Squatina Diving - Istria Peninsula

The team at Squatina Diving are the kind of people you instantly feel comfortable with. They have that rare blend of professional competence and genuine friendliness that makes every dive feel like a reunion with old friends. We love that they’re CMAS focused, which for us signals a real dedication to thorough, thoughtful training, especially for those looking to advance beyond the basics. If you’re serious about improving your technique or considering going pro, this is a solid choice. They operate out of Baška, a bustling spot on Krk Island, perfect for those who like a bit of atmosphere after their dives. Our pick from their offerings would be the boat dives around the island. There are some incredible wall dives here, often starting shallow and dropping to 30 meters or more. Keep an eye out for resident scorpionfish camouflaged against the rocks, and we’ve spotted plenty of inquisitive octopus darting between crevices. Visibility in late summer is usually a comfortable 15-20 meters, though thermoclines can bring a chill, so a 5mm wetsuit is always a good idea. We’d suggest booking their morning boats; the light often plays beautifully on the walls then, highlighting the sponges and anemones.

Location: Istria Peninsula, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates: 44.960476, 14.746535
Phone: +385 51 856 034
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.squatinadiving.com/
Certification Agencies: CMAS
Courses: Beginner, Advanced, Professional training
Address: 88a, Emila Geistlicha, Baška, 51523
Languages: German

Dive Sites Near Squatina Diving

Squatina Diving provides access to 15 dive sites in Istria Peninsula.

Other Dive Centres in Istria Peninsula

100 x 100 Diving - PADI, TECREC, DAN, EFR
ACQUASUB VICENZA TEAM asd
Albarella Diving Center SSDRL
Apnea Slovenija
Aquaemotion SSD SRL
Aquanautic Elba - SSI
AREA SUB (NAUTICA TREVISO)
Argentario Divers - PADI, SSI, UTD
ASD Cormorano Sub Forli
A.S.D. ELMOSCIOLO CLUB SUB FALCONARA M.MA

Best Time to Dive in Istria Peninsula

The warmest water temperatures in Istria Peninsula occur in August, averaging 26.1°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 11.8°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 13.5°C
February: 11.9°C
March: 11.8°C
April: 13.4°C
May: 17.0°C
June: 22.4°C
July: 25.6°C
August: 26.1°C
September: 23.6°C
October: 20.3°C
November: 17.8°C
December: 15.8°C

Marine Life in Istria Peninsula

Home to 48 recorded species including 28 reef fish, 7 sharks & rays, 3 other, 2 crabs & lobsters, 2 octopus & squid, 1 whales & dolphins.

Notable Marine Life

Corb (Sciaena umbra) - Reef Fish
Cape Shark (Squalus acanthias) - Sharks & Rays
conger (Conger conger) - Reef Fish
Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) - Crabs & Lobsters
Common Eagle Ray (Myliobatis aquila) - Sharks & Rays
poor cod (Trisopterus minutus) - Reef Fish
Blue Stingray (Pteroplatytrygon violacea) - Sharks & Rays
Common smoothhound (Mustelus mustelus) - Sharks & Rays
Painted Comber (Serranus scriba) - Reef Fish
Wrasse (Coris julis) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Istria Peninsula

Based on average water temperature of 18.3°C, currents 2 cm/s.

Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 18°C water
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories