Dolphin Dive

Dolphin Dive has been a fixture of the Alanya diving scene since 1990. Located on the Turkish Riviera, the centre provides a gateway to the diverse underwater topography found around the historic Alanya castle.

Whether you are looking to complete your first certification or are an experienced diver seeking to explore local caves and wrecks, the centre operates with a professional, family-oriented atmosphere. The operation is built on long-standing experience and a commitment to high training standards across multiple international agencies.

As a 5-star dive resort, the centre holds affiliations with PADI, SSI, and the Turkish federation TSSF-CMAS. This multi-agency status ensures that divers can pursue a wide range of recognised certifications under the guidance of an expert team.

The instructors and guides focus heavily on safety and professional standards. The centre's approach is designed to be inclusive, catering to everyone from children aged 10 and up to advanced divers, while maintaining a structured environment for all training programmes.

The training catalogue is extensive, covering all levels of scuba diving. Beginners can start with the PADI or SSI Official Discovery Scuba Diver programmes or work towards their Open Water Diver certification. For those looking to progress, the centre offers Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, and Divemaster courses.

Specialised training is also available to refine your skills, including PADI/SSI Deep Diver, Water Navigator, Boat Diver, and Perfect Buoyancy. For those interested in the science of diving, Marine Ecology and Multilevel Diver courses are offered, alongside Emergency First Responder (First Aid) training.

The centre operates three wooden dive boats: Acarlar 1, Acarlar 2, and Acarlar-4. These vessels are equipped to handle daily dive trips and provide a comfortable platform for both divers and snorkelers.

Onboard, you will find essential amenities including freshwater showers, toilets, a bar, and a barbecue area for lunch. The boats are also fitted with music systems to enhance the atmosphere during the journey to the dive sites. Safety is prioritised with the inclusion of life jackets, life rafts, fire pumps, radio telephones, and digital sonar systems.

For those requiring equipment, the centre offers full kit hire. They use 12-litre steel cylinders filled to 220 bars, and all cylinders are fitted with both DIN and INT adapters to ensure compatibility with your regulator.

Safety equipment is a core part of the shore-based setup, with oxygen systems and first aid kits always available on site and on the boats. The centre also provides free transfers for hotels located around the Alanya centre to make logistics easier.

The diving around Alanya is characterised by a variety of environments, from shallow reef flats and lagoons to deeper caves and wreck sites. The presence of tunnels and swim-throughs adds an element of technical interest to the local topography.