

Best for intermediate divers, 8-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Petrovac plic is a reef and cave site located off Lastovo Island, Croatia. Accessible only by boat, the site features a varied topography with a shallow reef section and a deeper slope reaching 30 metres. Divers experience visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres and mild currents. The site includes an overhead cave environment that requires careful navigation and awareness of air supply. Due to the depth profile, which averages 45 metres in some areas, divers must monitor their depth closely to manage nitrogen levels and avoid narcosis. This site is suited for intermediate divers and typically involves a 45-minute dive duration.
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The cave portion is the trickiest part of this dive, so stay close to your guide and keep a torch to hand even if ambient light looks sufficient at entry. Dropping toward 30 metres can creep up on you on the deeper slope, so set a conservative turn-around depth before you descend.
The site is located southeast of Lastovo island, between the islands of Petrovac and Krucica.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
8-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
14-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth and the presence of an overhead cave environment.
The site ranges from 8 to 30 metres, with some areas reaching an average depth of 45 metres.
Petrovac plic is located 1000 metres from the shore and requires a boat for access.
Water temperatures range from 14C to 20C, with a thermocline present during warmer months that causes temperature variations at different depths.
Key hazards include the deep profile, the risk of nitrogen narcosis, and the overhead environment within the cave section.
Diving at Petrovac plic in Lastovo requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Petrovac plic in Lastovo. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 20°C.