Uluburun Wreck
Also known as: Uzunburun
Best time to dive
June to September
What you might see
- DolphinLikely
- Sea turtleLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - both the original site (44-61m) and the replica (14-30m) are too deep for snorkeling
Safety notes
For the genuine wreck: legal/archaeological protection means diving/looting prohibited (designated 'Cultural and Natural Property to be Protected Underwater' under Turkish heritage law, restricted to permitted scientific/research teams only). For the replica archaeopark: standard depth/current hazards of a 14-30m boat dive; minimal penetration structure
Permits & fees
Original Uluburun wreck: protected archaeological site, NOT open to recreational diving - permits limited historically to scientific/research excavation teams (Institute of Nautical Archaeology, Turkish authorities). Replica Archaeopark: no permit or fee found - described as open to the public for recreational visits and educational training programmes, managed by the Underwater Research Society (SAD) with the 360 Degree Historical Research Society and local dive centers
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Kas
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.