Marmaris: Full Day Scuba Diving Tour with 2 Dives & Lunch

Scuba dive the blue coast of Marmaris plus lunch & easy pickup

You’ll feel the nerves fade as you gear up for your first scuba dive off Marmaris—then pure calm as you float among darting fish below the surface. Enjoy lunch on deck between dives with new friends and guidance from local instructors before heading back salty-haired and smiling.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Marmaris or Icmeler, full insurance coverage throughout the experience, all necessary scuba diving equipment provided on board, instructions (in English) from certified guides before each dive, two separate dives lasting around 20 minutes each, plus a light lunch served between dives before returning to shore together.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Full day scuba diving adventure

• Hotel pickup in Marmaris
• Drive to Marmaris harbor
• Safety briefing and equipment introduction
• Learn basic underwater sign language
• First 20-minute dive (check dive)
• Break to sunbathe or swim
• Small lunch served on boat
• Second 20-minute dive

The Experience

I was already halfway into my wetsuit when our instructor, Cem, started cracking jokes about how clumsy everyone looks getting ready. The boat rocked gently in Marmaris harbor, and I could smell sunscreen mixing with sea air—kind of sharp and salty. There were a few of us, some nervous, some pretending not to be. Cem handed me my mask and said something about “first-timers always breathe too fast,” which made me laugh because he was right—I’d already fogged up my mask just from nerves.

After a quick but thorough safety briefing (lots of hand signals—my “okay” looked more like a limp fish), we motored out past the last line of hotels. The water turned this deep shade of blue I’ve only ever seen in travel magazines. My first dive was maybe twenty minutes, but it felt longer—time gets weird underwater. Fish darted around us, silver flashes everywhere. I remember the tickle of bubbles against my face and this strange quiet that makes you hyper-aware of your own breathing. When we surfaced, someone cheered—no idea who, but it made me smile inside my snorkel.

Lunch was simple—rice, grilled chicken, salad—but honestly tasted better than any fancy meal because I was starving by then. Cem warned us not to eat too much before the second dive (“trust me,” he said, “you don’t want to meet your lunch twice”). The sun was bright on the deck and a couple of us just lay there for a bit, letting our wetsuits dry in patches while we swapped stories about where we were from. Second dive felt easier somehow; maybe because I wasn’t overthinking every movement this time. Saw a school of tiny blue fish and tried to remember their name—Li laughed when I tried to say it in Turkish (probably butchered it).

On the way back to Marmaris harbor, wind whipped through my hair and I caught myself grinning for no reason at all. It’s funny how quickly strangers on a boat can feel like friends after sharing something like that. Even now, sometimes when I close my eyes I can still hear that muffled underwater silence.

Top questions

How many dives are included in the Marmaris scuba tour?

The tour includes two separate scuba dives during the day.

Is lunch provided during the diving tour?

Yes, a light lunch is served on board between dives.

Do they pick up from hotels in Marmaris?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included for Marmaris and Icmeler hotels.

Are beginners allowed on this scuba diving trip?

Yes, both beginners and experienced divers can join; instructors provide training and guidance.

How long does each dive last?

Each dive lasts up to 20 minutes for safety reasons.

Is equipment provided or do I need to bring my own?

All necessary scuba diving equipment is provided as part of the tour.

Are there any health restrictions for joining?

The tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular issues.