

Best for intermediate divers, 11-21m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Vrbnik Cave is a marine sea cave located south of Vrbnik on Krk Island. The site features a wide entrance and a vertical chimney that allows sunlight to penetrate the interior, creating light beams within the water column. Depths range from 11 to 21 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Conditions are generally mild, though visibility varies between 10 and 13 metres. Access is possible by both boat and shore. Marine life commonly observed includes wrasses, scorpionfish, two-banded seabream, bream, and snails. Less frequently, divers and snorkellers may encounter castagnole, tompot blenny, crabs, sea stars, tube worms, brown comber, triplefin, and salema porgy.
45.07854, 14.67852
There are three paths to the site, but only the one to the north-east is mapped.
Verify access routes and boat launch points with local dive operators.
Recorded at this site
Depth
11-21m
Visibility
10-13m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
12-25°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Year-round
Common sightings include wrasses, scorpionfish, two-banded seabream, bream, and snails. You may also encounter castagnole, tompot blenny, crabs, sea stars, tube worms, brown comber, triplefin, and salema porgy.
Vrbnik Cave is rated for intermediate skill levels.
The depth ranges from 11 to 21 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Yes, Vrbnik Cave allows for both boat and shore entries.
Yes, the site is suitable for snorkelling and holds a rating of 4 out of 5.
Diving at Vrbnik Cave in Vrbnik requires the following certifications: Cave Diving Training. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Vrbnik Cave in Vrbnik. Water temperatures range from 12°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit Vrbnik Cave in Vrbnik are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Vrbnik Cave in Vrbnik typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Vrbnik Cave in Vrbnik typically ranges from 10 metres to 13 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.