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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.

  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Vrsar 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
    PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Vrsar from Starfish Diving Center Vrsar.
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    PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Vrsar
    "Friendly team, uncomplicated and interesting dive destinations."Edgardo, August 28, 2023
    From 390€ / day (7hrs)
    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)
    Guided Wreck Dive from Vrsar for Certified Divers from Starfish Diving Center Vrsar.
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    Guided Wreck Dive from Vrsar for Certified DiversDiscover the diverse underwater world of Croatia in one of the most beautiful holiday resorts on the Adriatic. Our experienced dive guides will show you the best places in the surroundings of Vrsar. In 2 dives, you will get to know two different spots. From a total of more than 25 exciting diving spots, 7 are large shipwrecks at a depth of 30 – 40 m. If your last dive was more than 2 months ago, you should do an easy dive to check yourself before you go to a wreck. In our dive center, you will find everything you need for a successful dive! Dive Area Depending on the weather, currents and daily program, we select the best dive sites to guarantee you an unforgettable experience (Some of these are: Baron Gautsch, Hans Schmidt, Giuseppe Dezza, Maona, Coriolanus, John Gilmore and Varese.). We are also happy to take your wishes into account. The dive sites are very different and can be combined so that you have a varied diving experience. You can dive to two wrecks or combine the wreck with a reef dive, which gives you an optimal experience. All dive sites are characterized by a colourful underwater landscape, which you can observe even better in the stunningly clear water! 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. Please bring us your diving certificate and logbook. 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. Then you meet your dive guide and get the equipment before we take the boat to the wreck. - Diving: After you have received a briefing about the dive site from your dive guide, you can go on your own discovery tour! If you wish, your dive guide can come with you and guide you along the way. After the first dive, you can relax on the boat and sunbathe while we drive to the reef or second wreck. - Return: After the dive, we go back to the dive base, where you can take a hot shower and relax on our terrace. Facts - Total duration: 7hrs (no decompression dives!) - Air per dive: 200 Bar - Group size: max. 25 participants on the boat - Number of dives per trip: 2 Included Services - Certified dive guide - Optional: High-quality diving equipment (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, regulator BCD, dive computer, mask, fins, tank, weights) - Tank refill (200 Bar) Requirements - Minimum age: 16 years - Min. certified Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and 50 logged dives, proved by diving certificate and logbook. - At least 1 dive in the last 2 months - Physical fitness - Medical certificate (not older than 1 year) by physician for diving or signed medical statement without any restricitions
    From 102€ / day (6hrs)
  • 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 Veštar Bay
    "This was our second dive. The previous one, which took place elsewhere, had been a bit too traumatic due to a lack of proper instructions. We decided to give it another try, and it went much better! The instructors were very clear in their explanations, and the training progressed gradually—just as it should. I’m very happy that after this positive experience, my partner is finally convinced to get a scuba diving license!"Paola+, August 13, 2025
    From 65€ / day
    SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in RovinjTo take the OWD Advanced Course, you must have at least 25 dives behind you. So if you've been passionate about diving for a long time now, it's time to take it one step further. At the end of this course, once you have achieved certification, you will be able to dive up to 40 m, the maximum allowed to non-professional divers.Goal of the course The course serves to obtain the international AOWD certificate. During the course you will be able to choose 4 specialties to deepen your interests. The course consists of a theoretical part that you can do on site or from the comfort of your own home and 6 dives in 4 days.Meeting & Preparation The course can be done both in the morning and in the afternoon. Please arrive at our office on time. If you arrive by car, parking is widely available nearby. We will give you a summary of the theory for those who have followed the course online, or we will give lessons to those who have not followed the e-elarning courses.Course content - Day 1: summary of the theory and first dive in the bay - Day 2: 2 immerions in the sea - Day 3: 2 dives in the sea - Day 4: 1 dive in the seaIncluded Activities - 6 dives to learn more about the 4 specialities chosen - Theory lessons (in class or e-learning)Included Services - Certified diving instructor - E-Learning material - SSI or Cmas registration fee & certificateNot included - Diving gear (€130 to be paid on site)Requirements - Minimum age: 15 years - Physical health - Swimming ability - 25 dives
    From 540€ / day (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)
    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)
    Advanced Open Water Diver Course in PulaHave you already completed your Open Water Diver and are now ready to take the next step in the world of scuba diving? Start your Advanced Open Water Diver course with us, right here in Pula on the Istrian Peninsula. The course is organized by our experts, and it's designed to advance your diving skills, build confidence as well as expand your scuba diving abilities through different Adventure Dives. Dive into the emerald waters of the Croatian sea and feel the adrenaline of exploring this hidden underwater world. Goal of the course The goal of this course is to deepen your diving knowledge and learn how to deal with deep dives and underwater navigation. The Deep and Underwater Navigation dives are obligatory, the remaining three Adventure Dives you can choose from the long available list. Meeting & Preparation We meet directly at our base (free parking available) where you meet your instructor, receive your equipment, learning materials and the safety briefing. From there, you are ready to start your diving adventure! Course content - Day 1: 1 Adventure Dive - Day 2: 1 Adventure Dive - Day 3: 1 Adventure Dive - Day 4: 1 Adventure Dive - Day 5: 1 Adventure Dive Included activities - 5 Adventure Dives Included services - Certified PADI/SSI diving instructor - High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, regulator, jacket, weights) - PADI/SSI registration fee & certificate - Fresh drinking water on the boat - Scuba tank (200 Bar) Requirements - Certified Open Water Diver - Minimum age: 15 years
    From 390€ / day (2.5hrs)
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What customers love about scuba diving near Portorož

Trial Dive in Vrsar for Beginners
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Benjamin
"It was my two boys' first diving experience. They really enjoyed it - we'll be back!"
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Guided Boat Dives around Pula for Certified Divers
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Raphaela
"Very friendly and helpful staff. It was a lot of fun, and I felt safe and comfortable."
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Trial Scuba Diving for Beginners in Veštar Bay
4Customer recommendations
Paola+
"This was our second dive. The previous one, which took place elsewhere, had been a bit too traumatic due to a lack of proper instructions. We decided to give it another try, and it went much better! The instructors were very clear in their explanations, and the training progressed gradually—just as it should. I’m very happy that after this positive experience, my partner is finally convinced to get a scuba diving license!"
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