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If you are staying in or around Side, some of the most interesting diving on the Antalya coast is practically on your doorstep. We run five full-day boat diving trips along this coastline — you can browse all of them on our tours page — but two of them start right where you are. That is exactly what this ranking is about: which trips make the most sense when your hotel is in Side.
Our ranking is deliberately honest. Every one of our trips includes exactly the same core package: two guided dives (a gentle morning dive to 5–8 metres for 15–25 minutes, then an afternoon dive to 12–13 metres), all equipment, a fresh lunch cooked on board, passenger and diving insurance, a full safety briefing and free two-way hotel transfer. So we did not rank by inclusions — we ranked by what you actually experience underwater and how much of your day is spent on the road instead of in the sea. No licence is needed and complete beginners are welcome (see our guide to beginner diving), while friends or family who prefer to stay dry can join as boat guests at a reduced rate.
Further along the coast we also dive from Kemer, Antalya and Alanya — worth considering if you fancy a longer day out — but for guests based in Side, the two picks below win on every practical measure. You can reserve any trip free online and pay on the day in cash or by card, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Not sure which one suits you? Check our prices overview or message us for current availability.
This is our flagship and the only trip that dives Side's Underwater Museum, a unique park of sunken sculptures resting on the seabed. You get the closest possible departure for Side hotels, hand-feeding of fish during the dive, and small groups of just 3–4 divers per instructor. It is a 7-hour day at €45 with both guided dives, all equipment, lunch on board and free hotel transfer included.
Kumköy sits right next to Side, making this the closest alternative departure point for a classic Mediterranean boat-diving day. At €43 for a 6-hour trip it is our shortest and most affordable outing from the Side area — with the same two guided dives, full equipment, fresh lunch on board and free two-way hotel transfer.
Yes. Every trip is designed for beginners as well as certified divers: no licence is required, and each dive is preceded by a full safety briefing. Your first guided dive stays at 5–8 metres for 15–25 minutes, and try-dives are possible from around age 10. Certified divers get their logbook signed and stamped, and CMAS courses are available on request.
Both trips include two guided dives, all equipment (tank, regulator, wetsuit, mask and fins), a fresh lunch on board, passenger and diving insurance, and free two-way hotel transfer with a morning pickup from your hotel. Non-divers can come along as boat guests at a reduced rate.
Yes — diving is not possible if you are pregnant or have severe asthma, a heart condition or respiratory problems. Also plan your itinerary so you do not fly within 24 hours after diving. If you are unsure, contact us before booking: reservations are free, you pay on the day in cash or by card, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours ahead.