Has Anyone Tried to Scuba Dive in Kusadasi?

[we two heart to cruise]

Has anyone tried to scuba dive while in Kusadasi for the day? I see that there are a couple of dive centers, that they pick up from the hotels, but no mention of accommodating cruisers. Any insight on this? My husband really wants to scuba dive on this cruise.

[cruisemom42]

I would contact the dive centers and see what they can propose. Many of the Kusadasi hotels are not far from where the cruise ships dock, so it shouldn't be a hardship to pick you up if the timing works.

 

May I ask if you've been to Kusadasi before? If not, I strongly suggest that you visit the Ephesus site rather than go diving. They are probably the finest ruins I've visited (and I've seen a lot of them), yet many people don't realize how wonderful and extensive they are until they actually see them.

[we two heart to cruise]

I would contact the dive centers and see what they can propose. Many of the Kusadasi hotels are not far from where the cruise ships dock, so it shouldn't be a hardship to pick you up if the timing works.

 

May I ask if you've been to Kusadasi before? If not, I strongly suggest that you visit the Ephesus site rather than go diving. They are probably the finest ruins I've visited (and I've seen a lot of them), yet many people don't realize how wonderful and extensive they are until they actually see them.

 

Thank you cruisemom for your suggestions. I absolutely agree with you. I am very excited to visit Ephesus and that is what my daughter and I will be doing. I was hoping that there would somehow be time to do both. My husband is not big on sightseeing, although I also think he will find the ruins awe inspiring. He is much more a man of action and my son is working towards becoming a divemaster/instructor. Since I planned this amazing cruise to fulfill my fantasy vacation, I am trying to include at least one dive opportunity to satisfy his idea of a great vacation. I had hoped to do that in Santorini, but from checking out the dive web sights it doesn't seem possible. Before pursuing Kusadasi, I will contact the dive center on Santorini and see if there is any chance of working something out with them. If not, I was hoping they could do a 1/2 day dive and see Ephesus as well. It does complicate things for planning a tour (I would like to spend a full day seeing Ephesus).

 

Thank you for helping me think this through a little more. Just want to give the whole family a memorable vacation. First time to Europe for all of us. :)

[we two heart to cruise]

I would contact the dive centers and see what they can propose. Many of the Kusadasi hotels are not far from where the cruise ships dock, so it shouldn't be a hardship to pick you up if the timing works.

 

May I ask if you've been to Kusadasi before? If not, I strongly suggest that you visit the Ephesus site rather than go diving. They are probably the finest ruins I've visited (and I've seen a lot of them), yet many people don't realize how wonderful and extensive they are until they actually see them.

 

Checked into diving in Santorini. The dive company was very accommodating. Sounds like that will work for a dive for the guys, leaving my daughter and I free to explore the rest of the island on our own. And all of us able to take the awesome Ephesus tour! :)

[cruisemom42]

Checked into diving in Santorini. The dive company was very accommodating. Sounds like that will work for a dive for the guys, leaving my daughter and I free to explore the rest of the island on our own. And all of us able to take the awesome Ephesus tour! :)

 

Sounds like a great solution; I'm glad it worked out for you!

[CintiPam]

Checked into diving in Santorini. The dive company was very accommodating. Sounds like that will work for a dive for the guys, leaving my daughter and I free to explore the rest of the island on our own. And all of us able to take the awesome Ephesus tour! :)

 

Sounds great! Santorini is fabulous; spent two port days there in the past year, and would not mind a third one at all.

 

Enjoy!

[jocap]

When we go to Santorini, we stay in Kamari, and DH- an ex-diver, now just a snorkeller, uses the dive company there. He was very happy with their services, which is 2 yrs ago now. They take the divers to the best spots, but keep an eye on the snorkellers as well. He'd be happy to use them again.- jocap.