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Dive centre · Istanbul · Türkiye
5.090 Google reviewsA multi-agency centre in Istanbul offering professional training and specialised diving services for film and industrial projects.
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Located in the Bahçelievler district of Istanbul, Rota Dalış Merkezi serves as a versatile hub for the local diving community. Established in 2021, the centre has quickly positioned itself as a multi-disciplinary facility capable of handling diverse underwater requirements.
The centre is unique in its ability to bridge the gap between recreational exploration and professional underwater work. While many centres focus solely on holiday divers, this facility maintains the technical capacity to support industrial diving and commercial film productions.
The centre operates with affiliations to SSI, CMAS, and RAID, ensuring that divers can pursue multiple certification paths depending on their preference. This multi-agency approach allows for a broad curriculum that caters to various international standards.
Training is structured to take divers from their very first breaths underwater through to professional levels, including Divemaster and Master Rescue Diver roles. The team focuses on safety and comfort across all programmes, whether you are completing a basic course or participating in a specialised event.
The course catalogue is extensive, covering all major certification bodies including SSI, CMAS, and RAID. Beginners can start with SSI Try Scuba or the RAID Open Water 20 programme, progressing through to Advanced Open Water and Master Diver levels.
For those looking to move into professional ranks, the centre offers RAID Divemaster and Master Rescue Diver training. They also provide specialised SSI courses such as Marine Ecology, Blue Oceans, and the Mermaid Program, alongside technical skills like Night and Limited Visibility and Perfect Buoyancy.
The centre provides a range of services for divers requiring specific equipment or technical support. While specific brands of compressors are not listed, the facility is equipped to support a variety of diving activities including night dives.
For those looking to expand their skills, the centre offers specialised training in areas such as Perfect Buoyancy, Boat Diving, and Night and Limited Visibility diving.
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