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.
"Very competent instructor and helpfull assistants "Chergui+, September 3, 2021
From 450€ / day (5hrs)
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
"Highly recommended! Great weather, beautiful places to snorkel and saw a lot of fish. Also encountered divers from Orca Diving. In the meantime a rope had to be replaced, personally we didn't mind, the water was not super warm so you could warm up on the boat for a while. We were also on the water for 2.5 hours!"Isa, June 13, 2022
"€10 per person isn't really a lot, but they only showed us which direction we could snorkel in, and that was it. In the end, you pay €10 for the snorkeling gear, because anyone can snorkel there."Maik, July 19, 2025
"A fantastic diving instructor with an incredible wealth of experience.
To my advantage, they made sure I had a German-speaking diving instructor for my Open Water Diver course. Excellent! All questions were answered thoroughly and professionally. I felt safe at all times.
You also get tips and tricks on all aspects of recreational diving. The Orca Dive Center is well-equipped and seems organized. I can definitely recommend it."Gerald, May 31, 2025
From 485€ / day (3hrs)
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"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."
"★ Perfect for beginners!
My first dive in Rovinj was fantastic – great support, clear explanations, and an impressive underwater world. Highly recommended for beginners!"
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