Vis Island⚠ data unverified

Croatia · Europe · Adriatic Sea

3.5
/ 5
★★★★☆
Wreck diving with a well-rounded site — a great fit for most divers.
Level Intermediate
Marine life
3.5
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.3
Facilities
3.0

Pros

  • Excellent visibility up to 20 m
  • 3 standout marine species
  • Best conditions in May–Oct

Cons

    Best for

    Wreck divers

    Plan your trip

    $$$
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    Suggested stay
    1–2 days
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    Cost level
    Relative cost $$$ · ≈ $171/day
    Developed dive town, but options are limited and prices average.
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    Where to stay
    Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A manageable dive base with a handful of operators.
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    Real daily cost in Croatia
    Around $171/day per person · food $74 · hotel $147
    Good to know
    • Gentle conditions — great for long, unhurried dives.
    • Conditions can be demanding; dive with an operator who knows the site.
    • An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended.
    • Prime season is May–Oct.
    Vis Island
    📷 Borut Furlan · CC BY-SA 4.0
    Depth
    5–35 m (16–115 ft)
    Visibility
    20 m (66 ft)
    Water temp
    15–25°C (59–77°F)
    Current
    Mild
    Best season
    May–Oct
    Certification
    Open Water
    Dive shops
    4
    Live sea temperature · (Open-Meteo)

    Why go

    Vis Island lies in the Adriatic Sea off Croatia and is centred on wreck dives, turning sunken vessels into reef-like habitat. Dives run to 35 m with around 20 m visibility, gentle currents and sea temperatures of 15–25°C. Marine highlights include Blue Cave, wrecks and corals. Best season is May–Oct, typically reached by boat. A good choice for divers with some experience. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.

    Site type
    ReefWreck
    Access
    Boat

    Marine life

    Blue Cavewreckscorals
    Coordinates
    43.05, 16.15
    Country

    Notes from divers

    Traveler

    Clear water and the chance of corals — what more do you want?

    Instructor

    I bring my OW students here. The mild current makes a proper dive plan essential, and the briefing matters.

    Anonymous

    Beautiful spot. Do respect the reef and keep your distance.