Top 7 Croatia Scuba Diving

1.Zadar: 3 Islands Speedboat Tour with Drinks and Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 244 reviews · 4 hours · from $49Our pick

Spend four hours on a small speedboat from Zadar, stopping at Blue Bay Otrić, Ošljak, and Preko for swimming, snorkeling, walks, and free time. Your English-speaking guide handles the route and equipment, with water included and drinks often available onboard. Expect a relaxed, small-group outing with plenty of time in the sea.

“Our guide was great, boat was amazing. Brilliant day out.”

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2.Introduction to Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 190 reviews · from $100

At Orca Diving Centre in Pula, you’ll learn breathing, hand signals, and basic safety before spending up to 30 minutes underwater at 7 to 8 meters. Instructors including Johannes, Nef, Yoan, Sergei, and Marin have helped nervous beginners settle in. The minimum age is 10.

“Johannes was an amazing guide. Honestly, couldn't have even thought of anyone that would perform better. My wife was hesitant, but his calmness and proffesialism helped her dive and then whe went over the whole course. Couldn't be more satified. Thank you Johannes, the diving was our best attraction in Pula. Best, Andrzej”

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3.Zadar: Sakarun Beach & Dugi Island Speedboat Tour w/Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 186 reviews · 8 hours · from $93

Spend eight hours on a fast boat from Zadar, visiting Sakarun Beach, the Veli Rat Lighthouse, a sunken ship, a military tunnel, Božava, and a pine-fringed cove. English-speaking skippers such as Philip, Jure, and Luciano lead the day. Lunch is described as included, but confirm this when booking.

“Excellent full day tour. Lunch was very nice and our tour guide Phillip with above and beyond. Highly recommend this tour!”

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4.Dubrovnik 2-Hour Uncertified Divers Introductory Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 118 reviews · 2 hours · from $117

Meet Blue Planet Diving Center at the Dubrovnik Palace hotel for a 45-minute lesson, then enter the Adriatic for one supervised session to 5 meters. Groups are limited to five, with instructors such as Andrea, Marco, Amy, and Marko helping beginners get comfortable. Expect clear water, marine life, and a taste of scuba, not a certification course.

“I loved this experience! Absolutely recommend to everyone who wants to try something new”

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5.1-Day Discover Scuba Diving Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · 1 day · from $176

Spend a full day learning scuba basics, practicing with an English or German instructor, and taking two guided underwater sessions in the Adriatic. Blue Planet meets you at Dubrovnik Palace hotel, supplies all equipment, and registers you with PADI so the day can count toward Open Water Diver certification.

“Scuba diving with Blue Planet. Lovely, efficient team. Good dives with Michele pointing out octopus, various fish, starfish etc.”

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6.Try Scuba Diving Discovery in Dubrovnik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105Top rated

At Abyss Diving & Water Sports Center in Lapad, you learn basic scuba skills before entering the Adriatic with an instructor. Start at 1 meter and work down to 8 meters as you feel comfortable. Expect about 2.5 hours, a small group of up to eight, Poseidon statue photos, and possible sightings of octopuses, groupers, and rockfish.

“Great guides! They were very professional and very safe. My husband and son had a great time. Beautiful Location.”

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7.Scuba Diving in Dubrovnik: 1 Dive for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 2h 30m · from $94

Meet Blue Planet Diving Center at Dubrovnik Palace hotel for a 150-minute underwater outing to one of 12 Adriatic sites. Certified divers can explore reefs, caves, caverns, or wrecks with an English, German, Italian, Croatian, or Swedish-speaking guide. Vlamo has earned special praise for clear briefings and careful support.

“Our guide Vlamo was very, very good, he explained everything very well during the briefing and made us feel well taken care of :) The small reef was the dive site we visited, and it was very pretty and just the right amount of adventure for the dive. It was so much fun, we booked another dive directly afterwards 😃 five stars overall 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

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