

Best for beginner divers, 3-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Smugglers Bay is a diverse dive site located at Small Reef, Turkey, featuring a combination of reef, wall, cavern, and cave topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 3 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Access to this site is by boat only, as it is situated 2000 metres from the shore. Conditions are generally stable with mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 40 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, though divers should remain aware of boat traffic and the overhead environment within the caves and caverns. Typical dives at this location last approximately 45 minutes.
36.98250, 27.43945
Plan entry timing for early morning when green sea turtles show most active grazing behaviour in the shallow Posidonia beds.
Accessible by boat from Bodrum harbour, approximately 30 minutes away.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-30m
Visibility
10-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-23°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers.
The depth ranges from 3 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Access is by boat only, as the site is located 2000 metres from the shore.
Divers should be cautious of boat traffic and the overhead environment presented by the caves and caverns.
Local facilities include a dive shop that provides air fills and equipment rental.
Diving at Smugglers Bay in Bodrum requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Smugglers Bay in Bodrum are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Smugglers Bay in Bodrum typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Smugglers Bay in Bodrum typically ranges from 10 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.