When is the best time to dive Kaş (Uluburun Wreck)?

The best months to dive Kaş (Uluburun Wreck) are May, June, July, August, September, October, when conditions are most favorable.

What certification do I need to dive Kaş (Uluburun Wreck)?

Kaş (Uluburun Wreck) requires a minimum certification of Advanced Open Water. Currents are typically mild and the maximum depth reaches 52 m.

How much does it cost to dive Kaş (Uluburun Wreck)?

A 2-tank dive at Kaş (Uluburun Wreck) averages around $70 USD. The destination is in our budget tier.

Why does Kaş (Uluburun Wreck) score 69.5/100 on OkToDive?

Kaş (Uluburun Wreck) earns a 69.5/100 Score based on 12 weighted categories including marine life, coral health, visibility, operator quality, and value. Backed by 310 operator reviews.

Kaş (Uluburun Wreck) Diving — Score: 69.5/100 | Conditions, Operators & Guide

Q: What will I see diving Kaş (Uluburun Wreck)?

Kaş (Uluburun Wreck) is known for loggerhead turtle, grouper, barracuda, moray eel, Mediterranean slipper lobster, with 15–35 m visibility and 16–28°C water temperatures.

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Kaş (Uluburun Wreck)

TurkeyEurope

69.5

SCORE

36.2082°N

29.6355°E

The Uluburun wreck site near Kaş is where one of the most important Bronze Age shipwrecks was discovered, dating to the 14th century BC. While the artefacts are now in Bodrum's museum, the site itself and surrounding walls offer deep, clear diving with exceptional archaeological context. The charming town of Kaş adds excellent topside value.

Bronze Age Shipwreck of the Ancient World

Visibility15–35 m

Temperature16–28°C

Max Depth52 m

Currentmild

2-Tank Dive$70

Best MonthsMay, June, July, August

CertificationAdvanced Open WaterAdvanced

Score Breakdown

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Marine Life

62.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity

Megafauna Encounters

Reef Fish Abundance

Macro Life

Endemic Species

Marine Life Diversity

62.0

Coral & Reef Health

40.0

Visibility & Conditions

78.0

Dive Site Variety

70.0

Water Temperature

70.0

Depth & Access

72.0

Operator Quality

75.0

Topside Experience

80.0

Getting There

62.0

Value & Cost

85.0

Crowding

72.0

Social Proof

68.0

Key Species

loggerhead turtlegrouperbarracudamoray eelMediterranean slipper lobster

Dive Types

wreckreefwallcave

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Great news for traveling couples and families — this is a budget-friendly destination with plenty of affordable topside activities to keep non-divers happy while you explore below the surface.

Activities for Non-Divers

Kaş old town shoppingLycian rock tombsKekova sunken city boat tripPatara beach day trip

Nearby Cultural Sites

Antiphellos Ancient Theatre
Lycian Rock Tombs
Kekova Sunken City

Non-Diver Partner Score

8/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes

Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

Dive insurance is essential. Standard travel insurance often excludes scuba diving. We recommend DAN (Divers Alert Network) for comprehensive dive accident coverage.

Learn More at DAN.org

Hyperbaric Chamber180 km — Antalya Atatürk State Hospital Chamber

Nearest Hospital8 km

Local hospital in Kaş; chamber in Antalya (3 hr drive) or helicopter evacuation

Skill LevelAdvanced

Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Bougainville Diving Kaş

PADI

4.8

180 reviewsNITROX

Nautilus Diving Kaş

SSI

4.6

130 reviewsNITROX

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Honest reality check

What your dive shop won't tell you

The minimum certification printed on a brochure is the legal floor, not the honest recommendation. Here's what we actually think you should bring to this site.

Recommended logged dives

75+

Below this we'd send you somewhere easier first.

Recommended certification

Cavern Diver minimum. Full Cave certification for anything past the daylight zone.

“Intermediate minimum — deep profiles and variable viz.”

What will challenge you

→Recreational limit of 40 m is reachable here (max depth 52 m). Gas planning and NDL tracking matter.
→Cooler than most tropical sites — 16°C minimum. A 5 mm wetsuit is the floor for longer dives.
→Overhead environment. Standard recreational training does not cover you past the entrance. People die here doing what they'd do on an open reef.
→Wreck penetration requires Wreck specialty training at minimum, and often decompression planning. Don't improvise inside.
→Nearest hyperbaric chamber is ~180 km away. Evacuation is slow. Dive conservative profiles and get DAN insurance before you fly.
→Variable visibility
→Deep profiles

What will surprise you

→Kaş (Uluburun Wreck) has more marine life variety than most divers expect
→Local operators know spots the guidebooks miss

Time of day

When to dive it

Every dive shop gives you this briefing at 7am. We just wrote it down. Tidal dependency: slight. Optimal window: First light to 11am for best visibility..

Morning

Viz
peak
Current
mild
Crowd
light

reef exploration
photography

Best light and calmest conditions before afternoon wind picks up.

Afternoon

Viz
moderate
Current
mild
Crowd
moderate

drift diving
second tank

Wind chop can reduce viz. Still diveable but morning is better.

Month-by-month

Dive forecast

Realistic conditions by month. Viz ranges are what you should actually expect, not best-case marketing numbers. Confidence % is the share of days that match this profile historically.

Month	Viz (m)	Temp (°C)	Current	Sea	Rain	Confidence	Highlights
Jan	15–25	16	Mild	Mod	Light	70%	reef fish active, wreck visibility good, peak season crowds
Feb	15–25	16	Mild	Mod	Light	70%	reef fish active, wreck visibility good, peak season crowds
Mar	15–25	16	Mild	Mod	Light	70%	reef fish active, wreck visibility good, peak season crowds
Apr	15–25	16	Mild	Mod	Light	70%	reef fish active, wreck visibility good
May	30–35	28	Mild	Calm	Dry	70%	reef fish active, wreck visibility good
Jun	30–35	28	Mild	Calm	Dry	70%	reef fish active, wreck visibility good
Jul	30–35	28	Mild	Calm	Dry	70%	reef fish active, wreck visibility good
Aug	30–35	28	Mild	Calm	Dry	70%	reef fish active, wreck visibility good
Sep	30–35	28	Mild	Calm	Dry	70%	reef fish active, wreck visibility good
Oct	15–25	16	Mild	Mod	Light	70%	reef fish active, wreck visibility good
Nov	15–25	16	Mild	Mod	Light	70%	reef fish active, wreck visibility good
Dec	15–25	16	Mild	Mod	Light	70%	reef fish active, wreck visibility good

Shoot here

Photography brief

Subjects are only half the shot. A perfect macro site is useless in a three-knot drift, and a wide-angle dream is useless at 35 m with a murky ceiling. These are the conditions, not the hype.

Macro subjects62

Wide angle63

Viz stability72

Hover friendliness100

Natural light0

Recommended kit

→Dedicated video light for dark wreck interiors; don't rely on strobes alone
→Two independent light sources minimum; video lights beat strobes in caverns
→Cold-water housing — condensation is a real issue below 18°C, bring silica packs

Level up here

What this site will teach you

The dives that made you a better diver are the ones that made you uncomfortable for the right reasons. Here's what this site will quietly train you for.

Deep diving comfort
advanced
Regular dives past 30m build confidence at depth.

What it costsEstimates — calibration pending

7-day trip, per person

Rough ranges anchored to existing regional data — not booking quotes. Land-based trip, standard breakdown.

Budget

$1,400–$2,050

Hostels, shore diving, cheap eats

Flights (RT from US): $540–$660
Accommodation / day: $25–$50
Diving / day: $60–$70
Food / day: $30–$55
Transfers + misc: $50–$150

Mid-range

$2,250–$3,400

3-star hotels, standard boat ops, mix of restaurants

Flights (RT from US): $810–$990
Accommodation / day: $60–$120
Diving / day: $70–$90
Food / day: $65–$110
Transfers + misc: $50–$150

Splurge

$4,100–$6,600

Top resorts or liveaboards, premium operators

Flights (RT from US): $1,450–$1,750
Accommodation / day: $150–$300
Diving / day: $90–$120
Food / day: $130–$250
Transfers + misc: $50–$150

Flights priced round-trip from a major US hub. Figures are per person on a shared room. Solo travelers add ~30% to accommodation.

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Kaş (Uluburun Wreck) Diving — Turkey

Score Breakdown

Marine Life

Key Species

Dive Types

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Activities for Non-Divers

Nearby Cultural Sites

Non-Diver Partner Score

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

Top Operators

Bougainville Diving Kaş

Nautilus Diving Kaş

What your dive shop won't tell you

When to dive it

Dive forecast

Photography brief

What this site will teach you

Deep diving comfort

7-day trip, per person

Build a trip around it