions enable you to gain practical experience as an instructional assistant and a supervisor of open water diving activities, both as a coordinator and as an underwater guide.

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SCUBA DIVING VIDEO TOUR

2008-04-04T10:10:00.000-07:00

Scuba Diving / Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

BLUE WORLD DIVING CENTER

2008-04-04T07:40:00.000-07:00

Ölüdeniz, Fethiye - Muğla - Turkey

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Blue World operates right from the beach of Ölüdeniz. With its pine-wooden mountains, gorgeous lagoons, pristine white beaches, clear warm waters and countless species of fish, Ölüdeniz not only offers easy access to over twenty excellent dives sites, it is also an ideal starting point for other holiday activities

DIVE SITES
Turkey's main scuba diving area is the west and south coast in the Mediterranean. Conditions are generally excellent throughout the diving season from April to November with visibility up to 30 m and water temperature well above 20° C. Marine life is less abundant than in tropical seas but nevertheless includes a remarkable diversity. Observant divers may be able to catch a glimpse of groupers, rays, moray eels, turtles, octopi, and even seahorses in some areas - and there is an abundance of gorgeous nudibranch and coral species.

Scuba diving in Turkey is unique with respect to underwater landscape. In particular in the region of Ölüdeniz, the mountains of Taurus steeply drop down into the Mediterranean ( from the 3073 m peak "Kızlar Sivrisi" down to one of the deepest sites of the Mediterranean, 4482 m below sea level ). Accordingly, underwater landscape is typically a varied selection of stupendous reefs, walls, and drop-offs. The wearing limestone forms numerous arcades and caverns. However, in front of valleys and bays you can also find shallow sites for those wanting to learn scuba diving.

Another attraction for scuba divers are the numerous wrecks around the coast of Turkey, both modern and ancient. Many sites also boast amphora and other pottery remains. Some of them are protected by law but more and more are being opened up for scuba diving.

Good visibility, warm water, underwater landscape features, quality accommodation, and a good range of activities for non divers make Turkey a good option for scuba divers of all abilities.

IBLIS POINT : Distance : 24 km, Boat Ride : 35 min, Diving Depth : 10 - 35 m, Visibility : excellent, Currents : slight to moderate, Surface : can be rough, Diver Level : experienced divers.

BLUE CAVE : Distance : 5 km, Boat Ride : 10 min, Diving Depth : 5 - 25 m, Visibility : very good, Currents : none, Surface : plenty of shelter, Diver Level : OK for all levels

BLUE WALL : Distance : 6 km, Boat Ride : 10 min, Diving Depth : 10 - 35 m, Visibility : excellent, Currents : none, Surface : sometimes rough, Diver Level : experienced divers

BUTTERFLY VALLEY : Distance : 13 km, Boat Ride : 20 min, Diving Depth : 3 - 20 m, Visibility : good, Currents : none, Surface : plenty of shelter, Diver Level : OK for all levels

BUTTERFLY POINT : Distance : 13 km, Boat Ride : 20 min, Diving Depth : 10 - 25 m, Visibility : good, Currents : none, Surface : plenty of shelter, Diver Level : experienced divers

TERRACE : Distance : 16 km, Boat Ride : 15 min, Diving Depth : 8 - 30 m, Visibility : excellent, Currents : sometimes, Surface : plenty of shelter, Diver Level : experienced divers

WATERFALL : Distance : 17 km, Boat Ride : 20 min, Diving Depth : 5 - 35 m, Visibility : excellent, Currents : none, Surface : plenty of shelter, Diver Level : OK for all levels

CANNONBALL : Distance : 18 km, Boat Ride : 25 min, Diving Depth : 5 -25 m, Visibility : excellent, Currents : slight to moderate, Surface : can be rough, Diver Level : experienced divers

KABAK REEF : Distance : 19 km, Boat Ride : 25 min, Diving Depth : 8 - 33 m, Visibility : very good, Currents : slight to moderate, Surface : can be rough, Diver Level : experienced divers

PINNACLE ROCK : Distance : 21 km, Boat Ride : 30 min, Diving Depth : 8 - 28 m, Visibility : excellent, Currents : sometimes, Surface : plenty of shelter, Diver Level : experienced divers

WRECK DIVING
There are six well-known wrecks in the area of Kaş, e.g.:
* Likya Wreck : The wreck of a 40 ft wooden motorized boat. It started life as a fishing vessel, was converted to a dive boat for one of the local diving centres and towards the end of its useful life was scuttled in 27 m at the base of Limanağzı Wall.
* Canyon Wreck : Sank in 1960 - a 40 m long steel cargo ship.
* Ottoman Wreck : Some several hundreds years old still intact antique wreck - scattered with amphoras, artefacts, pots, pans and many unrecognizable items from this antique ship.

So why not combining your beach holiday with an exciting day out at the Turkish Coast ?
We organize weekly wreck diving trips off to Kaş, e.g.: 9:45 Meet at the dive center ( in Ölüdeniz ). 10:00 Depart Ölüdeniz in our minibus. Dive Briefing on the way. 11:30 Arrive Kaş Harbour. 12:00 Dive the Canyon Wreck. 13:30 Cruise to Kaş Town for Lunch. 15:00 Dive the Likya Wreck. 17:00 Drive back to Ölüdeniz. Transfers are also available from Hisarönü, Ovacık, Fethiye. Itinerary and locations may change due to weather conditions.

DIVE TRIPS AROUND ÖLÜDENİZ
Whether you just would like to relax far away from the hustle of your resort for a few hours or you want to explore the underwater world in challenging dives over three days - among our dive trips, live aboards, over 20 dive sites and anchorage grounds there is something for everyone : Your safety is our top priority ! That's why we dive in small groups so there will be one instructor / dive guide per two divers on your disposal. Our experienced and friendly staff have the local expertise to ensure that you are fully briefed and prepared for every dive.

Snorkeling Trips
Boat trips without dive. Why not spend a day on one of our boats and just bask in the sun ? Our daily excursions are a perfect way to relax and get away from it all. Or perhaps you want to snorkel and explore magical marine life ? Snorkeling is the easiest way to enjoy the beauty found just below the crystal blue surface. Snorkelers will experience to swim with brilliantly colored shoaling fish, exotic inhabitants of marine life and explore the endless diversity of corals. You will be accompanied on the boat by one of our professional dive guides. Before going in the water, you will learn how to use your mask and snorkel and you will be oriented to the marine life at Ölüdeniz Beach. We offer full day and half day trips witch our yacht Zerde everyday. Or you can join one of our RIBS which goes out three times a day.

Shore Dive from Ölüdeniz Beach
Dive right off the beach. This is an introductory dive right off the beach to a max of 5 m. After a short instruction to the basic rules of diving, your instructor will help you kit up, and take you for a shallow dive right off the Ölüdeniz beach. Our introductory try dives are privately guided to ensure your safety and enjoyment.

Single Dive Trips around Ölüdeniz
Boat ride with one dive. Thinking of diving on your holiday or want to take a course, but don't want to spend a whole day on the dive boat ? Then our single dive trips are ideal for you ! At Blue World Diving we offer you two hours, single tank dive trips with our fast motorboats. You can join one of our boats ( max. 6 divers at a time ) and complete your diving experience in only two hours. The dive boats goes out three times a day : 9:30, 12:30 and 15:30. Our center is located right on the beach of Ölüdeniz, after instruction / briefing at the center, you will kit up and get on board. Most of the dive sites can be reached in less than 15 minutes. Dives usually take 45 min to one hour and you're back on the shore after the dive. Because of their flexibility, single dive trips are also ideal for divers who are taking our PADI or CMAS courses - allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimizing time constraints.

Double Dive Trips around Ölüdeniz
Boat ride with two dives. Your dive trip should span a whole day ? We offer a full day, two tank dive trip daily to a variety of dive sites. The dive trip includes a open buffet lunch, fresh fruits, snacks, tanks, weights, dive and snorkeling gear. Our custom made Dive boat, Zerde, departs at 10:00, will transport you to any of the more than twenty dive sites available, and returns around 16:00. Our boat offers you a high degree of comfort, with sun-deck, wc & shower facilities and a kitchen. Hot and cold drinks are available. Naturally, Zerde features VHF radios, oxygen, and extensive medic first aid equipment for your safety.

Night Dives at Ölüdeniz Beach
Night dive at the beach. How about diving into a different kind of night live ? Hunting moray eels, Spanish dancers, delicate feather stars and octopus are just some of the nocturnally active critters you can spot after the sun goes down over Ölüdeniz Beach. After watching the sun set you will kit up on shore. We provide torches, guide lights and underwater camera with flash light. Two minutes later you also descent into the magical world under water.

LIVE ABOARDS
With our yacht Zerde you can explore the adjacencies of Ölüdeniz in diverting cruises with up to 8 individuals. Whether you just want to visit gorgeous anchorage grounds, relax in the sun, go in for snorkeling trips, complete dive courses for beginners or advanced, or as a certified diver experience up to 7 dives ( including a night dive ) - onboard everything necessary stands by. A sun deck, a kitchen and shower facilities offer a comfortable stay.

Naturally, it also applies to our live aboards : Your safety is our top priority ! We dive in small groups so there will be one instructor / dive guide per two divers on your disposal. Our experienced and friendly staff have the local expertise to ensure that you are fully briefed and prepared for every dive. And as a matter of course, onboard there are VHF radios, oxygen, and extensive medic first aid equipment.

2-Day Live aboard with 5 dives
1. Day
9:45 Meet at the dive center in Ölüdeniz; Complimentary coffee and tea served. 10:30 Depart Ölüdeniz onboard Zerde; Dive and snorkel briefing. 11:30 Arrive at Waterfall dive site; Dive, snorkel, sunbathe, and relaxation time; Lunch on board. 14:00 Sailing to Kabak reef for the night; Dive, snorkel, sunbathe, and relaxation time. 17:00 Dinner preparations; BBQ on Kabak beach. 20:00 Night dive .
2. Day
7:30 Breakfast; Dive at Kabak reef. 10:30 Sailing to Yedi Burunlar; Dive, snorkel, sunbathe, relaxation time. 13:00 Lunch; Cruising to Faralya reef. 13:45 Arrive at Faralya reef; Dive, snorkel, sunbathe, relaxation time. 15:00 Sailing back to Ölüdeniz. 16:30 Arrive back to Ölüdeniz. Transfers are also available from Hisarönü, Ovacık, Fethiye. Itinerary and locations may change due to weather conditions.

3-Day Live aboard with 7 dives
1. Day
9:45 Meet at the dive center in Ölüdeniz; Complimentary Coffee and Tea served. 10:30 Depart from Ölüdeniz onboard Zerde; Dive and Snorkel briefing. 11:30 Arrive at Waterfall dive site; Dive, snorkel, sunbathe, and relaxation time; Lunch on board. 14:00 Sailing to Kabak reef; Dive, snorkel, sunbathe, and relaxation time. 17:00 Dinner preparations; BBQ on Kabak beach. 20:00 Night dive.
2. Day
7:30 Breakfast; Dive at Kabak reef. 10:30 Sailing to Yedi Burunlar; Dive, snorkel, sunbathe, and relaxation time. 13:00 Lunch; Cruising to Faralya reef. 13:45 Arrive at Faralya reef; Dive, snorkel, sunbathe, and relaxation time. 15:00 Sailing to Karacaören bay. 16:30 Swim & Snorkel. 18:00 Dinner at Quayside fish restaurant.
3. Day
8:00 Sailing to Iblis Point; Breakfast on board. 9:30 Arrive at Iblis Point; Dive and relaxation time. 12:30 Lunch; Cruising to Afkule. 13:30 Arrive at Afkule; Dive and relaxation time. 14:30 Sailing back to Ölüdeniz. 16:00 Arrive back to Ölüdeniz. Transfers are also available from Hisarönü, Ovacık, Fethiye. Itinerary and locations may change due to weather conditions.

DIVE BOATS
You reach the dive sites and anchorage grounds around Ölüdeniz. Fast and efficiently with our motorboats or unhurried and comfortably with our yacht Zerde

Yacht
For day trips, live aboards, and dive courses the 18 m dive yacht Zerde stands by. It has four "en-suite" cabins with double bed, a shower room, a kitchen with ice-box, a sun deck, and can accommodate up to 12 divers at a time. With compressor, 15 sets of scuba diving equipment, radio, compass, and extensive safety equipment, the spacious yacht is optimally featured for diving trips, live aboards, and canvas cruises. For dive courses everything necessary stands by, too - e.g., facilities for onboard lectures including video unit. ( However, dive courses are limited to 4 people at a time which ensures that you get the personal attention required for high quality dive training. ) And also for non-divers Zerde has much to offer : whether you want to sail, snorkel, swim, visit lone beaches and bays, or just relax in the sun - our yacht is at your disposal !

Motorboats
For dive trips and dive courses our two motorboats stand by ( both 5.50 meters, Bombard made, type RIB = Rigid Inflatable Boat ) : Mermaid with 75 hp outboard engine and Nautilus with 60 hp outboard engine. Because of their speed and efficiency even the furthest dive sites can be reached in less than an hour. Both are specifically designed for diving, feature radios, compasses and safety equipment, and can accommodate up to 8 divers at a time with all their equipment onboard.

DIVE COURSES
We offer a broad range of PADI and CMAS courses with worldwide accepted certificates - furthermore entry level courses, in which you and your children can make your first diving experiences. We attach importance to supervision in small groups and are ready to access a multitude of diverse dive sites. So you get an ideal environment for your education. Scuba is what you want it to be - from thrilling adventure to peaceful interaction with nature. And among our dive sites and dive courses there is something for everybody. You don't have to spend hours in the classroom. The PADI education system together with our distance learning program minimizes classroom time ! The PADI courses system is modular. So you can learn to dive a piece, and if you only have time for part of the course, what you've done will be credited in advanced courses. You will learn diving in an appealing ambiance at a resort having much going for it.

ENTRY LEVEL DIVING COURSES
Try Dives : A gentle shallow dive with minimal effort. Just try !
PADI Bubblemaker : PADI introductory course for children aged 8 and above. Fun and games under water. Credited in advanced courses.
PADI Discover Scuba Diving : PADI introductory course. Exciting 1-day training mediating first diving experiences. Credited in advanced courses.

PADI DIVING COURSES
PADI Scuba Diver : First PADI certificate. Qualifying for diving accompanied by a dive master up to a depth of 12 meters.
PADI Open Water Diver : Gives you all the skills and knowledge to dive in open water. Qualifying for diving accompanied by a buddy without supervision.
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver : Continuative training in navigation, deep diving, and three areas of your choice.
PADI Emergency First Response : First actions in case of an emergency. Extensive first aid course. Prerequisite to the "rescue diver" certificate.
PADI Rescue Diver : Mediating the skills and knowledge for a rescue under water. More self awareness as diver !
PADI Divermaster : First professional certification level. Qualifying for supervising diving activities and assisting dive masters.
PADI Specialities : Educates in special fields of diving, e.g., underwater search & recovery.

CMAS DIVING COURSES
CMAS 1-star course : Corresponds to PADI "Open Water Diver". Finished with bronze certificate.
CMAS 2-star course : Corresponds to PADI "Advanced Open Water Diver" + "Rescue Diver". Finished with silver certificate.
CMAS 3-star course : Corresponds to PADI "Divemaster". Finished with gold certificate.

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM
Complete your dive course efficiently and comfortably. We send you a training kit. Prepare yourself at home and start nearly at once with the first dive at your holiday destination.

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SCUBA DIVING IN ÖLÜDENİZ VIDEO TOUR

2008-04-04T07:35:00.000-07:00

Scuba Diving In Ölüdeniz / Fethiye - Muğla - Turkey

ARGOS DIVING CLUB

2007-01-08T04:33:00.000-08:00

Saroz - Çanakkale - Turkey

We are living on a peninsula surrounded by 3 different seas, curious about the world underneath the blue surface color...You want to have a hobby which combines science, adventure, aesthetic, and sport in this day and age...

Turkey offers a diverse range of diving experiences. Argos Diving Club, based in Saroz, is located just a few minutes away from Çanakkale's premier dive site, the wrecks of Gelibolu.

The decision to come to and dive is an easy one but who to choose to dive with may not be so straight forward. When making this decision, please consider WHY Argos Diving Club should be your first choice.

Apart from the history, where divers used very primitive equipment, and masks made out of children's buckets, today's most scuba diving centers is equipped with a top diving technology that allows you to enjoy your underwater explorations to the maximum. Argos Diving Club offers you a well designed curriculum, which will make you a diver in just a few days!

Our scuba classes consists of theory lessons (the fundamental elements of diving and basic safety rules), and practical dives in the shallow sea accompanied by friendly, and professional instructors.

Students who successfully finish their training program will receive CMAS International Diving Certificate and a CMAS Membership Card that will allow them to dive all over the world, and open a new door to further scuba adventures. Furthermore, this certification is a basic requirement for other dive shops that offer air filling for tanks. Those, who find a new passion in scuba diving, are encouraged by our center to take further qualifications, where reefs, walls, wrecks, and night dives are just appetizers on the Blue Planet's menu.

Everyone is welcome to come and dive with us. You must be 14+ years to dive, and we strongly recommend that you have a medical check-up (heart, lungs, teeth and ears) before diving. We can organize travel for the individuals or large groups to any destination you require at competitive rates.

Since 1995, Argos Diving Club has been growing not only in size, but also in experience. Frequent diving trips are organized to many diving locations of Turkey, such as Saroz Gulf, Çanakkale, Gelibolu, Dardanelles, Ayvalık, Çeşme, Bodrum, Kaş, and Kıyıkoy (the Black Sea). Furthermore, we are using the latest technology (GPS and Sonar) to do a further underwater research, and make every dive a limitless opportunity to explore the undiscovered!

If you are a non-diver, you can still enjoy your time on the beach, or snorkel around in the shallow waters. Argos Diving Club is here to help you make your experience a real holiday! There is no need to bring anything with you, because we provide it all. From tents, sleeping bags, mats to full diving equipment, and food. You just lay back, relax and let us do the rest for you.

Other equipment used
4.30 m long zodiac boat
quality diving equipment
friendly, and professional instructors
first aid kit and oxygen set onside
Argos minibus for transportation
2 compressors to fill up the tanks

That’s why us … we are different, we've dived and experienced the sea, and we care about our clients. We can organize travel for the individuals or large groups to any destination you require at competitive rates. At the end of April, when the temperatures are warm enough for diving, Argos Diving Club opens its season for customers. There are several locations around the Saroz Gulf suitable for camping and diving purposes.

In the past, Argos Diving Club traveled to various destinations every weekend, such as Gökçetepe (a nice camping area with a nearby pine forest, just a few steps away from the beach), and Gökçeada (a nature paradise island). At last, Argos has found the perfect place for its customers who enjoy nights under the open sky, with an unforgettable view of the moon, the sea, and the mountains: the beach of Uzunkum. Since last year, we have made Uzunkum our fixed camp base... our home.

You don't need to be a diver to join us in our camp. Our facilities are open to everyone. Put on your shoes, and go hiking on the rocky hills and smell the pines. Put your swimsuit on, and get some tan, or refresh yourself at the sea!

COURSES
Safety is a number one priority in Argos Diving Center. We provide safe and professional training. Since our inauguration in 1995, we have trained nearly 400 CMAS 1* OWD, 75 CMAS 2* OWD, 37 CMAS 3* OWD and 23 CMAS 1*&2** Diving Instructors.

Our training consists of 2 parts. In the first one, students will learn the fundamental elements of diving and basic safety rules (trainee gets his/her training book and CD's and 8 hours of lessons with the help of CD's and Dia show). Second part consists of 2 days of practice, which include 3 knowledge development dives and 2 open water dives (total of 5 dives). After finishing the training successfully, the trainees becomes a qualified CMAS 1* Diver.

What is C.M.A.S?
In 1959, delegates of 15 different countries formed Confederation Mondiale des Activites Subaquatiques (The World Confederation of Sub aquatic Activities) in Monaco under the direction of famous Marine Biologist Jean-Jacques Cousteau. CMAS today is found in 178 countries worldwide, registered millions of member divers, and thousands of diving schools. It is the world's leading Diver Training Organization that is known for active help in scientific, sportive, technical and medical fields.

C.M.A.S diver and diving instructor training system is a step-by-step learning system where you advance yourself from the easiest level to the professional and master degree. All the training steps consist of different theoretical and practical information gains. The aim of the training is to gain all necessary knowledge and skills and to reach the required standards.

OUR FAVORITE DESTINATIONS

Argos Diving Club is an expert in diving sites that the Northern part of Aegean Sea has to offer. From Saroz Bay to Çanakkale, Gelibolu, Gökçeada or Ayvalık, it offers the best that is to see in the depths of local waters. Thanks to rich historical events that took place here in the past, Argos Diving Club has named this place “The Graveyard of the Aegean.” A variety of shipwrecks and artifacts to be seen are only a proof that this nickname is deserved.

Argos Diving Club uses zodiacs and a new dive boat called “3 SEAS” as a mean of transportation to the more distant places. Every dive we make is an experience itself, and everyone is welcome to join us aboard!

There are plenty of other locations we like to visit during the summer, such as Kale Koyu-Asker Taşı (reef), Uzunkum-Toplar Burnu (wall), Ibrice, Gökçetepe (reef), Kömür Limanı (wall), Minnoş Kayalıkları (reef), Despot (wall), Bebek Kayalıkları (reef), Çeşme, Bodrum, and Kıyıköy (practice of a hard-hat method of diving). Besides the Aegean Sea, Argos Diving Club also organizes diving trips to further locations in the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea or the Black Sea.

SAROZ BAY

North Aegean Sea
Latitude (DMS): 40° 30' 0 N
Longitude (DMS): 26° 19' 60 E

Asker Taşı (Soldier Stone)
Asker Taşı is situated at Uzunkum region which is just a few hundred meters away from Cape Toplar. The reef is 1 mile out in the sea and has a diameter of approximately 250 meters. The upper part starts about 12 meters under the water and finishes off at 33 meters. The rocky formation mirrors the richness of Saroz. The tens of varieties of nudibranches close to 15 cm, and European lobsters increase in number in September.

Cape Toplar
It is the only place in the west of Ibrice harbor that provides opportunities for deep diving. There is the possibility of finding many coves covered with multicolored sponges which are home to the moray eel, conger eel (Conger conger), several species of scorpion fish and octopuses. You will especially see the crawfish during your deep wall dives which will inspect you with curious eyes. Cape Toplar can provide you with a diving opportunity of up to 50 meters and is besieged in the summertime by strong afternoon winds. Thus I advise you to make the first deep dive of the day at this point. May I also suggest a night dive for the experienced divers and photographers.

Ibrice Harbor
This is a harbor hidden between the steep rocks that descend into the sea. You can drive up to the beach and make any kind of dive you desire. Those who come here to dive generally stay at the hotels in Keşan or camp out. You can enter the sea either from the place where the lighthouse is or from the beach next to it. The magnificent underwater colors and living forms await you at 3 meters. These waters that will give you a different excitement in each season also provides an opportunity for deep diving because they reach 45 meters.

Üç Adalar (Three Islands)
Three Islands consists of one large and two small islands. This is the place to go diving when there is a strong wind at the other diving pints at Ibrice inlet or Güneyli harbour. The secluded spots of the island provide a good place for trainees and experienced divers. You may encounter many broken amphora at the south end point of the big island. It is also possible that you may see many varieties of fish like locust lobster (Scyllarides latus), blotched pickerel (Spiarca maena) and salpa (Sarpa salpa) among the rocks covered with multicolored sponges while the dentex accompany you. The other islands, besides the big island, are not of much interest for scuba divers.

Minnoş Island
This magnificent rock rises 15 meters above the surface of the sea and will take you from the first meters into a world of orange colored hard corals. Do not exceed the maximum depth of 40 meters by getting enraptured in this beautiful world that continues into very deep waters. You can make a complete tour of the island during your dive. If you are very lucky the dolphins and sea turtles that escape from the fishing nets in the open waters of the island will come. You can encounter the large spotted dogfish (Scyiorhinus stellaris), angler fish (Lophius piscatorius) or large skates where the rocks finish and the sand starts.

Bebek (Baby) Rocks
They are the last magnificent rocks to see before the Saroz bay joins the Aegean Sea. Divers experienced in currents will enjoy the variety of colors and life forms. The rocks that rise a few meters from the surface of the sea continue hundreds of meters below. They are home to at least 6 separate diving spots and are the place where the crustaceans change their shells in the month of April. After 12 meters, the coves of these colorful rocks are home to moray eels. You will experience the thrill of your life as you go deeper when a dolphin, angler fish or a large spotted dogfish appears suddenly in front of your eyes. Who knows you may even encounter a huge sea turtle. It is a paradise for macro photographs even though it is a region where one has to use a wide angle lenses. If you have not dived at these rocks that means you have not dived in Saroz.

All text taken from a book "Diving Guide Of Turkey" written by Mr. Fehmi Şenok. For more information on the author, his books and other diving locations, please, visit his website at Diving Guide Of Turkey.

ÇANAKKALE (The Dardanelles)

NORTH AEGEAN SEA
Latitude (DMS): 40° 17' 60 N
Longitude (DMS): 26° 15' 0 E

The Wreck of Lundy
Make Lundy your first experience if you never dove to a sunken ship before. The 1908 model 188 ton wreck is located at Suvla bay (between Cape Büyük Kemikli and Cape Küçük Kemikli). According to sources, the British decided to withdraw from Arıburnu and Suvla bay on December 7th, leaving behind many equipment of war. This was after the French and Russians supported the decision to withdraw suggested by Lord Kitchener to the British Council of Ministers. They sunk 5 large ships and over 60 transport boats in the region between Suvla bay and Arıburnu. This ship which is thought to have had a 12 member crew, has been our guest for the past 84 years and is host to our underwater history in the region. You can see the silhouette of the boat at 13 meters and tour the deck of the boat and the conning bridge at 18 meters. It sits at 28-30 meters and still possesses its propeller.

Refinery Ship
This is the second spot generally frequented because it is situated inside the Suvla bay and is not affected by strong weathers. The ship is still in possession of its broiler that was used to distil pure water from seawater for the soldiers during wartime. This ship that fought for many years is now buried in the sand at 14 meters depth.

Cape Küçük Kemikli
Cape Küçük Kemikli with its endless sandy beaches is an ideal spot for the training of beginner divers. This long beach of approximately 7 kilometers is protected with all its natural characters. The beach which is always quiet except on weekends when campers and divers arrive is also the place where the Anzacs landed. There are many monumental cemeteries on these lands that survived through two big wars such as Büyük Anafartalar and Küçük Anafartalar. The two picturesque villages that gave their names to these wars provide interesting photographs with their village houses and coffee houses. During the landing of the Anzacs and British soldiers in the past, the location buoys they threw over were dragged towards the mountainous regions instead of the valleys by the strong currents, making them land in the wrong place. This strong current has lost nothing of its power. You will encounter magnificent rocky areas during dives. The underwater structure resembles that of Cape Büyük Kemikli and is a beautiful spot with crawfish, groupers, two banded sea breams and a colorful underwater life.

British and Anzacs Boats
Hundreds of boats had been used during the sea and land landings. Most of these can be found on the beaches at Arıburnu and Küçük Kemikli. You can see many examples on the beach and also 3-5 meters under the sea between Arıburnu and Suvla bay where the British and Anzacs soldiers landed. The two largest of the group are the most important points for diving today. These two landing boats lie on the sand close to Kabatepe harbour. They are positioned in the open seas of Arıburnu at 42 meters and inside Suvla Bay at 27 meters and can be noticed from the first meters by their dark shadows. The upper rails of the wreck covered with large peacock worms and purple colored sponges are like a grill. Conger eels and prawns are frequently encountered creatures.

Majestic
The majestic was built in 1895 and was the oldest warship of the British. Winston Churchill, while planning the Gallipoli War, had declared that the ship was too old to be used. The other high ranked authorities, thinking that the Dardanelles and Istanbul would be easily captured, incorporated the ship into the fleet regardless of the warnings. Diving to this ship which took part in the sea landing of March 18th is altogether another experience. When you see a black and white photograph of this ship at the museum, your excitement will be twice fold. The wreck is situated at Morto Bay close to Seddülbahir, which is the exact end point of the Dardanelles Strait. This 1895 model British ship was sunk by a torpedo from U-21 German submarine. The ship with a length of 119 meters weighed 14.900 tons and sunk with a crew of 757 on the coasts of Çanakkale. The silhouette of the ship appears at 15 meters. The underwater fauna around the sill active bombs, the turning base of the ship’s cannon, the chimneys and the observation tower that lies sideways is of great interest especially for the photographers.

Landing Boats
These boats are situated under the Seddülbahir lighthouse just after the bay of Morto outside the Dardanelles strait. Two landing boats lie next to each other on the sand at close to 30 meters of depth. Troll boats which are generally used for whale hunting, served during the war for mine searchers and land attacks. There are schools of two banded sea breams inside the ship and you can encounter the angler fish, large spotted dogfish and skates at the sandy areas close by.

German Torpedo Ship
At the time, the British war ships Inflexible and Irresistible were cannoning the Çanakkale coasts during First World War, the Germans, as allies of the Ottoman Empire had their headquarters at the place where Çimenlik fortress is situated. One of the bombs that was thrown, fell close to the German headquarters. The soldiers were immediately evacuated from their barracks into the torpedo ship that was anchored on the coast and tried to escape through the strait. However, one of the bombshells from the Irresistible ended the life of the German ship on March 18th, 1915. The ship with a crew of 1315 sunk just outside the present yacht marina in Çanakkale. It is situated at 16 meters right in the middle of the Dardanelles strait where the sea traffic is the heaviest.

All text taken from a book "Diving Guide Of Turkey" written by Mr. Fehmi Şenok. For more information on the author, his books and other diving locations, please, visit his website at Diving Guide Of Turkey.

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DOLPHINLAND DIVE CENTER

2007-01-08T04:20:00.000-08:00

Çeşme - Izmir - Turkey

Dolphinland Dive Center started its operations in 1999. Since then we are doing our best to offer nice, safe, enjoyable dives around Çeşme. We have at our disposal two boats, 5 instructors, 1 dive master, 2 captain and many dive volunteers in Çeşme / Dalyanköy.

DIVING BOATS

DOLPHINLAND : Specially designed 15 m wooden dive boat. 30 people capacity. Dive platform, sundeck, wc, shower, kitchen, changing cabin. 9 miles/hour. Dolphinland will willingly cater to individual needs as required.

ŞAH : 4 m wooden gulet. 3 cabins, wc, shower, kitchen. Usually used for the non diver or for touring. 12 people capacity, 9 miles/hour.

PADI SCUBA DIVER COURSE
Takes 2 days. After the course, the diver can dive to 12 m. max with an instructor. This is a basic course for beginners. This course includes 5 hours of theory, 2 hours of confined water training and 2 open water dives.

PADI OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE
A 4 day training program. On completion of the course the diver can dive anywhere around the world with a buddy to a depth of 18 m max. This course includes 10 hours of theory, 1 day of confined water training and 4 dives in two days.

PADI ADVANCE OPEN WATER COURSE
Divers with an open water diver or equivalent certificate can start this course. The course includes 2 hours of theory, 2 core dives (deep&navigation ), 3 electives dives (search and recovery, night dive, multilevel dive, photo, uw. Naturalist, peak perform buoyancy) Takes 2 days. 5 special dives.

Apart from the above we also give SPECIALITY DIVE COURSES, EFR, RESCUE DIVER AND DIVE MASTER COURSES.

During the course all the equipment is supplied by Dolphinland. During the boat dives lunch is also included.

Bubble Maker: Between 8 to 10 year old children can dive with their parents or instructor. max. depth 4m.

CMAS
Cmas - SCSPF 1*, 2*, 3* Diver Courses
Cmas 1* and 2* Instructor Courses

HSA
Perfect opportunity for handicapped people. Do not forget anybody can dive....

DIVE BOAT TOURS
Every day at 10 am we leave Dalyan harbour and we can get to the furthest dive site in 45 min. We do two dives a day. Between dives we have an excellent lunch, typical Turkish cuisine. Divers can bring their own equipment or they can use our new equipment.

Between the dives you can enjoy yourself by snorkeling or swimming in the clear blue and warm waters of the Aegean sea. For the non diver, we can offer a discovery dive program. They can enjoy the underwater world by diving under the supervision of one of our experienced instructors.

CRACKED ROCK
One of our most popular sites for all levels. A good first multi level dive location. Dive able in all weather conditions. Good visibility and very little current. One can see an old 7th century anchor and some Amphora's from the 4th to 7th century. A fishermans net stunningly drapes the shear wall which has become home to many small creatures. For non divers a perfect site for snorkeling and a typical Turkish lunch for all.

88 ROCKS
Down to 50 M . One will find many historical Amphora's lying abandoned on the sea-bed having given up it's content long ago to its new home. For the most eagled eyed, you will come across what appears to be an ancient tablet !!! Diving among the Amphora's one can't but wonder how these artifacts finally came to rest all those years ago. The sense of diving within the past gives an eerie atmosphere only a diver will ever be able to appreciate

BEDROOM
This is a perfect 2nd dive as it has a max depth of 17 m. Diving in a counter clockwise direction you will notice a spectacular arch beneath you. Dive through the arch and come face to face with the opening to the bedroom. Inside the chimney it has an opening to the middle of the island. One can surface and admire the natural beauty of an unspoiled landscape. On the way to the bedroom you will be visited by very colorful schools of barracudas and scorpion fish etc.

NO NAME
Another perfect site for a second dive. Always very calm in any weather. Max depth is 16 m. Very colorful and full of fish. Simply follow the shore line and come back. Easy for navigation. We also have a few very near by dive sites to No Name. Therefore this site can be used to stop and rest between the dives and move to a different one in the afternoon.

TOPUK
When the sea is calm we can get there as it is in the middle of the sea. Max. 18m depth. Barracudas and Jack fish swim around. Very interesting site. One of the near by sites to No name. Do you have a picture standing up in the middle of the sea?! One can not stop himself to think that this was the main reason for the many remnants of the wrecks around!

MONEM
A superb wreck to dive. It lies at 17m depth. You can even sea the mast above the sea. Any body can see it. We take the advanced divers in to explore the wreck. Would you like to see the bow from the captains place? It is a bit spooky though...

TUNA FISH FARM
An other Dolphinland treat! Imagine diving with huge fish. It would be nice wouldn't it? Now imagine diving with huge and thousands of them. On top of that you and them are in the farm, surrounded by nets! You must experience this. Really unbelievable. They weigh between two to five hundred kilos.

EQUIPMENT
75 scuba tanks
30 BCD's
25 regulators
25 double pieces wet suits
50 pair of fins
20 pair of masks & snorkels
Our equipment is checked every year by professionals.

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SNORKEL DIVE CENTER

2007-01-08T04:08:00.000-08:00

Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

We are again pleased to serve you with our professional staff and equipment in the year 2005 to discover underwater beauty of Bodrum. Get ready to dive to 16 different diving point awarded blue flag with our four different diving boats. We have English, German, Russian, Dutch, and French speaking instructors and staff in our boats. Our Dive Boats is specially designed for diving, with easy enter and exit platform.

DIVING BOATS

DION
Large sundeck and front sundeck for about 35 people, preparing area, and dive platform (6 m) with fresh water shower.
Inside siting place for 30 people, tv and video (Beginners and students have chance to watch the lessons) Kitchen for hot lunch and hot drinks, Fridge for cold drinks, wc. Dive boat 'Dion' is 16 m long with 165 HP ford diesel engine. Also we have a rescue speed boat (5.80 m) with 115 HP outbound engine.

DERIN DENIZ
Large sundeck and front sundeck for about 30 people, 15 m preparing area, and dive platform (6 m) with fresh water shower. Inside siting place for 14 people, tv and video (Beginners and students have chance to watch the lessons), Kitchen for hot lunch and hot drinks, Fridge for cold drinks, wc. Dive boat 'Derin Deniz' is 15 m long with 135 HP ford diesel engine. Also we have a 4 m inflatable boat with 25 HP outbound engine.

ATLANTIS EGE
Large sundeck and front sundeck for about 45 people,preparing area, and dive platform (6 m) with fresh water shower. Inside siting place for 25 people, tv and video (Beginners and students have chance to watch the lessons). Kitchen for hot lunch and hot drinks, Fridge for cold drinks, 2 wc. Dive boat 'Atlantis Ege' is 21 m long with 135x2 HP ford diesel engine. Also we have a 4 m inflatable boat with 25 HP outbound engine.

ILMER M/Y
Large sundeck and front sundeck for about 30 people,preparing area, and dive platform (8 m) with fresh water shower. Inside siting place for 25 people, tv and video (Beginners and students have chance to watch the lessons). Kitchen for hot lunch and hot drinks, Fridge for cold drinks,ice maker, 2 wc. Dive boat Ilmer M/Y' is 16 m long with 280 HP Delfin diesel engine. Also we have a 4 m inflatable boat with 25 HP outbound engine.

DIVING LOCATIONS
We have more than 15 dive points around Bodrum with typical Aegean and Mediterranean flora and fauna. Shallow water diving points offer dives without currents but full of fish for first timers, while some deeper points have small currents for experienced divers. There are two reefs with depths ranging from 7 to 40 meters. They are full of fish with good chances for photography. There are two caverns one at 12 meters, a bubble cavern. Other one is at 6 meters with air in it, walls reflecting different shades of deep blue. Drop-offs allows you to discover something different.

At times visibility reaches up to 40 meters meaning that you are now diving in crystal clear waters, literally! Rock formations in the dive points offer shelter for groupers, octopuses, learfish, barracudas and other different creatures. You also may see amphoras and antique anchors which are more than 2000 years old.

Big reef
20 minutes by boat. Depth to the south is 32 meters and to the north 36. Groupers, barracudas, learfish and octopuses are the head actors of the reef. You may even come across a caretta turtle if you are lucky.

Small reef
200 meters from the high reef towards Bodrum, sharing the same habitat with the high reef. Both reefs are waiting for you to show how endless blue looks like.

Poyraz Cavern
Not a cave but a cavern... Entrance is at 6 meters and there is air in it. We call this the Seal Cavern as we have seen seal in the area on occasion.

Bubble Cave
Bubble Cave in Karaada have its' entrance at 12 meters and its' ceiling is at 6. The air bubbles you produce escapes from the holes in the ceiling producing amazing scenery. You'll love this one...

Kargı Island: 500 meters from the tip of Akyarlar, one of the closest points to the Greek Islands. Diving point at the Gökova side of the island starts at 20 meters and with a gentle slope goes down to 36. One must pay attention to the surface and deep currents towards Cos.

Köçek Island
Dive points at this rocky island, about a nautical mile from Bodrum, has depth of 10 meters at the side towards land, and 20 - 22 meters at side towards Greek Islands. At the Gökova side of the island depth reaches up to 34 - 36 meters. There are abundance of amphorae remains, and a lot of fish, mostly blackeyed bream.

Kaçakçı Bay
This bay at the Aegean side of Karaada is adviced as a training site for experienced divers.

Yassıkaya Island
This is a rocky island suitable for diving. It is located 500 meters from Karaada to the direction of Gökova. In the area there are a lot of sea creatures including octopussy.

Orak Island
Located in the Gökova Bay, it takes about 1,5 hours to reach this island with boat. It is the furthermost dive point in Bodrum area. Even though there are not a lot of fish to see, the sea bottom is topographically interesting. At both sides of the island depth reaches up to 70 meters.

Other: Aksona, Fener, Poyraz Port, Karaada Gökova side, Kurtoğlu are also among dive points around Bodrum suitable for wall, deep, shallow, training dives. It is possible to see many different types of sea creatures here.

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PLUTO DIVING CENTER

2007-01-08T04:00:00.000-08:00

Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

Pluto diving center is the only diving school in Bardakçı Bay, Bodrum, and has several highly qualified diving instructors and dive leaders for the best possible diving experience.

Our boat "Burak", sets off daily at 10:00 am to two different dive sites every day and gets back between 4:00 and 6:00 pm with lunch provided.

Friends and family are always welcome to come on the boat; with snorkels, masks and fins provided for those who wish to explore the dive sites.

Internationally Recognized Dive Courses
PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors)
CMAS (Confederation Mondial des Activities Subaquatiques)
IDD (Instructor Dive Development)
SSAC (Scottish Sub Aqua Club)

Tours/Courses Price
DAILY DIVE TOUR: 2 dives, bottles and weight belt 35 Euros
DAILY DIVE TOUR: 2 dives, Inc. all equipment 45 Euros
FIVE DAY PACKAGE: 10 Dives, bottles and weight belt 165 Euros
FIVE DAY PACKAGE: 10 Dives, Inc. all equipment 200 Euros
ONE DAY DISCOVER SCUBA DIVE for beginners 45 Euros
NON DIVERS: Inc. snorkel mask and fins 15 Euros
OPEN WATER SCUBA DIVER Course: 4 days, 8 dives, Inc. all equipment 300 Euros
ADVANCED OPEN WATER SCUBA DIVER Course: 2 days, 5 dives, Inc. all equipment 220 Euros
NIGHT DIVE 40 Euros

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DIVERS DELIGHT

2007-01-08T03:47:00.000-08:00

Fethiye - Muğla - Turkey

Dive Centers
Divers Delight are based in Fethiye and Marmaris, which both come under the Muğla province. Both are very busy tourist resorts on the Aegean and Mediterranean seas.

All reservations can made direct through both centres. We have a large selection of diving equipment on sale in the centres at very reasonable prices. Makes such as Mares, Cressi-Sub, Scuba Pro and more, as well as PADI materials can be found in our shop. If you have any special requirements please contact us in advance so we make sure it is there for your holiday.

Dive Center Marmaris
Dive Boats, Insurance, Dive Equipments, Staff, Marmaris & Office Maps

Dive Center Fethiye
Dive Boats, Insurance, Dive Equipments, Staff, Fethiye & Office Maps

Try Dives
Divers Delight offer you an experience of a lifetime with our one day Try Dive. After experiencing our underwater silent world, you will never be fulfilled on land again! Our Try Dives offer you the chance to try scuba diving in warm, serene waters under full supervision from qualified instructors. We are pleased to inform you that we have English, Dutch, German and Russian speaking staff on our team.

Your day begins with collection from your hotel at around 8.30 am by Divers Delight's private minibus, which will bring you to our office to complete check-in formalities. Then you will be transferred to our custom built dive boat. Our dive boats are fully equipped with wc, sundeck, shaded deck, sunbeds, comfortable seating area, bar and full safety equipment. Departure from the harbour will be at 9.30 am. During the journey to the dive site you will be given a brief orientation of the day out, scuba diving and the equipment involved. The briefings are given in several languages according to our customers that day.

Then in groups of no more than four and with three instructors and dive masters attending, you will be kitted up in waist high waters. Once you are comfortable with your equipment and surroundings you will be gently eased into the water. With your instructor in front and your escorts above, you will begin the exhilaration of breathing under water. In the Aegean sea you will experience the thrill of coming face to face with the aquatic life, whether it be octopus, star fish, corals and sea sponges, not to mention having your photo taken whilst feeding the fish. After your first dive has been completed, you can relax and enjoy a fully cooked lunch and spend some time snorkeling, swimming or simply just soaking up the sun.

Then it's time for your second dive! Now you have some experience, you will be able to take more control and enjoy your dive that bit more, not forgetting of course that your instructor and escorts are still beside you. With this re-assurance in mind, the freedom that only the underwater world can give, and of course the superb animation from our Divers Delight diving team, you will never want to get out of the water again!

Our full day boat trip includes
Transfer to and from hotel, Fully cooked lunch aboard Divers Delight, Two dives including equipment and instruction, Full insurance, Free use of Snorkeling Equipment, Unlimited Sunshine!

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY ALONG!
Divers Delight not only offers this splendid day for those interested in diving, but for non-divers too. This means that the whole family can come along and enjoy the day relaxing, sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling from our luxury boat with our friendly, entertaining, staff. As we have experienced so many times before, most of our customers decide to do a Try Dive after witnessing the excitement of previous Try divers. Please do not hesitate to approach our members of staff in these circumstances.

PADI Courses
Discover Scuba Diver Course, Scuba Diver Course, Open Water Diver Course, Advanced Open Water Course, Emergency First Response Course, Rescue Diver Course, Master Scuba Diver Course, Dive master Course, Assistant Instructor Course, Speciality Courses, Referral Course

CMAS Courses
One Star Diver Course, Two Star Diver Course

Internship
Advanced Diver through to Dive master, Duration 12 Weeks

Advanced Diver through to IDC
Duration 14 Weeks

If you wish you can start your internship with Divers Delight as an Open Water Diver and you will be trained in the following courses through to IDC.
Advanced Open Water Diver, Medic First Aid, Rescue Diver, Divemaster or DC

All participants must have been a certified Open Water Diver for one year previous to IDC course for participation in the Internship programme. Shared staff accommodation can be provided for 60 GBP per month or alternate accommodation can be arranged.

PADI Divemaster Internship
Duration 6 Weeks
The student spends about 6 weeks as an assistant to our more experienced instructors accompanying them on dives, on training sessions and in the classroom. There is exposure to many other facets of being a professional Divemaster such as compressor operation, equipment servicing and sales. The total number of training sessions is undefined but all set work will be covered and much more besides

Entry level - Rescue diver with 50 logged dives and medical from a Doctor. Dives may be made up at Divers Delight prior to starting the course.

Basic Course syllabus stipulated by PADI has three components

Personal Skills Evaluation
Watermanship and Stamina, General Diving Skills, Problem Solving (in water), Diver Rescue

Theory
Self study and tutorials covering Dive Planning, Dive Management, Student, Supervision, Physics, Physiology, Equipment, Skills and Environment and RDP.

Practical
Assist in not less than 5 confined water training sessions and 10 open water training sessions. Map drawing exercise. The Practical Section (3) is normally done by assisting Instructors on an open water and on an advanced open water course. You will be expected to get involved in all aspects of running a dive centre starting with greeting the clients, through issuing equipment, discussing dive sites and helping on dives to filling cylinders and equipment sales.
Some items must be done in sequence, such as the Diver Rescue exercise, but others are fitted in around the normal daily activities giving a very informal and relaxed approach. Candidates may also be involved in Try Dives and in diving excursions for experienced divers.

Not Included with the course are
Personal diving equipment, PADI Divemaster Registration Fees, Accommodation, Doctors medical, Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving, Diving Knowledge Workbook

Included in the course are
Cylinder, air and lead, Use of Divemaster manual, Transport to the dive centre if necessary, Lunch on boat

Qualified Divers
Divers Delight offers all certified divers the pleasure of discovering the underwater world full of amazing aquatic life in the Aegean and the Mediterranean seas. Allow Divers Delight to be your guide, showing you all the wonders of archaeological dive sites, caves, walls, drop-offs, reefs, tunnels and many more!

Our purpose built luxury dive boats are fully equipped with WC, Sundeck, Comfortable Seating Area, Spacious Diving Platform, Oxygen Therapy Unit, First Aid, VHF, and full diving equipment including: Tanks, Weights, BC's, Regs, Wet suits, Fins, Masks and Snorkels. DIN valves are available on request.

Turkish law has it that no tourists are permitted to dive alone and must be escorted by a Dive Guide, due to archaeological sites. All certified divers must bring their certification card and log book to the centre when making reservations or on the day of diving.

At Divers Delight all our dives are done from our luxury dive vessels and in groups of 4/5 with divers being of similar certifications and experience. They are led by an Instructor/Divemaster and if the group exceeds the above amount a Divemaster will join the group at the back for safety reasons.

FETHIYE DIVE SITES

BARRACUDA REEF
The boat will anchor direct over the reef roof. The top of the reef is 12 meters. The descent allows you to explore many types of fish and marine life. The reef is a small island that drops off to 45 meters with a spectacular view. Great photographic opportunities. Groups of Barracuda can be seen.

Depth / Time: 45 m (only 30 max depth permitted. Dive - 100 ft) 50 mins. or 50 bar
Entry/ Exit: Same place above the reef
Buddy: Teams Checks
Formations: Buddy teams
Directions of Dive: Multiple around the reef
Boat Positioning: Will wait above the reef in open water
Points of interest: Nice reef; groups of barracuda fish
Potential Hazards: Mild current over reef
Class of dive: Multi-level experienced dive

TUNNELS
A good shallow second dive of the day. The first tunnel is at 12m./40ft. where you enter and exit at 3m./10ft. In every arch way or tunnel, you can see the light of exit point and with the longest tunnel being only 10m/ 33ft. in length there is no need for guide lines and there is plenty of natural light. For this dive, lights are recommended to see into smaller homes and hiding places for any species of life including red mullet, mullet fish, shrimp, sea cucumbers, brittle stars and many types of sea anemones.

Depth/ Time: 18m-60ft / 60 mins or 50 bar
Entry/ Exit: Front of Big Rock in bay
Buddy: Teams Checks
Formations: Buddy teams follow up leader through tunnels
Directions of Dive: D/O move East with shoreline on left side towards bays
Boat Positioning: After D/O will move into bay
Points of interest: Nice tunnels/ arches to swim through
Potential Hazards: Narrow tunnel
Class of dive: Experienced dive

AFKULE
Probably the best dive in the Med… The wall where one starts the dives is so colorful and there are many varieties of marine life to photograph. Along the fauna and coral wall you will find trumpet anemones, gem anemones, daisy anemones, strawberry anemones, devonshire cup corals, gold star coral, soft corals, dead man fingers, sea fans and many forms of lace coral. The Morays linger in the holes and cracks along with small shrimp and blennies. The exit point inside and open cavern where the most beautiful scenery above and below the water awaits you.

Depth/ Time: 25m-75ft / 60 mins. or 50 bar
Entry/ Exit: At cavern entrance
Buddy: Teams Checks
Formations: Buddy teams
Directions of Dive: From D/O move to exit point and wait
Boat Positioning: Will wait above in open water
Points of interest: Colorful wall, amazing cavern one can surface inside
Potential Hazards: No bottom on wall, so excellent buoyancy control a must! Avoid vertigo- stay close to wall
Class of dive: Experienced dive

MARMARIS DIVE SITES

DIVERS DELIGHT BAY
This bay offers a selection of three dives from novice to experience. For novice divers or your second dive of the day we recommend the 12 meter dive which is abundant in marine life and also offers swim troughs, hard and soft corals as well as caves and tunnels for the experienced diver. The 18 meter dive offers 2000 year old amphoras and the chance to encounter Groupers, Moray eels, Jacks, Ray's, and Octopus. This dive can also be done as a multilevel dive and combined with the 12 meters dive.

The 30 meter dive is for the experienced diver, and as you make your way down the drop off, you will come to a reef where you will see a 2000 year old anchor and also amphora. As you work your way around the reef you will come across a family of Groupers that will stay there until you get within a few meters, when they will disappear into there home. This area is also frequented by Rays.

THE WALL
On this dive you will be dropped to the right of the wall and the best way to dive this is to keep your depth at around 18 meters, where you will see the wall covered in hard and soft coral. The bottom depth of this dive is 45 meters off the wall. Therefore, buoyancy control is essential. Here you will also get the chance to see an abundant amount of marine life, sometimes we get the occasional Tuna, large Groupers and Jacks. Towards the end of the wall the depth rises to around 12 meters where you will find an open cave that rises above the surface, this is where the boat will be waiting to collect you.

KADIRGA ROCK
Kadırga rock is a well known favorite in Turkey as on this dive there are some interesting archaeological finds. The rock rises from the water and the boat will anchor up here to let you kit up and be in the same place at the end of the dive. Your guide will take you down to around 15 meters where you will see hundreds of amphora. Although nearly all of them are smashed, you can still see the odd one intact. You will then make your way round the rock to a place were you will see a very large Grouper that is nearly always there. Please refrain from taking these amphoras as it is against the law. On Kadırga Rock you can see a wide variety of marine life and you can also find anchors around the rock that date back thousands of years.

CHIMNEY CAVE
Chimney cave is a wonderful dive. At this dive site where the boat moors up to the reef, the stunning back drop of the mountains really hits you, not to mention the stunning underwater topography. The dive here is a multilevel dive that takes you around a wall and as you keep your depth at around 18 meters you make your way round the reef. After 20 minutes, turn round on a reciprocal bearing and swim up to 15 meters where you will come across a gully. At the top of the gully is a cave, that on entry, you can look up and see a hole in the roof. This exit hole is quite large so you can pass through it safely. On exiting the cave you are now at 7 to 8 meters where you can take it nice and easy along the top of the reef and take in the beauty that the Aegean sea has to offer.

NIGHT DIVES are also available.

A 30 meter maximum depth limit is put on all dives!

Group packages are available on request. Our package deals can be tailored to suit anything from large clubs to small groups and individual divers diving over a couple of days.

Your day will include
Transfers to and from your accommodation, Fully cooked lunch, Dive guide, 2 dives, Unlimited snorkeling, We also rent cameras (ask dive shop for prices),
Insurance.

Why not further your diving education and enjoy diving at the same time by taking another course.

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MOTIF DIVING CENTER

2007-01-07T04:16:00.000-08:00

Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

Situated in the Southern Aegean Sea, Bodrum is a holiday capital and one of the most pleasant harbours on the Turkish Riviera. We invite you to discover a rich variety of marine life in the crystal clear water surrounding the Bodrum peninsula.

TRAINING
Motif is a member of the PADI (Professional Association of Dive Instructors), Pira nr. 16980 , International Resort Assocation, CMAS (The World Underwater Federation) and the Turkish Underwater Federation (SCSPF)

Motif Diving centre is fully equipped and the most sophisticated diving facility in the area, it offers a complete range of safe quality diving services. .Our team of competent and friendly instructors will make your diving both enjoyable and safe. We have English, French, Russian and German speaking guides who have extensive knowledge of the diving sites, and are all qualified PADI or CMAS Instructor or Dive-Master level.

A decompression chamber is available in Bodrum. We are fully insured by DAN

Oxygen, first aid equipment, VHF, radio and mobile phone are all available on the boat in the event of emergency.

Free transportation from your hotel to our station at World of Wonders Hotel in Gümbet is provided.

Departure daily at 10:00 am - Return approximately at 17:00 pm. Both departure and return is from World of Wonders Hotel in Gümbet. Please note the return time can vary due to the program, dive location and number of divers.)

Lunch is served on the boat - soft drinks, water, coffee and tea are available throughout the day.

BOAT
Thalassa is our 21m (68 feet) purpose built diving boat, completed in July 1998. It offers several unique features which include a glass bottom from which guest may view the fantastic underwater scenery. The main cabin is a large carpeted area with plenty of shaded space and sitting area for both dining and diving theory lectures.

"Glass bottom boat" Entry and exiting the water could not be easier from the water line platform, which is especially popular with newcomers to diving. Our Boat's chef prepares a delicious traditional Turkish lunch. Throughout the day a selection of hot and cold drinks and a choice of snacks and confectionery is available. The huge sundeck is carpet covered and has an abundance of sunbeds. It also provides an excellent viewing platform to watch the day's diving operations .1 toilet, + 1 galley, 1 large cabin, 4 staff cabins - large waterline dive platform for divers, large equipment store, large sundeck for sunbathing for non divers. 2 x 150 hp engines.

EQUIPMENT
Our centre is comprehensively equipped for all divers, from beginner to advanced level.
All equipment is regularly serviced and is frequently replaced with new kit, as a part of our ongoing maintenance programme.
Wet Suits, fins and weight belts are available in a wide range of sizes.
Stabilizing jackets (Buoyancy Control Devices) are available in a wide range of sizes and are all equipped with a direct feed system.
10L and 12L steel diving cylinders available. Regulators all include primary and octopus 2nd stages and are equipped with both contents and depth gauges. A wide range of masks and snorkels are available to suit all divers.

Compressors :
Bauer k14, 225 bar, Bauer mariner x 2

ACTIVITIES
Throughout the year, whether you are on holiday for 2 days or 2 weeks, Motif has programs to suit every level of diver from complete beginner to professional.

BEGINNERS
Diving is a leisure activity accessible to everyone. Discover scuba diving with a instruction and a dive with your own personal instructor available for adults and children (over 12 years)
Two day PADI Scuba Diver Course.
Four day open water courses. PADI or CMAS first level certification.

EXPLORATION DIVES
Qualification cards are required and logbooks requested.
Day trips, Night dives, Package day dives and a variety of PADI or CMAS courses from open water to dive master.

DIVE SITES
Leisure diving for beginners and certified divers. More than 18 dive sites to explore.
Reefs, walls, caves, abundance of broken pottery from ancient shipwrecks. Divers can expect to see grasse, parrot fish,groupers, sea bream, moray eels, octopus and the occasional amberjack, tuna, barracuda and ray.

The water are generally calm with no tides or currents, with crystal clear average visibility of 20-30 m.

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LYKIAWORLD DIVING

2007-01-07T04:07:00.000-08:00

Ölüdeniz - Muğla - Turkey

The dive base is member of the Association of German Sports Divers VDST and therefore also represented in the World Underwater Federation CMAS. We have a dive base for certified divers and a diving school for beginners and advanced divers. Furthermore our guests can continue with advanced VDST and PADI certificates. The base has more than 60 complete equipments from leading manufacturers plus 2 Bauer compressors K 15 (900 lt. / min.).

There is the possibility to dive from the coast (3 different spots) or from a diving boat (30 persons). On the boat also non diving guests are welcome. We are one of three dive bases in entire Turkey which has its own decompression chamber for the security of its divers. It is a 4 person chamber with a sluice and oxygen supply. A medical check up is mandatory for all divers. When not done at home, it can be performed by the resort' s doctor, it is free of charge.

Dive spots
Our dive spots offers highlights for all levels and for every taste: drop offs, caves and grottos and a nice house reef reachable from the land. Typical Mediterranean flora and fauna: gropers, morays, schools of mackerels and barracudas, parrot fishes, slugs and octopussy.

For diving couples with children Lykia World is an excellent choice, because our dive times are planned in coordination with the children animation team. For children between 8 -12 years we offer a children dive program.

DIVE SPOTS
Diving places Distance
1 Jetty Village 0 From Jetty
2 Jetty Residence 0 From Jetty
3 Neptün Bay 7 min.
4 Kiderak Nose 3 min.
5 Sprung (Cave) 10 min.
6 Bottomless Drop off 15 min.
7 Butterfly Nose 15 min
8 Butterfly Valley 20 min.
9 Terras 20 min
10 Waterfall 25 min.

11 Istanbul-House 25 min.
12 Faralya 30 min.
13 Small Riff 35 min.
14 Paradise Rock 40 min.
15 Paradise Garden 40 min.
16 Ince Burun 55 min.
17 New Riff 15 min.
18 Blue Cavern 30 min.
19 Tree Fingers (Caver) 30 min.
20 Play Ground 35 min
20 Play Ground 35 min
21 Amphora (Caver) 40 min.
22 Iblis 50 min.
23 Balaban Island 55 min.
24 Afkule 60 min.

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SEAWORLD CLUB DIVING CENTER

2007-01-07T03:53:00.000-08:00

Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

SEAWORLD CLUB
Seaworld Club, is a diving center located in Bodrum, the most popular diving spot in Turkey, offering daily scuba tours and certification courses of worldwide known federations like PADI and CMAS.

Our dive center has been a "5 Star GOLD PALM RESORT " of the internationally recognized federation PADI. We are also the Turkey Dealer of Sea life Reef Master Digital Underwater Cameras.

There is also a Decompression Chamber located in Bodrum, 2 km from our dive center.

The deep blue water of Bodrum, sun, fun, adventure, new friendships and a dive with a professional team.... Seaworld Club

DIVING BOAT
Our dive boat is really the best in Bodrum, with its cool chrome navy blue look!

14 meters custom wooden boat, Covered with epoxy marine navy color, Teak ground, TV, DVD, CD Player, VHF, Radio, GPS and GSM on board, Wide area to get prepared for diving, Water level dive platform, All dive equipment ready on board, Upper and lower sundeck with a perfect view, Lower shaded sitting areas and upper deck shaded section, WC, Shower with fresh and hot water, Oxygen tank, safety equipment, first aid kit, Insured

DIVE SITES

1. WOLF’S POINT
An ideal point for both advanced divers, open water divers and beginners. Takes about 15 minutes by boat. The rock formations start from 3 meters and then goes down to 20-30 meters. During the descent/ascent expect to see stone fish, groupers, star fish, sea cucumber and lots of broken amphora. There is also an old Phoenician ships anchor at the 15 meter level. You will also see rock outcrop, stone sea bed, sea grass and an occasional sandy sea bed.

2. OCTOPUS BAY / FOX POINT
An ideal site for open water divers and beginners. Takes about 12 minutes by boat. The rock formations start from 3 meters and then goes down to 20 meters. You will also see rock outcrop, stone sea bed, sea grass and an occasional sandy sea bed. Moray eels, octopuses, groupers can be seen in almost every dive.

3. BIG REEF
A symbolic point for diving in Bodrum! For advanced and open water divers ... Takes about 15 minutes by boat. The top of the Big Reef starts at 4 meters and goes down to 28-32 meters. The Bodrum and Gümbet side goes down with terraces, but the Black Island side is a wall dive. Look out for sting ray, groupers, sponges, stone fish and several other small species of fish (glance up to the surface from time to time in order to spot any passing barracuda).

4. SMALL REEF
The Small Reefs lays 200 meters from the Big Reef towards Bodrum. It starts at 5 meters and goes down to 28-30. Circumnavigate reef vertical walls keeping a look out for dusky groupers, white groupers, goldlines, sea bass, wrasse, stone fish, octopus, moray eels and barracuda ... and a sea turtle if you are lucky! This is an excellent scenic dive and with care one can go around the reef twice.

5. THE LIGHTHOUSE
It is just on the corner of the Black Island. Takes about 20 minutes by boat. An ideal point for both advanced divers, open water divers and beginners. The rock formations start from 5 meters and then goes down to 20 meters. During the dive, pass over sea grass, sand, rock outcrops and white coral (this is the only dive site on Black Island where white coral still exists). Look out for octopus, stone fish, moray eels, groupers of all sizes and other species of fish.

6. PAÇOZ BAY
A bay located between Smugglers and the Lighthouse. Takes about 25 minutes by boat. An ideal point for both advanced divers, open water divers and beginners. At a depth of about 6-7 meters you will come across a spectacular deep wall covered with several species of sea plants. Traverse the wall and visit three caves (qualifications permitting). Watch out for lobsters, sponges, barracuda, octopus, sting rays and groupers resting on the sponges. The sea bed is mainly sand and stone. The Sultan Wreck is also located here!

7. SMUGGLERS BAY
Takes about 30 minutes by boat. An ideal point for both advanced divers, open water divers and beginners. It is possible to dive into two directions of the bay. Look out for moray eels in the numerous cracks in the rocks. The rock formations go down to approximately 26 meters deep. Groupers will be encountered along with several other small species of fish. Also different species of sponges can be seen.

8. BUBBLE CAVE
It is on the back of the Black Island at a depth of 14 meters. Takes about 40 minutes by boat and is for advanced and open water divers. Bubble Cave has purple and orange formations inside which makes a truly wonderful site. During the dive you will see large groupers, wrasse, moray eels, octopus and other species of small fish. The mouth of the cave has a wide entrance. Advanced Divers may enter the cave and exit via the chimney The cave is full with wreckfish and lobsters. From the hole with a diameter of 1 meter at the ceiling of the cave, you go up to 6 meters. The interesting thing is that, there are lots of air bubbles at the end. For those with cameras be prepared for a spectacular sight of rising bubbles as you egress the chimney.

9. POYRAZ BAY
It is on the back of the Black Island and takes about 45 minutes by boat. This bay is always windy and is relaxing on hot summer days. An ideal point for both advanced divers, open water divers and beginners. The rock formations start from 5 meters and then goes down to 20 meters. Look out for groupers, octopus, moray eels, star fish, sponges and several other species of small fish – also amphoras.

10. FLAT ISLAND
Flat Island is an unusual rock formation caused by volcanic eruptions. It takes about 50 minutes by boat and is for advanced divers only, since there is too much current. The Flat island is about 300-400 meters far from the Aksona Point. The Black Island side and the northern part of the island is not good for diving, since it is very shallow and full of algaes. In almost every dive you might see, lobsters, moray eels, octopuses, groupers, dentex, wrasse and barracuda. Additionally a 3 meter long ray, is swimming together with the divers!

11. AKSONA POINT
It took its name from a famous sponge hunter “Aksona Mehmet” of Bodrum. It takes about 50 minutes by boat and is for advanced and open water divers only. It starts at 3 meters and then goes down to 20’s, then a rock wall until 30-35 meters. There are lots of archeological foundings. Continue the dive passing over sea grass and rock formations where hopefully you should find an old Phoenician ships anchor at 13.5 meter level (about 16 minutes into dive). This anchor has been placed on top of a flat rock for easy sighting. On reaching the wall keep a look out for one almost complete piece of amphora lying on the sandy sea bed (about 30 meters depth). You might see, octopuses, groupers, white groupers, barracudas, murrey eels and if you are lucky thornback rays!

12. SOUTH POINT
Located on the south of the Black Island. It takes about 50 minutes by boat and is for advanced and open water divers only. The dive consists of rocky slopes with rock outcrops, sea grass, giant clams in sea grass. There are octopus at the 16 meter level on the descent/ascent. Small shoals of small fish will be seen during the dive. There are some small caves to be seen during the dive and a half cave to be seen at the 26 meter level which contains amphoras on a shelf. A large grouper patrols this half cave.

13. KARGI ISLAND
Takes about 1.5 hours by boat and is on the northwest direction, 1 km far from Akyarlar and 3,5 nautical miles from Kos-Greece... for advanced divers only! There is a lighthouse on the island. Between 5-25 meters you can see lots of broken amphora pieces from the IV. Century. The rock formations start from 20 meters and then goes down to 36 meters. It is possible to see 20 murrey eels at one dive! You may also see lots of groupers and barracudas. The only disadvantage is the strong current towards Kos.

14. ORAK ISLAND
An interesting wall dive for both advanced and open water divers. It starts at 6m and goes down to 90m. All experienced and beginner divers should see that wall. 1.5 hours far by boat. Little bit far but gives a lot of pleasure!

DAILY DIVES

DAILY DIVING TOURS (for Divers) 2 dives, all equipment, lunch on board, insurance.
DISCOVER DIVING (for Everyone / from Boat) Theory, 1 dive, all equipment, lunch on board, insurance. Awarded with a certificate.
DISCOVER DIVING (for Everyone / from Pier) Theory, 1 dive, all equipment, insurance. Awarded with a certificate.
SNORKELING (for Everyone) Mask, snorkel, fins, lunch on board, insurance.
NIGHT DIVE (for Divers) 1 Dive, all equipment, torch, insurance.

DIVING PACKAGES

3 DAYS (for Divers) 6 dives, all equipment, lunches on board, insurance.
4 DAYS (for Divers) 8 dives, all equipment, lunches on board, insurance.
5 DAYS (for Divers) 10 dives, all equipment, lunches on board, insurance.
6 DAYS (for Divers) 12 dives, all equipment, lunches on board, insurance.

FOR CHILDREN

BUBBLE MAKER (ages 08 +) 1 Pool Dive, theory, all equipment, certificate, insurance.
DISCOVER SCUBA (ages 10+ / from Pier) 1 Dive, theory, all equipment, certificate, insurance.
DISCOVER SCUBA (ages 10+ / from Boat) 1 Dive, theory, all equipment, certificate, insurance.

PADI JUNIOR OPEN WATER COURSE (age10-14)
4 Dives, theory, all equipment, lunches on board, PADI worldwide recognized license, insurance.

COURSES

PADI SCUBA DIVER 2 Dives, theory, all equipment, lunches on board, worldwide recognized license, insurance.
PADI OPEN WATER DIVER / CMAS * 4 Dives, theory, all equipment, lunches on board, worldwide recognized license, insurance.
PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER/ CMAS ** 5 Dives, theory, all equipment, certificate, lunches on board, worldwide recognized license, insurance.
PADI EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE Video, theory, hands-on practice, lunch on board, worldwide recognized license, insurance.
PADI RESCUE DIVER Dives, theory, all equipment, lunches on board, worldwide recognized license, insurance.
PADI DIVE MASTER / CMAS *** 1 week course, bottles, weights, lunches on board, worldwide recognized license, insurance.
REFRESHMENT COURSE 2 Dives, refreshment theory for any level, practice exercises, lunch, all equipment, insurance.

SPECIALITY DIVES

PADI NIGHT DIVER Experience the thrill of diving at night. Explore the sea life as it exists in its' nocturnal state. You will come across objects in their natural color and witness first and just how alive the sea becomes after the sun goes down.

PADI UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER Show others what you experience firsthand with the PADI Photo Specialty course. This class will show you the fundamentals of photography and how it applies to the underwater environment. Our staff of experts will guide you through the basics and help you capture the best images possible.

PADI UNDERWATER NAVIGATOR Tired of long surface swims back to the boat? The PADI Navigator specialty course will teach you proper navigation techniques to allow you to enjoy your dives more by knowing where you are at all times.

PADI SEARCH AND RECOVERY DIVER Have you ever dropped something in the water? Are you looking for lost treasure? The PADI Search and Recovery Diver Specialty course will teach you effective ways to find objects underwater and bring them to the surface.

PADI DEEP DIVER The Deep Diver Specialty course offers you the opportunity of a lifetime - going deep to see thing others can only dream about. 150

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CRYSTAL DIVERS

2007-01-07T03:40:00.000-08:00

Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

PADI & CMAS CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMES

FIRST LEVEL COURSES (PADI SCUBA DIVER)
Get your certificate in only 2 days! At the end of the program, you are free to explore the big blue with your instructor. Hurry, your international certificate is waiting for you.

PADI OPEN WATER DIVER or CMAS 1*
In a friendly and professional atmosphere, we introduce you to the underwater world. In about 4 days, you can be a certified diver. Normally the course takes four days but for success criteria is based on performance not time; it may take a little longer. After the completion of the course an internationally recognized certificate, logbook and unforgettable memories are waiting for you.

PADI ADVENTURE DIVER COURSE
Takes one day and 3 dives. You will have 3 specialty dives that you will select from deep dive, underwater photography, boat dive, underwater specialist, night dive, S & R dive, cavern dive, drift dive, underwater navigation dive. Get your internationally recognized certificate in one day.

ADVANCED COURSES (PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER or CMAS 2*)
If you have PADI OPEN WATER or equivalent certification you can now take advanced courses in which you can improve your diving skills. It includes 2 core dives (deep dive and underwater navigation dive) and 3 selective dives (multi-level dive, search and recovery dive, boat dive, underwater naturalist dive, cavern dive, drift dive, peak performance buoyancy). Depending on your progress and work, you may take your international certificate in 2 days.

EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE
You never know when you might need it. Necessary for everyone. To become a PADI RESCUE DIVER, this certificate is required. It takes 5-6 hours of academic training with video and Annie baby. lt does not consist of diving.

PADI RESCUE DIVER COURSE
After having PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER and MEDIC FIRST AID COURSE you can join this program. It takes minimum 2 days. You will be equipped with all the skills on rescue in water. This is a new experience for you.

PADI DIVE MASTER, CMAS 3* COURSE
The way of becoming a professional member in PADI family. At the end of this course you will evaluate your career choices again as you can now launch a new one as a 'diving instructor'. Broadening your horizon, and creating yourself an alternative career option is in your hands.

ALL COURSES INCLUDE INSURANCE, FULL DIVING EQUIPMENT, AND PRINTED MATERIAL IN YOUR LANGUAGE.

DIVE POINTS
We have more than 15 dive points around Bodrum with typical Aegean and Mediterranean flora and fauna. Shallow water diving points offer dives without currents but full of fish for first timers, while some deeper points have small currents for experienced divers. There are two reefs with depths ranging from 7 to 40 meters. They are full of fish with good chances for photography. There are two caverns one at 12 meters, a bubble cavern. Other one is at 6 meters with air in it, walls reflecting different shades of deep blue. Drop-offs allows you to discover something different.

At times visibility reaches up to 40 meters meaning that you are now diving in crystal clear waters, literally! Rock formations in the dive points offer shelter for groupers, octopuses, learfish, barracudas and other different creatures. You also may see amphoras and antique anchors which are more than 2000 years old.

Big reef
20 minutes by boat. Depth to the south is 32 meters and to the north 36. Groupers, barracudas, learfish and octopuses are the head actors of the reef. You may even come across a caretta turtle if you are lucky.

Small reef
200 meters from the high reef towards Bodrum, sharing the same habitat with the high reef. Both reefs are waiting for you to show how endless blue looks like.

Poyraz Cavern
Not a cave but a cavern... Entrance is at 6 meters and there is air in it. We call this the Seal Cavern as we have seen seal in the area on occasion.

Bubble Cave
Bubble Cave in Karaada have its' entrance at 12 meters and its' ceiling is at 6. The air bubbles you produce escapes from the holes in the ceiling producing amazing scenery. You'll love this one...

Kargı Island
500 meters from the tip of Akyarlar, one of the closest points to the Greek Islands. Diving point at the Gökova side of the island starts at 20 meters and with a gentle slope goes down to 36. One must pay attention to the surface and deep currents towards Cos.

Köçek Island
Dive points at this rocky island, about a nautical mile from Bodrum, has depth of 10 meters at the side towards land, and 20 - 22 meters at side towards Greek Islands. At the Gökova side of the island depth reaches up to 34 - 36 meters. There are abundance of amphorae remains, and a lot of fish, mostly blackeyed bream.

Kaçakçı Bay
This bay at the Aegean side of Karaada is adviced as a training site for experienced divers.

Yassıkaya Island
This is a rocky island suitable for diving. It is located 500 meters from Karaada to the direction of Gökova. In the area there are a lot of sea creatures including octopussy.

Orak Island
Located in the Gökova Bay, it takes about 1,5 hours to reach this island with boat. It is the furthermost dive point in Bodrum area. Even though there are not a lot of fish to see, the sea bottom is topographically interesting. At both sides of the island depth reaches up to 70 meters.

Other
Aksona, Fener, Poyraz Port, Karaada Gökova side, Kurtoğlu are also among dive points around Bodrum suitable for wall, deep, shallow, training dives. It is possible to see many different types of sea creatures here.

DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
Are you ready to open the doors to the underwater world you have seen on TV and wondered about? This is your chance to experience weightlessness and soundlessness; the feeling closest to being in the space, answering the question 'is diving a sport that I may like?', and the most important spending a day that is very different from your everyday.

In this excursion, - that have no prerequisites; not even swimming - you will have a dive of about 30 minutes after the 1 hour briefing. If you decide that diving is a sport for you and take a course with Crystal Divers, this will be considered as your first day. Your dive will be one-on-one with your instructor.
If you wish we can help you to take a piece of this experience to home by taking a photo of you under the water. Also a memorial certificate will be waiting for you at the end of your dive.

PRICE INCLUDES TRANSFER FROM/TO YOUR ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE (D.A.N.), MEAL ON BOARD, FULL DIVING EQUIPMENT, YOUR DIVING INSTRUCTOR, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY OUR FRIENDLY AND ATTENTIVE CREW.

DAILY DIVING TOURS
This is an invitation to share the pleasure of diving in Bodrum with a professional team in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you are a certified diver or not, Crystal Divers will be happy to extend its' services to you any time of the year.

IN GENERAL
We go diving daily. We depart from our base where our boat stays at around 10:00 am. We visit two dive points every day if the weather permits. And at the end of the day we go back to our base. We host all our guests in our boat. This is a day that you will enjoy...

THE ONES WITHOUT A DIVING CERTIFICATE
If you are not certified as diver and want to give it a try, here is your chance. You can dive with one of our instructors one-on-one about 30 minutes. Of course prior to your dive you must be present at the 1 hour briefing of your instructor. Maximum depth is 12 meters. For more information click here.

DETAILS
IF YOU SAY 'I ENJOY DIVING': If you enjoyed diving and decided to join our family as a certified diver, then you can decide which of the PADI or CMAS training systems you prefer and start your course with Crystal Divers. Minimum age for entry level courses is 10.

EQUIPMENT: Don't worry if you don't have diving equipment. Here in Crystal Divers we have all necessary equipment for all ages and sizes. And all of them are new and well maintained.

CERTIFIED DIVERS: If you are certified by a recognized diving system (such as PADI, CMAS, BSAC, SSI) and you can prove this, you can join us in our daily tours to enjoy your two dives.

NIGHT DIVES: Have you ever had a night dive into the sleeping sea? This is the chance for certified divers to enjoy and be mystified by the magic of the sleeping waters.

SPECIAL DIVES: If there is an area of diving you are specially interested (such as deep water diving, night dive, boat dive, search and rescue) we can provide you with expert training and give your internationally recognized certificate.

THE ONES WHO DON'T WANT TO DIVE: If you are on our boat, for example with someone who is diving, and don't want to dive you can still use the fins, snorkels, and masks on board and explore the underwater world from above.

THE ONES WHO WANT A DISCOUNT: If you are planning to dive more than two days, you can purchase one of our specially priced package deals and get discounts. More information is here.

LIVE ABOARD: You can hire one of our yachts to enjoy sailing and diving with your friends and family with our live aboard offer. This will be a great holiday in which you enjoy sailing and explore the magical bays of Aegean and Mediterranean.

DAILY DIVING TOUR PRICES INCLUDE COMPLEMENTARY SHUTTLE FROM/TO YOUR ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE (D.A.N.), HOT MEAL ON BOARD, FULL DIVING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTOR, AND OUR FRIENDLY AND ATTENTIVE CREW.

PACKAGE DEALS
Our 3 and 7 day package deals will let you use our services at a discount. As always all equipment is included. If you are planning to have more than two days of diving, then you should consider our package deals.

In package deals
You will pay less, Make your own schedule, You will join the tour at any day of your choice, You may choose your dive point by joining the tour on which we are going to visit those point/s.

PLEASE REMIND US OF THE ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT IF YOU WILL JOIN US WITH YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT (EXCLUDING AIR TANKS AND WEIGHT BELTS).

LIVE ABOARD WITH SCUBA DIVING
With a coastal line stretching more than 8000 kilometers, Turkey offers many possibilities to divers. Thanks to an attractive underwater world and underwater archaeological sites, the Aegean and Mediterranean coast of Turkey is like a diving paradise. It is possible to dive at many spots in the company of Turkish licenced diving guides. Crystal organizes 7 or 15 day dive charters.

Weekly program
1st day: Bodrum - Big Reef - Black Island
2nd day: Kargı Island - Köçek Island
3rd day: Orak Island (2 dives - above photo)
4th day: Seven Islands(2 Dives)
5th day: Mersincik (2 dives)
6th day: Yassıkaya - Ince Burun
7th day: Small Reef - Gerencik Adası

Live aboard package includes
Diving permissions, Guides, Air compressor, Full diving equipment
The quality of the operation, diving equipment and education meets the highest standards. CMAS and PADI courses are available at all levels on board. Minimum age for first level courses is 10.

We have more than 10 boats available both for diving and sailing. These are wooden boats with 6-8 cabins. All boats have cabins with private WC/shower, separate quarters for the crew, are equipped with sun mattresses, sun awnings, dinghy, surf boards, fishing tackle, games and stereo besides diving equipment.

Conditions
Diving permissions, guides, compressor, tanks, weight belts are included.
Extra equipment can be rented on boat.
All equipment is new and in top condition.
Meals are not included.
Drinks are extra, available at the boat's bar.

Wise to have
Light weight easy luggage bags
Light, simple clothes (one warm windproof jacket or jumper for the evening) Sandals for on board, sports shoes for on shore.
Swimming suits.
Hat to protect you from the sun.
Sleeping bag (only if you want to sleep on the deck).
Basic first aid kit and mosquito repellant.
The electricity on board is 12v, so you will need an adaptor.
Your own private towels.

CRYSTAL BOAT
'Crystal' is a 15 meter wooden boat with a capacity of 38 passengers, and a special diving platform at the stern. Built in 1994, Crystal is taken to land at the end of each season for maintenance and preparation for the upcoming season. Our 4,70 meter service boat equipped with a 110 HP outboard engine accompanies us at all times.

Equipment on board includes an oxygen set for two, life vests for all passengers, first aid kit, a VHF radio to contact other boats and the Coast Guard. There are three 'first aid instructors' on duty on Crystal at all times for fast action in case of emergency. In Crystal, there is a kitchen, a roomy toilet which we also use for changing clothes, an upper and a front deck for sunbathing, and a large open/closed saloon for briefings, having meals, and resting.

EQUIPMENT
Crystal Divers knows the first and most important safety precaution is using the best equipment for diving, thus in our dive center we always use new and highest quality equipment. All our equipment are maintained to the highest international standards, on time.

In our center there is
1 compressors (600 lt./min, and one 100 lt./min)
70 x 12 liter aluminum - steel tanks
10 x 15 liter steel tanks
40 BCD's (Buoyancy Control Device)
30 regulators
for night dives 15 underwater lights
4 computerized depth watches in which we keep records of our dives
50 wet suits in different size and thicknesses
mask-fin-snorkels for all passengers
weight belts and lead weights

OTHER
We pick you up with our air conditioned vehicles at your hotel or house every morning of a diving day, and take you back at the end of the day. You will find attentive, clean, and safe service at all times. A safety diver accompanies almost all groups under the water. Although we never had to use it until today, it is relieving to know that there is a recompression chamber in Bodrum administered and maintained by a professional team. In all levels of our courses you will receive printed material in your language, thus you will learn faster and easier.

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AQUANAUT DIVING

2007-01-07T03:32:00.000-08:00

Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

We have been established since 1996 in Turgutreis and have 16 different dive spots. These 16 dive spots other super diving begunner divers and expert.

At these dive sites it is possible to see you types of Aegean Sea Aquatic life plus ancient archiological amphora's.

On our dive boat you will see that we work well within the organisation standards and you will enjoy very comportable conditions.

Since we have been established since 1996 we have been taking great care of the dive areas and aqualic the in order to ensure that the diving in Turgutreis remains as beatifull as at has alwasy been.

COURSES

DISCOVER SCUBA 1 DAY
Max.Depth : 12 m . (Min.Age 10 J, max. 6m)
Beginning of dive training. Summer of scuba equipment and theory added to try a dive. You have a chance to discover your self.

SCUBA DIVER COURSE 2 DAYS
Max.Depth : 12 m . (Min.Age 12 J)
After try a dive and Discover dive program if you decided to be a certified dive, you may have this program and dive to max.15m.with instructor.

OPEN WATER DIVER COURSE (*) 4 DAYS
Max.Depth : 18 m . (Min.Age 12 J, max. 12m)
When you finish this course, you will be able to dive with your dive buddy in the assistance of a guide all around the world. If you joined our previous programs, you have a credit from past.

ADVENTURE DIVER COURSE 2 DAYS
If you want to be experienced, you may choose 3 different categories among 8 up to your interests.

ADVENCED OPEN WATER DIVER COUSE (**) 2 DAYS
Max.Depth : 30 m . (Min.Age 12-14 J, max. 21m)
You should have Open Water Diver (*) certificate to start this course. Your Limits automatic upgrade to 30 m, which is also sportive diving limit. Deep dive and navigation dive is compulsory.

EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE COURSE (1 DAY)
You don't have to be a diver to get this program. Never forget “Medic First Aid Saves a Life” Just one day enough.

RESCUE DIVER COURSE (5 DAYS)
(Min. Age : 15 J)
Prerequisite is Advanced Open Water Diver and Medic First Aid. In this course, you learn to handle a rescue operation both above and under water with theory and additional scenarios.

MASTER SCUBA DIVER COURSE (10 DAYS)
Rescue diver certification is needed. This is the last step of amateur diving. It is possible to have 5 different specialties.

DIVE MASTER COURSE (***) (10 DAYS)
(Min. Age : 18 J)
This course is the first step in becoming an instructor. You are going to learn guiding divers, assisting in course and will raise your diving experience.

DIVE POINTS
Çatal Ada, Topan Ada, Pırasa Ada, Çavuş, Sarıot Kayası, Kargı Ada, Tüllüce Ada, Büyük Kiremit, Çoban, Köçek, Fırkata (Keme)

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KADIKOY UNDERWATER SPORTS and LIFEGUARD TRAINING CENTRE

2007-01-07T02:54:00.000-08:00

Kadıköy - Istanbul - Turkey

Would You like to discover the mystreious underwater world of Turkey? We would be glad to entertain you in Saros Gulf for this visual beauty...
Saros Gulf, which is the nearest diving zone to Istanbul, is one of the three seas renewing itself.
Also, there are sunks remaining from Çanakkale sea battles..Besides, there are wonderful underwater rocky

Our diving center is placed in Turkey’ s world city of Istanbul...
Kadıkoy Sualtı Merkezi owns diving center authority certificate from Turkish Underwater Federation.
The diving center is also a member of CMAS and PADI resort foundation...

Savaş Yapman, the founder and the owner of the diving center, has CMAS 3 Star Instructor, Padi Idc Staf Instructor, Emergency First Response Instructor certificates. In addition to these, he also has different expertises concerning 10 different branches.

BOAT
In our boat, named DERIN, we have complete scuba equipment for 30 divers, 70 scuba tube, 2 compressors, emergency boat, radio, bottom radar, oxygen set, first aid kit, kitchen, WC, changing cabins, sideboard, sunbathing deck and diving platform.

SAROS DIVING POINTS
Üç Adalar - Toplar Burnu - Asker Taşı - Minnoş Island - Minnoş Reef - Kömür Harbour - Bebek Rocs - Büyük Kemikli Burnu - Küçük Kemikli Burnu - Kiremitlik - Tünel. In all of these diving points you will enjoy wall diving also...

Saros Gulf is placed in the north edge of Aegean Sea, east side of Greece and Turkey. In ancient times, Saros gulf was known as Xeros and Melas. The underwater structure of Saros Gulf was defined as a "Unique Place" by J.J COUSTEU. In the starting point of the Gulf, Eceabat, there battleship sunks from Çanakkale Wars.

SAROS WRECKS

LUNDY
Lundy is a mine ship, which was sunked during 1. World War Canakkale Sea Battles. It is a 188 gross ton ship, made in England, 1908. In deep, the ship preserves its spectacle. The propeller is still on the ship. During the bombard the captain cabin was damaged. Bottom depth is 28 meters and the captain’s cabin is in 18 meters.

WATER TREATMENT SHIP
It is a very close sunk to the coast in Suvla Bay. During the war, the ship used to produce drinking water for the soldiers. Maximum depth is 18 meters. It is possible dive for each level diver. A serious part of the boat is under sand. But you could explore the treatment facilities and the deck. Even non-divers could watch the sunk from surface by a mask. During diving, you could see different kinds of fish species.

ENGLISH and ANZAK LIFEBOATS
The lifeboats was sunked during landing. Some of the lifeboats could be seen in 3-4 meters. In 42 meters at Arıburnu and in 27 meters in Savla Gulf, there are two more wrecks. There are peonnies and purple sponges all over the boats.

MESUDIYE WRECK
It was the oldest ship of the Ottoman Emperior. The ship was 1903 made, 9.190 ton weighted, has 102 meters length and 18 meters width. Mesudiye was sunked by a B-11 submarine. It is now serving as a sweet home for lots of underwater creatures. She is laying in 15 meters depth.

MAJESTIC
It was 1895 made, the oldest ship of England. There is a rumour saying that Churchill was managed the war from this ship. She was sunked by a U-21 German submarine. The ship was 14.900 ton weighted and has 119 meters length, laying near of Settülbahir. It could be seen in 15 meters. She has a marvellous underwater fauna on her surface.

DIVE COURSES
Kadıköy Sualtı Merkezi is giving instruction and education under CMAS and PADI systems.
Under modern conditions, the education continues about 12 hours, supporting by computers, projections and videos.
Each lessons will be explained by different instructors and you will be prepared for your first practices in swimming pool.
Your intstruction books, which will be given after courses, will be your guide during your studies.
You will be a new guest of the Blue World, since you have finished each underwater course with succes.

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AKSUNA DIVING CENTER

2007-01-05T07:47:00.000-08:00

Kemer - Antalya - Turkey

Welcome to Aksuna's underwater World. Our diving team wishes to prepare a pleasant holiday for you! Diving holiday on the Turkish Riviera.

Our program
Free diving lessons twice a week.
Two half-day trips for snorklers and divers.
Weekly daytrips to the "Three islands" with cave diving, lunch on board and also snorkeling in blue water.
Trips down to the famous wreck "Paris" (built in 1896), right in front of Kemer.
Night diving and cave diving.

Training
Youth diver license: 10 years of age and up
Basic diver
Bronze diver
Silver diver
Gold diver

Special Brevets
Underwater navigation
Drift diving
Search and Rescue
Wenoll
Oxygenetherapy

DIVE POINTS

Kemer Bay / Trigger Point / Mara Point / Poyraz Point
The reefs are perfectly suitable for the beginners and the experienced divers. The depth range is between 13 and 23m. The reef is perfectly exciting to dive both sides. You can see all the traces of the Mediterranean marine life at the area with the amazing colors of sponges, parrot fish, groupers, sting ray and so on.

Blue Reef
This site is especially suitable in windy weather conditions at where the cape stops the wind. It is appropriate for both the experienced and the beginners. The depth range is between 6 to 20 meters. The bottom is a mixture of sand, sea grass and it is rocky at some parts. You can trace the typical Mediterranean marine life.

Three Islands
There are more than 10 dive sites located approximately 5-7 minutes away from each other, by boat. The area is suitable for both the experienced and the beginners. One 'must' dive into the 'Cave' which its entrance starts at 9 meters depth, leading a 25-30 meters tunnel which is wide at the entrance and narrowing at the end.

Wreck Paris
It was found in 1997 and is stile a highlight for the divers to see the bombs, carbon-brickets beside and near to hand painted tiles. The wreck also became the house of the octopi, murene, groupers and so on. The wreck starts at 18 m. and the deepest point is 32 m. It is a nice dive site, only for the experienced divers.

Cave Diving
One 'must' dive into the 'Cave' which its entrance starts at 9 meters depth, leading a 25-30 meters tunnel which is wide at the entrance and narrowing at the end. The narrowing part leads an opening above in which there is air, and you can see the stalactite and the stalagmite. The site is specially preferable for the experienced divers. We consult daily diving tours once/twice a week to 3 islands,since it takes about one and a half hour to reach the site.

Tünel Point
The narrowing part leads an opening above in which there is air, and you can see the stalactite and the stalagmite. The site is especially preferable for the experienced divers. We consult daily diving tours once/twice a week to 3 islands, because it takes about one and a half hour to reach the site. You can see all the traces of the Mediterranean marine life at the area with the amazing colors of sponges, parrot fish, groupers,sting ray and so on.

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SEAGULL DIVING

2007-01-05T07:25:00.000-08:00

Tekirova - Antalya - Turkey

Three Islands
This famous dive spot is located in the open waters outside Tekirova and can be reached by our speed boat within nearly 6 minutes. Due to different depths and a wide range of colours the Three Islands have become one of the most beautiful dive spots at the Turkish Riviera. Enjoy diving pure in a natural aquarium! The Three Islands count 20 different dive spots which belong to Turkey’s most diversified and cleanest underwater landscapes.

Discover
4 caves
dives at 30 m steep faces
fishes which can be found rarely in the Mediterranean: groupers, morays, crawfish, ray and flying fishes, just to name some of them

Wreck "PARIS"
Certainly a highlight for all wreck diver fans. A French cargo ship with 3 decks and 2 shipping spaces. The ship was built in 1896 and sunk on December 13, 1917 during World War I. You can find it in deep sand floor and it’s in good shape.
Depths : bow: appr. 20 meters, stern: appr. 30 meters

Further dive spots
Gelidonya Cape
5 Islands
Prasalı Islands
Sulu Islands

DIVE COURSES
Everybody up from 12 years on and of medical sight allowed to dive can learn scuba diving (please bring an actual medical certificate with you !
Divers under 40 years should have a certificate not older than 2 years, divers up from 40 years not older than 1 year).
2 x per week we offer free of charge diving trials in the hotel’s pool.
Worldwide recognized courses from NAUI - PADI - CMAS are offered and our instruction covers the whole range from beginner to dive-instructor. In our Diving Center you'll find a own training classroom.

Instruction is offered in the following languages
German, English, Turkish, Russian

SPECIAL COURSES
Night, deep, wreck, navigation, rescue diving, Medic First Aid, DAN and Oxygen.
PADI – NAUI diving courses for kids
Youth scuba dive certificate (up from 10 years snorkel courses)
Private diving courses
Underwater photography (with Adnan)
Underwater video (with Turgay)

Seagulls Diving Centre is open for every diver (also non-residents of the hotel) from the beginning of April to the end of October.
Opening hours: Every day from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Location: At the beach of the Hotel “Phaselis Princess”, Tekirova
Check-in/Check-out: Full-time possible
Medical certificate: Required. Divers below 40 years should have a certificate not older than 2 years, divers up from 40 years not older than 1 year.
Payment methods: Cash, traveler cheques in € or US $. We do not accept credit cards. Please note that you can find a lot of cash machines in Tekirova for EC and credit cards which pay out €.
Dive computer: Required if you want to dive independently. Dive computers can be lend out at our Diving Centre (subject to fee).
Photos/Video: We are pleased to take photos or videos during your dive (subject to fee). Please do not hesitate to contact us.

Timetable regular dive trips
Morning: Boat departure 9 a.m.
Noontime: Boat departure 2 p.m
Afternoon: Boat departure 4 p.m.

Our diving center is equipped with best quality products. 30 complete outfits can be lend out which are regularly maintained and checked by our internal and licensed service. All equipment accessories- and -types can be maintained and repaired in our center. Popular spare parts are available in small quantities.

At Seagulls Diving Center you can dive with INT and DIN adapter. 80 tanks are at your disposal (60 x 10 L; 20 x 12/15 L) which are filled by 3 Bauer compressors.

Certainly a highlight is our diving speed boat powered by a 240 PS motor. It’s 10 m long and offers comfort and space for ca. 10 divers. Therefore all diving spots can be reached in short time.

For special dive groups we charter a bigger boat.

Special dives and tours on request
eg.: deep, wreck, navigation dives
Underwater Photography (Adnan)
Underwater Video (Turgay)
Night dive
Adrasan ( 2 dives at the caves)
Picnic diving
Moonlight tours
One-day dive trip with or without overnight stay
One-day sail trip – on request combined with diving

Dive cruise
Discover with us Turkey’s South Coast turquoise colored underwater world. A 20 – 27 m big First-class 2 mast power glider offers a combination of cruises’ amenities and a famous dive program at daily new spots. Nothing is more beautiful and comfortable as to climb down directly into the blue depth - whenever you want. Whether non-diver, beginner or experienced diver - don't miss such an unforgettable cruise.

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DOLPHIN DIVE

2007-01-05T07:13:00.000-08:00

Alanya - Antalya - Turkey

DIVE BOATS
ACARLAR 2
Length : 20 m
Construction : Wood
Build Date : 2002
Passenger Capacity : 50
Diver Capacity : 40

ACARLAR
Length : 19 m
Construction : Wood
Build Date : 1994
Passenger Capacity : 70
Diver Capacity : 45

BURAK
Length : 11 m
Construction : Wood
Build Date : 2001
Passenger Capacity : 12
Diver Capacity : 10

LIST OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Oxygen System, First Aid Kit, Lifebouys, Life-Jackets, Life-rafts, Fire pump, Radiotelephone, Digital Sonar

OTHER
Dush, Bar, Wc, Barbecue, Music System

SCUBA DIVING IN ALANYA
The interesting flora, the variety of underwater marine life and especially the enticing underwater caverns and caves have made Alanya a popular dive. Most of the dive sites are situated around the coastline of the Alanya Castle, the steep cliffs of which turn to dramatic drop offs under the surface of the sea. The close proximity of these dive sites makes them easily accessible even by inflatables and diving three or four times a day is possible with the option of returning to base after each dive. The sites are also very suitable for night dives.

ALANYA
The Red Tower
The 33-meter tall tower was built in order to keep the harbor under surveillance at all times. The technique used in its construction, its floor plan and its construction, its floor plan and its durability make this monumental tower one of the most prominent Seljcuk monument. The octagonal tower built on rocky terrain has a diameter of 29 meters.

DAILY PROGRAM

09:45 - 10:30 Transfer to Dive Center registration and check in.
10:30 - 11:00 During journey to the morning dive sites in a friendly atmosphere the dive master gives briefing about the boat routine and the safety procedures.
11:00 - 11:15 After the briefing dive master makes the groups and the first dive starts.
13:00 - 14:30 Lunch starts. Both during lunch time and during the day there is a plenty of time to relax sunbathe and snorkel.
14:30 - 15:00 Heading off for afternoon dive in another place and second dives start.
17:00 - 17:30 Boats return at 17:30 approximately and transfer back to the hotel.

DIVE SPOTS
1-Aquarium
Aquarium, 5 min. sailing distance, is the closest diving location to Alanya harbour. Depth ranges from 4 to 25 meters. This location is mainly used for educational diving. Because of it's mild (favorable) whether conditions, this spot is an ideal alternative diving site. Sea bed is composed of rocks and sea weed grass. Various underwater creatures like snails, mussels, octopus, black scorpion fish, moray, soldier fish, grouper could be observed.

2-Amphora
Amphora is the second closest diving location. Sailing distance is approximately 5 mins. It owes name to broken pieces of amphora. Dept is max. 29 m. This location is rich in underwater life. Various underwater creatures like grouper, moray, octopus, thornback ray and pigfish could be observed. Sea bed is composed of rocks.

3-Pirate Cave
Pirate cave is a multi-purpose diving side for both inexperienced and experienced divers. Distance to Alanya Harbour is 8 to 10 mins. Minimum depth is 10 meters. While maximum depth is 32 m. Also, there is a wreck at 25 m. depth. Pirate's cave is an open and large cave, which does not impose any danger. Entrance to the cave starts at 12 m. depth. Right at the entrance is a ancient mill-stone 1 m. in diameter. Stones in the cave reflect the light, and create a fascinating fiesta of colors. Inside the cave, divers can ascent and observe bats with flashlights. Sea bed is composed of rocks. Various underwater creatures like grouper, octopus, barracuda, shellfish, thornbackray could be observed.

4-Terrace
Terrace is approximately 10 min. sailing distance to Alanya Harbour. Depth is between 7 to 25 m. Sea bed is steep and is composed of rocks. Generally underwater life is basically shellfish. Close to the skirts of the mountain hidden moray can be seen.

5-Middle Cave
Middle cave is 12 min. distance to Alanya Harbour. Depth of the location is 15 m. minimum and 34 m. maximum. Cave's entrance is located at 15 m. depth. This site is ideal for experienced divers and deep-water diving.

6-Lovers Cave
Lovers is 15 mins. sailing distance to Alanya Harbour. Depth is between 10 to 34 m. This site is suitable for both educational diving for inexperienced and for the experienced. Sea bed is mainly rocky. It has a lively underwater life. An ancient anchor is located at 21 m. depth. At 4 m. depth, at the skirts of the mountain is a small and closed cave.

7-Dilvarda (E)
Dilvarda east is located at the east of the farthest bay to Alanya Castle. Sailing distance is 17 min. Sea bed is mainly rocky. Depth is between 5-35 m. Schools of fish can be observed. This site is most suitable for educational diving.

8-Dilvarda (W)
Dilvarda west is located at the west of the farthest bay to Alanya Castle. Sailing distance is 20 min. Sea bed is mainly rocky. Depth is between 5 to 40 m. this side is suitable for deep-water and current diving. It is also used for educational diving. Underwater life is rich and lively. Schools of fish can also be found.

9-Phosphor Cave
Sailing distance to Alanya Harbour is 20 m. Depth of the location is between 8 to 33 m. There are two cave groups one at 5 m, the other at 12 m. depth. Sea bed is rocky. Underwater life is rich. This site is suitable for both licensed divers and trainees. It also allows night diving.

10-Broken Stone
Sailing distance to Alanya Harbour is 20 min. Depth is 5 to 20 m. Sea bed is rocky. This is an ideal site for daily diving courses. There is a 10 meter long and 2 meter wide cave located at 4 m. depth at the skirts of the mountain. Underwater life is rich. Experienced divers can follow underwater course to Phosphorus cave.

11-Tunnel
Distance to Alanya Harbour is approximately 25 min. It is basically a tunnel, west of the castle, with it's entrance and exit located at 13 m. depth. Width of the tunnel is between 3-6 m. Length of it is about 42 m. Along the tunnel there are small packets (rooms). Underwater life is rich.

12-Rambo
Among the diving sites, Rambo is the farthest location. This, perhaps most popular diving site, is close to Cleopatra Beach. It is approximately 25 min. sailing distance to the harbour. At 13 m. depth, a 6-7 m. long tunnel, which can accommodate 5 divers, leads the way to a cave which is semi-filled with oxygen. Inside the cave there are numerous drop stones. Air vacuum in certain locations can each 10 meters. It resembles Damlataş cave, most famous and popular spot of Alanya. Sea bed is sandy. Also the cave is home to a seal, we call it "Zehra". If you are having a lucky day you can meet "Zehra" inside the cave. Divers are required to swim one meter above the surface so that the water does not get blurred.

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DEEP SEA DIVING CENTER

2007-01-05T07:06:00.000-08:00

Alanya - Antalya - Turkey

Our Dive Base is situated in Karaburun, Incekum, between Antalya and Alanya.

We aim to give an impression of the underwater world in our region in the Mediterranean Sea.

For children, newcomers and experienced divers there are seven diving instructors who are happy to pass their knowledge on to you in German and English.

DIVE COURSES
PADI, CMAS and SSI-standards
- Internationally accepted diving certificates
- Instruction in English
- Fully equipped boat
- Dive equipment hire
- Teaching materials
- Deliciously cooked lunch included
- Hotel transfer.

For Qualified Divers
Excursion with our fully equipped dive boat, two dives per day at different dive spots, underwater visibility approx 25 m (80 ft) and more, spectacular underwater grottos, reefs, drop-offs and superb underwater topography, also night dives and dives for archeology-interested divers possible, underwater photography, hotel transfer.

For Non-Divers
Non-divers are welcome to enjoy a relaxing day aboard our dive boat. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming and sun bathing at bays where green meets blue. Snorkeling Equipment, lunch and hotel transfer included.

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ATAKOY MARINA YACHT CLUB DIVING COURCE

2007-01-05T06:52:00.000-08:00

Bakırköy - Istanbul - Turkey

The diving courses presented by Ataköy Marina Yacht Club are open for anyone wishing to explore the beauties and indulge into the secrets of a completely different world - the underwater world.

Ataköy Marina Yacht Club, in assistance with the widely renowed World Underwater Federation "CMAS" and its local affiliated Turkish Underwater Sports, Rescue, Waterski and Fins Swimming Federation "SCSPF", provides the range of diving courses from entry-level scuba diving to 2 star Diver training.

CMAS is an international organisation founded by 15 member countries in 1959 and chaired by J.Y.Cousteau to promote SCUBA diving and other underwater sports. CMAS diving courses are presented by more than 184 nationwide members in over 100 countries on 5 continents. It goes without saying, CMAS certification is recognised worldwide.

The Turkish Underwater Sports, Rescue, Waterski and Fins Swimming Federation is the CMAS local affiliated member.

Nationally qualified diving instructors teaching CMAS sanctioned courses in Turkey are all members of CMAS – SCSPF. The 1 Star Diver course is for the beginners or uncertified divers and will provide you with all the required knowledge and skills necessary to make your diving safe and enjoyable. The course lasts for one month devoted to diving theory and pool sessions. The trainee must log at least 5 scuba dives in open water and have these verified by an instructor. The dives are to be of at least 15 minutes duration and to a depth not exceeding 18 metres.

Upon completion the student will be enabled to obtain the One Star Sport Diver Qualification.

For those wishing to expand and continue their diving knowledge and experience in the care of our instructors is the 2 Star Diver course. Its objective is to supply the relevant framework for the training of One Star divers enabling them to obtain the 2 Star Advanced Diver Certificate. The Two Star diver is a diver who has gained some open water diving experience and is considered ready to take part in dives partnered by a diver of at least the same or a higher grade (depth limit 30 metres). The Two Star diver does not have sufficient experience to lead One Star divers on open water dives.

The open water diving is to be carried out in the the most scenic islands of the Marmara region: Sivriada, Hayırsızada and Saroz Bay in the Aegean Sea.
Everyone who has the intention to take either course must be at least 15 years old.

Prior to participating in any practical training, the student must submit a medical certificate clearing the holder fit to participate in the sport of underwater diving.

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BARIS'M DIVING CENTER

2007-01-05T06:41:00.000-08:00

Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

COURSES
When you holiday with us you can dive wherever and as often as you want, providing you agree to abide by our safety rules at all times. The small groups (maximum 14 board guests only) ensure a way of diving that maintains the quality of the natural environment for everybody. If you require, Baris'm can accompany you to other diving places of your choice. Trained divers may also lead their own groups.

We offer PADI and CMAS diving certificates for beginners. While learning diving, you can experience many interesting underwater fields in both deep and shallow waters. You may also meet varieties of turtles, seals, dolphins, amphoras, sea lions ..etc

DIVING
The Turkish coast shelters some of the most beautiful underwater landscapes in the Mediterranean Sea and is an area ideally suited to diving both for beginners and professionals. You will find many interesting dives in both deep and shallow waters, together with a surprising variety of species including turtles, seals and dolphins, all living in an unspoilt environment. Underwater reefs, caves and amphora fields make diving an unforgetable experience. Baris'm crew are only two of very few people having perfect knowledge of the underwater world of Marmaris.

As most divers will agree, the ideal format for a diving vacation is to live on the boat from where the diving will take place - no heavy equipment to drag from one place to the next and no time wasted in travelling there and back - the joy of being able to dive whenever you feel like it! When touring, we are able to visit diving areas that no other land based groups can reach because of the distance and we dive there in the center of a natural untouched environment.

As a member of the German Diving Association VDST (Verband Deutscher Sporttaucher), we guarantee you a professional service. Instruction and examinations are carried out to the latest standards. As well as the VDST, we also accept diving certificates of other organizations such as VIT, VDTI, Barakuda, FST, NAUL, PADI, DIWA, PDIC etc.

For guests without a recognized certificate we offer beginner courses. We also run a variety of advanced courses.
Please note: before participating in any of our diving courses you will need to show proof of having been examined by your local doctor and certified as being medically fit to dive.

The Equipment:
We have brand new, quality diving equipment, all with German test certificates. All 12 liter tanks are supplied complete with buoyancy compensator jacket, regulator and pressure gauge. A variety of weight-belts and diving suits are available for hire, ready for your use. If you require a decocomputer or diver's lamp, these are also available.

BOATS
Unique to the Turkish Aegaen is the simultaneous use of two boats. The main boat with its cabins and sun-deck and the diving boat with its on-board compressor. The crew of both boats look forward to 'reading' your every wish from looking at your eyes. You can, if you wish, (but you don't have to) help with the daily work on board.

The Main Boat
- Width: 7m. Length: 28m
- 8 double-cabins with their own seperate shower/toilet
- Large salon with TV/Video
- Fridge
- Sun-deck in front
- Large (covered) dining area to the rear

BARIS'M - The Diving-Base
- Length - 16 m
- Completely equipped
- 220 Volt electricity
- Bauer compressor
- Echo-sounder
- 12 ltr. tanks

BARIS'M TAUCH CHARTER and BLUE VOYAGE

Since 1986 Baris'm Diving Center has been offering a comprehensive diving excursion for you all, whether you have never dived before or are at the stage where you want to extend your diving experience to a more technical level. Our destinations range from Fethiye to Datca. A full range of courses is available on these trips from our experienced Diving Masters.

TRAVEL
There are three different routes offered at various times of the year.
Please ask us, when the boat will be travelling on the route you wish to join.

Tour 1:
Marmaris - Fethiye - Marmaris
(Time of transfer from the airport Dalaman: about 1.15 hour)

Tour 2:
Marmaris - Datça - Marmaris
(Time of transfer from the airport Dalaman: about 1.15 hour)

Tour 3:
Göçek - Fethiye - Kalkan - Kas - Göçek
(Time of transfer from the airport Dalaman: about 30 minutes)

Full charter: EURO 6.699,--
per Person: EURO 549,--

Services included;
- 1 week "BARIS'M diving charter"
- 6 days of diving= 2 x daily, 1 additional night-diving course per week is possible
- Accommodation in 7 double cabs with DU/WC, inclusive full food supply
- Sheets and towels are placed
- Guidance by experienced Diveguides
- An extra 16m of diving boat is available
- Airport transfers to Dalaman Airport are inclusive.

On board prices
Diving Equipment:
- Diving suit 30,-- EUR/week
- Under water computer 30,-- EUR/week
- UW-Lamp 4,-- EUR/Tauchgang
- Jacket 30,-- EUR/Woche
- Octopus 30,-- EUR/Woche

Training / After training of CMAS
- Bronze * 299,-- EUR (Theory and diving)
- Silver ** / Gold *** 149,-- EUR (Only diving)
- For further training Please contact us!

- Water 0,5 l 0,75 EUR
- Cola 0,33 l 1,50 EUR
- Beer 0,33 l 1,75 EUR
- A bottle of Wine white/red 8,00 EUR

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AQUAPRO DIVING CENTER

2007-01-05T06:24:00.000-08:00

Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

We are the only Dive Centre based in Bitez, Bodrum, Turkey on the Aegean Sea Coast. We offer Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver certification and all PADI scuba diving courses up to Divemaster as well as daily diving tours and packages.

Facilities
Free shuttle services to and from your hotel.
Full equipment rental facilities on board.
Comfortable new 14 meter dive boat, fully equipped with compressor, 200 bar tanks, Oxygen and complete Medic First Aid Kit.
Large and comfortably equipped classroom on board for course students.
Brand new equipment for rental and students’ use.
English/German/French speaking Instructors.
House-size easy flush toilet and private shower on board.
Light meals and refreshment served on board.

DIVING ACTIVITIES

Daily Diving Tour This is a full day excursion for certified divers and it includes 2 dives, lunch and insurance. Full equipment is also available for hire. The waters surrounding Bodrum offer approximately 15 dive sites including Reef dives, Wall dives, Cavern dives, Night dives and Wreck dives.

Discover Scuba Dive You don’t have to be a certified diver to join us. Discover the underwater world on a Discover Scuba Dive with one-to-one instruction with your personal Instructor. Full equipment is included along with insurance, lunch and a 45 minute introductory course and of course, a dive. This is a full day excursion.

Non-Divers All non-divers are welcome to swim, snorkel, sunbathe and enjoy our comfortable boat. This is a full day excursion including lunch and use of mask, snorkel and fins.

Package Tours Three days’ daily diving tours with guide for certified divers. Includes 2 tanks, 2 dives per day, weights, insurance, lunch and dive guide. Extra equipment can also be hired. Five, seven or ten day packages are also available.

COURSES

PADI and CMAS courses are available at all levels. Minimum age for course participants: 12 years.

NEW! PADI Scuba Diver Course
For those who do not wish to take the full open water course, we can now offer a 2 day introductory diving course. You will be awarded an internationally recognized certificate as an introductory diver and can later progress to a full open water diver if you wish. Course includes full equipment, academic material, insurance and lunch on board.

PADI Open Water or CMAS 1* Scuba Course
In a friendly and professional atmosphere you will be introduced to the underwater world. In a minimum of 4 days you will be awarded an internationally recognised certification. Courses include full equipment, academic material in your own language, insurance and lunch on board.

PADI Advanced Open Water or CMAS 2* Scuba Course
For those certified as Open Water or equivalent, this course offers further knowledge and experience. In this course you will improve your diving skills. The course includes 2 core dives (Deep dive and Navigation dive). This course includes full equipment, academic material in your own language, insurance and lunch on board. Course duration 2 days.

PADI Medic First Aid Course
This is a requirement for anyone considering taking the PADI Rescue Course. It is a full one day course in the classroom and no diving will be required. You don’t have to be a diver to take this course. The Medic First Aid Course is for everyone who wants to learn how to save life and what to do if an accident occurs. After attending the course you will get a First Aid Certification.

PADI Rescue Course
After having completed the Advanced and Medic First Aid Courses you can join the Rescue program. This course will take a minimum of 2 days and includes full equipment, academic materials in your own language, insurance and lunch on board.

PADI Dive Master or CMAS 3* Scuba Course
The first step to becoming a professional diver. Minimum course duration 14 days. Please contact us for further details.

DIVE CHARTER
AQUAPRO Diving Center offers dive charters of 3 days’ minimum duration.
Please contact us for further information.

The Diving Environment
Various dive sites with plentiful Mediterranean flora and fauna.
Ideal sites for beginners and for experienced divers.
Consistently 20 to 30 meters visibility in crystal clear warm water.
Reefs with depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters.
Expect to see large dusky grouper, octopi, moray eel, starfish, barracuda, leerfish, parrotfish, scorpionfish, stingray and even the occasional dolphin!!

Also old amphora and various Turkish and Grecian artefacts.

INSURANCE
DAN (Divers Alert Network) covers our diving center with a third party liability insurance policy, which covers all divers and personnel within the conditions and limitations of the policy against all personal bodily injuries, on all the vehicles operated by the dive center, in the premises of the dive centre and during diving activities (including those caused by marine animals).

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BARAKUDA KALKAN DIVE CENTER

2006-12-30T05:10:00.000-08:00

Kalkan - Antalya - Turkey

Barakuda Dive Center, which is directly attached to the Hotel Pirat, lies approx. 20 m. from the sea. A house reef of the basis is outstanding suitable for beginner trainings and night dives. Over few stairway steps you can arrive to the hotel pool, which is used for pool training and the first dive trials. The shady pool terrace with wonderful view on the sea offers opportunity at the end of a fascinating diving to the cosy gathering and exchange of experience.

Our basis is characterized by a personal atmosphere and individuality - therefore our team is always endeavored to deal with all desires of our guests. Since the diving equipment remains for the entire time of the booked dive on the diving boat, we save the uncomfortable carrying of the equipment to our guests!

Beside the main office we have a compressor area with two new compressors (260 and 190 liters/min.). The basis is equipped with comprehensive first aid equipment. A small workshop with spare parts depot is likewise present.

Equipment
We have more than 25 new complete equipment, 70 aluminum tanks (12 lt.) with DIN connections (INT adapters available), as well as 4 small 4 lt - steel tanks for pool and children training.

In addition we offer ABC equipment and diving lamps for rental.

The entire equipment is under control of experts, in order to guarantee to our diving guests highest security.

Our Boat BARAKUDA-1
We start our diving boat twice per day to one of the more than 25 diving locations, which promise both for beginners and for professionals maximum diving fun.

14 m. long and 4.5 m wide wood boat is reequipped particularly for diving purposes and offers comfortably place for 25 divers. We reach the diving locations between 10 to 40 min. with the help of 240PS Volvo Diesels.

Modern equipment and carefully thought details fulfill strict safety standards and provides for highest diving comfort: In and exit platform, wc/Fresh Water Shower, Oxygen equipment, Radio, Emergency equipment, Seats with tank stabilization, Generous shelves

Our Crew
In the diving basis PADI Instructor Fatih Tunalı and his multilingual team guarantees not only individual support and highest safety standards, but also fascinating diving adventures at the most beautiful diving places of the Mediterranean.

Facilities
Let us show you the unforgettable underwater world of the Lycian coast with fantastic ranges of vision up to 40m.

Daily two boat tours
Daily routes with meals on board (2 TG)
Night and deep water diving
Wreck and flow diving
More than 25 diving places
Safe diving in small groups
Rental of underwater cameras
Diving boat with sun-deck (equipment remains guarded on board)
Moonlight travels
Grill Nights

Dive Courses
The dream of diving into the unforgettable underwater world does not only have to remain a dream. Dive is simpler than one believes, and with a correct training you can learn this fascinating sport easily. The training with Barakuda Diving Center is under PADI guidelines (alternatively also under CMAS) in German, English or Turkish language.

Our diving courses are held in small groups and relaxed Atmosphere. Even if SECURITY is completely large written, FUN and ADVENTURES are not to come during the diving training too short. Our internationally trained team with long-year experience guarantees individual support, conscious diving and much Fun!

We offer:
Free Scuba Diving Trials in the pool
Scuba Diving Trials in the sea
Discover Scuba Programs
Beginner Course PADI and CMAS open Water Diver / 1 * Diver
Advanced Courses PADI
Advanced Open Water Diver
Rescue Diver
Medic First Aid
Divemaster
PADI Specialities
Night Dive, Deep water diving, Wreck diving
Underwater video, Underwater photography, U/W Navigation

Scuba Diving Trials - the first step
for all those, who would like first try to "breathe the diving air ", we offer first step to which free Scuba Diving Trials in the pool.

Discover Scuba Programs
This approximately 3-hours program covers a Video introduction about scuba diving, a pool diving exercise and a great boat dive in a maximum depth of 12 meters.

Beginner Course - Open Water Diver
During the training of Open Water Diver Course you learn in competent company the basic skills of the diving sport, and the controlled and surely diving. The course consists of three parts:
5 modules theory training
5 modules swimming pool and /or shallow water training
4 open water dives
The theory training is based on 5 course modules. The theory hours begin always with a video instruction. Afterwards the material is again deepened together with the diving teacher and examined in a small Quiz. After all 5 course modules, diver takes a written final test. The training of the PADI Open Water takes approximately 4-5 days.

The swimming pool training takes place in the hotel pool directly over the diving basis or in the limited open water. The diver learns how to deal with his diving equipment and makes first experiences under water. At the center of attention of these exercises are the security of diving and learning fundamental diving talents.

In the open water the divers practice their abilities in the sea, which they learned in the swimming pool, and advance step for step to the underwater world. With the successful conclusion of the free water training the diver will try to achieve PADI Open Water Diver Brevet.

The minimum age for this beginner course amounts to 10 years. We have special diving equipment for children, so that the children can experience the fascination of diving.

Advanced Open Water Diver
For all those, which would like to develop their diving talents further. This course represents an important step in diving training

This course contains 5 dives in various special fields, e.g. night diving, deep diving, underwater navigation, wreck diving etc. The theory training is reduced to a minimum, so that practice and diver driving are the center of attention.

Medic First Aid
Medic First Aid (Emergency First Response) gives you the skills you need to perform CPR and First Aid. Whether you're a diver or a non-diver, Emergency First Response helps you to properly handle potentially life-threatening situations. This comprehensive program contains two core modules that can be taught in tandem or as stand-alone courses: Emergency First Response - Primary Care and Emergency First Response - Secondary Care. Together, these courses provide extensive instruction in CPR and First Aid, as well as providing optional (yet recommended) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Emergency Oxygen sections. This course is usually conducted over one day.

Rescue Diver
This three day course is a very important step in expanding knowledge and experience. As with all PADI courses, it is "performance" based and involves classroom, confined water and beach skill development sessions followed by five open water training sessions. Self-rescue and diver stress, diving first aid, emergency management, equipment considerations, tired diver, panicked diver, response from shore or boat with both a conscious and unconscious victim, distressed diver, surfacing an unconscious diver, unconscious diver at the surface, egress with an unconscious diver, first aid for pressure related injuries, underwater search scenario, response, egress and management scenarios.

Dive Master
This course includes academic knowledge development. Watermanship and stamina are evaluated together with diving skills, which will be developed to demonstration quality. You will complete a rescue evaluation and underwater mapping exercises as well as demonstrating your skills in dive planning and leadership. You will also function as an instructional assistant, both in confined and open water. Completion of this course qualifies you to attend a PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) and eventual certification as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

Diving Locations
Kalkan enjoys by right the call of a real diver paradise with ranges of visibility up to 40m, pleasant water temperatures ( 20' C in May to 28' C in August).

Delightful underwater world, sumptuously grown reefs, imposing walls and a considerable fish wealth determine the more than 25 dive locations around Kalkan. Our boat leaves the harbour daily for the locations with different depths and degrees of difficulty, which offer the correct for each taste, so that both beginners and experienced divers come fully at their expense. Kalkan gives you great wrack, wall, and deep dive opportunities.

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FENER DIVING

2006-12-30T04:58:00.000-08:00

Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

Right on the windy tip of the Bodrum Peninsula on the Aegean Coast of Turkey. If you are a windsurfer or a kitesurfer, or you would like to learn windsurfing or kitesurfing and you are looking for a nice, warm and windy place; 12 years ago we found one in Turkey. We decided to build our centre here and make it the best possible.

Because this is the place where we wanted to windsurf as much as we could. We love to share it with our guests. The greatest thing about it, is to see people enjoying their holidays and improving their surfing.

In Fener you will find:
The best wind in Bodrum, and one of the best spots in Turkey
Perfect conditions for all levels (beginners to expert)
Latest models and a large amount of equipment
Qualified instructors
Multi-activity
Good accommodation
And a chance to discover the Bodrum area

Getting here:
Airports: Bodrum-Milas international Airport 60 km.
We can organize airport transfers by taxi or minibus.
You can rent a car from us and get it delivered to the airpot on your arrival.
You can make your own way by taxi or by bus via Bodrum town center.
Other ways to get here are via:-
Izmir (250 km)
Dalaman (260 km)
Greek island of Kos (40 km road, then 45 min ferry to Bodrum) has also an international airport
Fener beach is on the way from Akyarlar to Turgutreis. You can get there by a direct minibus service (dolmush) from Bodrum city center (20 km), from Turgutreis town (6 km) and from Akyarlar village (2 km).
The dolmush service is the cheapest way of travelling on Bodrum peninsula.
You can not miss the only lighthouse of the peninsula midway from Akyarlar village to Turgutreis. The dolmush driver will stop wherever you like.
The centre is next to the lighthouse you won't miss the flags and the windsurfers.

For a few years now we have been working in co-operation with Perla Subaqua institute.

They are providing recreational diving with very small groups. They offer CMAS and PDIC international certificates. They have programs suitable for complete beginners to advanced instructors.

Even though you have never tried diving before you can start with an initiation dive. This is ideal for non windsurfers travelling with windsurfers and even for windsurfers looking for a change.

Perla will come and pick you up from your hotel and will take you to Akyarlar (2Km from Fener). From there you will leave the port on their boat for the diving sites. Lunch will be served on board. Non divers can participate in that pleasant cruise.

Bodrum is a excellent diving area not only because of the brightness and the clearness of it's waters but also because of the rich underwater archaeological remains. Nearby are hundreds of antique wrecks full of amphora's. Thousands of years ago the primitive sailing boats were sinking mainly because of the strong wind. Today amphora have become Bodrum's symbol and you can see many of them while diving around the peninsula and also you can discover a superb collection of them in Bodrum museum.

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