We track 175 dive operators in Croatia. 50 teach certification courses (42 PADI, 21 SSI). 46 run snorkelling trips. 7 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around Makarska, with 3. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 175. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Discovery dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rovinj-Sub Diving Center | 4.7(317) | 4.6(66) | $76 | SSI |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 175 dive operators in Croatia, with the biggest cluster around Makarska. 50 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (42 centres), followed by SSI (21). CMAS, BSAC, IANTD, NAUI, SDI/TDI also appear.
Published discovery dive prices we hold range from $65 to $124 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
7 operators in Croatia offer accommodation alongside diving.
46 of the 175 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, where they dive, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Rovinj-sub Diving Center is a dive center in Rovinj, Croatia, with a 4.7-star rating from 254 reviews. It is operational and has varying hours on weekdays and weekends.
Dive Center Krk is a PADI 5-star center located in Kornić, Croatia, with a 4.6-star rating from 152 reviews. They are open daily from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM and offer free wheelchair-accessible parking.
Diving Center Viking is located at Put Podstina 7, 21450, Hvar, Croatia, in the Central Adriatic. They offer diving services.
Diving Center Venus is a PADI-certified dive center located in Kaštel Stari, Croatia, near Split. They offer diving courses, guided dives, and equipment rental.
Nautica Vis Diving Center is located on the ground floor of the Issa Hotel in the town of Vis. The center organizes daily boat trips for recreational and technical divers and offers various training programs for beginners. Guests have access to equipment rental, air and gas fills, and accommodation options.
Najada Diving is a dive center located in Murter, Croatia, with an address at Put Jersan 17. They are a PADI 5 Star IDC center offering a comprehensive range of diving courses, guided dives, and equipment rental. Their website highlights their commitment to diver education and exploration of the Central Adriatic.
Diving Center Black Pearl Jelsa is located at Vrboska 184, 21463, Vrboska, Croatia, near Jelsa in the Central Adriatic. They offer diving services.
Starfish Diving Center is located on the Porto Sole campsite in Vrsar and has been operating since 1996. The center offers boat and shore diving, a variety of SSI diving courses, and equipment rental for both divers and snorkelers.
Hang-Loose-Diving is a dive center located in the village of Punat on the island of Krk. The operator offers a variety of diving courses and guided diving trips for different experience levels.
Diving Rabac is a dive school located in the bay of Rabac in the eastern part of Istria. The operator offers various diving courses, guided boat trips, and snorkeling excursions.
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| 2 | Dive Center Krk | 4.6(170) | 4.4(39) | – | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Diving Center Viking | 4.9(217) | 4.5(159) | – | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Diving Center Venus | 4.7(203) | – | – | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Nautica Vis | 4.9(174) | – | $108 | SSI | Visit |
| 6 | Najada Diving | 4.6(118) | 4.5(36) | – | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Diving Center Black Pearl | 4.9(244) | – | $108 | PADI | Visit |
| 8 | Starfish Diving Center | 4.7(202) | 4.7(159) | – | SSI | Visit |
