Kerbela

Best time to dive

April to November; July to September

What you might see

• Moray eelLikely

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 - deep offshore pinnacle starting at ~27-30m

Safety notes

Deep/technical depth to 65m; a Turkish businessman's publicized dive here flagged an unspecified underwater danger (detail not confirmed) - VERIFY

Permits & fees

No site-specific fee found; Turkish Coast Guard dive-services regulation applies nationally; Ministry of Culture & Tourism has been reviewing/approving strategic points near Ayvalık for sport diving in 2024-2026 - unclear if this applies here (VERIFY)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Ayvalik