Karaburun Diving Center page with site list, boat access, season, and local guidance.
Karaburun wreck dive on the Alaybey ferry reef.
Karaburun wreck dive on the Alaybey ferry reef.
Best handled through a Karaburun dive center and boat briefing.
Alaybey Batigi is the Karaburun wreck dive built around the sunken Alaybey ferry, now serving as an artificial reef with schooling fish, shaded wreck structure, and rope-lined sections that reward slow, careful movement. The site suits guided boat dives, steady buoyancy, and wreck-aware planning more than fast covering of ground. Expect a compact profile, open-water exposure, and conditions that can change with wind or sea state.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20.6m - 36.6m
Depth Note
The wreck sits at 36.6 m, and the structure rises 16 m from keel to mast top, bringing the upper parts to roughly 20.6 m.
Best Season
May through late September or early October, with morning windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Open-water wreck profile with ordinary conditions that are usually calm to mild, but can shift with wind and sea state.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Wreck training (such as a wreck specialty) is considered advantageous prior to entering the wreck; take care around ropes.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; use a local guide and keep clear of lines and enclosed wreck sections.
Legal Notes
Follow Karaburun dive-area and boat rules, including the operator's wreck-entry plan.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Guided boat wreck dive with a compact artificial-reef profile; wreck awareness and buoyancy matter more than covering distance.
Freediving
Not a freedive target. The wreck structure, boat access, and line and overhead considerations make scuba the sensible option.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the surface phase; the wreck itself is a scuba site.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Karaburun Diving Center page with site list, boat access, season, and local guidance.
Scientific study covering Alaybey wreck depth and fish assemblage.
Reports on the artificial-reef and diving-tourism project for the ferries.
Official Visit Izmir page for Karaburun as a diving destination.
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