Things to do · Destination Guide
A wind-shaped Aegean island of village walks, beaches and carefully regulated local diving.
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Gokceada has a documented local dive industry rather than a liveaboard circuit. The Turkish tourism ministry's 2026 regional list names Gokceada Dalis Merkezi in Kalekoy and Divepark at Aydincik. The Kalekoy operator advertises introductory dives and TSSF/CMAS training. However, the northeastern underwater park carries a serious unresolved access conflict, so no named park site is represented here as an approved dive. Confirm the current TSSF credential, lawful operating area, sea conditions and evacuation plan before paying. Operator register.
Aydincik (Kefaloz) operator base
Divepark is listed at Aydincik Beach in 2026.
Operator Checklist
Contact the TSSF-listed provider directly and ask for the current authorized dive location outside any closed zone, guide ratio, certification acceptance, liability cover, equipment, oxygen, sea cancellation terms and emergency transfer plan. A 2026 federation listing verifies administrative registration, not a live 2026 charter departure or permission to enter the park. Marine park access is not established for recreational diving. the marine park website describes a year-round prohibition on diving and tourism in the park. In contrast, the district governor describes permissions and Yildizkoy buffer swimming, while older TUDAV zoning guidance describes supervised diving in a buffer. These claims conflict. Obtain written, current zone-specific guidance from the relevant park/public authority and the licensed operator before entering; do not treat operator advertising or an old beach description as permission.
Conditions Fallback
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