PADI & CMAS CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMES
FIRST LEVEL COURSES (PADI SCUBA DIVER)
Get your certificate in only 2 days! At the end of the program, you are free to explore the big blue with your instructor. Hurry, your international certificate is waiting for you.
PADI OPEN WATER DIVER or CMAS 1*
In a friendly and professional atmosphere, we introduce you to the underwater world. In about 4 days, you can be a certified diver. Normally the course takes four days but for success criteria is based on performance not time; it may take a little longer. After the completion of the course an internationally recognized certificate, logbook and unforgettable memories are waiting for you.
PADI ADVENTURE DIVER COURSE
Takes one day and 3 dives. You will have 3 specialty dives that you will select from deep dive, underwater photography, boat dive, underwater specialist, night dive, S & R dive, cavern dive, drift dive, underwater navigation dive. Get your internationally recognized certificate in one day.
ADVANCED COURSES (PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER or CMAS 2*)
If you have PADI OPEN WATER or equivalent certification you can now take advanced courses in which you can improve your diving skills. It includes 2 core dives (deep dive and underwater navigation dive) and 3 selective dives (multi-level dive, search and recovery dive, boat dive, underwater naturalist dive, cavern dive, drift dive, peak performance buoyancy). Depending on your progress and work, you may take your international certificate in 2 days.
EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE
You never know when you might need it. Necessary for everyone. To become a PADI RESCUE DIVER, this certificate is required. It takes 5-6 hours of academic training with video and Annie baby. lt does not consist of diving.
PADI RESCUE DIVER COURSE
After having PADI ADVANCED OPEN WATER and MEDIC FIRST AID COURSE you can join this program. It takes minimum 2 days. You will be equipped with all the skills on rescue in water. This is a new experience for you.
PADI DIVE MASTER, CMAS 3* COURSE
The way of becoming a professional member in PADI family. At the end of this course you will evaluate your career choices again as you can now launch a new one as a 'diving instructor'. Broadening your horizon, and creating yourself an alternative career option is in your hands.
ALL COURSES INCLUDE INSURANCE, FULL DIVING EQUIPMENT, AND PRINTED MATERIAL IN YOUR LANGUAGE.
DIVE POINTS
We have more than 15 dive points around Bodrum with typical Aegean and Mediterranean flora and fauna. Shallow water diving points offer dives without currents but full of fish for first timers, while some deeper points have small currents for experienced divers. There are two reefs with depths ranging from 7 to 40 meters. They are full of fish with good chances for photography. There are two caverns one at 12 meters, a bubble cavern. Other one is at 6 meters with air in it, walls reflecting different shades of deep blue. Drop-offs allows you to discover something different.
At times visibility reaches up to 40 meters meaning that you are now diving in crystal clear waters, literally! Rock formations in the dive points offer shelter for groupers, octopuses, learfish, barracudas and other different creatures. You also may see amphoras and antique anchors which are more than 2000 years old.
Big reef
20 minutes by boat. Depth to the south is 32 meters and to the north 36. Groupers, barracudas, learfish and octopuses are the head actors of the reef. You may even come across a caretta turtle if you are lucky.
Small reef
200 meters from the high reef towards Bodrum, sharing the same habitat with the high reef. Both reefs are waiting for you to show how endless blue looks like.
Poyraz Cavern
Not a cave but a cavern... Entrance is at 6 meters and there is air in it. We call this the Seal Cavern as we have seen seal in the area on occasion.
Bubble Cave
Bubble Cave in Karaada have its' entrance at 12 meters and its' ceiling is at 6. The air bubbles you produce escapes from the holes in the ceiling producing amazing scenery. You'll love this one...
Kargı Island
500 meters from the tip of Akyarlar, one of the closest points to the Greek Islands. Diving point at the Gökova side of the island starts at 20 meters and with a gentle slope goes down to 36. One must pay attention to the surface and deep currents towards Cos.
Köçek Island
Dive points at this rocky island, about a nautical mile from Bodrum, has depth of 10 meters at the side towards land, and 20 - 22 meters at side towards Greek Islands. At the Gökova side of the island depth reaches up to 34 - 36 meters. There are abundance of amphorae remains, and a lot of fish, mostly blackeyed bream.
Kaçakçı Bay
This bay at the Aegean side of Karaada is adviced as a training site for experienced divers.
Yassıkaya Island
This is a rocky island suitable for diving. It is located 500 meters from Karaada to the direction of Gökova. In the area there are a lot of sea creatures including octopussy.
Orak Island
Located in the Gökova Bay, it takes about 1,5 hours to reach this island with boat. It is the furthermost dive point in Bodrum area. Even though there are not a lot of fish to see, the sea bottom is topographically interesting. At both sides of the island depth reaches up to 70 meters.
Other
Aksona, Fener, Poyraz Port, Karaada Gökova side, Kurtoğlu are also among dive points around Bodrum suitable for wall, deep, shallow, training dives. It is possible to see many different types of sea creatures here.
DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
Are you ready to open the doors to the underwater world you have seen on TV and wondered about? This is your chance to experience weightlessness and soundlessness; the feeling closest to being in the space, answering the question 'is diving a sport that I may like?', and the most important spending a day that is very different from your everyday.
In this excursion, - that have no prerequisites; not even swimming - you will have a dive of about 30 minutes after the 1 hour briefing. If you decide that diving is a sport for you and take a course with Crystal Divers, this will be considered as your first day. Your dive will be one-on-one with your instructor.
If you wish we can help you to take a piece of this experience to home by taking a photo of you under the water. Also a memorial certificate will be waiting for you at the end of your dive.
PRICE INCLUDES TRANSFER FROM/TO YOUR ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE (D.A.N.), MEAL ON BOARD, FULL DIVING EQUIPMENT, YOUR DIVING INSTRUCTOR, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY OUR FRIENDLY AND ATTENTIVE CREW.
DAILY DIVING TOURS
This is an invitation to share the pleasure of diving in Bodrum with a professional team in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you are a certified diver or not, Crystal Divers will be happy to extend its' services to you any time of the year.
IN GENERAL
We go diving daily. We depart from our base where our boat stays at around 10:00 am. We visit two dive points every day if the weather permits. And at the end of the day we go back to our base. We host all our guests in our boat. This is a day that you will enjoy...
THE ONES WITHOUT A DIVING CERTIFICATE
If you are not certified as diver and want to give it a try, here is your chance. You can dive with one of our instructors one-on-one about 30 minutes. Of course prior to your dive you must be present at the 1 hour briefing of your instructor. Maximum depth is 12 meters. For more information click here.
DETAILS
IF YOU SAY 'I ENJOY DIVING': If you enjoyed diving and decided to join our family as a certified diver, then you can decide which of the PADI or CMAS training systems you prefer and start your course with Crystal Divers. Minimum age for entry level courses is 10.
EQUIPMENT: Don't worry if you don't have diving equipment. Here in Crystal Divers we have all necessary equipment for all ages and sizes. And all of them are new and well maintained.
CERTIFIED DIVERS: If you are certified by a recognized diving system (such as PADI, CMAS, BSAC, SSI) and you can prove this, you can join us in our daily tours to enjoy your two dives.
NIGHT DIVES: Have you ever had a night dive into the sleeping sea? This is the chance for certified divers to enjoy and be mystified by the magic of the sleeping waters.
SPECIAL DIVES: If there is an area of diving you are specially interested (such as deep water diving, night dive, boat dive, search and rescue) we can provide you with expert training and give your internationally recognized certificate.
THE ONES WHO DON'T WANT TO DIVE: If you are on our boat, for example with someone who is diving, and don't want to dive you can still use the fins, snorkels, and masks on board and explore the underwater world from above.
THE ONES WHO WANT A DISCOUNT: If you are planning to dive more than two days, you can purchase one of our specially priced package deals and get discounts. More information is here.
LIVE ABOARD: You can hire one of our yachts to enjoy sailing and diving with your friends and family with our live aboard offer. This will be a great holiday in which you enjoy sailing and explore the magical bays of Aegean and Mediterranean.
DAILY DIVING TOUR PRICES INCLUDE COMPLEMENTARY SHUTTLE FROM/TO YOUR ACCOMMODATION, INSURANCE (D.A.N.), HOT MEAL ON BOARD, FULL DIVING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTOR, AND OUR FRIENDLY AND ATTENTIVE CREW.
PACKAGE DEALS
Our 3 and 7 day package deals will let you use our services at a discount. As always all equipment is included. If you are planning to have more than two days of diving, then you should consider our package deals.
In package deals
You will pay less, Make your own schedule, You will join the tour at any day of your choice, You may choose your dive point by joining the tour on which we are going to visit those point/s.
PLEASE REMIND US OF THE ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT IF YOU WILL JOIN US WITH YOUR OWN EQUIPMENT (EXCLUDING AIR TANKS AND WEIGHT BELTS).
LIVE ABOARD WITH SCUBA DIVING
With a coastal line stretching more than 8000 kilometers, Turkey offers many possibilities to divers. Thanks to an attractive underwater world and underwater archaeological sites, the Aegean and Mediterranean coast of Turkey is like a diving paradise. It is possible to dive at many spots in the company of Turkish licenced diving guides. Crystal organizes 7 or 15 day dive charters.
Weekly program
1st day: Bodrum - Big Reef - Black Island
2nd day: Kargı Island - Köçek Island
3rd day: Orak Island (2 dives - above photo)
4th day: Seven Islands(2 Dives)
5th day: Mersincik (2 dives)
6th day: Yassıkaya - Ince Burun
7th day: Small Reef - Gerencik Adası
Live aboard package includes
Diving permissions, Guides, Air compressor, Full diving equipment
The quality of the operation, diving equipment and education meets the highest standards. CMAS and PADI courses are available at all levels on board. Minimum age for first level courses is 10.
We have more than 10 boats available both for diving and sailing. These are wooden boats with 6-8 cabins. All boats have cabins with private WC/shower, separate quarters for the crew, are equipped with sun mattresses, sun awnings, dinghy, surf boards, fishing tackle, games and stereo besides diving equipment.
Conditions
Diving permissions, guides, compressor, tanks, weight belts are included.
Extra equipment can be rented on boat.
All equipment is new and in top condition.
Meals are not included.
Drinks are extra, available at the boat's bar.
Wise to have
Light weight easy luggage bags
Light, simple clothes (one warm windproof jacket or jumper for the evening) Sandals for on board, sports shoes for on shore.
Swimming suits.
Hat to protect you from the sun.
Sleeping bag (only if you want to sleep on the deck).
Basic first aid kit and mosquito repellant.
The electricity on board is 12v, so you will need an adaptor.
Your own private towels.
CRYSTAL BOAT
'Crystal' is a 15 meter wooden boat with a capacity of 38 passengers, and a special diving platform at the stern. Built in 1994, Crystal is taken to land at the end of each season for maintenance and preparation for the upcoming season. Our 4,70 meter service boat equipped with a 110 HP outboard engine accompanies us at all times.
Equipment on board includes an oxygen set for two, life vests for all passengers, first aid kit, a VHF radio to contact other boats and the Coast Guard. There are three 'first aid instructors' on duty on Crystal at all times for fast action in case of emergency. In Crystal, there is a kitchen, a roomy toilet which we also use for changing clothes, an upper and a front deck for sunbathing, and a large open/closed saloon for briefings, having meals, and resting.
EQUIPMENT
Crystal Divers knows the first and most important safety precaution is using the best equipment for diving, thus in our dive center we always use new and highest quality equipment. All our equipment are maintained to the highest international standards, on time.
In our center there is
1 compressors (600 lt./min, and one 100 lt./min)
70 x 12 liter aluminum - steel tanks
10 x 15 liter steel tanks
40 BCD's (Buoyancy Control Device)
30 regulators
for night dives 15 underwater lights
4 computerized depth watches in which we keep records of our dives
50 wet suits in different size and thicknesses
mask-fin-snorkels for all passengers
weight belts and lead weights
OTHER
We pick you up with our air conditioned vehicles at your hotel or house every morning of a diving day, and take you back at the end of the day. You will find attentive, clean, and safe service at all times. A safety diver accompanies almost all groups under the water. Although we never had to use it until today, it is relieving to know that there is a recompression chamber in Bodrum administered and maintained by a professional team. In all levels of our courses you will receive printed material in your language, thus you will learn faster and easier.
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