

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Insel Katarina, located 400 metres off the coast of Rovinj and Poreč, offers a diverse underwater environment featuring reef, wall, and cave topography. Suitable for beginners, the site reaches depths between 5 and 30 metres with visibility ranging from 10 to 15 metres. Divers and snorkellers can encounter marine life including crabs, snails, and various species such as European Common Cuttlefish, Compass Jellyfish, Tompot Blenny, and Two-banded Seabream. The site experiences mild currents and requires boat access. Due to frequent boat traffic in the area, divers must deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending and remain vigilant while on the surface.
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Boat traffic around the island is the main hazard, so deploy your surface marker buoy before ascending and stay alert on the surface. The site is diveable year-round, though water temperature drops to around 11C in winter, so pack a drysuit or a thick wetsuit if you plan an off-season trip.
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Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
11-19°C
Current
Mild
Divers and snorkellers may encounter crabs, snails, European Common Cuttlefish, Compass Jellyfish, Tompot Blenny, Peacock Blenny, Sphinx Blenny, and various seabream species including Two-banded Seabream and Salema Porgy.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering manageable conditions with mild currents and depths starting from 5 metres.
The site features depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres.
This is a boat-only site located 400 metres from the shore.
Yes, the shallower reef sections are suitable for snorkelling.
Boat traffic is a primary hazard. Always deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending and remain alert while on the surface.
Diving at Insel Katarina in Grad Rovinj requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Insel Katarina in Grad Rovinj. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Insel Katarina in Grad Rovinj. Water temperatures range from 11°C to 19°C.
Insel Katarina in Grad Rovinj typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Insel Katarina in Grad Rovinj typically ranges from 10 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.