Dive centre · Kuşadası · Türkiye
4.9921 Google reviewsKusadasi Diving Center
Explore the massive Neopolis A300 Airbus wreck and diverse reefs from the Setur Marina in Kuşadası.
What sets this centre apart
- Dive the Neopolis A300, the largest known aircraft wreck
- Explore secure cockpit penetrations on the Airbus wreck
- Discover warm water springs at 16 metres in Adabanko
- Training available via PADI, SSI, and CMAS
- Access to diverse sites including reefs, wrecks, and caves
- Located conveniently within the Setur Marina
- Lifeguard training available at bronze, silver, and gold levels
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Kusadasi Diving Center about the centre
Kuşadası Diving Center is situated within the Setur Marina in Kuşadası, Turkey, serving as a gateway to some of the most varied diving in the Aegean region. The centre is positioned to provide easy access to a mix of deep wrecks, complex reef systems, and interesting cave formations.
The area is particularly noted for its ability to host a wide range of diving profiles, from shallow reef explorations to more demanding advanced dives. Divers can expect a variety of environments, including unique thermal features and significant aviation wrecks.
The club and its team
The centre is affiliated with several major international diving organisations, including PADI, SSI, and CMAS. This multi-agency approach ensures that divers can complete their certifications according to their preferred training standard.
Instruction is provided in both Turkish and English, with English serving as the primary language for dive direction. The team is composed of qualified instructors capable of guiding both beginners on their first breaths underwater and experienced divers on more technical excursions.
The centre at a glance
- Affiliation
- PADI · SSI · CMAS
- Languages spoken
- Turkish · English
- Website available in
- Turkish
- Management
- English
- Boats
- 1 · Derin Pat Boat
- On board
- possibilité de faire du snorkeling, de bronzer et de nager, accès à toutes les installations du bateau
- Access and transfers
- Setur Marina, Kuşadası
- Address
- Setur Marina Derin Pat Teknesi, Türkmen, Atatürk Blv. 101/01-1, 09400 Kuşadası/Aydın, Türkiye
- Official website
- kusadasidivingcenter.com ↗
Courses on offer
The centre offers a comprehensive range of training programmes for all levels. Beginners can start with Discover Scuba Diving or work towards their Open Water Diver certification through PADI, SSI, or CMAS standards.
For those looking to advance their skills, the centre provides courses for more experienced divers, including CMAS 1 Star Diver and other advanced training modules. They also offer specialised lifeguard training at the bronze, silver, and gold levels.
The boats
The centre operates a Derin Pat Boat, which departs from the Setur Marina. The vessel is equipped for full-day trips, allowing you to make use of all on-board facilities, including areas for sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling between dives.
Dive sites with Kusadasi Diving Center
Neopolis A300 (Airbus Wreck) is a massive 55-metre aircraft wreck, requiring an Advanced Open Water level or equivalent. The interior is cleaned and secured, allowing you to swim through the cockpit and explore the six available entry and exit points.
Adabanko is a highly popular reef system consisting of four distinct reefs. It offers depths ranging from 6 to 40 metres and features a unique warm water spring located at 16 metres.
Kovuk Caves are located near the wreck and reef zones, providing an interesting environment for experienced divers. These caves measure approximately 20 metres in length and reach depths of around 15 metres.
And some of the dive sites the centre runs.
Marine life around Kuşadası
The reefs and wrecks are home to a variety of larger fish, including groupers, barracuda, and kingfish. You will frequently encounter schools of sarpe, moray eels, and octopus patrolling the structures.
Macro life enthusiasts can find plenty to observe, from various species of nudibranchs to shrimp and octopus. The area is also a good spot for spotting lobsters and different types of crabs among the crevices.
Occasional visits from the Mediterranean monk seal add a special element to the local marine life, though these sightings are seasonal and not guaranteed.
Diving conditions
The best time to dive in this region is during the summer season. During this period, visibility is typically between 15 and 20 metres, and water temperatures can reach up to 26°C.
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