There is an excellent dive centre in Icmeler although it is actually referred to as the Marmaris branch . Used to be part of European dive centre but as far as I know they moved and are now independant . I'm hoping somebody can help me out here but I'm fairly certain it's these people . Unfortunately their website is saying undergoing mainenance so I can't check . There is an email address though and you could ask if they used to be european dive centre.

You may even find that they do introductory sessions in your hotel pool .

http://www.europeanseasports.com/

Go for a PADI centre as well.

Many thanks.

Yes there is a dive centre in Marmaris. Saw their boat out several times. If you had asked the question at the start of the month I would have taken more notice as I have just returned. I am sure their sign said PADI

fwh

Our friend who was on holiday in Marmaris with us last year went diving for the first time,he loved it and got his PADI licence as well before comming home,a lot cheaper than this country!.He did it with the yellow paradise diving boat opp the bazzar,there is an English girl named Steph who works on the boat and can explain everything to you.

He did it with the yellow paradise diving boat opp the bazzar,

That is the one I saw.

fwh

Rotterdam,

I use European Sea Sports everytime I'm in the Marmaris / Icmeler area of Turkey. I know the owners and it's an excellent dive centre. As lynwestie mentions, they used to be called European Dive Centre but changed name and dive sites in 2007 and now operate out of Defneli, a picturesque area towards Datca, about 45 minutes drive from Marmaris. I did my Rescue Diver qualifications with EDC about 8 years ago and found their training to be excellent.

Rotterdam wrote:

He is an excellent swimmer but...Is it safe ?

Like all sports, there's inherant risk involved. However, with good training and experience, scuba diving is a safe sport. You might find the following post useful: Diving in Icmeler.

Darren

you will find that europeanseasports are no longer trading.

two of the instructors are now working out of https://www.selectmaris.com.tr/en/index.html

My daughter (14) went diving with them last week and thoroughly enjoyed it.