

Yassi Ada is a boat-accessible dive site located in the Princes' Islands, Turkey. The site offers a wide depth range from 18 to 120 metres, making it suitable for experienced divers. Conditions are variable, with visibility typically ranging between 10 and 30 metres and currents described as mild. Water temperatures are cool, fluctuating between 8C and 16C throughout the year. Due to the depth and environmental conditions, this site is best suited for advanced divers capable of managing deep-water profiles. Access to the site is exclusively by boat.
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The island is a historical site with maritime traces and is not suitable for swimming.
Accessible by boat; the island is located 0.9 nautical miles from Sivriada and 2.67 nautical miles from Burgazadası.
No known hazards
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-120m
Visibility
10-30m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
8-16°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The depth at Yassi Ada ranges from 18 to 120 metres.
No, the site is not suitable for beginners due to the significant depth range of 18 to 120 metres.
Yassi Ada is a boat-only dive site.
The site is primarily a deep-water dive location and is not recommended for snorkelling.
Water temperatures at the site range from 8C in April and May to 16C in September and October.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Yassi Ada in Istanbul. Water temperatures range from 8°C to 16°C.
The best months to visit Yassi Ada in Istanbul are May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.