

Best for beginner divers, 3-55m, boat entry, mild current.
Black Pearl off Vis Island, Croatia, offers a diverse underwater environment featuring a wreck, reef, wall, and cave. Depths range from 3 to 55 metres, with an average of 20 metres. Access is by boat only, located 1500 metres from shore. Conditions include mild currents and visibility between 10 and 40 metres. Water temperatures remain cool, ranging from 14 to 18C, making a 5 mm wetsuit advisable. Divers should be cautious of entanglement risks near the wreck, as well as sharp coral and sea urchins. While suitable for beginners, the site requires careful buoyancy control and close monitoring of changing currents.
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Despite the beginner rating, the site carries real hazards: sharp coral, sea urchins, entanglement risks, and currents that can pick up without warning, so stay close to your guide and watch your buoyancy carefully near the structure. A 5 mm wetsuit is advisable even in summer, as the water stays cool at depth.
The diving center has locations in Jelsa at Hotel Jadran and in Vrboska at LABRANDA Senses Resort.
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Depth
3-55m
Visibility
10-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-18°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site supports a variety of Mediterranean reef fish and invertebrates typical of the region's habitat.
Yes, the site is rated for beginners, though it presents specific hazards including entanglement risks, sharp coral, sea urchins, and currents that can change without warning.
Depths range from 3 to 55 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Black Pearl is a boat-only dive site located 1500 metres from the shore.
Visibility ranges from 10 to 40 metres with mild currents that can strengthen. Water temperatures are cool, between 14 and 18C throughout the year.
Diving at Black Pearl in Jelsa requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Black Pearl in Jelsa. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Black Pearl in Jelsa. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 18°C.
The best months to visit Black Pearl in Jelsa are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.