RINGO II - Istria Peninsula

The Ringo II, a fishing vessel built in 1988, sits upright on the seabed at 48 meters, having gone down after a collision back in 2000. It’s a solid dive for experienced wreck enthusiasts, a good opportunity to get some deeper diving in. We usually find schools of small fish hanging around the superstructure, and octopuses often peek out from nooks and crannies. The wheelhouse is still largely intact, which makes for some interesting swim-throughs if you're comfortable with overhead environments. It’s a straightforward wreck to navigate, even with the depth, making it a good choice for those looking to practice their deep diving skills on a defined target.

Location
Istria Peninsula, Croatia, Mediterranean & Europe
Coordinates
44.633335, 13.633333
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
48m

Marine Protected Area: Šćuza

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Istria Peninsula

Nearest Dive Centres to RINGO II

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 Species

Recommended Packing List for RINGO II

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