Start with your experience level
Tell a dive centre when you last dived, your certification level and any medical considerations. Ask which sites are suitable for a first or refresher dive and what training is included. A named wreck in a brochure does not mean it is safe or accessible on your travel date. Wind, visibility, depth and the operator's assessment decide the actual programme.
What divers may explore
The north coast is described by local dive operators as offering reefs, underwater rock formations and some wreck sites. The ancient Kyrenia merchant ship is a museum exhibit in Kyrenia Castle, not a recreational wreck dive: it was raised from the sea. Keep those two experiences distinct. For shore-based history, our Kyrenia guide covers the castle and harbour.
Questions before booking a dive
Ask for the intended site and alternate site, maximum depth, group size, instructor or divemaster qualifications, equipment included, insurance and boat transfer details. Confirm whether a marine-park rule, permit or seasonal restriction affects the site. If you are travelling with non-divers, ask whether a separate snorkeling option exists instead of assuming they can join the dive boat.
Fit diving into the trip
Leave enough time between diving and flying according to your training agency and medical advice. Do not promise yourself a final-day wreck dive before an early flight. Choose a base using the Kyrenia hotel collection, then check the dive centre's actual meeting point. The walking guide suggests a land-based alternative if the sea is unsuitable.
Protect the site
Maintain buoyancy, do not touch marine life or remove objects, and follow the leader's instructions around any archaeological remains. Verify current operating status, prices and site access with the dive centre before paying.
