

Best for advanced divers, 40-60m, boat entry, mild current.
Galija is a wreck dive located off Vis Island, Croatia, resting at depths between 40 and 60 metres. This site is strictly for advanced divers due to the significant depth, which necessitates decompression planning and careful management of nitrogen narcosis. Access is by boat only. Visibility at the site typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, with mild currents present. Divers should exercise caution regarding potential entanglement risks within the wreck structure. Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, wrasses, Turkish wrasse, giant doris, Mediterranean violet aeolid, purple sea star, crab, hermit crab, sea hare, Madeira rockfish, bream, painted comber, sea star, and tompot blenny.
43.04608, 16.26478
Plan your bottom time conservatively before you splash, as the depth pushes most dive profiles into mandatory decompression stops. Check locally for the nearest facility with current tables and gas fills, since infrastructure on Vis can vary by season.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
40-60m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-20°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
No, this site is intended for advanced divers only due to the deep water and mandatory decompression requirements.
The wreck lies at a depth of 40 to 60 metres.
Access to the site is by boat only.
Species recorded around this area include Mediterranean moray, wrasses, Turkish wrasse, giant doris, Mediterranean violet aeolid, purple sea star, crab, hermit crab, sea hare, Madeira rockfish, bream, painted comber, sea star, and tompot blenny.
Primary hazards include decompression requirements, deep water, nitrogen narcosis, and entanglement risks within the wreck structure.
Diving at Galija in Vis requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Galija in Vis. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 20°C.
The best months to visit Galija in Vis are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Galija in Vis typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Galija in Vis typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.