Croatia - Diving for Every Taste

Croatia is a country with a long Mediterranean coastline and diverse diving opportunities. Many dive centers, including German and German-speaking ones, have established themselves there, offering all levels from recreational to technical diving. Many divers have their preferred dive site and base, so I'd like to introduce two dive areas in more detail and provide some general travel information.

The boldly curved bow of the Lina, one of the most beautiful wrecks in the Adriatic

The best time to visit is from late April to late November. In summer, a 5-7mm wetsuit is recommended; in spring and autumn, it's better to dive dry. Water temperatures range from 26-18 degrees.

Wreck of the Vasilios | Island Vis

Traveling by car via Austria and/or Slovenia takes approximately 10-14 hours, depending on whether you're heading to Istria in the north or Dalmatia in the central/south.

Below, I'd like to introduce two dive centers where we've been guests multiple times: in the north, in Moscenicka Draga at Marinesport

The center is German-speaking, has a comfortable dive boat, and visits reefs and wrecks in the north, such as the wreck of the Lina or the Baron Gautsch. Here's a short video:

There's a hotel and a campsite in direct proximity to the base, as well as vacation homes. Access to the hotel parking lot is gated, and parking in town is rather difficult. However, many things are within walking distance, so you don't need a car. The base offers air, oxygen, and nitrox, and a rather beautiful house reef is just a short walk away.

Vis Island is a true mecca for wreck divers

Further south in Dalmatia lies the island of Vis, accessible by ferry from Split. We always stay at the Manta Diving Center. Vis is a true mecca for wreck divers, especially when it comes to airplane wrecks. The dive center has a good boat with a lift and very experienced skippers who find the wreck positions quickly and easily.

Here's a video about the history of the airplane wrecks and the still visible military airport from World War II on the island:

But the shipwrecks visited are also spectacular, though often in the normoxic trimix range. However, there are also intact reefs and small caves with abundant marine life.

Conclusion: Croatia has a lot to offer above and below water for every level and taste.

Finally, here's a video with some of the most beautiful dive sites in Vis: