Diving in Turkey

Turkey offers some of the best dive sites in the Mediterranean with beautiful sheltered bays and crystal clear waters, no wonder it has become one of the top dive destinations. It is important to entrust a diving centre that not only offers knowledge and experience, but also has an excellent reputation, a good range of resources and facilities, and the enthusiasm to teach.

All our Diving Centres provide tuition and instruction to an excellent standard, and every effort is made to keep the divers to instructor ratio as low as possible. We are providing an opportunity to book at the time of reservation for a £5 non-refundable deposit. (Bookable under 'optional Extras'). This secures your place and enables us to make the necessary arrangements before you travel. It is compulsory to attend your welcome meeting on arrival when, all details will be given to you by our representative. The remainder of the costs listed below will be payable locally (credit card payments accepted).

PADI Scuba Diver Course — 3 days £179 + £20 Padi Card

This is the first level of Diver certification. On completion you are licensed to dive at any Dive Centre under the supervision of a PADI Divemaster to a maximum depth of 12m. The course is run over 3 days (either in a row or on separate days of your holiday) and involves confined and open-water dives, and some evening study to complete the course theory. Certificate holders then have 12 months in which to complete the remaining 2 days to achieve the open water qualification. Minimum age: 10.

PADI Open Water Course — 4 days £265 + £20 Padi Card

For those who want to dive that little bit deeper, up to 18m, or who want the option to dive without a Divemaster looking after them, this 4-day course comprises of five confined water dives, four open water dives, plus theory, quizzes and a final exam. Upon successful completion you will have the PADI Open Water Diver certification card. Minimum age: 10.

All courses include instruction from fully qualified Instructors and equipment. Course materials and certification fees can be purchased from the dive centre. Lunch on board the dive boat and transfers to/from your hotel, are also included.

Requirements:
You must be in good health and a reasonably confident swimmer.
All qualified divers must present a valid certification card and logbook.
Insurance — Activities such as diving have medical, training, or other requirements, which you should ensure you are familiar with and it is your responsibility to comply with those requirements. Divers on courses with European Diving Centre are covered under their 3rd party liability insurance, however qualified divers do need their own. It is also incumbent on you to ensure that your Travel Insurance policy provides specific and adequate cover in relation to higher risk activities. Click for Jewel in the Crown Insurance details.
Medical — Completion of the Discover Scuba / Discover Scuba Diving Statement for beginners courses before entering the water. Completion of the 'Liability Release and Express Assumption of Risk', 'Medical Statement and History' and 'Standard Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding' for the Open Water Courses.
We will send you a copy of the PADI medical questionnaire with your invoice. If for any reason you do not receive a copy, you MUST contact us on 01293 533338. If any answers are a "YES", you will need to visit your doctor and provide a medical certificate for your own health & safety. You will be asked to sign a medical liability form in resort to confirm that you are in good health. It is necessary to leave, 'an extended period greater than 12 hours', after your last dive and your return flight to the U.K. (Please check up to date information within the PADI manual).

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