Diving schools?

[terrygarbett]

My family is looking forward to our visit to Kalkan in July.  Our fifteen year old son plans to spend the best part of a week with a diving school: he is not a beginner, but not particularly advanced.  I would really appreciate any advice on which diving school has the best reputation.  The diving around Kalkan looks great.

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[timwhit]

The only one iv had experience with is Altan at the beech club in kalamar , very very good !!

[Brooksie]

terrygarbett
Is your Son PADI or equivalent qualified, if so to what level? Depending on his experience there are a couple of very good dive schools in Kalkan.

[kalkan wife]

I can personally recommend Dolphin Dive Centre based on their boat in the harbour. They have a good web site. They were the first to establish in Kalkan, over 15 years ago I think. Kemel is an excellent tutor and his operation up to full PADI standards.

As for the diving, well it''s so/so to be honest. It is dependant on time of year, water visibility etc as in most seas. If your son wants to make maybe a dozen different dives then there is plenty to see, beyond that it''s do the same dives again! There is one wreck, it''s in 3 pieces and 3 levels and as a novice (and because of his age) your son could only dive the first level at about 12 mtrs.

Having said all that, my adult son is coming this year for a holiday and we will dive together! I wouldn''t miss it.

[felicity]

I can also recommend Dolphin and kemal and Birgit.  My 15 year old son and I did our Padi courses last year - he is now qualified to dive to 18 metres....he loves it..I''m still getting used to it..!!! 

[Brooksie]

I''m not surprised you''re still getting used to it Felicity, only fish breathe underwater
Good to meet you last week by the way

[terrygarbett]

Many thanks for all your feedback: my son has a CMAS qualification (EU equivalent of PADI), gained on a week in Corsica last year.  I don''t know how deep that allows him to go.... I am sure that he will enjoy the Dolphin set-up.