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Description: This dive site is at the end of Sorinj, 5 min away from our dive centre. It is situated inside 2 different creeks, very protected from the north wind. We start the dive from the edge of creeks, at around 8m. Following the anchor line, we follow the wall with our right shoulder. This wall's depth increases in stages up to a maximum depth of 40m. On the way out, you can go deeper and look for lobster, octopus and conger. On the way back, you can stay shallower and look for different nudibranches.

Description: Very similar to Gonar, Maman is situated in the bay of “Maman” very close to Supertarska draga bay. Maman has more or less the same underwater formation of Gonar. Two tongues of rock. Once you reach the external one, cross a sandy patch, but look carefully, you can find gurnard fish, hiding in the sand together with cuttlefish. At the other side of the sandy patch there are 2 big rocks. The shallow area is around 15-18 m, while the deeper side is at about 26 m. This rock hides congers, octopi, lobster and the special lesser slipper lobster. Maman is perfect for beginners or for those who don´t have much experience. Maman is one of the best dive sites for night dives. During the night, you can see octopi hunting, all the lobsters that during the day are hiding, out of their holes. With a bit of luck, you can see schools of squid.

Description: Kalifront is a wall dive, at the end of our bay. We anchor on the plateau at 5m deep. The depth is between 5 m and 35-40 m. At the right edge of the wall, at about 30 m, you can find a small wreck of a wooden boat. You can explore this little wreck and look inside for octopi or lobsters. The wall, as most of our dive sites, is covered with sponges, and on top of them you can always find colourful nudibranches and yellow seahorses. On the way back, with the wall on your right shoulder look up, you will see school of fishes.

Description: The two small islands of Veli and Mali Ćutin lie in front of the east coast between Cres and Rab Islands. The beauty and diversity of Cutin are stunning for both divers and researchers and considered the most beautiful diving sites in the entire Adriatic.
The undersea world is a rich multi-colored, visually appealing diversity of flora and fauna. The most dazzling are the brilliant red gorgonians which appear from 28 m, followed by yellow gorgonians beyond 38 m. This abundance of color is enhanced by schools of fish, including dentex and tuna heading for the open sea and numerous holes, platforms and hiding holes overgrown in soft coral and sponges. On the gorgonians there is the possibility to see catfish eggs. The canyon, covered of colorful sponges, is the best place where you can find many different species of nudibranchs. The wall and its holes are the best place for conger, octopus and lobster to hide. You can also have the possibility to be accompanied by a group of dolphins on the way to the dive site.

Description: Canyon is on the northern side of the island of Grgur too. Easy to reach and has a sheltered little bay, perfect to anchor the boat. To reach Canyon it takes between 15-20 minutes.

The dive starts at about 5-10m deep. Swimming out of the bay keeping the wall of the big rock on your left side. The wall goes out creating a long nose. The top is around 18-20m deep, and the bottom is 40m deep. This wall is full of colourful sponges, anemones and different species of nudibranches. If you always keep the wall on your left shoulder, you can find a nice drop off. In this wall, you can find conger, octopi, lobster and more nudibranches. On the way back at around 12m deep, you can see the canyon going up. If you take the canyon, you can start to do your safety stop. Coming out of the canyon, you will find the anchor of the boat. The canyon is a crack between two steep walls, covered of sponges, and clouds of damselfish and breams.

Description: To reach Gonar it takes only 5 min with our boat. We anchor in a shallow area between two tongues of rock, which run parallel to each other. We start the dive in the middle in the shallow area. We usually keep the right side. If you follow the right tongue, the external side is the deepest side, which is covered by schools of fish, sponges and a lot of spinous squat lobsters. Once the right tongue is explored, you can keep going on the external side of the left side where you can reach the depth of 30m. The perfect place for the safety stop is in the middle of the two tongues, where the anchor lies. Gonar is one of the dive sites we use for night dives!

Description: Aquarium is on the northern side of Grgur. We normally anchor the boat where you can see a tiny beach coming down from Grgur.

This dive site is a wall. We start keeping the wall at our left shoulder. The cliff goes down till 40m deep. It is covered with yellow and orange sponges, big and tiny holes where conger, octopus and lobster are hiding. The wall is covered with different species of nudibranch,such as the giant doris, dotted sea slug, pink flabellina, yellow tylodina (difficult to spot because is hiding on yellow sponges) and for the lucky one Antiopella. On the way back, with the wall on the right side, look up and you can see schools of damselfish and different type of breams. The safety stop can be done in the shallow area close to the anchor. In this area you can look for anemones and try to spot the harlequin shrimp or the spider crab hiding in it. Aquarium can be a shallow or a deep dive, just stay at the wall and keep your depth.

Description: Sorinj is a really easy and comfortable dive site. We reach it within 10 minutes driving. This dive is a wall with plateau and different dephts. It is perfect for beginners and it is also good for advanced divers that are looking for deep dives. In this dive site you can see octopus, conger, lobster, school of salemas and seabreams.

Description: We are on the southern side of Goli´s Island. We anchor in a bay protected from the northern wind. Follow the wall on your left side, first you will encounter a sandy canyon, and then suddenly you will see the drop off in front of you. As with many of our dive sites, the wall has different platforms, and you can choose your depth! The wall is full of holes, with hiding octopi, conger, lobsters and also with some luck, catfish. On your way back, on the shallow side of the sandy canyon, there is a sand plateau between two walls. The colour here is reminiscent of the Caribbean sea: White sand and blue water.

Description: This dive site is in the northern side of Prvic Island. There are two possibilities to anchor. One between Prvic Island and the rock, where the Tunnel is, or in front of the rock, on the northern side.

This dive site has a nice tunnel, that starts at a depth of 15 mt with the exit at 9 m deep and goes through the rock. There is also a nice wall, at the northern side, where it goes down to 40 m. The wall is full of sponges, white corals, anemones, different schools of fish, octopus, conger, nudibranchs. On the way back to the boat, the shallow area is full of scorpionfish, nudibranches, grey mullet, different species of seabreams, salemas and combers.

The inside of the tunnel is a great place to spot different species of nudibranches that we have in our sea.

Description: House Reef dive site No. 3 „Silent Beach North“
As soon as you have reached Silent Beach with our shuttle bus, you can already begin. On our especially available equipment platforms, you can put on your equipment, do the buddy-check, and dive!
When diving in the Silent Beach on the left side, a gently sloping Plateau awaits you, on which there are always one or more seahorses hidden. Gurnards spread their wings and run over the white sand bottom, which is covered by many large Tubeworms.
The ideal dive site for those who prefer staying in shallower depths to have more time for the beauties of the underwater world.

Description: The freighter built in 1956 and flying the German flag was on 15.1.1977 on the way to Rijeka to delete his cargo. The crew dropped anchor just before the harbor entrance when suddenly very strong bora came up. On the sandy bottom, the anchor could not grab and so the ship rammed a breakwater in front of the harbor and sank. Due to the shallow depth, a part of the wreck was already salvaged in 1978 to ensure safe access to the port of Rijeka. Today, the wreck with its abundance of fish is one of the most beautiful in the Adriatic.

Description: The Greek ore freighter that sunk on the stormy night (Bora) of January 4, 1968, is now one of the most popular wrecks for scuba divers in Croatia. Due to its upright position, 15-30 metres deep, it is ideal for AOWD courses. The cargo compartment, the passageway, and the captain’s cabin are easy to dive. Many rockfish, and various types of crabs and crayfish hide in the countless structures which are very well preserved at the bow of the boat. The large schools of fish which always reside on the wreck are an impressive sight. It seems as if they know that there is no fishing on the wreck.

Description: One of the absolute top spots of the northern Adriatic awaits you here. Even immediately after the descent, you can observe how the entire plateau is covered with corals of all colours. Numerous schools of fish bustle along the edge of the cliff. The wall itself drops off to a depth of about 40 metres and is covered with huge fan corals. Like a Coral Forest, they are close to each other at the bottom of the wall.
If you look closely, you will also spot the odd conger eel or giant scorpion fish. Big fish are also frequently spotted here.

Description: Just 100 meters from the dive centre is the famous Vrbnik Cave. The cave extends about 35 metres into the interior, but is lit up by a chimney, which reaches to the water’s surface. This creates a fascinating play of light inside the cave. The entrance is at a depth of 13 meters and is overgrown with sponges in different colours.
Conger eels or lobsters are often sighted there.

Description: House Reef dive site No. 2 „Silent Beach South“
With our Shuttle bus we take you, in just a few minutes, to the House Reef Silent Beach South.
The most beautiful beach by far on the island of Krk is surrounded by fragrant pine trees, and the crystal clear water has a soft turquoise glow. You would think you were in the Caribbean.
From the equipment platforms, available especially for you, you can go directly into the water in just a few steps. The entry area is also flat and therefore ideal for training.
After only a few meters a Steep face can already be seen, where you can always encounter giant Spider crabs.
Special highlights are the several large yellow Sea horses that reside in the central area of the bay.

Description: This top-class dive site was discovered by us some time ago during exploration dives and was immediately added to the programme. Since we, of course, keep the coordinates a secret, you can enjoy this treat exclusively with us. The upper part of the dive site forms a semi-circular plateau with a depth of 10-12 metres. More Anemones grow here, as on all dive sites along the northern Adriatic.
If you dive into the surrounding plateau cliff, you can certainly encounter one or two Giant Spider Crabs. The visibility here is always sensational with over 40 metres.

Description: The „Guns of Plavnik“ was probably a wooden sailing vessel (brig schooner) from the late 18th or early 19th century, from the time of Napoleonic expeditions. The cannons were likely to be used to defend already conquered territories. The cargo (steel cannons) never reached its destination, however. Today there are about 14 cannons, fused into blocks on the seabed. Some remains of the bow and the board work can still be seen.

Description: The Jakljan is a bulk cargo transport ship that was equipped with mortal guns at the bow and stern during World War II. It was in a warship bandage on the way from Senj to Rijeka when suddenly strong Bora began. The ship was pushed against the shore and sank. The entire crew was killed. Today the wreck lies at a depth of 37m – 55m and offers with its guns a very interesting photo motive.

Description: Sunk during a snow storm in 1914, this wood-coal freighter is known to be one of the most beautiful shipwrecks in Croatia. The narrow high bow impressively combines with all the fishing nets which have been caught in the mast over the years. Visibility is exceptional at the wreck and the cargo bay, which is easy to dive into, is consistently filled with stunning lighting effects. A special highlight is the possibility of diving through the overturned chimney, that laying on the roof of the captain’s cabin.

Description: As one of the most beautiful dive sites on the island of Plavnik, the Geierfels not only offers plenty of fish and colourful corals, but also several caves . Every few metres, small caves and tunnels lead up to 15 metres into the rock. At the end of the dive, the so-called Bat Cave awaits you. The entrance is found only one metre deep and after another metre you can emerge in a small chamber.
The Geierfels is among the most beautiful not only under, but also on water. Our boat anchors at a rock face which houses one of the world’s last existing Bald Griffon Vulture colonies. The huge animals, with a wingspan of up to 2.70 m and a weight of more than 11 kg, can be wonderfully observed from the boat.

Description: The freighter, built in 1957 in Germany and flying the Saudi Arabian flag, was loaded with precious wood mahogany when he left the port of Rijeka in 1982 and soon after capsized and sank. Guilt might have been the unevenly distributed charge. Although one of the youngest wrecks in the Adriatic it is already beautifully overgrown and habitat of innumerable marine life. Today, the wreck lies on its starboard side and can be wonderfully dive.

Description: Near the “Loreley” rock on the island of Cres, we find the Cathedral, which has gigantic proportions. With a length of 40 metres, a width of 15 metres and a height of 10 metres, it is one of the largest caves in the area and thus also very good to dive for beginners.
A freshwater layer that has formed on the ceiling at the rear of the cave offers an amazing visual spectacle. The vegetation around the cave entrance is exceptional. The entire rock glows in various colours. Next to the cave is the start of a great rock face, in the lower part of which is another cave (Shark Cave).

Description: The Blue Hole is a first-class chimney-cave-cliff combination. Directly from the anchorage you dive down into a small pool, which is 3 metres deep and from this, through the chimney, down to the actual cave. On the other side of the great hall there is a wide exit at about 20 metres depth.
The whole cave is covered with giant Gorgonians. Leaving the cave, after a few meters you reach a beautifully-vegetated cliff where there are tons of fish at play. At the bottom of the cliff a capital Conger eel (2,50 m) lives in its own small cave.

Description: Yes, we also have a Loreley like in the Rhine! And it is one of the most interesting steep faces in the area. It extends as an underwater rocky outcrop into the sea, with the upper part that is at the same angle as a mountain ridge. It is a fascinating sight to hover over and see to the left and right at the same time into the depths.
Again, Snail Alert here. One or two octopuses hunt along the steep face for spider crabs or crayfish. Not far from the wall, you can also discover a Sea Mine from WW1 in the somewhat deeper area.

Description: One of the most famous caves in the area is the so called Love Cave. It is in fact a grotto in which you can dive as well as swim. At first you’ll think you have dived into a dark passage, but after a few metres it soon becomes lighter and you will find yourself at a small beach, which at the same time forms the end of the cave. The special feature of this cave is a hole in the ceiling, through which light enters and illuminates the room.
A particular highlight, not just for divers, but also for snorkelers.

Description: At the northern most tip of the island of Prvic, there is a rock in the water through which leads a tunnel roughly 35 metre long. After the descent, you arrive at the entrance to the tunnel at a depth of around 12 metres. With a diameter of around 3 metres, the tunnel is very easy to dive. You barely reach the other side when one of the most beautiful rock faces in the whole area immediately begins.
Also, here the chance of big fish (tuna) is very high. Anyone who still has enough air in the tank after the dive through the tunnel and the rock face should not miss the Pillar-Cave, which is located only about 40 meters away, opposite the rock.

Description: House Reef dive site No. 4 „100 Steps“
With our shuttle bus you can also reach our fourth House Reef 100 Steps, in the shortest time possible. Don’t worry, you will not need to climb down 100 steps to go to the sea.
A comfortable dive ladder will get you directly into the water, and of course, back out.
Unless you want to undertake a One-Way-Dive directly to Silent Beach. Again, the reef shuttle brings you there of course.
Underwater you can expect more colourfully covered steep face segments as well as a variety of crabs, octopuses and schooling fish.
Maximum depth here is also over 30 meters.
Dive site highlights: Schools of fish, occasionally seahorses, scorpion fish…

Description: The small sailboat wreck was discovered many years ago by one of our instructors (Paul). We gave the sailboat wreck his name. And since ships always have female names, „Paul“ was simply changed to „Paula“. The approximately 14-metre-long sailing ship is upright in the sand, 29 metres deep in the water. The cabin of the wreck is inhabited by a conger eel, which shares its home with a big lobster that is often found under the wreck.

Description: Wreck Michaela is a leisure boat with a cabin structure. The cabin is very well preserved and so you can take great underwater pictures as wreck-captain. Around the wreck there is an extensive sea grass bed on which different types of seahorses hide. A sharp eye is required!

Description: The Mafia Bay actually consists of 2 different dive sites. By getting out of the bay towards the north, you are just a couple of metres away from one of the most colourful and rich-in-fish steep faces in the area. Here´s Snail Alert! Even with untrained eyes, a variety of snails in different colours can be found on each stone.
A steep wall extends to the south, with a straight, and in some cases even overhanging, immediate drop from 0-40 metres. At the end of the cliff you will find a small Speedboat wreck that gives Mafia Bay its name. This is a cigarette-smuggling boat that was unceremoniously sunk by the Coast Guard.

Description: Mali Plavnik (small Plavnik) is an island off the coast of the actual island of Plavnik. The dive site is best described as Underwater Mountains. Several towers with tips, that are partially above the water and partially below the water surface, can be circled here. The wall itself drops partially to over 40 metres and is home to countless large Scorpion Fish, and blue-stripped squat lobster, as well as other crab species.
At 18 metres deep, it also has a cave where an approximately 1-metre-long monkfish always hides.

Description: House Reef dive site No. 1 „Secret Beach“
Only a few metres away from the diving centre DIVE LOFT KRK is the House Reef Secret Beach. Trolleys are available for the professional transport of equipment despite the proximity.
You go through a small cave to a hidden beach, which gave its name to the dive site. The entry area is flat and therefore ideal for Check-dives, Introductory dives or Training dives.
After a few minutes dive time a Steep wall that drops to a depth of 30 metres begins. Many crabs and shrimps hide in the numerous columns and holes.
In particular on night dives octopuses also come out of their hiding places to hunt.
Dive site highlights: shoals of fish, such as salema porgy, two-banded bream, damselfish, blue striped jumping crabs, occasionally seahorses, scorpion fish, …