7 Scuba Diving Trips in Side to Book Now

1.City of Side: Scuba Diving with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 189 reviews · 6 hours · from $42Our pick

Meet your driver at your hotel gate between 8:30 and 9:30 AM for a six-hour boat trip from Side. After beginner training, you will complete two 30-minute scuba sessions with an instructor, see the underwater museum and Mediterranean fish, swim from the boat, and eat lunch onboard. Guides speak English, German, Russian, and Turkish.

“Everything was organised nicely except the fact we were waiting in the harbour for like 1-1,5h. That was a bit annoying. Everything was properly explained and we were able to use the suits for swimming. I would complain a bit about the food too, because it was very bland but it wasn’t bad, it was edible. Also very strange was that the crew threw the leftover macaroni overboard so when we went diving the food was just floating in the water as if someone had thrown up. Overall experience 4/5 and would suggest others to go.”

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2.Side: Scuba Diving with Expert Diving Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 158 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $41Best value

Join a professional multilingual crew for a boat trip from Side, two guided scuba sessions, and a look at the underwater museum. Beginners receive full instruction, while certified participants can choose the Expert option. You’ll also have lunch, snorkeling gear, and time on deck, with hotel pickup available from Side and nearby resorts.

“It was sooooo cool! Thank you sooo much for this exciting opportunity and emotions ❤️”

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3.Side: Scuba Diving, Underwater Museum, 2 Dives incl. Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 146 reviews · 5 hours · from $53

Join an English, German, or Turkish speaking crew from Silver Diving Center for two guided underwater sessions off Side. Beginners receive instruction and close support, while experienced participants choose their equipment. A boat lunch, swimming time, coastal views, and optional hotel pickup are included, though the day may run beyond five hours.

“Ein toller Ausflug mit super Guides! Abholung super Pünktlich! In Side angekommen muss man durch die Stadt runter laufen zu dem tollen Boot! Vor dem Tauchen wurde in sämtlichen Sprachen die Ausrüstung und der Tauchgang erklärt! Jeder Tauchlehrer hat eine Person mit runter genommen zum ersten Test und für Fotos. 15 Minuten Tauchgang. Wenn es Probleme gab oder man Angst bekam waren sie sofort zur Stelle und haben geholfen und waren sehr einfühlsam! Danach gab es Essen und den zweiten Tauchgang. Dieser war tiefer und nur der wollte hat mit gemacht. Bei dem zweiten Tauchgang gibt es keine Fotos was sich aber lohnen würde da es super toll war! Ein…”

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4.City of Side: Underwater Museum Scuba Diving Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $50

Meet your English or German-speaking instructor in Side, ride to the harbor, and sail to the Underwater Museum. You’ll make two guided 20-minute scuba sessions at 5 to 6 meters, see about 110 Anatolian-themed sculptures, enjoy lunch aboard, and use snorkeling gear if you prefer to stay near the surface.

“Absolutely fantastic experience. Quite surreal, but I felt very safe. Highly recommended as a bucket-list!”

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5.City of Side: Scuba Diving Underwater Museum with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 36 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Spend eight hours on a boat from Side, with hotel pickup, scuba training, two underwater sessions, lunch, and time to swim. English and Russian instructors guide you through the equipment and underwater signals. Hashmet received special praise for his calm safety briefing. The underwater museum may be included, but the exact sites vary.

“The pickup was on time and we were picked up in a nice vehicle. The staff on the boat and the dive were very friendly and helpful, they kept us safe and made us aware of how to signal to them if we were in any difficulties in the water. The first dive was amazing as we could see all the fish. Photos were taken of us by the divers - cost of €50 to get the photos. For the second dive we were offered to pay extra (€20 per person) for a deeper dive with one of the instructors, this was good and we could see more sea life…”

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6.Diving Tour from Alanya & Side with Lunch – 2 Dives Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 23 reviews · 7 hours · from $52

Spend about seven hours at sea on a guided scuba trip from Side or Alanya. You’ll receive instruction, make one descent to 6 meters and another to 12 meters, enjoy lunch onboard, and have time to relax between sessions. English, German, and Russian support is available, with hotel transfers from selected coastal areas.

“An absolutely fantastic day out, whilst I wasn't able to partake as originally planned, my son had an amazing time and said it was the best day of his life. He got to touch the fish, hold the fish, feed the fish and got to sit on the bottom of the sea. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Really good value for money!”

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7.Side Scuba Diving for Beginners with Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $49Top rated

Set out from Side for two guided beginner scuba sessions at 5 to 12 meters, with basic training, full equipment, lunch on board, swimming time, and hotel pickup. Small groups, a maximum of 15 people, and patient instruction make this a gentle introduction to the sea. Children under 10 may join the boat trip but not the scuba activity.

“We joined this scuba diving trip as a couple and had a really lovely experience from start to finish. The whole day was well organized with hotel transfers included, and the staff made us feel safe and comfortable even as complete beginners. There was no admission fee beyond the tour price, and everything we needed (equipment and guidance) was provided, so it felt stress-free. The trip was a great length for a full day activity, with enough time to relax on the boat between the dives and enjoy the sea views. The atmosphere was friendly and fun but still professional, and the instructors explained everything clearly and patiently. The crowd…”

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