Diving Rovinj - Diving trip to the picturesque coastal town
Come with us on an unforgettable journey to the enchanting old town and discover the fascinating wreck of the Baron Gautsch.
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General info
Diving Rovinj - Your diving trip in Istria
Dive with us into a fascinating underwater world that unfolds against the picturesque backdrop of the Croatian Adriatic coast. Rovinj, the enchanting jewel of Istria, offers breathtaking colors, a rich variety of marine life and pristine dive sites to explore. Look forward to a diving trip that will leave a lasting impression on you.
Travel period
Dates on request
Seasons
Autumn, Summer
Skill levels
The Open Water Diver license is an internationally recognized certification for independent and safe diving in open waters. It includes theoretical knowledge, practical exercises and open water dives. After passing the exam you can worldwide up to 18 meters deep dive and complete further diving training.
The Advanced Open Water Diver license is an advanced diving certification that builds on the SSI Open Water Diver license. It requires five specialized dives and allows divers to up to 30 meters to dive deep. A way to gain new experiences and become more versatile divers.
Services & Prices
Our diving trip to Rovinj takes us to the island of Sveti Andrija, also called "Red Island" by locals, and to Rovinj Diving Island, a diving paradise off the coast. The island is easily accessible by a 10-minute ferry ride, which takes place every hour. As ideal accommodation for divers we have chosen the 4-star Island Hotel Istra. Modern and bright rooms with a view of the crystal clear blue water await us here. The island also offers a varied entertainment program for the whole family and is car-free. Conveniently, there is free parking near the jetty, and a shuttle service is included in the price to take us comfortably to the diving in Rovinj.
Included services
3 or 4 nights in 4* Istra Island Hotel
Accommodation in standard double room
Half board
Dive package: 4 or 6 dives in the house bay
guarded parking & free ferry transfer from/to the island
Personal tour guide
Additional services (Exclusive)
Arrival & Departure
Extra charge diving from boat, night, wreck
Rental equipment
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Prices
Reisepreis ab 342
Accommodation& Catering
The island hotel Istra, a 4-star hotel and the secret star of the renowned Maistra Group, is the only hotel on the idyllic island of Sveti Andrija. The hotel's modern, air-conditioned rooms offer a magnificent view of the sea. Guests can enjoy hotel amenities such as indoor and outdoor pools, comfortable sunbathing areas with chairs and umbrellas, an exclusive spa, traditional konobas and convenient snack stands at every turn. The island can be easily reached by ferry from Dolphin Pier in just 15 minutes. Guests of Island Hotel Istra are offered free transfer to the island and free parking on the guarded mainland. During the entire stay, the ferry is available free of charge.
The Resort Villas Ruby extends in the middle of a green oasis on the protected coast of Rovinj and offers a breathtaking view of numerous small islands. In addition to picturesque cycling and hiking trails along the coast that lead directly to Rovinj, a variety of sports and entertainment options await you, as well as cool swimming pools with slides. The resort delights with a variety of natural pebble and rocky beaches that invite you to relax.
Catering
During your diving trip to Rovinj you will enjoy half board. Look forward to a rich breakfast and dinner buffet with many choices. During dinner local wines, beer, juices and water from the juice dispenser are included.
Equipment
The diving center of Rovinj Diving Island is located directly on the island of Sveti Andrija and is integrated into the hotel complex. It is only two minutes walk from the main building and offers everything you would expect from a professional dive center. A beautiful pebble beach, easily accessible from land, and the boat mooring are also just a few meters away.
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Destination
& Arrival
When it comes to beach and water sports vacations, Croatia is definitely one of the most beautiful vacation destinations in Europe. The crystal clear, warm water and clean beaches offer an incomparable experience. In addition, Croatia also attracts with good food and beautiful cities like Dubrovnik, Split, Rovinj or Trogir.
Interesting spots/trails
The waters off the coast of Istria offer clear and deep blue water and inspire with varied dive sites for every level of difficulty. When diving Rovinj, craggy caves, rugged rocky landscapes surrounded by schools of fish and mysterious shipwrecks await us, making the underwater world of Croatia a fascinating and adventurous place. The exceptionally clear waters of the Adriatic allow us to observe the colorful hustle and bustle of the underwater world. From bream, perch, octopus and congas to sunlit sea grasses and rocks covered with anemones and sponges - there is much to discover here. Especially wreck diving is a hallmark of diving Rovinj.
Travel options
Rovinj is located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula. The city is very easily accessible from all over Europe by all means of transport.
Arrival by car
By plane to Pula - about 40 min from accommodation
Arrival by bus
Packing list
What you should pack for diving Rovinj
Mandatory: valid diving medical certificate
Mandatory: Diving insurance
Logbook
Swimwear
Toilet bag
Passport
Beach towel
Any medications
Casual clothing
If available: own diving equipment
Program
Dive into the fascinating underwater world of Istria and experience unique dives. Together with the diving school Rovinj Diving Island we explore unique dive sites. An absolute highlight is the wreck of the Baron Gautsch, a sunken passenger ship from 1914, and also an impressive seahorse colony hiding in a sea grass meadow will delight diving fans. Of course, there will also be plenty of time for city strolls through the beautiful town of Rovinj.
Tips & Info
The dives take place in collaboration with Rovinj Diving Island take place and are suitable for divers of all certification levels. Whether you want to complete your OWD open water, or explore the secrets of the sunken Baron Gautsch, there are a variety of options here. Your dive package works like a flexible modular system where you can add upgrades to your dives as you wish. This way you can customize your diving experience in Rovinj and experience exactly the dives that fascinate you the most.