North
The North of Croatia is known as one of the most beautiful bays in the Adriatic sea, and diving is possible all year round.
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.
Power Plug Type
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
Places to explore
Courses and Events
Dive Centers
Dive Sites
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: 300
Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus
5.1k Sightings
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5
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11
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5
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57
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202
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574
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1.3k
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1.7k
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1k
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214
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17
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19
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel
1.5k Sightings
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4
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4
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7
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23
M
51
J
166
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382
A
410
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333
O
120
N
18
D
8
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 600
iStock/ultramarinfoto
Wrasse
1.1k Sightings
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1
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1
M
4
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27
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68
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137
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215
A
281
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276
O
26
N
4
D
10
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 250
iStock-Miguel-Angelo-Silva.
Scorpionfish
7.1k Sightings
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7
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6
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15
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110
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412
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966
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1.6k
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2.1k
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1.5k
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291
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42
D
20
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Total number of species: 7000
iStock-Michael Zeigler
Crab
4k Sightings
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6
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7
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8
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31
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298
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544
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1.1k
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1.3k
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620
O
51
N
6
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8
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 3000
SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch
3.9k Sightings
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8
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3
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15
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120
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300
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546
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661
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1.1k
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931
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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: 190
Alamy-Water Frame
Conger Eel
3.1k Sightings
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2
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5
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11
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58
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174
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387
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667
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994
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621
O
120
N
12
D
8
Alamy-WaterFrame
Common Seahorse
1.7k Sightings
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3
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1
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8
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28
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75
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173
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471
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616
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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: 350
Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish
1.3k Sightings
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3
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0
M
6
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19
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38
J
120
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268
A
410
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350
O
27
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: 90
Shutterstock-Levent Konuk
Goatfish
1.2k Sightings
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0
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1
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3
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1
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51
J
101
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288
A
446
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282
O
36
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6
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8
