

Best for advanced divers, Up to 72m, boat entry, mild current.
The SS Albanien is a technical wreck site located in the Kvarner Gulf, with the structure extending to a maximum depth of 72 metres. This site is strictly for advanced and technical divers, as the depth profile necessitates decompression stops and careful management of nitrogen narcosis. The wreck features recesses and hull sections colonised by sponges, providing habitat for scorpionfish, conger eels, European lobster, forkbeard, and John Dory. Access is by boat only. Divers should be aware of entanglement risks within the structure and the presence of stonefish. Water temperatures vary from 12C to 26C, though conditions at depth remain cold throughout the year.
44.52880, 14.85060
Water temperature at depth stays cold year-round regardless of surface conditions, so a drysuit or a thick wetsuit is worth the effort even in summer. Confirm your charter operator's decompression gas policy before booking, as the depth profile on a full descent will require deco stops.
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Depth
Up to 72m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
12-26°C
Current
Mild
No, this site is strictly for advanced and technical divers due to the extreme depth of 72 metres and the requirement for decompression procedures.
The wreck structure spans from the shallows down to a maximum depth of 72 metres.
The site is accessible by boat only, and divers should confirm charter operator policies regarding decompression gas before booking.
Divers may encounter scorpionfish, conger eels, European lobster, forkbeard, and John Dory among the sponges on the hull.
Key hazards include decompression requirements, nitrogen narcosis, entanglement risks within the wreck structure, and the presence of stonefish.
Diving at SS Albanien (Wreck) in Novalja requires the following certifications: Advanced, Technical. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at SS Albanien (Wreck) in Novalja. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 26°C.
SS Albanien (Wreck) in Novalja typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.