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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.

  • SSI 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
    SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Vrsar from Starfish Diving Center Vrsar.
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    SSI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in Vrsar
    "Friendly team, uncomplicated and interesting dive destinations."Edgardo, August 28, 2023
    From 390€ / day (7hrs)
    SSI Open Water Diver Course in Vrsar for Beginners from Starfish Diving Center Vrsar.
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    SSI Open Water Diver Course in Vrsar for BeginnersYou always wanted to take part in a diving course to discover the underwater world on your own? Then you've come to the right place! The SSI "OWD Course" is the one of the most popular and widely recognized diving courses in the world. Is there a better excuse to finally learn diving than to discover Vrsar's fascinating underwater world? Goal of the course Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive an internationally recognized and lifelong valid diving certification as an SSI Open Water Diver. With this, you can independently participate in diving activities with a buddy within the scope of the acquired knowledge and skills. Meeting & Preparation At best you come by our diving center already 1 or 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. If you arrive by car, free parking is available at the center or at the camping site parking lot. You will fill in the customer card, liability release and health statement and receive your SSI learning materials, so you can prepare already some theory. Then you get to know your SSI instructor and get a briefing about the premises and the exact procedure of the course. Course content In this complete beginner course, you will learn the necessary diving theory in 5 modules with the help of books, DVDs and presentations by the instructor. This theoretical part ends with a final test. The practical training takes place in the sea - we complete 5 modules in the shallow area of our house bay with dives up to 5m in depth and 4 training dives in open water with dives up to 18m depth (for children only up to 12m). Included Activities - 5 Practice modules in confined water - 4 Open Water Dives - 5 Theory lessons Included Services - Certified diving instructor - High-quality diving equipment (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, regulator, BCD, dive computer, mask, fins, tank, weights) - Tank refill (200 bar) - SSI registration fee & certificate - SSI Open Water learning materials Requirements - Minimum age: 10 years - Physical fitness - Swimming ability - Valid medical certificate (not older than 1 year) or signed medical statement without any restrictions
    From 559€ / day (8hrs)
    Guided Dives in Porto Sole Bay for Certified Divers from Starfish Diving Center Vrsar.
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    Guided Dives in Porto Sole Bay for Certified DiversCome and discover the fascinating underwater world of Vrsar! In our home reef Porto Sole you will find a very diverse underwater flora- and fauna. The bay is up to 10m deep and besides scorpion fish, cuttlefish, gurnard and conger eels you have the possibility to see seahorses. The bay offers ideal dive conditions, making it the perfect spot also for children and beginners. Dive Area The bay Porto Sole is only 25m away from our diving centre. We affectionately call it the seahorse house bay, as you often get to see these little sea dwellers. Programme - Meeting & Preparation: We meet 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 get the equipment. After a very short walk, you already are at the entrance area. - Diving: Your dive guide will guide you to the most beautiful places in the bay. During the dive, you will be able to discover the diverse underwater nature of the Adriatic Sea at depths of 2 m to 10 m. - Return: After the dive, you can take a hot shower and relax on our terrace. Facts - Total duration: 1.5 hrs (approx. 45 min underwater) - Air per dive: 200 Bar - Group size per guide: max. 6 participants - 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) Requirements - Minimum age: 10 years - Min. certified Scuba Diver - Physical fitness - Medical certificate (not older than 1 year) by a physician for diving or a signed medical statement without any restrictions *Good to know With the Open Water Diver certification, you can also dive in the house bay without a diving guide, just with your dive buddy. In this case, you can book the corresponding offer.
    From 22€ / day (1.5hrs)
  • 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
    SSI Open Water Diver Course in Rovinj
    "This was one of the most wonderful experiences I have ever had. Filip, my instructor was very patient with me and explained everything very well. I highly recommend him for the course. Thank you to entire sub diving centre team for this unique experience. "Silviu, July 1, 2024
    From 450€ / day (5hrs)
    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)
  • 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 Boat Trip from Pula
    "Nice tour, really nice captain and the parking situation at the hotel is great! This is very convenient without having to look for a parking space"Jan, August 17, 2022
    From 40€ / day (2.5hrs)
    Discover Scuba Diving in Pula
    "Awesome experience with an incredibly cool diving instructor!!!"Sara, August 1, 2024
    From 90€ / 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 131€ / day (6.5hrs)
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Discover Scuba Diving in Pula
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Sara
"Awesome experience with an incredibly cool diving instructor!!!"
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Trial Scuba Diving for Beginners in Rovinj
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Bence
"Chill Stuff, and always looking forward if everything is safe with you. We had our first time diving and it was an unforgetable moment"
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Trial Scuba Diving in Medulin
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Chiara
"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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