Side Scuba Diving for Beginners: Two Guided Dives

Two dives, lunch between, and a full day on the water learning to dive

Scuba diving for beginners in Side with hotel pickup and return transfer, featuring two guided dives in small groups at depths of 5–12 meters, a safety briefing and equipment training, lunch served onboard, and free time for swimming between dives. No prior experience required. Certified instructors guide each dive.

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup around 08:00, followed by a transfer to the marina where you arrive by 09:30. After a safety briefing and equipment setup, the boat departs at 10:00 for the first dive. You descend to depths of 5–12 meters for approximately 20 minutes in a small guided group, while others on the boat relax, swim, or sunbathe. The structure gives you time to adjust and build confidence before the second dive.

Lunch (schnitzel and pasta) is served onboard between the two dives, so you stay on the water and have a natural break to process what you've learned. The second guided dive follows the same format: small group, same depth range, time to practice what the instructors showed you. Between dives and after the second one, you have free time to swim or rest on deck. The boat returns to harbor in the late afternoon, and you're transferred back to your hotel.

Full diving equipment is provided, including a wetsuit if you need one, tank, mask, fins, and regulator. Certified instructors lead both dives and handle the safety briefing and basic training before you enter the water. The activity is designed around beginners with no prior experience. The two dives instead of one give you more underwater time to settle in and actually enjoy it rather than rush through a single dive.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• two guided scuba dives in small groups.
• safety briefing and basic training.
• full diving equipment including wetsuit, tank, mask, fins and regulator.
• lunch onboard between dives.

Options for this experience

2 options

Meeting point, transfer not includedGuide in 4 languages · Available from 5 Apr 2027Hotel transfer not included, pickup is included

Scuba diving in Side for beginnersGuide in 4 languages · Available from 5 Apr 2027Scuba diving in Side for beginners, pickup is included

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Before you book

Lasts 6h, from US$ 40 per person, with a live guide in English, German, Russian and Turkish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 5 Apr 2027

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish, German, Russian and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sommer Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to try diving without the pressure of a single rushed dive: two dives give you time to build confidence and actually enjoy being underwater. The small-group format and certified instructors mean personal attention, and the lunch break between dives breaks up the day so it feels manageable rather than intense.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German, Russian and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What depth will I dive to on my first time underwater?

The first dive takes place at depths of approximately 5–12 meters, with an underwater time of around 20 minutes. The depth is shallow enough for beginners to feel secure while still experiencing real diving.

What happens on the boat between the two dives?

Lunch is served onboard between the dives. While you eat, other participants who are diving can rest, swim, or sunbathe on deck, so there's always activity happening and nobody sits idle waiting.

Do I need any diving experience or certification to join?

No prior diving experience is required. The activity is designed specifically for beginners, and certified instructors provide a full safety briefing and basic training session before the first dive.

What's included in the full-day cost?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, both guided dives, the safety briefing and training, all diving equipment (wetsuit if needed, tank, mask, fins, regulator), and lunch onboard are included. Depending on your option, pickup may be from a meeting point instead of your hotel.

Is there time to relax or swim on the boat?

Yes. While one group is diving, others can swim or sunbathe on deck. There's also free time between and after the dives, so the day is not back-to-back diving. It's structured to let you relax and take in the experience.