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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)
    Trial Dive in Vrsar for Beginners from Starfish Diving Center Vrsar.
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    Trial Dive in Vrsar for Beginners
    "A fantastic experience with a fantastic teacher! Thanks, Carol!"Martin , September 19, 2025
    From 90€ / day (2hrs)
    PADI Enriched Air Diver Course in Vrsar for Certified Divers from Starfish Diving Center Vrsar.
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    PADI Enriched Air Diver Course in Vrsar for Certified DiversMore no-decompression times and shorter surface pauses are the most important advantages of diving with Enriched Air Nitrox. There are good reasons as to why this is this the most popular PADI speciality course! Above all, this course is a must for avid wreck divers, in order to get the most out of the dives to the famous wrecks around Vrsar. Goal of the course The aim is to achieve safe handling of Enriched Air Nitrox and thus enrich the diving experience. 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 This course begins with a theory lesson in which our expert, certified diving instructor explains why diving with air that contains more oxygen and less nitrogen allows you to dive for a longer period of time. You also learn what to consider when using the equipment with Enriched Air Nitrox. During the practical lesson, you learn to manage the effect of the oxygen, analyze the oxygen content in the tank and adjust the dive computer to dive with Enriched Air Nitrox. Included Activities - 1 Open Water Dive - 1 Theory Lesson Included Services - Certified PADI diving instructor - Enriched Air (Nitrox) Manual - Scuba tank (200 Bar) - PADI registration fee & certificate Requirements - Minimum age: 12 years - Physical health - Swimming ability - (Junior) Open Water Diver certificate
    From 165€ / day (5hrs)
  • 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
    "★ Perfect for beginners! My first dive in Rovinj was fantastic – great support, clear explanations, and an impressive underwater world. Highly recommended for beginners!"Matthias, August 12, 2025
    From 70€ / 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 35€ / 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
    Discover Scuba Diving in Pula
    "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."Christiane, April 19, 2025
    From 85€ / day (3hrs)
    Open Water Diver Course in Pula for Beginners
    "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)
    Snorkeling in Pula
    "A really nice experience for a small price. The staff was very nice and helpful and showed you the most beautiful spots for snorkeling. The equipment was perfectly fine and it was very good that it was included in the price."Lara, August 26, 2022
    From 10€ / day (3hrs)
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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!"
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