Scuba diving in Northern Cyprus

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
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Message Posted:
14/03/2010 21:18

Anyone know of any good spots for diving, i have heard reports that there are no fish,

Paul.

newlad



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Message Posted:
14/03/2010 21:55

Anyone have any ieas,

Paul.

loulouis


Joined: 13/12/2009
Posts: 234

Message Posted:
14/03/2010 22:05

Hi Paul

There is a scuba diving club at Alsanjack. Cant remember the name . But it wouldn"t be hard to find. One of the family members works as a waiter at Ezic, He told me there are lots of fish to be found if you know were to go. I have personally seen porpoise or dolphins , whilst we were having a meal at the Bungalow restauant on a Sunday afternoon.

Loui

newlad



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Message Posted:
14/03/2010 22:49

Cheers Loui,

Paul.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
14/03/2010 23:20

Paul, We use Amphora (Asim) for all the diving we sell. He is good reliable and one of the longest offering diving in the North also it is the only diving school that is BSAC inspected.



Book Amphora through us at IAH if you are in the UK or call them direct if you live on the island

kezspot


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 443

Message Posted:
14/03/2010 23:30

Go to see Cengis at North Cyprus British Scuba at Alagadi. Lots of fish to see in North Cyprus, and great dive sites. Their Padi Dive shop is in Catalkoy by Tempo. He is the best!

chinaeyes


Joined: 13/02/2009
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
15/03/2010 06:58

Cyprus Underwater Explorers,based at the Manoyla Hotel on the Lapta strip 0533 8794421.This is a smashing husband and wife team who put the begginers at ease so would recommend them.Their names are Jonno and Carol.

If you need any other phones numbers i'll have a look in the Buzz book for you this evening.

newlad



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Message Posted:
15/03/2010 07:49

Cheers guys,

Paul.

Scubadoo


Joined: 08/06/2009
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Message Posted:
15/03/2010 07:53

www.turtlebaydivecentre.com

mamachina


Joined: 22/11/2008
Posts: 730

Message Posted:
15/03/2010 09:11

The Dive centre at the Sempati Hotel - my son who has dived in many countries goes there for a dip when he visits. Took his last exam there, thrilled with some sort of eagle ray (?) he saw on his night dive. Very competent staff., trusted my two grandchildren for their first taster last year- also thrilled.

newlad



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Message Posted:
15/03/2010 10:55

Thanks,

Does anyone know if air cylinders are freely available to buy or rent,

Paul.

newlad



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Message Posted:
15/03/2010 12:51

Anyone know about air cylinders,

Paul.

vadiev


Joined: 29/08/2009
Posts: 204

Message Posted:
15/03/2010 13:31

I use Sempati but all the dive schools supply cylinders and air at very reasonable rates, yep loads of fish if you know the dive sites.

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
15/03/2010 14:34

Paul, as far as I know, in TRNC, you can only go on dives if escorted by a registered diving school (business), so owning your own air cylinder/compressor isn't much good to you. If you want one, I've got one (C/W boot and net) that's only been used a coupla times in the pool.



It's good to own your own mask, snorkel, fins, BCV, regulator and gauges and wetsuit; otherwise, and it doesn't matter how much experience a diver might have, chopping and changing gear can result in confusion, which ain't good! Also, you don't know what sort of gear could be foisted on you - e.g. has the regulator or BCV been checked, or serviced?



Are you planning a dive off Spurn Point in March?!!!

newlad



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Message Posted:
15/03/2010 15:56

Spurn Point in March you must be mad,lol.Thanks for your help,

Paul.

mikeyCBBR


Joined: 05/01/2009
Posts: 168

Message Posted:
15/03/2010 16:12

I have used Drew and Caroline at Hotel Sempati for about 3 years safest around cheap to hire and buy kit my kids have dived their too and would trust them implicitly



Nice people too

newlad



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Message Posted:
15/03/2010 16:37

So you can buy or hire cylinders then,

Paul.

david123


Joined: 07/07/2008
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Message Posted:
15/03/2010 17:18

Try Cengiz (05338683165) at North Cyprus Scuba or visit http://www.northcyprusscuba.com email from there to.



I have done all my diving with him and some great dive sites with loads of fish also speak to him about air supplies.



Hope this helps.

newlad



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Message Posted:
15/03/2010 17:43

Cheers David,

Paul.

Jaybee


Joined: 11/11/2008
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Message Posted:
15/03/2010 20:16

Did start to finish with Drew and Caroline at SempatiTtook me from Try dive to open water Never a minute that I didnt enjoy.As said before its illegal to dive here without a School/Registered dive centre.Your obviously an accomplished diver So to save money instead of buying bottles /Compressor Etc Etc and still having to go with a dive school/registered diveMightr I cant see what your achieving?Use there faciliyies its not going to cost you much for air as that go,s with the dive.

newlad



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Message Posted:
15/03/2010 20:49

Cheers Jay,

Where are the best spots,

Paul.

vadiev


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Message Posted:
15/03/2010 20:52

Under the water !!!!!!!

MarkVPiazza


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Message Posted:
16/03/2010 10:44

Another vote for Drew & Caroline at the Sempati



Their gear is always in top condition too

newlad



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Message Posted:
16/03/2010 10:53

Cheers Mark.

newlad



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Message Posted:
16/03/2010 16:44

Thanks for all your help regarding this.Looks like my mate is sorted now,

Paul.

McSteviet



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1089

Message Posted:
16/03/2010 17:07

Drew and Caroline at the Sempati in Lapta.



Always dive with them and a good time was had by all.



Went to the "Zenobia", last time was out there, great wreck dive.



Mc

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
16/03/2010 17:39

I wouldn't recommend the 'Zenobia' as a dive for novices - several have drowned in it - the silt stirs up like pea soup!

newlad



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Message Posted:
16/03/2010 20:02

Hi Steve long time no hear matey were is this wreck dive,

Paul.

jesusjon



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Posts: 93

Message Posted:
16/03/2010 21:05

Hi Have just re read a post dated 7/12/09 regards the diving without a diving organisation issue maybe worth a read and draw your own conclusions.

John.

Tenakoutou



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Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
17/03/2010 09:24

Paul: 'Zenobia' sunk off Larnaca yacht basin, on its way to Syria - maiden voyage, I think - it's lying in about 40 metres.



If diving inside the wreck - swimming through, best to take a 'pony bottle' with spare reg attached and be conversant in using it - that's my advice, cos you don't want to rely on 'buddy breathing' in such a situation.



There's quite a lot of info on websites - photos and videos and accounts of various peoples' experiences - just 'Google' : zenobia,cyprus

McSteviet



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Message Posted:
23/03/2010 23:19

Paul,



It's around a mile off Larnaca Harbour, well worth the trip, but a full day from Lapta, 2 dives etc, lunch, beer, you know the score.



Mc

newlad



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Message Posted:
23/03/2010 23:26

Hi Steve,

What about North Cyprus dives could you recommend any,

Paul.

newlad



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Message Posted:
23/03/2010 23:32

Jesusjon,

Re-mess 29 where is this post,

Paul.

kezspot


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 443

Message Posted:
24/03/2010 00:19

Paul - Dive at the power station at Alagdi and Esentepe west rock/ plane wreck dives are fab! With North Cyprus Scuba.

newlad



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Message Posted:
24/03/2010 19:06

Cheers Kez,

Thats pretty close to our place,

Paul.

newlad



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Message Posted:
24/03/2010 19:10

http://scubacyprus.com/



Is this the company you mean,

Paul.

newlad



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Message Posted:
24/03/2010 20:59

Is that the power station that gives out those horrible fumes.Wouldnt have thought there would be a fish for miles looking at the crap that comes out of that chimney,

Paul.

kezspot


Joined: 26/11/2007
Posts: 443

Message Posted:
24/03/2010 21:26

http://www.northcyprusscuba.com/aboutus.html



http://www.northcyprusscuba.com/divesites.html



This company paul. You'd be surprised what sealife there is at the power station.

newlad



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Message Posted:
24/03/2010 22:33

Cheers Kez,

Paul.

newlad



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Message Posted:
24/03/2010 22:39

So are they situated on the beach Kez,

Paul.