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Scuba Diving near Portorož

The best locations for scuba diving near Portorož are Vrsar, Rovinj and Pula city. In the area of Portorož you can find even more scuba diving locations.
Vrsar is the closest scuba diving location and is 66 km away from Portorož. You can reach it in about 54 min by car.

  • Guided Dive from Vrsar for Certified Divers from Starfish Diving Center Vrsar.
    The car route on the map to go from Portorož to Vrsar, where you can go scuba diving.
    Vrsar
    66 km from Portorož (54 min by car)
    10Customer recommendations
    12Scuba diving offers
    Vrsar: Popular Scuba Dives
    Guided Dive from Vrsar for Certified Divers from Starfish Diving Center Vrsar.
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    Guided Dive from Vrsar for Certified Divers
    "Cleanliness perfect Equipment impeccable nice team "Mohamed Amine , July 23, 2022
    From 38€ / day (3hrs)
    PADI Rescue Diver Course in Vrsar for Certified Divers from Starfish Diving Center Vrsar.
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    PADI Rescue Diver Course in Vrsar for Certified DiversEvery now and then, problems in the water occur. However, with the right knowledge, most of them can be prevented. So why not take a course in which you learn exactly how to recognize and prevent such situations? At the same time, you will improve your diving skills increasing your self-confidence underwater. Goal of the course The aim of this course is to improve your diving skills and strengthen your confidence underwater. You can prevent problematic situations and react accordingly to emergency situations. In addition, you will be able to identify and help other divers in emergencies during future dives. Meeting & Preparation At best, you come by our diving centre already 1-2 days before the beginning of the course, so we can get to know each other, and we can already take care of the bureaucracy. Otherwise, we meet at the agreed time at our diving centre in Vrsar. If you arrive by car, free parking is available at the centre or at the camping site car park. There you get to know your PADI instructor and get a briefing about the premises and the exact procedure of the course. Course content The focus of the course is to practice problem-solving skills until they become a habit. You will also learn how to become a better buddy. By expanding your theoretical knowledge with the help of a book, DVD, and instructor presentation and by doing various rescue exercises in the water, you strengthen your diving skills. Some topics in the course are self-rescue, emergency management and the rescue of other divers. Included Activities - 2 final rescue scenarios - Theory Lessons Included Services - Certified PADI diving instructor - Rescue Manual - Scuba tank (200 Bar for all dives) - PADI registration fee & certificate Requirements - Minimum age: 12 years - Physical health - Swimming ability - (Junior) Open Water Diver certificate - Completion of the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive - First Aid Course (completed within the past 2 years)
    From 510€ / day (7hrs)
    Guided Dives to Koversada for Certified Divers from Starfish Diving Center Vrsar.
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    Guided Dives to Koversada for Certified DiversIf you like adventures, this is the place for you! This dive site offers two steep walls, which show a particularly species-rich flora and fauna. At 16 m a small wreck awaits you where sometimes the bizarre John Dory can be found. Dive Area The Koversada dive site is only 3 minutes drive with our bus from our centre. Underwater you can see sea needles, lobsters, congers, fork beards as well as numerous shoals of fish and antlers sponges. Colourful nudibranchs and a small wreck, as well as giant oarfish, are some of the highlights. The diving depth is 5 to 25 m. Programme - Meeting & Preparation: We await you at our dive centre in Vrsar. If you arrive by car, free parking is available at the centre or at the camping site car park. After you have filled in the customer card, liability release and health statement, we will give you a briefing about the course of the dive and show you the premises. You then meet your dive guide and prepare the equipment before we drive you to the dive site. - Diving: The dive will be adapted to your experience level. Your dive guide will guide you to the most beautiful spots and stay with you during the dive. - Return: After the dive, we drive you back to the base, where you can take a hot shower and relax on our terrace. Facts - Total duration: 2 hrs (max. 60 min underwater) - air per dive: 200 Bar - Group size per guide: max. 6 divers per guide underwater - Number of dives per trip: 1 Included Services - Certified dive guide - Optional: High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, tank, weights) - Tank refill (200 Bar) - Transfer Requirements - Minimum age: 10 years - Certified Open Water Diver - Physical fitness - Valid medical certificate (not older than 1 year) by a physician for diving or signed medical statement without any restrictions Good to know With the Open Water Diver certification, you can also go diving without a dive guide underwater, just you and your buddy. In this case, you can book the corresponding offer.
    From 28€ / day (2hrs)
  • The car route on the map to go from Portorož to Rovinj, where you can go scuba diving.
    Rovinj
    71 km from Portorož (60 min by car)
    23Customer recommendations
    6Scuba diving offers
    Rovinj: Popular Scuba Dives
    Trial Scuba Diving for Beginners in Rovinj
    "Chill Stuff, and always looking forward if everything is safe with you. We had our first time diving and it was an unforgetable moment"Bence, July 3, 2024
    From 75€ / day
    Scuba Diving - Guided Boat Dives to Islands close to RovinjDue to the ideal coastal location of Rovinj, there are numerous multifaceted islands close by, which, in addition to breathtaking vegetation and a great variety of species, also hide many underground channels and caves, where you can make one or two extraordinary sightings. The islands can be visited with our certified diving instructors, who prepare you for the dive and are always at your side to be able to react appropriately in any case. This way, you can concentrate on the exciting underwater world the Adriatic has to offer. We are looking forward to an adventurous day with you! Dive Area Depending on the number of participants and the weather conditions on the day of the dive, we decide on the spot which island is best suited for our group. You can choose for example the island San Giovanni or the lighthouse and many more. We dive to a depth of 12 to 30 meters, where beginners, as well as advanced divers, can experience the magic of the sea up close. Look forward to exciting hidden caves, starfish, lobsters and swarms of colorful fish. Programme - Meeting & Preparation: We meet half an hour before the departure at our base. Parking is available outside the camping site, at 8 minute walking distance from the base. We will welcome you and introduce our team. Afterwards, you will receive a detailed safety briefing and have the opportunity to borrow equipment, which you can purchase on site for an extra charge. Afterwards, we go in the direction of our speedboat. Our boat is 12 meters long, has its own sun protected area and a capacity of up to 15 people. On the boat, we give you a briefing about the specific dive site and then you will go into the cool water. - Diving: Impressive bays, stone blocks, amazing underwater animals, interesting rock formations, underwater canyons, rock terraces and much more await you. Skill is required for some of our dive destinations. Dive through caves and channels and prove your technical skills. Other tours are perfect for beginners. Strongly jagged, flat sloping rocky landscapes offer ideal conditions to approach diving. - Return: After our dive, we will take our boat back to our base, where you can change your clothes and rest. Facts - Total duration: 1.5hrs - Air per dive: chooseable on site (10l, 12l, 15l) - Group size per guide: 12 persons - Number of dives per trip: 1 Included Services - Certified dive guide - Boat tour Requirements - Minimum age: 10 years - At least Scuba Diver Certificate
    From 39€ / day (1.5hrs)
    SSI Junior Open Water Diver Course in Rovinj (10-14 y.)
    "A very nice team"Benjamin, September 4, 2025
    From 450€ / day (5hrs)
  • The car route on the map to go from Portorož to Pula city, where you can go scuba diving.
    Pula city
    96 km from Portorož (75 min by car)
    29Customer recommendations
    6Scuba diving offers
    Pula city: Popular Scuba Dives
    Snorkeling in Pula
    "Nice people and great location."Kay, July 19, 2023
    From 10€ / day (3hrs)
    Guided Boat Dives around Pula for Certified Divers
    "Very friendly and helpful staff. It was a lot of fun, and I felt safe and comfortable."Raphaela, July 26, 2025
    From 128€ / day (6.5hrs)
    Snorkeling Trip at Seagull's Rock Beach in Pula
    "The tour was fun, we were briefed well and saw a few starfish."Mandy, August 22, 2021
    From 30€ / day (2hrs)
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Trial Dive in Vrsar for Beginners
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Martin
"A fantastic experience with a fantastic teacher! Thanks, Carol!"
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"Our diving instructor Leon was great. He explained everything clearly and we felt very safe with him. He showed us a lot underwater, for example a seahorse. Great experience"
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Christiane
"Very attentive instructor and very helpful staff. Amazing experience, and I will definitely be back. It's highly recommended for anyone who wants to have a fantastic underwater experience."
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