A day at Denis Diving Center is about more than just diving. You're guided by an experienced team, and in between you have plenty of room to relax, snorkel, sunbathe, read a book, or simply enjoy the surroundings.
Departure around 10:00 AM
The boat departs around 10:00 AM. Before departure, the necessary details and documents are checked. Participants also fill in a health declaration.
Departure and return times may change due to weather, sea conditions and operational circumstances.
Safety always comes first
At Denis Diving Center, the instructor team decides whether someone can safely take part. In case of doubt about health, a recent operation, physical complaints or medical fitness, the dive does not go ahead.
The health declaration is not a formality, nor is it medical approval. When an answer raises any doubt, additional medical information or clearance may be required.
When a guest had recently had surgery, the dive was not permitted. The team even contacted a hospital in Antalya to carefully assess the situation. When in doubt: no diving.
Experience or a higher diving certification is also not a reason to skip safety rules. There is no solo diving; divers enter the water in groups of at least two, following the instructions of the dive team.
- Aziz and his team take no unnecessary risks.
- The instructor has the final say on participation.
- A paid booking never gives the right to dive against safety advice.
- Weather conditions and the suitability of the location are reassessed every time.
Safety always comes first. When in doubt, the team chooses no go.
To the first dive spot
The boat first sails to a suitable spot in the bay. The crew chooses the location based on that day's conditions.
For beginners, a calm and clear spot is chosen wherever possible, to safely get used to the equipment and breathing underwater.
The briefing
One of our experienced instructors gives an extensive briefing before diving. There are around five instructors on board; which instructor gives the briefing or provides guidance can vary by day and group.
- using the diving mask
- the regulator
- the BCD
- calm, even breathing
- equalising your ears
- important hand signals
- safely entering the water
- following the guide rope
- what to do if something doesn't feel right
- following the dive team's instructions
Small groups and guidance
After the briefing, the team divides participants into groups. Each group is called and guided separately.
The first dive
For beginners, the first dive starts calmly in shallower water. Under guidance, participants follow the rope to the practice spot. There, they're given time to get used to the mask, the regulator and breathing underwater.
While other groups are diving
Guests decide for themselves how to spend the waiting time. Options include:
- relaxing or sunbathing on the upper deck
- snorkelling when and where the crew allows it
- enjoying the view
- quietly reading a book
- resting
Active or relaxed: between dives, you decide how you enjoy the day.
Lunch
Once all groups have done their first dive, lunch is served together. Lunch is included and usually consists of:
- warm chicken
- pasta
- rice
- fresh salad
- fresh tzatziki
- bread
The composition may vary. Please mention allergies and dietary requirements in advance — we cannot guarantee a fully allergen-free preparation.
Drinks are not included in the diving price by default, and no one is obliged to buy drinks.
The second dive
After lunch, the boat sails to a suitable location for the second dive. The crew chooses this spot based on weather, sea conditions, experience and safety.
Comfort on board
- three toilets
- three washbasins
- plenty of space to prepare
- room to relax between activities
Photos and videos
During the diving day, the photo and video service may take images.
- photos and videos are entirely optional
- they are not included in the diving price by default, unless expressly agreed otherwise in advance
- no one is obliged to have images taken
- no one is obliged to buy images that are taken
- price and content are discussed in advance
- purchased images are put onto the guest's own phone
- separate consent is required for publication on the website or social media
Important to know
- Safety always comes first.
- When in doubt, the instructor team decides: no go.
- There is no solo diving.
- Always follow the crew's instructions.
- Photos, videos and drinks are not required.
- Photos, videos and drinks are not included by default, unless agreed otherwise in advance.
- The programme and locations may change due to circumstances.