Dive sites
Diving conditions in this northern region of the Adriatic are excellent for diving and snorkelling. Some of our dive sites are considered to be the best in Croatia!
A wide variety of locations are available, with good visibility, little or no currents and relatively warm sea temperatures. Our most attractive diving locations are Wrecks, Cliff faces, Caves, Caverns, Reefs and tunnels.
Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, depending on weather conditions and dive location. In the summer months, water temperatures can rise up to 27 °C and in winter, temperatures average around 11°C.
Our “Day trip” boat diving excursions are particularly popular, where guests have the opportunity to have lunch, snorkel, swim and relax in a quiet bay between dives, or visit an old town on the island, where they can also expect to sample local specialities including home made olive oil and wine.
Snorkellers, non-diving partners, friends and family are also welcome on these day trips and during the break, can do a “Try dive” with one of our qualified instructors.
A typical day trip includes not only diving and snorkelling, but taking in the beauty
of nature and most importantly, having fun and relaxing - Just breathe.
Dive site descriptions
 
PELTASTIS shipwreck
Location : Directly opposite our dive centre, near Klimno bay.
Distance from dive centre :Big boat -15 min, RIB - 5 min.
Max depth: 32 m
Description:
The "Peltastis" sank in 1968 and is known locally as the "GRK"(the Greek). The wreck is 60 metres in length and 9 metres wide, lying at a maximum depth of 32 metres. The shipwreck is in excellent condition and still in one piece. She lies in an upright position with the tip of the foremast only 7 metres underwater. More experienced divers can pass through the command bridge and cargo holds. The foredeck starts at a depth of +/- 18m and when moving towards the aft deck, depth increases to +/- 25m. The prop lies in the sand at 32 metres. There are large schools of fish present, including an abundance of scorpion fish. This wreck should be dived at least twice to properly appreciate its value.
PUNTA ŠILO
Location: Cape Šilo
Distance from dive centre :Big boat -15 min, RIB - 5 min.
Max depth: 26m
Description:
This colourful combination of wall & reef is also directly opposite our dive centre is suitable for beginners and advanced divers. There is usually a slight current present, in which the beautifully
coloured nudibranchs dance, (especially prominent in the summer months). Visibility is good and there is large variety of sea life including corals, large scorpion fish, sponges, octopus, anemone and starfish.
SVETI MARAK
Location: Cape Sv.Marak
Distance from dive centre: Big boat -45 min, RIB - 15 min.
Max depth: 27m
Description:
This site is great for those who like variety. It has a breathtaking wall and big boulders with yellow gorgonian corals and a variety of sponges in certain places. At a depth of +/- 18m there is a small sunken fishing boat lying adjacent to an entrance of a cavern. The cavern is large enough for two divers to enter at once. Bring a dive torch for the cavern; there are some unusual species of anemone on the sandy bottom and the walls are lined with colourful corals and sponges. In the shallower section near the end of the dive there are rock formations, with holes big enough to swim through, great for snorkellers too.
VRBNIK CAVE
Location: Near the entrance to Vrbnik harbour
Distance from dive centre : Big boat -60 min, RIB - 20 min.
Max depth: 20m
Description:
The diameter of the entrance to the cave is +/- 4 metres; 2 or 3 divers can comfortably enter alongside each other. Divers must be careful not to stir up the sediment on the cave floor. The cave is +/- 25 metres long and in the centre you will see a stream of sunlight coming from a narrow siphon, extending right up to the surface. This is a scenic dive where rays of sunlight penetrating the cave provide a breathtaking scene. The walls bordering the cave entrance are covered with interesting small cracks and holes, which make ideal hiding places for fish.
REEF TENKI
Location: Just off the cape Tenki
Distance from dive centre : Big boat -60 min, RIB - 20 min.
Max depth: 40m
Description:
Excellent visibility, diversified landscapes, and a large diversity of unspoilt flora and fauna even at shallow depths, make this a favourite dive location for beginners and advanced divers alike. At 5 m there is a swim-through tunnel about 8 metres long, covered with colourful sponges and corals. Advanced divers can dive to a wall adjacent to the reef, covered with pristine samples of large, unusual, violet gorgonians at a depths ranging between 35 to 40 metres.
REEF KAMENJAK
Location: Just off the Cape Glavina
Distance from dive centre :Big boat -60 min, RIB - 20 min.
Max depth: 40m
Description:
The top of the reef breaks the waters surface in silent, scenic surroundings. The underwater landscape is as rugged as the surface with large boulders and swimthrough alleys. Beginners can dive on the reef around the islet keeping to the shallower depths in crystal clear water; while more advanced divers can do a deeper dive to some fascinating large yellow and red gorgonian corals.
GLAVINA
Location: The Cape Glavina
Distance from dive centre :Big boat -60 min, RIB - 20 min.
Max depth: Diving and snorkelling with us
Description:
An awesome, steep cliff face plummets vertically into the sea and continues straight down below the surface. More advanced divers can divert off the wall and visit the two pinnacles at 30 - 40 metres. There is a little underwater basin, with a maximum depth of 5m - perfect to explore while doing a safety stop) - but we like to keep it a secret....! There is little or no current present and visibility is excellent..) Sometimes the rare Griffin vulture can be spotted on the cliff face here.
Zone 2 - Dive sites
ISLAND ZECEVO
Location: Small island further south, in the channel between the mainland and KRK
Distance from dive centre :Big boat - 2,5 hrs.
Max depth: 40m
This dive site is part of a full day excursion and is excellent for divers and snorkellers. This small undisturbed island in the middle of the channel has a great shallow reef full of life and a steep dropoff wall at around 30 metres. Divers can expect great visibility and an abundance of fish and Gorgonian corals.
ISLAND PRVIC
Location: A larger island immediately south of the island KRK
Distance from dive centre: Big boat - 3 hrs.
Max depth: 70m
Description:
Sites on this Island are also organised as part of a full day excursion. Over 20 different dive sites on this island characterised by clear waters, steep drop offs, swim throughs, tunnels and an abundance of sealife.
LINA SHIPWRECK
Location: Island of Cres
Distance from dive centre :Big boat - 3 hrs.
Max depth: 55m
Description:
Considered as one of the top 10 Wrecks in Croatia ! Part of a special fullday excusion. This well preserved old cargo ship sank in 1914. She lies in an upright position with the highest point of her bow at 22 metres and the stern at a maximum depth of 55 metres. The wreck is only suitable for advanced divers as the average diving depth is 30 – 40 m. Visibility is usually very good and a slight current is present.
And more :
The above descriptions are only of some of the dive sites available in the region. There are a lot more locations and due to the large areas that the islands cover, many more are being discovered all the time.
For the adventurous diver, we also offer exploration dives to previously unexplored sites. These dives are only offered to more advanced, active divers.
Why not help us discover Croatia´s underwater secrets!
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