The main reasons why Kaş is popular are:Clear water and excellent visibility.Numerous diving spotsShipwrecks, canyons, reefs, and cave-like formationsThere is a chance of seeing marine life such as loggerhead turtles, groupers, amberjacks, and stingrays.Different depth options from beginner to advanced levels.Long diving seasonThe abundance of professional diving centers

When choosing a diving center, the following should be considered:The center must be authorized and certified.Instructors' experienceThe equipment must be well-maintained.Boat capacity and safety equipment.Pre-dive briefingOne-on-one instructor support during the trial dive.Insurance and emergency proceduresReviews and user experiencesWhether it works with systems like SSI, CMAS, or PADI

There are approximately 25-30 dive sites around Kaş. This number may vary as some centers may define more local spots. You can access the coordinates of the dive sites from the 300 Bar Dive Center website.

The best-known diving spots in Kaş are:CanyonDimitri WreckPlane Wreck / Dakota WreckTank WreckFlying FishLighthouseBesmi IslandPigeon IslandOasisHeybeliadaNeptune ReefPort mouth

For beginner and trial dives, more sheltered, shallow spots with less current are generally preferred. Suitable spots include:Port mouthPigeon IslandShallow areas of Besmi IslandSuitable shallow areas of the Lighthouse/LanternBeginner-friendly sections of OasisThe trial dive location is usually determined by the dive center based on weather, sea conditions, and crowd density.

Key takeaways for advanced divers:CanyonFlying FishDimitri WreckPlane WreckTank WreckDeep parts of Neptune ReefThe deep areas of HeybeliadaAdvanced certification may be required at these locations due to depth, currents, or submerged structure.

Diving depths in Kaş vary depending on skill level:Trial dive: usually 5–6 metersBeginner certified diver: typically up to 18 meters.Advanced diver: Up to 30 metersIn technical or special dives: deeper dives may be possible.The common upper limit for recreational diving is usually in the 30–40 meter range.

The plane wreck in Kaş is usually found at a depth of around 18–22 meters. Therefore, it is mostly suitable for certified divers.

A trial dive program typically lasts 2–3 hours in total. This includes:Boarding the boatGetting to the dive siteTheoretical informationEquipment preparationDiving underwater for approximately 20–30 minutesIt is located there.