Plongée à Vis Island — Croatia

Vis Island, Croatia's most remote inhabited island, was a military base closed to tourists until 1989, leaving its underwater world remarkably preserved. The Blue Cave on neighboring Bisevo is a natural wonder where sunlight creates an ethereal blue glow, and nearby WWII wrecks include a B-24 Liberator bomber and various military vessels. The Adriatic's clearest waters combine with outstanding Croatian cuisine and wine to create a complete Mediterranean diving experience.

Score
67.2
Visibilité
15–37m
Température
14–26°C
Meilleurs mois
May, June, July
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Vis Island
CroatiaEurope
67.2

SCORE

43.0597°N

16.1833°E

Vis Island, Croatia's most remote inhabited island, was a military base closed to tourists until 1989, leaving its underwater world remarkably preserved. The Blue Cave on neighboring Bisevo is a natural wonder where sunlight creates an ethereal blue glow, and nearby WWII wrecks include a B-24 Liberator bomber and various military vessels. The Adriatic's clearest waters combine with outstanding Croatian cuisine and wine to create a complete Mediterranean diving experience.

Blue Cave and Adriatic WWII Wrecks

Visibility15–37 m
Temperature14–26°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$80
Best MonthsMay, June, July, August
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML52.0CH32.0VIS80.0SV72.0TMP60.0DA78.0OP75.0TS88.0GT65.0VAL78.0CRD78.0SP62.0

Marine Life

52.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
50
Megafauna Encounters
25
Reef Fish Abundance
55
Macro Life
68
Endemic Species
42
Marine Life Diversity
52.0
Coral & Reef Health
32.0
Visibility & Conditions
80.0
Dive Site Variety
72.0
Water Temperature
60.0
Depth & Access
78.0
Operator Quality
75.0
Topside Experience
88.0
Getting There
65.0
Value & Cost
78.0
Crowding
78.0
Social Proof
62.0

Dive Types

cavewreckreefwallarchaeological

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Blue Cave (Bisevo) boat tripStiniva Beach covewine tasting (Vugava & Plavac Mali)WWII Tito's Cave visitcycling island roads

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Blue Cave (Bisevo)
  • Tito's Cave (WWII HQ)
  • Vis Town Roman baths ruins

Non-Diver Score

7/10

Good topside options for non-diving companions.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifemoderate

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber60 km — Split Hyperbaric Chamber
Nearest Hospital5 km

Small hospital on Vis; ferry to Split (2.5 hrs) for chamber; helicopter available

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Issa Diving Center

PADI

4.7
290 reviewsNITROX

Manta Diving Center Vis

SSI

4.5
180 reviews

Dodoro Diving

PADI

4.6
150 reviewsNITROX