

Best for advanced divers, 16-70m, boat entry, moderate current.
The Duchess of York is a wreck and reef site located off Oksuz Ada, offering a challenging experience for advanced divers. The wreck structure begins at 16 metres and descends to 70 metres, with an average depth of 40 metres. Visibility is typically 25 to 30 metres, though divers must contend with moderate currents. The site features an overhead environment within the wreck, presenting entanglement risks that require careful navigation. Due to the significant depth and technical nature of the wreck, this site is strictly for advanced divers. Boat access is required, and a surface marker buoy is recommended due to local boat traffic.
36.21193, 29.41220
Book through an operator who can provide a wreck-oriented guide, as the depth range and overhead sections make independent navigation here genuinely hazardous for anyone unfamiliar with the site. A surface marker buoy is essential given the moderate current and boat traffic in the area.
By boat from Kas or Kalkan with local diving centres.
Recorded at this site
Depth
16-70m
Visibility
25-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-19°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only due to the significant depth range and the presence of an overhead environment within the wreck.
The wreck spans a depth range of 16 to 70 metres, with an average depth of 40 metres.
The Duchess of York is a boat dive; a boat charter is required to reach the site.
Water temperatures range between 17C and 19C throughout the year, making a thick wetsuit or drysuit advisable.
Divers should use a surface marker buoy due to moderate currents and boat traffic. Given the depth and overhead environment, booking with a wreck-oriented guide is essential.
Diving at Duchess of York in Kalkan requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Duchess of York in Kalkan. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 19°C.