Explore Rovinj

Rovinj is a fishing village which lies in the Istrian Peninsula which lies on the west coast of Croatia which borders on the Adriatic Sea. On land this area is known for its strong character in the shape of cobbled streets and traditional style houses, while off the coast, lies the Rovinj archipelago. The numerous dive centres will send out their expert guides to show divers the best of the best that this region has to offer of which most are reached after a short boat ride. The marine flora and fauna in this region is still in pristine condition for divers to admire due to many spots being protected as a natural cultural heritage site. Aside from flourishing reefs, other highlights include some impressive reef walls, caves and a collection of thrilling shipwreck dives such as the well known Baron Gautsch wreck.

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Morski Puz Diving Rovinj

Open Water Instructor (Instructor Training Course ITC)

25 Nov 2025

The Instructor Evaluation (IE) is the final step of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach Divemasters or equivalent-level professionals will have to successfully complete the Instructor Training Course (ITC) first where you’ll learn how to: • Conduct academic sessions • Lead confined water training • Teach Open Water Diver and various Specialty programs like Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress&Rescue, Perfect Buoyancy and more • Develop student management and communication skills Already an experienced instructor with another agency? You may be eligible for shortened oboarding options where you will only have to complete certain parts of the Instructor Training Course (ITC) followed by passing an Instructor Evaluation (IE). Contact an SSI Training Center near you to learn more. Already certified as an Assistant Instructor with another agency? You could continue your professional journey with SSI. Get in touch with a local SSI Training Center to explore your options.

Top Dive Sites Map

★★★★☆ Bay Camping Vestar

The dive sites is located directly in front of the Dive Center, in the Marina of the Camping Vestar. The maximum depth is 4/5 meter and it is perfect for try dive, mermaiding, night dive, equipment test and refresh dive.

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6.0 m
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8.0 m
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★★★★☆ Banjole

One of the most beautiful dive sites islands of Rovinj. In the upper portion of the centre of the island there is the entrance to a small cave. (About 5 meters). A corridor leads into the central room of the cave, which is lit up by the sun through an opening. The dark parts of the cave are home to red starfish.

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18.0 m
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12.0 m
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★★★★☆ Porer Island

This is almost a secret spot, which is only approached by a few diving centres. The beautiful reef resembles an extensive underwater plateau with many terraced gradations.The richly vegetated reef begins 8 meters below the water surface and extends to a depth of over 25 meters.

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17.0 m
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13.0 m
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★★★★☆ Reef Rubin

This dive sites is a beautiful plateau that starts at 17mt. At this dive sites we can encounter sometimes current. The plateua starts at 17mt and then gently go to a maximum depth of 30/40 mt.

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12.0 m
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★★★★☆ Porer Reef

This is almost a secret spot, which is only approached by a few diving centres. The beautiful reef resembles an extensive underwater plateau with many terraced gradations.The richly vegetated reef begins 8 meters below the water surface and extends to a depth of over 25 meters.

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19.0 m
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14.0 m
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★★★★☆ Gustinja

This dive sites is located 10 minute away from our dive center. It is located on the island Giustjna, and we anchor close to the island. A perfect spot for beginners and experienced diver.

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11.0 m
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16.0 m
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★★★★☆ Maona, wreck

A short distance from the lighthouse of S. Giovanni (Sv. Ivan), off the coast of Rovinj, at a depth of 30-35 m is Maona, a small cargo vessel which, with its length of 40 m, offers a relatively simple dive for divers, in conditions of good visibility. Suitable for AOWD with a minimum of 40 dives.

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30.0 m
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9.0 m
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★★★★☆ Two Sisters

This dive sites is located 5 minutes away from our dive center. The 2 sisters is between to little islands. We anchor in the middle of the 2 islands. This dive sites is perfect for beginner divers and for the experience diver that love to discover critters.

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12.0 m
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★★★★☆ Insel Faro

Diving on the reef can be very difficult. It begins at a depth of 6 meters/18 feet and then slopes down in terraces to around 43 meters/145 ft meters. Due to the boat traffic during the season and the extreme currents, diving is often only possible outside of the high season and only for experienced divers.

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14.0 m
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★★★★☆ San Giovanni

A dive site for those who like small fish, it is also ideal for beginners. Excellent conditions for viewing marine life, which can already be found at a depth of 20 m without the need for deep diving.

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17.0 m
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12.0 m
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★★★★☆ Sturago

This dive site on the outskirts of the small island Sturago consists of many interesting rock formations and a canyon is to dive as well. Since the dive site 12 meters and up the most interesting, is the sufficient time to relax and look in the many crevices a lot of aquatic life awaits us.

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14.0 m
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12.0 m
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★★★★☆ Piruzi island

Highly fissured rock gently sloping landscape in temporarily sandy ground. Ideal training ground for beginners. The depth varies from 5 to 22 meters.

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12.0 m
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★★★★★ Insel Katarina

The dive site can only be dived in the low season. In the main holiday season there is simply too much boat traffic here. The dive site features interesting rock formations, overhangs and a hidden cave. Especially when the sun is in the right position, the play of light is fantastic!

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12.0 m
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★★★★☆ Insel Figarola ( Euphemia)

This island i s a favorite beginner’s destination because of its terrace-shaped underwater structure and depths not greater than/under 20 meters.

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15.0 m
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12.0 m
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★★★★☆ Vrsar Hausbucht

The house bay is directly in front of the Starfish Dive Center. After just a few steps you can get started easily and safely. The bank slopes gently and after about 15-20 minutes you reach the maximum depth of about 10 meters.

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8.0 m
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9.0 m
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Diving in Rovinj

The main type of diving which attracts divers to Rovinj are the many wrecks which lay on the seabeds here. Due to the wrecks lying at average depths of around 30 metres, divers who are certified to dive to 30 metres or more would enjoy these wrecks dives the most. Other underwater features here include thriving reefs with a high abundance of colourful species such as Sea Sponges and Anemones. There are also numerous shallow caves, at Banjole Island, that are accessible even to novice divers for a beautiful cave diving experience. There are a variety of options here for divers of all levels, including those wanting to do dive courses.

The best Months to Dive in Rovinj

Croatia has a Mediterranean climate which means hot summer and wet winters. The air temperatures range between a cool 8°C in the midst of winter and reaches up to 26°C in the summer. 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. The water temperature here ranges between 11°C and 25°C and the visibility is on average good throughout the year and ranges between 10 metres and 35 metres on the best days.

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Centers Map

STARFISH Diving Center Vrsar

Autokamp Porto Sole, 52450 Vrsar, HRV

www.theolddiver.com

Bujska 16, 52211 Bale, HRV

Morski Puz Diving Rovinj

Camping & Mobilhome “Veštar“, 52210 Rovinj, HRV

Diving Rovinj

Lukovica 60, 52341 ŽMINJ, HRV

Rovinj Sub

Kolodvorsko setaliste 9, 52210 Rovinj, HRV