Dive Site: Catermaran Wreck

About Catermaran Wreck

The Turkish coast, particularly the Riviera, offers diverse diving experiences, including a variety of wrecks. These submerged sites contribute to Turkey's growing reputation as a desirable destination for divers, alongside its clear waters and numerous marine parks. The region's history of both ancient and modern maritime activity has left behind a significant number of wrecks, with many protected by law or intentionally sunk to create unique diving attractions, such as an underwater airplane. The underwater topography along the Turkish coast frequently features a mix of walls, reefs, drop-offs, and caverns, providing varied environments for marine life to flourish. Divers can also encounter historical artifacts like amphorae and other pottery remains at many sites, adding an archaeological dimension to the exploration. While the Mediterranean waters off Turkey may not boast the same density of marine life as tropical oceans, they are home to groupers, rays, moray eels, and turtles. Octopuses are commonly observed, and keen-eyed divers might spot seahorses in certain areas, along with a rich variety of nudibranchs. The main diving season runs from May through November, during which water temperatures range from 18ºC to 26ºC. Diving conditions are generally excellent throughout the season, with visibility often reaching up to 30 meters. Dive operations are strictly regulated by the government, ensuring high standards for registered centers and their boats. Many boats, including traditional gulets, are spacious and well-equipped, offering ample room for gearing up and comfortable surface intervals.

Dive site facts: Catermaran Wreck

Current

Moderate

Entry

Liveaboard or dayboat

Level

Intermediate

Dive type

Wreck, Wreck

Region / port

Turkey

Coordinates

36.1915° N, 29.6300° E

Conditions & Currents

Moderate currents can run here, so plan drift entries and stay close to the group. It is usually briefed as a dive for intermediate divers. It can be dived from a liveaboard or a day boat, depending on where you start the trip. Tide, wind and season all shift the picture from day to day, so the crew's briefing on the boat always overrides any general description.

Liveaboards diving Catermaran Wreck

These liveaboards may visit Catermaran Wreck on selected itineraries — the exact dive sites depend on departure, weather and conditions.

Okyanus JD

Turkey

12 guests24 m

$157/day