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Diving in Croatia is a captivating experience, offering a blend of historical intrigue and natural beauty beneath the waves. The Adriatic Sea, with its crystalline waters, provides divers with an underwater paradise featuring impressive visibility that ranges from 10 to 15 meters (33 to 50 feet). This clarity unveils a world of vibrant reefs, mesmerizing caves, and a poignant collection of wartime wrecks. Croatia's thousand-plus islands serve as the backdrop for these aquatic adventures, each offering unique dive spots ripe with exploration potential. Popular sites include the cathedral-like cave complexes and grottoes, where divers can wander through submerged chambers and tunnels teeming with marine life. The marine biodiversity in Croatia is as rich as its history. Divers often encounter schools of colorful fish, octopuses hidden within rocky crevices, and occasionally, the elusive Mediterranean monk seal. Seasonal variations bring different attractions; summer temperatures range from 24°C to 26°C/75°F to 78°F, providing ideal conditions for both shore and boat diving, while winter's milder 5°C to 15°C/41°F to 59°F still hold appeal for those chasing unique winter marine life. Though true dive resorts are rare, numerous dive centers offer packages that combine accommodation with tailored diving experiences, ensuring that both novice and experienced divers can explore the Adriatic's treasures. Whether diving from the shore, a boat, or aboard one of the few liveaboards, the Croatian coast is a dive destination that promises adventure and discovery around every submerged corner.

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C, F
Payment Method
VISA, MC, AMEX, DC, Cir, Plus
Tipping
0–10% / Restaurant Staff / Service charges are typically added to restaurant bills, eliminating the need to tip.
Currency
HRK
Dial Code
+385
Electricity
230V / 50Hz
Time
UTC+1, UTC+2

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    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.

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    Top Wildlife Sightings in Croatia

    Croatia’s waters are clear and full of marine life, the wrecks hold endless opportunities for macro photographers. Nudibranchs are an easy spot in a rainbow of colours as well as eels and huge stargazers on the sandy bottoms. Octopuses are found hiding out during the day but on night dives they and their close relatives, squid and cuttlefish, can be seen free swimming around the wrecks and walls. In the caves and caverns, huge shoals of fish like barracuda can be seen hunting for smaller prey.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 300

    Octopus

    Octopus

    5.1k Sightings
    J
    5
    F
    12
    M
    5
    A
    85
    M
    207
    J
    574
    J
    1.3k
    A
    1.7k
    S
    1k
    O
    215
    N
    17
    D
    19

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 200

    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel

    1.5k Sightings
    J
    4
    F
    5
    M
    10
    A
    26
    M
    55
    J
    166
    J
    380
    A
    410
    S
    333
    O
    120
    N
    19
    D
    8

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 600

    Wrasse

    Wrasse

    1.1k Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    1
    M
    5
    A
    34
    M
    66
    J
    137
    J
    215
    A
    281
    S
    276
    O
    26
    N
    5
    D
    10

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Scorpionfish

    Scorpionfish

    7.2k Sightings
    J
    7
    F
    6
    M
    15
    A
    154
    M
    437
    J
    966
    J
    1.6k
    A
    2.1k
    S
    1.5k
    O
    292
    N
    42
    D
    20

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3000

    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch

    4k Sightings
    J
    8
    F
    3
    M
    17
    A
    161
    M
    321
    J
    546
    J
    663
    A
    1.1k
    S
    931
    O
    228
    N
    23
    D
    12

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 7000

    Crab

    Crab

    4k Sightings
    J
    6
    F
    7
    M
    12
    A
    38
    M
    292
    J
    547
    J
    1.1k
    A
    1.3k
    S
    620
    O
    51
    N
    6
    D
    9

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 190

    Conger Eel

    Conger Eel

    3.1k Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    5
    M
    10
    A
    75
    M
    188
    J
    387
    J
    668
    A
    994
    S
    621
    O
    120
    N
    12
    D
    9
    Common Seahorse

    Common Seahorse

    1.7k Sightings
    J
    3
    F
    1
    M
    10
    A
    37
    M
    79
    J
    173
    J
    472
    A
    616
    S
    255
    O
    52
    N
    12
    D
    4

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 350

    Damselfish

    Damselfish

    1.3k Sightings
    J
    3
    F
    1
    M
    6
    A
    19
    M
    40
    J
    120
    J
    268
    A
    410
    S
    350
    O
    29
    N
    2
    D
    11

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

    Goatfish

    Goatfish

    1.3k Sightings
    J
    0
    F
    1
    M
    4
    A
    11
    M
    62
    J
    101
    J
    292
    A
    446
    S
    282
    O
    37
    N
    6
    D
    8

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 125

    Gurnards

    Gurnards

    1.1k Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    6
    M
    18
    A
    66
    M
    69
    J
    112
    J
    77
    A
    400
    S
    258
    O
    39
    N
    9
    D
    4

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 55

    Lobster

    Lobster

    1.1k Sightings
    J
    5
    F
    3
    M
    4
    A
    19
    M
    114
    J
    246
    J
    271
    A
    235
    S
    127
    O
    21
    N
    10
    D
    3

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 120

    Cuttlefish

    Cuttlefish

    1k Sightings
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    0
    F
    0
    M
    12
    A
    36
    M
    126
    J
    173
    J
    173
    A
    259
    S
    210
    O
    57
    N
    2
    D
    1

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets

    908 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    3
    M
    3
    A
    12
    M
    72
    J
    111
    J
    228
    A
    249
    S
    176
    O
    38
    N
    8
    D
    7

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    Spiny Lobster

    Spiny Lobster

    722 Sightings
    J
    6
    F
    3
    M
    8
    A
    27
    M
    127
    J
    85
    J
    165
    A
    154
    S
    110
    O
    25
    N
    4
    D
    8

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3400

    Shrimp

    Shrimp

    613 Sightings
    J
    3
    F
    5
    M
    6
    A
    5
    M
    44
    J
    70
    J
    137
    A
    131
    S
    169
    O
    27
    N
    6
    D
    10
    Spiny Seahorse

    Spiny Seahorse

    468 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    0
    M
    0
    A
    6
    M
    32
    J
    52
    J
    101
    A
    184
    S
    87
    O
    3
    N
    2
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 30

    Stonefish

    Stonefish

    362 Sightings
    J
    0
    F
    0
    M
    2
    A
    5
    M
    19
    J
    6
    J
    96
    A
    124
    S
    82
    O
    17
    N
    2
    D
    9