Diving the Batigi Tank in Kaş, Turkey

Austin Tuwiner
PADI Divemaster · 500+ dives · 20 countries & states
November 6, 2026
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In June of 2026, I scuba dove the Batigi Tank in Kaş, Turkey, a military tank placed on the Mediterranean floor as an artificial reef, accessible by boat and ideal for beginners.

It's one of the most photogenic dives in the Kaş area.

Dive Log · Kaş, Turkey · June 2026

Batigi Tank

Dive Score3.2 / 5
Dive Data from my Garmin Descent MK3i
Max Depth
90ft / 27.4m
Avg Depth
35ft / 10.7m
Dive Time
31min
Water Temp
71.6°F / 22°C
Visibility
25ft / 7.6m
Entry
Boat
Recommended Certification
Open Water
Why it scored 3.2Tied #3 of 6 I've dived in Türkiye
My take: A military tank on the Mediterranean floor. Easy, beginner-friendly, and fun for the photo, but don't expect much marine life.
My satisfaction4/5
Marine life2/5
Reef or wreck3/5
Conditions3/5
Crowds4/5
Getting there4/5
My 6 ratings above, plus visibility, water temp, cost, season and ease from the dive data. 5 = calm, uncrowded and easy to reach. How the Dive Score works
Artificial Reef Mediterranean Coordinates: 📍 36.190335, 29.610034

How to Get There

Sunken tank sitting upright on the sand with its gun barrel pointing out into the blue, Batigi Tank, Kaş, Turkey
Austin in full scuba gear on the boat with the rocky Turkish coastline behind, Batigi Tank, Kaş, Turkey

The Batigi Tank is a short boat drive away from the Kaş harbor.

I went with 300BAR dive center.

Entering the Water

Entry is a giant stride off the boat, Batigi Tank, Kaş, Turkey
Entry is a giant stride off the boat.
Aura farming on the tanks turret, Batigi Tank, Kaş, Turkey
Aura farming on the tanks turret.
The Batigi Tank sits in shallow, calm water, so the descent is straightforward, Kaş, Turkey
The Batigi Tank sits in shallow, calm water, so the descent is straightforward.
After spending 10 minutes at the tank, we swam over to a nearby shipwreck as we had plenty of air
After spending 10 minutes at the tank, we swam over to a nearby shipwreck as we had plenty of air.
Shark statue on the way back to the boat, Batigi Tank, Kaş, Turkey
Shark statue on the way back to the boat.

What Marine Life I Saw

Rocky reef ridge covered in low growth under blue water, Batigi Tank, Kaş, Turkey
Wide view of the rocky bottom fading into blue haze, Batigi Tank, Kaş, Turkey
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Conditions & Logistics

Visibility on my dive was around 25 feet (7.6 m), Batigi Tank, Kaş, Turkey
Visibility on my dive was around 25 feet (7.6 m).

The Mediterranean visibility ceiling in Kaş can reach significantly higher on clean days, so conditions vary.

The water is warmest from June through October, with September and October being particularly good: summer temperatures with fewer tourists.

February and March are the low season, and many operators close during those months.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Austin Tuwiner

Hey I'm Austin, a PADI Divemaster based in South Florida .

I initially got certified at 16 at a scuba camp in Kona, Hawaii, did my Advanced Open Water on Koh Tao, my deep and nitrox on Gili Trawangan, and my Rescue and Divemaster in Miami.

Since then I've logged 500+ dives across 20 countries and states. I write about the gear I dive with, the sites I've dived, and the trips I've taken.

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