Argentario Divers

Istria Peninsula, Croatia

Argentario Divers, tucked away in the Istria Peninsula, is our go-to for serious divers looking to push their limits, especially those with a leaning towards the technical side. They’re PADI, SSI, and UTD certified, which means a truly comprehensive curriculum from basic open water to advanced technical rebreather courses. We love that they really focus on building competent, confident divers, not just ticking boxes. The team at Argentario Divers are proper experts, the kind of instructors who make you feel safe attempting something new. If you're looking to get into sidemount or even full-on rebreather diving, this is the place. We’ve found their technical programs particularly rigorous, with a strong emphasis on planning and emergency procedures that frankly, not every centre nails. For recreational divers, they run excellent trips out to the surrounding dive sites, which are plentiful. There are over 380 spots listed, so you're not going to hit the same reef twice in a week. Our pick for a sunny afternoon is a drift along one of the walls, watching the schools of damselfish flit in and out of the cracks, feeling that gentle current push you along. They're also great for snorkelers and those just wanting a Discover Scuba Dive, but their real strength is definitely in developing advanced skills.