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.
"Super nice and extremely competent! It was fun, thank you."Holger , September 6, 2025
From 75€ / 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)
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
"Very hard-working crew super friendly
Very good German is spoken at the reception.
I felt very safe and well looked after on the first dive
Thanks for that. LG Christian
"Christian, June 17, 2023
From 128€ / day (6.5hrs)
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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"It was our first diving experience. Jessica provided very clear explanations, and Steve provided us with in-water experience, guiding us step by step. We had a great first experience!"
"I was very satisfied. Everyone was very nice and my diving instructor was great! Very suitable for beginners and the price is really reasonable. Great!"
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