Everything I Saw Scuba Diving Kaş Canyon

In June 2026, I dove Kaş Canyon off the coast of Kaş, Turkey.

‍This site packs two dives into one: a dramatic canyon with cave formations, and a 1968 shipwreck sitting at the bottom.

Entering the Water

This is a boat dive, sitting off the five islands area off the coast of Kaş, Turkey.

My dive guide explained to me that while some drop directly where I am in the picture above, the best way to do the site is surface swimming towards the top and around the backside of the island, and descending from there.

The Canyon

The dive starts shallow, descending into a narrow gorge with two steep walls dropping to around 20 meters.

‍Watch for strong current here, as aa strong southerly can push against you through the gorge.

This area is known for the occasional Mediterranean monk seal, so keep your eyes open.

The Dimitris Wreck

The wreck is locally called the "Cotton Wreck" because of the cotton cargo that scattered across the bottom when it went down. The wreck runs from 27 to 42 meters.

What Marine Life I Saw

Dive Conditions

Expect a strong southerly current at the canyon entrance.

Early morning is the best time to hit this site.

Water temperature was 71.6°F at the surface, dropping noticeably at depth.