Croatia
Explore Croatia
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.
Places to Explore
Centers Map
Pelagos diving center
Stube put Kijca 6, 51512 Njivice, HRV
Albamaris
Ivane Brlic Mazuranic 4, 23210 Biograd na Moru, HRV
Caretta diving center
BI VILLAGE camping, Dragonja 115, 52212 Fazana, HRV
DIVER KRK
Brace Juras 9, 51500 KRK, HRV
Subaquatic
Savudrijska bb, Stella Maris, 52470 Umag, HRV
MUP
51550 Mali Losinj, HRV
Scuba Center Sv. Marina
Sv.Marina bb, 52220 Labin, HRV
R.K. Murter Kornati
Jurja Dalmatinca 17, 22243 Murter, HRV
diving RABAC
Maslinica 3, 52221 Rabac, HRV
Aqualis Dive Center Hvar
1 Oresta Zunkovica, 21450 Hvar, HRV
NAUTICA SAFARI
TORUNSKA 5, 30-056 KRAKOW, POL
STARFISH Diving Center Vrsar
Autokamp Porto Sole, 52450 Vrsar, HRV
Top Dive Sites Map
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
Scorpionfish
Octopus
Crab
Nudibranch
Conger Eel
Common Seahorse
Moray Eel
Damselfish
Goatfish