

Best for advanced divers, 5-90m, boat entry, mild current.
Orak Island, located off the Aegean coast near Bodrum, features a significant wall that drops from 5 metres to 90 metres. This site is suited for advanced divers due to the extreme depth profile, with an average depth of 35 metres. Visibility typically ranges between 15 and 30 metres, and currents remain mild. Access is exclusively by boat. Divers should be aware of boat traffic during ascents and use a surface marker buoy. The reef structure includes sharp coral and rock formations, requiring careful movement. The site supports a variety of regional reef fish and invertebrates throughout the water column.
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Book through one of the local Bodrum dive shops that runs guided trips to Orak, as navigation on a wall that drops to 90 metres warrants a guide who knows the site's layout. Carry a surface marker buoy and deploy it well before your safety stop given the boat traffic in the area.
Requires a 1.5 hour boat journey from Bodrum towards Gokova Bay.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-90m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-19°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
The site supports a variety of regional reef fish and invertebrates typical of the Aegean habitat.
No, Orak Island is intended for advanced divers due to the significant depth profile that reaches 90 metres.
The reef drops from 5 metres to 90 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres.
Orak Island is a boat-only dive site located 40 kilometres from the shore.
While the shallow reef starts at 5 metres, the site is primarily managed as a deep-water dive location.
Diving at Orak Island in Bodrum requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Deep, Nitrox. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Orak Island in Bodrum. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 19°C.
Divers at Orak Island in Bodrum should be aware of lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Orak Island in Bodrum typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Orak Island in Bodrum typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.