Diving in Dubrovnik & South Coast

Explore 28 dive sites in Dubrovnik & South Coast, Croatia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Marine Life in Dubrovnik & South Coast

Home to 100 recorded species including 60 reef fish, 15 sharks & rays, 6 hard corals, 5 whales & dolphins, 4 other, 3 seagrass & algae.

Dive Site Difficulty in Dubrovnik & South Coast

Dubrovnik & South Coast has 2 beginner dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Marine Protected Areas in Dubrovnik & South Coast

  • Mljet - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Kornati - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Brusnik - Natural Monument (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Jabuka - Natural Monument (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Malostonski zaljev - Special Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Rijeka Dubrovačka - Significant Landscape (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Krka - donji tok - Significant Landscape (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pantan - Special Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sitsko-žutska otočna skupina - Significant Landscape (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lastovsko otočje - Nature Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Kanal - Luka - Significant Landscape (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • NP Kornati i PP Telašćica - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • SZ dio NP Mljet - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lastovsko otočje - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pučinski otoci - Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Golubinka kod Handrake - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ljubičica kod Handrake - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Medvjedina špilja - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Nevjestina špilja - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Špilja pod Neharom - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Špilje od Konjavca - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Špiljica u luci Trstena - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Špiljice kod mola od Orašca - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Soline - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Rončić - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • V. i M. Skala - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Sv. Ante - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Otok Vrgada SI strana s o. Kozina - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Makirina - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Grebaštica - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvale oko rta Ploča - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Stivančica - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Tijašnica - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Blitvenica - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • JZ strana Šolte - I - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • JZ strana Šolte - II - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pakleni otoci - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • JI strana o. Visa - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Otok Vis - podmorje - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Biševo more - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Brusnik i Svetac - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Otok Jabuka - podmorje - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Arkanđel - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Kosmač M. i V. - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Merara - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Muljica V. more - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Hrid Muljica more - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Murvica - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Otoci Orud i Mačaknar - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Fumija I - podmorje - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Krknjaši - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Fumija II - podmorje - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Recetinovac - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Mrduja - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Podmorje otočića Mrduja - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Otoci Lukavci - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pelegrin - podmorje - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Kabal - podmorje - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Šćedro - podmorje - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Zlatni rat na Braču - podmorje - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Palagruža - podmorje I - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Otočić Galijula - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Vrulja kod Brela - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sveti Petar - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Osejava - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ušće Cetine - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Brač - podmorje - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • U. Ramova; u. Krvavica - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Klokun - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala V. Duba - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvale Vira donja i Vira gornja - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Crni rat - o. Brač - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Lovrečina - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Otok Hvar - od Uvale Dubovica do rta Nedjelja - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Vlaška - Hvar - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Bristova - Hvar - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala V. Pogorila - Hvar - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala M. Pogorila - Hvar - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala M. Moševčica - Hvar - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala V. Moševčica - Hvar - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvale Divlja mala i Divlja vela - Hvar - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvale Kruševa; Pokrvenik i Zaraće - Hvar - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvale Prapratna i Makarac - Hvar - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pelješac - od uvale Rasoka do rta Osičac - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Otok Proizd i Privala na Korčuli - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Otok Korčula - od uvale Poplat do Vrhovnjaka - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pupnatska luka - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Orlanduša - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pavja luka - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Rt Rukavac - Rt Marčuleti - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Stonski kanal - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sveti Andrija - podmorje - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Slano - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sjeverna obala od rta Pusta u uvali Sobra do rta Stoba kod uvale Okuklje s otocima i akvatorijem - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Solana Ston - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Akvatorij uz Konavoske stijene - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ušće Krke - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Obalna linija od luke Gonoturska do rta Vratnički - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Špilja Matijaševica - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Drašnica - vrulja - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lastovski i Mljetski kanal - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pantan - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Akvatorij J od uvale Pržina i S od uvale Bilin žal uz poluotok Ražnjić - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Sedlo - podmorje - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Kosmerka - Prokladnica - Vrtlac - Babuljak - podmorje - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvale Tratinska i Balun - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Žirje - Kabal - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Kaprije - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Kakanski kanal - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Tetovišnjak - podmorje - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Kukuljari - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Murterski kanal - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Hvar - otok Zečevo - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Rt Gomilica - Brač - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Hvar - od uvale Vitarna do uvale Maslinica - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Južna obala Hvara - od rta Nedjelja do uvale Česminica - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Šolta od uvale Šipkova do Grčkog rata - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Pantan - Divulje - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Morinjski zaljev - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Područje oko rta Tatinja - Hvar - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Čiovo od uvale Orlice do rta Čiova - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Viški akvatorij - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Babuljaši i okolni grebeni - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Otočić Drvenik - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Brač - podmorje od Rta Gališnjak do Druge vale - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Uvala Divna - Pelješac - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Nacionalni park Kornati - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Badija i otoci oko Korčule - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Jabuka - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Brusnik - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Malostonski zaljev - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lokrum - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Elafiti - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Novigradsko i Karinsko more - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Nacionalni park Mljet - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Park prirode Lastovsko otočje - Special Areas of Conservation (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Grebeni u Jabučkoj kotlini - Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Ušće Neretve - Special Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Dubrovnik & South Coast - Nearest Airports

  • Mostar International Airport (OMO), Mostar - 53 km away, approx 73 min travel time
  • Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV), Dubrovnik - 90 km away, approx 113 min travel time
  • Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU), Split - 103 km away, approx 128 min travel time

Dive Sites

Dive Centres

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical water visibility and temperatures for diving in Dubrovnik and the South Coast throughout the year?
Specific data regarding typical water visibility and temperatures for diving in Dubrovnik and the South Coast throughout the year is not provided in the current context. For general information on optimal diving conditions, you might consult our When to Dive guide.
What kind of marine life can divers expect to see when diving around Dubrovnik and the South Coast?
While the Dubrovnik and South Coast region offers diverse dive sites, specific details about the marine life divers can expect to see are not included in the provided data. You can explore our comprehensive wildlife database for general information on species found in the Mediterranean.
What are considered the best dive sites in the Dubrovnik and South Coast region, especially for different interests like wrecks or caves?
For divers interested in exploring historical sites, the Dubrovnik and South Coast region is renowned for its wreck diving. Notable wreck sites include the Oseava Wreck, BOKA, Garda Wreck, B-24, and S-57 wreck. For cave exploration, the Klokun dive site offers an exciting intermediate-level experience.
Is Dubrovnik and the South Coast suitable for beginner divers, or are most dive sites geared towards more experienced divers?
Yes, Dubrovnik and the South Coast offers dive sites suitable for beginner divers, such as the reef dives at Kaljinski Buk and Eco village - Boracko lake. However, a significant number of the 28 listed dive sites, including all the wrecks and caves, are geared towards intermediate-level divers. This makes the region excellent for divers looking to advance their skills.
How do divers typically access the dive sites around Dubrovnik and the South Coast?
While specific access methods for individual dive sites are not detailed in the provided data, the presence of 5 dive centres in the Dubrovnik and South Coast region suggests organized boat trips are a common way to reach many of the 28 dive sites. Divers typically arrange excursions through these local operators to explore the stunning southern Adriatic coast.
When is the best time of year to go diving in Dubrovnik and the South Coast for optimal conditions and marine encounters?
The provided data does not specify the best time of year for optimal diving conditions or marine encounters in Dubrovnik and the South Coast. For general guidance on seasonal diving, please refer to DivePlnr's comprehensive When to Dive resource.
Are there strong currents or challenging conditions that divers should be aware of in the Dubrovnik and South Coast dive areas?
The provided data does not explicitly detail strong currents or other challenging conditions for the Dubrovnik and South Coast dive areas. However, with a majority of the 28 dive sites rated as intermediate, divers should always be prepared for varying conditions and consult with local dive centres for site-specific information.
Beyond typical reefs, what unique underwater features or attractions can be explored in the Dubrovnik and South Coast dive region?
Beyond typical reefs, the Dubrovnik and South Coast region is celebrated for its unique underwater features, including extensive wreck diving and cave exploration. Divers can explore historical wrecks like the B-24 and S-57 wreck, or venture into the Klokun cave. Additionally, the region offers a unique lagoon dive at Govedari lake and a wall dive at Mljet National Park.