

Best for beginner divers, 19m, boat entry, mild current.
Plavi Jadran is a wreck site located in Central Dalmatia, Croatia, resting at a depth of 19 metres. Accessible only by boat, the site features mild currents and visibility ranging from 17 to 20 metres. The wreck is suitable for beginner divers with an open water certification. Divers should maintain awareness of boat traffic during the ascent and exercise caution to avoid entanglement within the wreck structure. The hull is coated in sponges, while gaps and recesses provide shelter for scorpionfish, conger eels, forkbeard, and nudibranchs. Schools of damselfish are frequently observed around the upper sections of the vessel.
43.72594, 15.78635
Keep a close eye on your depth as the wreck sits right at 19 metres, which leaves little buffer before you start eating into your no-decompression limits on a standard recreational dive. Stay clear of enclosed sections inside the wreck to avoid entanglement, and watch for boat traffic on your ascent.
Located in the Šibenski Kanal, approximately 13.9 nautical miles from the base in Betina.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
19m
Visibility
17-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-21°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Divers can observe scorpionfish, conger eels, forkbeard, nudibranchs, and California spiny lobster sheltering in the wreck, with schools of damselfish around the upper sections and sponges coating the hull.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers with an open water certification.
The wreck lies at a depth of 19 metres.
Plavi Jadran is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
Primary hazards include boat traffic near the surface, the depth of the wreck, and the risk of entanglement within the structure.
Diving at Plavi Jadran in Betina requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Plavi Jadran in Betina. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 21°C.
The best months to visit Plavi Jadran in Betina are May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Plavi Jadran in Betina typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Plavi Jadran in Betina typically ranges from 17 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.