The 11 Scuba Diving in Croatia to Book First

1.Zadar: 3 Islands Speedboat Tour with Drinks and Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 244 reviews · 4 hours · from $49Our pick

Join AMI for a four-hour speedboat trip from Zadar, stopping at Ošljak, Ugljan, and Preko. Swim and snorkel at three clear-water spots, enjoy an hour on the islands, and return with water aboard. Guides such as Dino, David, Davide, and Stella have led recent trips.

“The trip was well planned and executed. Davide is a nice guy. He was quite helpful during the trip. Offered drinks several times.”

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2.Pula: Introduction to Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 190 reviews · from $100

At Orca Diving Centre in Pula, you’ll learn breathing, safety, and underwater hand signals before entering the Adriatic with an instructor. The session reaches 7 to 8 meters and lasts up to 30 minutes. Instructors may include Johannes, Nef, Yoan, Sergei, or Marin.

“Johannes was an amazing guide. Honestly, couldn't have even thought of anyone that would perform better. My wife was hesitant, but his calmness and proffesialism helped her dive and then whe went over the whole course. Couldn't be more satified. Thank you Johannes, the diving was our best attraction in Pula. Best, Andrzej”

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3.Zadar: Sakarun Beach & Dugi Island Speedboat Tour w/Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 186 reviews · 8 hours · from $93

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking skipper from Zadar Speedboat Markos, visiting Sakarun Beach, the St. Michaele shipwreck, Veli Rat Lighthouse, Božava, a military tunnel, and a pine-fringed cove. Lunch is described as included, but booking details conflict, so confirm before paying.

“It was an amazing experience – I had a fantastic time! The skipper was incredibly engaging, friendly, and accommodating. I would absolutely recommend this tour 100%- a must-do!”

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4.Dubrovnik 2-Hour Uncertified Divers Introductory Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 118 reviews · 2 hours · from $117

Meet Blue Planet Diving Center at Dubrovnik Palace hotel for a 45-minute lesson, then enter the Adriatic with an instructor and up to four others. You will learn basic scuba skills, use full equipment, and reach 5 meters. English, German, Italian, Croatian, and Swedish instruction is available.

“Thanks to Michael and Amy for their patience and support: I had an unforgettable first diving experience.Thanks to the team !!”

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5.BRELA Bikini Dive *Try SCUBA DIVING*

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 100 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $140Top rated

Meet Ivan and Amber at Bikini Dive in Brela for a private first-time scuba session. After clear instruction and a safety briefing, you spend about 45 minutes underwater at the home reef with all equipment, guidance, and photos included.

“It was our first time diving and we loved it! Thanks to Ivan who took great care, instructed everything in detail, step by step. Highly recommended! Hvala lipa! 🙏Cheers 😃👌”

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6.Dubrovnik: 1-Day Discover Scuba Diving Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · 1 day · from $176

Meet Blue Planet at Dubrovnik Palace hotel for a one-day introduction to scuba. After a theory and equipment briefing, you’ll make two guided descents with an English- or German-speaking instructor, see Adriatic sea life, and earn credit toward PADI Open Water certification.

“The discover course was perfect for first timers. We felt instantly comforted and eased into everything. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The dive itself was immersive and fun!”

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7.Scuba Diving in Dubrovnik: 1 Dive for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 2h 30m · from $94

Meet Blue Planet at Dubrovnik Palace, then choose one of 12 Adriatic sites for a guided underwater session. Certified divers can explore reefs, caves, caverns, and wrecks in a small group of up to eight, with multilingual instruction and equipment included.

“Our guide Vlamo was very, very good, he explained everything very well during the briefing and made us feel well taken care of :) The small reef was the dive site we visited, and it was very pretty and just the right amount of adventure for the dive. It was so much fun, we booked another dive directly afterwards 😃 five stars overall 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

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8.Pula: Private Introduction to Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $141

Meet your instructor at Orca Centre in Pula for a private first scuba session. You’ll receive training, equipment, and calm one-on-one guidance in English, German, French, Italian, or Croatian, with time to look for octopus and seahorses.

“Very good! Possibility of doing it with a French speaker.”

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9.Dubrovnik: 1-Day Diving Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $164

Meet Blue Planet Diving Center at Dubrovnik Palace hotel for two guided scuba sessions in small groups. You may explore caves, walls, wrecks, or Lokrum’s lake, with sites chosen for your certificate level, experience, weather, and interests. Instructors speak English, German, Italian, Croatian, and Swedish.

“absolutely amazin Michelewaas fun, interactive and helped you find all the sealife. water was prestine and equipment was comfortable woth a beautiful dive site.”

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10.Hvar: Try Dive/Discover Scuba Diving Program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

Spend three hours with Diving Center Vrboska Black Pearl learning basic scuba safety and skills under direct PADI supervision. You need no prior experience, but must be at least 10 and reasonably fit. Equipment is provided, and groups are limited to eight.

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11.SSI Scuba Diver Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $382

Learn scuba skills in Pula with SSI instructors, including Yohan, during theory lessons, shallow-water practice, and three boat-based open-water sessions. The course runs over 1.5 or 3 days, includes equipment and certification, and qualifies you to explore underwater to 12 meters.

“Brilliant! Yohan was an excellent teacher and I felt like we got the most out of the course without anything being rushed or dragged on. I would highly recommend both the shop and Yohan”

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