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Dive centre · Bodrum · Türkiye
4.9246 Google reviewsExplore the Bodrum coastline aboard the M/V Selkie, a steel dive boat equipped for everything from reef exploration to night dives.
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Located in the Gümbet area of Bodrum, Happy Bubbles has been a fixture of the local diving community since the early 1990s. The centre operates as an SSI Diamond Instructor Training Center, reflecting a long-standing commitment to high-level professional instruction and safety standards.
Whether you are visiting for a single dive or looking to pursue a professional career in diving, the centre provides a structured and reliable environment. From the reef flats to deeper wreck sites, the local waters offer a diverse range of underwater topographies for all experience levels.
The team at Happy Bubbles is composed of experienced, SSI-certified professionals who manage everything from recreational diving to advanced instructor training. As a Diamond-level facility, the centre is equipped to handle the most rigorous training requirements, including Assistant Instructor and Instructor development.
Instruction is conducted in English and Turkish, ensuring clear communication for both local and international divers. The centre's long history in the region means the team possesses an intimate knowledge of the local currents, seasonal shifts, and the specific characteristics of the Bodrum dive sites.
Happy Bubbles offers an extensive catalogue of SSI certifications. Beginners can start with Try Scuba or the SSI Open Water Diver course, progressing through Scuba Diver and Advanced Open Water Diver levels. For those looking to refine their skills or prepare for more demanding environments, the centre provides Scuba Skills Update, SSI Diver Stress and Rescue, and SSI React Right.
The centre is also a hub for specialised training, including Freediving (Levels 1, 2, and 3), Mermaid programmes, and ecological specialties such as Shark Ecology, Manta & Ray Ecology, and Sea Turtle Ecology. Professional divers can pursue the full career path from Divemaster through to Open Water Instructor and beyond, including advanced training like Assistant Instructor Trainer.
The M/V Selkie is a steel dive boat designed to carry up to 45 passengers plus crew. It is powered by a 280 bhp diesel engine, providing reliable transit to the best sites in the area.
The boat features an integrated diving platform at water level for easy entries and exits, along with a dedicated preparation deck to keep your kit organised. On board, you will find domestic-style WC facilities, a 220V converter, and solar recharging capabilities. The M/V Selkie is used for various trip types, including day trips and night dives.
The centre provides a full range of rental equipment, including BCDs, regulators, and wetsuits, so you can dive with your own kit or use theirs. For those planning night dives, torches are available.
Safety is a priority on shore, with oxygen and first aid kits kept ready for use. The facility is designed for convenience, featuring a preparation deck and essential amenities for divers returning from the water.
Big Reef is a standout site featuring a wall that faces Black Island, with depths ranging from 7 to 34 metres. It is a highly productive area for photography due to the density of marine life.
The C47 Dakota Plane Wreck in Paçoz Cove is a military aircraft wreck measuring 20 metres in length and 30 metres in wingspan. The wreck is split into two sections, with a sloping wall on the right side that hosts a variety of macro-organisms.
SG115 Coast Guard Wreck serves as an artificial reef, with the stern sitting at 17 metres and the bow at 26 metres. The right-hand wall is a particularly interesting site for night dives, where the artificial structure attracts significant activity.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
The reefs and walls around Bodrum are home to a diverse array of large marine life. You can expect to encounter various species of grouper, jacks, and barracuda patrolling the depths, alongside moray eels and octopus. Sea turtles and rays are also frequently seen moving across the seabed.
For those interested in macro life, the wrecks and reef walls provide excellent opportunities. The area is rich in colourful nudibranchs, various crustaceans, and spiny lobsters. You may also spot scorpionfish and various species of sea slugs among the crevices.
The surrounding environment is supported by a healthy population of sponges and various corals, providing a complex habitat for the local fish populations, including dentex and various species of snapper.
The diving in this region is characterised by diverse habitats ranging from shallow reef flats to deeper wrecks and walls. While specific current data is not provided, the presence of well-known wall and wreck sites suggests varying levels of water movement depending on the site chosen.
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