Explore Cres

Cres is a city located on the island of Cres which lies in Kvarner Bay of Croatia in the North Adriatic Sea. The beaches here border on crystal clear, sparkling waters and the bay protects these waters from extreme weather conditions, meaning calm waters to result in even more pleasant dives. There may only be three dive centres on the island of Cres, but the guides here are true experts and will take divers to the best possible dive sites or guide them through dive courses. Some of the highlights that divers will experience when diving here include wrecks which can be penetrated, marine life filled caves, steep reef walls, reef plateaus, caverns and shallow dive sites where divers can relax and soak in the stunning underwater environments. The dive sites are reached by boat. This is definitely the kind of diving destination that has a bit of everything for all kinds of divers to enjoy.

Courses and Events

Perfect Buoyancy

SSI Perfect Buoyancy - Perfect buoyancy control with Diving Cres Good buoyancy control is the key to relaxed, safe and enjoyable dives. The SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty course at Diving Cres is the best way to improve your buoyancy control and experience the feeling of true weightlessness underwater. Buoyancy control is one of the most important fundamentals of diving - but perfecting it requires practice and specific instruction. In this course, you will learn advanced buoyancy control skills and techniques that will help you control your buoyancy and balance underwater. Together with our experienced SSI instructors from Diving Cres, you will train step by step: a stable, energy-efficient water position, precise control of your ascent and descent, fine-tuning through breathing and weight distribution, and conscious diving to protect the underwater world. By improving your buoyancy control, you can reduce your air consumption, extend your bottom time and glide through the water with minimal effort. This allows you to concentrate fully on what really matters - the underwater experience. Upon successful completion, you will receive the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. With perfect buoyancy, you can glide calmly through the sea, take breathtaking underwater photos or simply enjoy the absolute peace and weightlessness. Improve your buoyancy with Diving Cres - your SSI Dive Center on the island of Cres! Book your SSI Perfect Buoyancy course in Croatia now and experience the ease of diving. Improve your buoyancy with Diving Cres! SSI Perfect Buoyancy course on Cres, Croatia - dive safely, save air & glide effortlessly through the water.

28 March +29 More
EUR 209.00

Open Water Diver

SSI Open Water Diver – Your introduction to diving with Diving Cres on the island of Cres The SSI Open Water Diver certification is recognized worldwide and is the best way to start an adventure as a trained diver that will stay with you for the rest of your life. With Diving Cres, your professional SSI Dive Center on the island of Cres, Croatia, you will immerse yourself in a new world full of fascination, freedom and unforgettable experiences. Our Open Water Diver course combines personalized theory lessons with practical training sessions in open water at the most beautiful dive sites around Cres. Step by step, you will learn everything you need to dive safely, relaxed and with joy. Our experienced SSI instructors from Diving Cres will guide you individually so that you can learn at your own pace. You will acquire: in-depth knowledge of diving equipment and safety, safe buoyancy control and underwater communication, and the confidence of a responsible diver. This hands-on training ensures that you are well prepared to explore the underwater world on your own. Upon completion, you'll earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification, which will open up new diving adventures around the world. Start your diving adventure with Diving Cres – your SSI Dive Center on Cres! Book your Open Water Diver course in Croatia now and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of diving! Start your diving adventure with Diving Cres! SSI Open Water Diver course in Cres, Croatia – learn to dive safely and discover the underwater world.

On request

Navigation

SSI Navigation Specialty – Find your way underwater with Diving Cres Orientation is the key to relaxed and safe dives. In the SSI Navigation Specialty course at Diving Cres, you will learn to orient yourself precisely and confidently underwater, whether you are at a familiar dive site or in new terrain. This course will provide you with the knowledge and advanced navigation skills you need to navigate safely underwater. You will learn: the correct use of the compass, natural navigation techniques based on underwater features, estimating distances and returning to a specific point precisely, as well as simple and combined navigation patterns to dive efficiently. With the help of our experienced SSI instructors from Diving Cres, you will practice these techniques step by step in the clear waters around the island of Cres, Croatia. You will learn how to combine different navigation methods to optimize your diving experience and dive even more safely. This course will sharpen your powers of observation, boost your confidence and ensure that you know exactly where you are – and how to find your way back safely on every dive. Upon successful completion, you will receive the SSI Navigation Specialty certification – your next step on the path to becoming a safe, experienced and independent diver. Improve your underwater orientation with Diving Cres – your SSI Dive Center on the island of Cres! Book your SSI Navigation Specialty course in Croatia now and find your way in the fascinating underwater world.

On request

Dive Activity

Diving in Cres

There are many types of diving to be done around Cres Island, and they all have something in common; every dive site here is filled with colour created by the high density of marine life. Some of the rock formations which have been created naturally here include the thrilling cave at Beli, the absolutely thriving coral reef plateau at Mali Cultin, the just as thriving coral wall at Treca Vala and many more caverns, swim-throughs, drop offs and canyons. The man-made dive sites include the Lina wreck, which divers can penetrate, and the underwater mine at Lorelai dive site. Almost every dive site is an exciting location for underwater photographers and some are also ideal locations for night dives. 

Top Wildlife Sightings in Cres

The large collection of different marine species which inhabit these waters are attracted by the flourishing coral reefs. These coral reefs are built up of a variety of different hard corals, soft corals, Anemones, Sea Sponges, Tunicates and truly impressive Gorgonians. This marine flora attracts marine fauna such as Conger Eels, Moray Eels, Sea Stars, Feather Stars, different species of Crustaceans such as Crabs, Shrimp and Lobsters, Octopus, Sea Urchins, Spikey Oysters, and on the luckiest days the adorable Seahorses. Some of the fish which are spotted here include Blennies, Brown Meagre, Bream, Dentex, Damselfish, the brave Anemone Fish, John Dories, Wrasse, Tuna and large Groupers. At some dive sites divers can really see how these different species interact with one another; how some make the coral reef their home while others feed on the reef, sometimes they may be able to spot predators in hunt of their prey and so much more.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Total number of species: 300

Octopus

673 Sightings
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Total number of species: 600

Wrasse

245 Sightings
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Total number of species: 190

Conger Eel

598 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3000

Nudibranch

445 Sightings
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61
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Total number of species: 90

Goatfish

394 Sightings
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Total number of species: 7000

Crab

355 Sightings
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40
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25
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Total number of species: 250

Scorpionfish

319 Sightings
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16
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29
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Total number of species: 120

Cuttlefish

142 Sightings
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18
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33
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19
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23
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Total number of species: 60

Spiny Lobster

136 Sightings
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11
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36
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36
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6
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11
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3
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Total number of species: 250

Grouper/Basslets

128 Sightings
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45
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14
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Total number of species: 3400

Shrimp

121 Sightings
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18
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20
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17
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Total number of species: 125

Gurnards

85 Sightings
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0
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30
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32
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16
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2
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0
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2

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Total number of species: 30

Stonefish

83 Sightings
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33
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10
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21
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14
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5

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Total number of species: 55

Lobster

59 Sightings
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20
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18
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17
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The best Months to Dive in Cres

Croatia has a Mediterranean climate which means hot summer winters with a lot of rain. The air temperatures here range between a cold 8°C in the midst of winter, between December and February, and reaches up to 26°C in the summer months of July and August. The peak diving season lies between May and September when the waters are the most calm, the most clear and the warmest, with the least amount of rain and the least amount of currents.

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