Hausriff Cres

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© Diving Cres d.o.o. (Diving.DE Cres), 51557 Cres

Hausriff Cres

★★★★☆ (6,935)

The overgrown rock formation in front of the base stretches from 5 m to a depth of 37 m. Excellent practice site for students in the closed off area. Can be dived until 11:15 in high season for safety reasons, as there is increased boat traffic (outside the barrier) after this time.

Monkfish, golden oarfish, bream, scorpion fish, petrale, herring king, lobster, gurnard, octopus, conger and with a little more luck seahorses & rays.

Dive Activity

Courses and Events

Open Water Diver

Open Water Diver

OPEN WATER DIVERGet your diving license. If you have always wanted to learn to dive, are looking for new adventures and want to get to know the fabulous underwater world: this is where your diving adventure begins.The "classic" diving course. Since the early 1980s, the Open Water Diver has been the most frequently trained diving course worldwide. The "OWD training" is THE introduction to the fantastic underwater world and provides the necessary knowledge to be able to dive independently with a partner.During the 4-day Open Water Diver course, you will learn everything you need to explore the underwater world on your own. The course includes theory lessons, sessions in the pool and dives in the sea. Afterwards, you will receive a "brevet" (certificate), which entitles you to dive worldwide and allows you to hire diving equipment.The maximum depth during and after the course is 18m. During the course you will learn everything you need to know to plan and carry out dives independently afterwards.This course is the ideal introduction to our sport!Beginners course from 10 years (diving courses for children from 10 to 12 years only possible after a detailed consultation with the parents)

August 16, 2026 +21 More
$633.58
€549.00
Open Water Diver

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.

August 13, 2026 +164 More
$633.58
€549.00

Potential Wildlife Sightings

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

Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus

Octopus
641 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
13
M
80
J
71
J
300
A
87
S
35
O
47
N
5
D
3

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

Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
223 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
23
J
18
J
73
A
64
S
29
O
13
N
1
D
2

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

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
413 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
30
J
24
J
148
A
137
S
51
O
18
N
1
D
4

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

Total number of species approx.: 190

Alamy-Water Frame
Conger Eel

Conger Eel
247 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
20
J
26
J
86
A
62
S
27
O
20
N
3
D
3

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

Total number of species approx.: 7000

iStock-Michael Zeigler
Crab

Crab
225 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
14
J
14
J
120
A
42
S
12
O
21
N
0
D
2

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

Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
217 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
20
M
29
J
27
J
68
A
24
S
21
O
24
N
3
D
1

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

Total number of species approx.: 120

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish
166 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
27
J
21
J
40
A
35
S
19
O
23
N
1
D
0

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

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Scorpionfish

Scorpionfish
160 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
20
J
0
J
63
A
58
S
0
O
16
N
0
D
3

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

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
128 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
17
J
0
J
47
A
46
S
14
O
0
N
2
D
2

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

Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shutterstock-Shane Gross
Shrimp

Shrimp
106 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
13
J
0
J
52
A
20
S
0
O
17
N
0
D
4

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

Total number of species approx.: 125

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Gurnards

Gurnards
102 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
10
J
0
J
39
A
35
S
16
O
0
N
0
D
2

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

Total number of species approx.: 30

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Stonefish

Stonefish
74 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
36
A
10
S
13
O
13
N
0
D
2

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

Total number of species approx.: 55

Shutterstock-RLS Photo
Lobster

Lobster
63 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
16
J
16
J
28
A
0
S
0
O
0
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.: 60

iStock-Global_Pics
Spiny Lobster

Spiny Lobster
37 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
12
J
21
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
2
D
2

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

Total number of species approx.: 1900

Shutterstock-John A. Anderson
Starfish

Starfish
28 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
17
J
0
J
11
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0
Alamy-WaterFrame
Common Seahorse

Common Seahorse
24 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
14
A
10
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

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

Total number of species approx.: 120

AdobeStock-Composer.
Flounder

Flounder
21 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
11
A
10
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

Dive Centers Catering This Dive Site

Diving Cres d.o.o., Jutta Hofer / Mario Hofer

Diving Cres d.o.o., Jutta Hofer / Mario Hofer

Autocamp Kovacine, 51557 Cres, Croatia
Diving Cres d.o.o., Jutta Hofer / Mario Hofer

Diving Cres d.o.o., Jutta Hofer / Mario Hofer

Autocamp Kovacine, 51557 Cres, Croatia
Diver’s Indoor - Indoor Tauchzentrum, YNEEP GmbH

Diver’s Indoor - Indoor Tauchzentrum, YNEEP GmbH

Dorfstr. 15 A, 85445 Aufkirchen, Erding, München, Germany
SCUBADIVING, Jürgen Fuka

SCUBADIVING, Jürgen Fuka

Fischauer Gasse 209/Top 1, 2700 Wiener Neustadt, Austria

Tauchschule Diveblue

Unterschilling 152, 2413 Berg, Austria

Sharktime-Divecenter, Peter Regenhart

Breitwiesergutstraße 50 Geschäftszeile, 4020 Linz, Austria

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PLAVNIK - II wall (★3.9)

PLAVNIK - II wall (★3.9)

Located on the south side of island Plavnik in the second bay after Rt Veli Pin. From the plateau in the bay there is a sand drop by which the wall starts at 15m and drops down to over 40m.
Dive Loft Krk, 51516 Vrbnik
Malibu Bay (★4.4)

Malibu Bay (★4.4)

Beautiful steep wall that extends in the 1st bay to the north side towards the lighthouse. The plateau descends about 20m and then begins a very nice overgrown wall with lots of fish, scorpionfish and sometimes there is also a conger eel to see. The max. depth is about 40m.
Diving Cres d.o.o., 51557 Cres
Uvala Zakenj (★4.5)

Uvala Zakenj (★4.5)

Travel time diving school: 20 minutes. Beautiful rock formation of 5-40 meters. The dive site is ideal for beginners due to the slowly sloping rock formation surrounded by sand and is also worth seeing for advanced divers due to the steep wall between 25-40 meters!
Diving Cres d.o.o. (Diving.DE Cres), 51557 Cres
3 Zinnen (★4.4)

3 Zinnen (★4.4)

3 Zinnen is a wonderful dive site and is ideal for beginners and advanced divers. It is diverse and beautiful. The journey with the diving boat takes on average 20 minutes.
Diving Cres d.o.o., 51557 Cres
Sveti Blaz (★4.5)

Sveti Blaz (★4.5)

Very popular dive site for beginners and advanced divers, due to a small wall between 9-19 meters, terraces between 3 and 35 meters and another wall between 26 and 40 meters.
Buborek Dc, 1226 Budapest
Lina (Wreck) (★4.7)

Lina (Wreck) (★4.7)

The LINA is an iron ship built in England in 1879. It became Italian property in 1901 and worked as a freight forwarder in the Mediterranean. On December 14, 1914, it collided with the shores of Cres, where it sank very quickly.
Buborek Dc, 1226 Budapest
Selzine (★4.4)

Selzine (★4.4)

The Selzine dive site is located off the island of Cres in Croatia and is a highlight of the Adriatic Sea, known for its steeply sloping wall with blue and red gorgonian patches and a rich fish diversity. The dive often begins on a plateau before descending to depths of up to 45 meters.