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Is October a good month to dive in Side? It is one of the best windows of the whole year — and probably the best value one. The sea still holds roughly 24–25 °C after a long summer of storing heat, the air has dropped to a comfortable, breezy mildness, the boats are noticeably emptier than in August, and the water has taken on the clean autumn clarity that divers here quietly wait for. You get high-season conditions at the calm end of the calendar.
What does 24–25 °C actually feel like? On the morning dive it feels warm: the wetsuit we provide is plenty, and most divers surface without shivering. On the second dive of the day — after an hour on deck with a fresh lunch and an autumn breeze — leaner divers notice the chill more than they would in August. The fix is simple: dry off properly between dives and bring a hoodie for the boat, not a thicker suit. Every piece of equipment is included, so there is nothing extra to rent or carry.
October light is why photographers ask for this month. The sun sits lower, the summer plankton bloom has faded, and visibility reaches its second annual peak — the other being late spring. At the Side Underwater Museum, where around 110 sculptures stand at about 12 metres, that means figures reading clearly at a distance instead of looming out of haze. Certified divers get the same gift on deeper profiles around 30 metres, including the Paris II wreck at 21–31 metres. Sightings always vary with conditions, but octopus and reef fish stay active in autumn, and the Kemer trip holds the clearest water here.
Pack for two climates: swimwear and sun cream for the deck, plus a warm layer, long trousers and something windproof for the ride back. October suits nervous first-timers who want a quiet boat and an instructor's full attention, certified divers chasing visibility, and anyone travelling outside the school holidays. Late in the month availability varies with weather and demand — message us for current dates. Reserve free online and pay cash or card on the day; see the live price table below or our full prices page. And remember: no flying within 24 hours after diving.
| Dive trip | Departure | Adult | Child | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrilling Scuba Diving Adventure in Alanya | Alanya | €43 | €26 | Book |
| Side Scuba Diving & Underwater Museum Tour: Dive into the Deep Blue | Side | €45 | €27 | Book |
| Exciting Scuba Diving Tour from Antalya | Antalya | €50 | €30 | Book |
| Scuba Diving Tour from Kemer | Kemer | €43 | €26 | Book |
| Scuba Diving Adventure from Kumköy | Kumköy | €43 | €26 | Book |
° No prepayment — reserve free online and pay on the day of the tour.
Around 24–25 °C for most of the month — barely below the late-summer peak, because the Mediterranean releases the heat it stored all summer very slowly. It is warmer than the air on many October mornings, which is why the water often feels like the most comfortable place to be.
No. The wetsuit included with every trip is right for 24–25 °C water. What catches people out is the surface interval, not the dive: an hour on deck in an autumn breeze feels cool when you are wet. Bring a towel and a warm top for between dives and you will be comfortable all day.
Yes, noticeably. The August rush is over, so groups are smaller and there is more deck space, more time with your instructor and less waiting to kit up. Beginners already dive in small groups of 3–4 per instructor; in October that attention stretches even further.
Absolutely — no licence is needed and try-dives start from about age 10. Beginners stay at 5–8 metres on the morning dive and go to about 13 metres maximum on the second, always with an instructor within arm's reach. Warm water and good visibility make October one of the easiest months to try scuba for the first time. For late-October dates, message us — availability varies with the weather.
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