Diving & Safaris offers a premier scuba diving experience.
We are located on the sea front in Vela Luka, at the west end of the island of Korčula, in the heart of the stunning Adriatic Sea.

Our team of highly skilled and experienced PADI dive professionals are dedicated to providing the highest levels of safety, quality, and service.
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, as well as our personalized approach to each and every dive.

We offer a wide range of courses and activities for children, families, individuals, and groups, of all levels of experience. We list more than 30 dive sites - see the site maps in our photo gallery.

Come join us for some fun in the sun and experience the unparalleled beauty of the Adriatic Sea.

The owners, Bobby Asghar (English, PADI Master Instructor) and Marjolein Hogendoorn (Dutch, PADI Course Director) have more than 35 years experience in the recreational scuba diving industry.p The owners, Bobby Asghar (English, PADI Master Instructor) and Marjolein Hogendoorn (Dutch, PADI Course Director) have more than 35 years experience in the recreational scuba diving industry.

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

Book now and quote "May23" for a 10% discount on diving packages and courses in May.

*Special offer only applies to multi-day dive packages and courses when booked in advance, and does not include equipment or PADI materials*

For Special Offers that run throughout the season, see our "Prices" section.

Become a valued and respected member of our dive team - it's a fun and rewarding life-style!

Depending on you're internship program, you'll learn dive leading, instruction, surface supervision, boat driving, emregency procedures, equipment maintenace, dive center administration, and more.

Our Internship programs are tailored to suit your availability. They range from non-professional level to professional level, and could also include a boat skippers licence.

See "Professional" in our "Info" section.

N.B. Apply early - limited spaces available.

Minimum age: 10 years.
Course duration: 3 days.
Depth rating: 18 meters (10-11 yrs 12 metres).

Becoming an independent diver is safe, easy, and fun.

The course consists of online theory, 5 confined water training sessions, and 4 open water dives.

We keep our group sizes small (1 to 4 student per Instructor), to facilitate safety, learning, and fun. Under professional supervision, you'll learn all the basics of scuba diving, and become a qualified diver.

Book our special offer "Open Water and Advanced Open Water combination package", and in only 5 days, you will be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver!

Book your online theory and complete it in advance so you can maximise the fun in resort.

Minimum age: 10 years.
Course duration: 2 days.
Depth rating: 12 meters.

The course consists of online theory, 3 confined water training sessions, and 2 open water dives.

We keep our group sizes small (1 to 4 student per Instructor), to facilitate safety, learning, and fun. Under professional supervision, you'll learn the basics of scuba diving. After only 2 days, you will be a qualified diver.

Scuba Diver is a lesser qualification than Open Water Diver, and you must dive under the supervision of a PADI professional. However, you can upgrade to Open Water Diver with ease at a later date.

Book your online theory and complete it in advance so you can maximise the fun in resort.

Minimum age: 10 years.
Program duration: 2 hours.
Maximum depth: 6 meters.

After a fun and informative briefing, you will be taken on a dive to a maximum depth of 6 metres.

All intro diver are led one-on-one by our highly trained staff of PADI professionals.

You can add to the experience by doing a 2nd intro dive, or go on to the Open Water Diver Course.

Minimum age: 8 years.
Program duration: 2 hours.
Maximum depth: 2 meters.

The Bubblemaker program is fun, safe, and easy.

After a fun and informative briefing, the Bubblemaker will be taken on a shallow dive to a maximum depth of two metres.

All Bubblemakers are led one-on-one by our highly trained staff of PADI professionals.

All dives are led by our team of experienced Divemasters and Instructors. Safety, quality, and service are our guidelines.

Renowned underwater journalists and photographers have described Vela Luka as having among the greatest diversity of marine life in the whole of the Adriatic, Aegean, and Mediterranean.

We launch for 2 boat dives. The morning boat is back just after mid-day, allowing you ample time with non-diving friends and family.

The diving centre is spacious both inside and out. After diving, you can relax in a hammock or on a cushioned bench in our outdoor recreation areas: the "Deco Stop" and "Safety Stop". We are convienently located by the sea, next to the Havana beach bar and the Hotel Poseidon.

4-Skill refresher:
Don't make the mistake of wasting the first dive of your diving holiday!
Our very own "4-Skill Refresher" is a highly popular - it's timely, low-cost, and effective. It can be done beach-entry, from the dive boat, privately, as part of a group - as per your personal preference.
Under direct supervision, you will practice the 4 skills most conducive to bringing back your diving memory and confidence. It only takes a few minutes, and once the skills are done, the dive begins.

PADI Reactivate:
The Reactivate Scuba Refresher Program is an engaging and efficient way to refresh your scuba skills. Using a computer or mobile device, watch videos on how to perform skills and review dive planning and safety procedures. A member of the dive team will assist you as you set up your equipment, review any skills you may have forgotten, and lead you an a fun dive.

Personalised Refresher Programs - varied:
Maybe you've had kids, or just been too busy - if you haven't dived in a long while, don't worry, we can tailor a program to suit your needs. For example, if you wish, you can join in on an Open Water Course - a confined water training session, an open water training dive, or more... Just let us know, and we will tailor-make a refresher program designed specifically for you.

Prerequisites: PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent.
Minimum age: 12 years.
Course duration: 2 days.

The Advanced course consists of 2 core adventure dives (Deep and Navigation) and 3 elective dives.

The five dives can be done in as little as 2 days.

The Advanced qualification allows you access to deeper and more adventurous dive sites, and opens up the world of receational diving.

Book your online theory and complete it in advance so you can maximise the fun in resort.

Prerequisites: PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent.
Minimum age: 12 years.
Course duration: 1/2 day.

Using an oxygen anyalyser, you find out the percentage of oxygen in your tank, and calculate your maximum allowable depth.

PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver is short, educational, and fun. You'll find you have more energy after diving on Nitrox, and it'll change how you spend your holidays.

Book your online theory and complete it in advance so you can maximise the fun in resort.

Prerequisites: none

Minimum age: none.
Course duration: 1 day.

PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider teaches you to recognize injuries that require the administration of oxygen.

You'll practice assembling and dissassembling oxygen equipment, learn how to deploy a non-rebreather mask and a demand inhalator valve on a breathing diver, and how to attach a rescue breathing mask to an oxygen unit to resuscitate a non-breathing diver.

Book your online theory and complete it in advance so you can maximise the fun in resort.

Prerequisites: none

Minimum age: none.
Course duration: 2 days.

Gain the skills and knowledge that could save the life of someone you care about.

Learn how to perform CPR, provide first aid, assess injuries and illnesses, and practice bandaging and splinting. Emergency First Response Primary Care and Secondary Care teaches you what to do when a life-threatening emergency occurs and when emergency medical services arrive.

Emergency First Response (or eqivalent) is required to become a PADI Rescue Diver.

Book your online theory and complete it in advance so you can maximise the fun in resort.

Prerequisites: PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent.
Minimum age: 12 years.
Course duration: 2 to 3 days.

Learning how to deal with emergency situations enhances both diver confidence and ability.

The Rescue Dievr Course consists of a series of training sessions followed by scenarios.

Role playing as rescuer and victim is both educational and "serious fun".

Book your online theory and complete it in advance so you can maximise the fun in resort.

PADI Specialty Courses are a fun and easy way to improve your skills. Become a safer, more confident, and more proficient diver.

Choose from a list of specialty courses:
Project A.W.A.R.E. / Fish ID - Duration: 1 day - 2 boat dives.
Boat Diver - Duration: 1 day - 2 boat dives.
Drift Diver - Duration: 1 day - 2 boat dives.
Peak Performance Buoyancy - Duration: 1 day - 2 boat dives.
Enriched Air (Nitrox) diver - Duration: 1 day - 2 boat dives.
Multilevel Diver - Duration: 1 day - 2 boat dives.
Underwater Photographer - Duration: 1 day - 2 boat dives.
Underwater Naturalist - Duration: 1 day - 2 boat dives.
Night Diver - Duration: 3 nights - 2 boat dives and 1 shore dive.
Underwater Navigator - Duration: 2 days - 3 dives
Search & Recovery Diver - Duration: 2 days - 4 dives
Deep Diver - Duration: 2 days - 4 boat dives
Equipment Specialist - Duration: 1 day - classroom
Emergency Oxygen Provider - Duration: 1 day - classroom

Book your online theory and complete it in advance so you can maximise the fun in resort.

Become a scuba diving professional and see the world!

PADI Divemaster is the first step in your diving career.
Working closely with a PADI Instructor, you will expand your diving knowledge and improve your skills to that of a dive professional.
The PADI Divemaster course develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise diving activities and assist instructors with student divers.

Course duration: 10 days / Internship

Prerequisites: PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent).
Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) or equivalent training within the past 12 months.
Medical clearance signed by a physician (not older then 12 months).
40 logged dives (60 dives when applying for PADI DM membership)
Minimum age: 18 years.

Book your online theory and complete it in advance so you can maximise the fun in resort.

Gain a professional level qualification that is respected throughout the diving world!

A PADI Assistant Instructor is allowed to teach the knowledge development sessions of all PADI courses.
In addition, there are some programs the AI can teach completely. As such, they fulfill an important role in assisting PADI Instructors.
During the course you will present at least 2 academic teaching presentations, 2 confined water teaching presentations, and 2 open water teaching presentations.

Course duration: 4 days / Internship

Prerequisites: PADI Divemaster (or equivalent).
Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) or equivalent training within the past 24 months
Medical clearance signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
Proof of 60 logged dives, and be certified at least 6 months prior to start of course
Minimum age: 18 years.

Teach skills based on internationally recognised emergency care guidelines and learn how to present course content while encouraging student self-discovery.

As an Emergency First Response Instructor, you teach skills based on internationally recognized emergency care guidelines, and you can offer courses to anyone.

Your role as an EFR Instructor is to be a coach that creates a positive learning environment. Along with learning how to structure and organize EFR courses, you practice:
Presenting course content.
Encouraging self-discovery in students.
Evaluating student understanding and skill mastery during hands-on skills practice.
Managing effective scenario-based learning experiences.

You may be able to get college credit for the Emergency First Response Instructor course.

An EFR Instructor rating is required to become a PADI Instructor, but you don't have to wait until you're ready to go pro - you can complete or refresh this training during your PADI Instructor training.

Course duration: 2 days

Prerequisites:
Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months
Minimum age: 18 years.

Gain a professional level qualification that is respected throughout the diving world!

If you like people, have a passion for scuba diving, and want an extraordinary life - become a PADI Instructor.
Teaching scuba diving allows you to share your love of the aquatic world with others while doing what you enjoy - being in, around, and under water.
PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors and PADI Assistant Instructors are the most sought-after dive professionals around the world because they've completed the program that sets the standard for training dive professionals. You earn a PADI Instructor rating through hard work and commitment, but you're rewarded with a job that lets you share incredible underwater adventures with others - transforming their lives for the better and enriching yours.
The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts - the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Once the IDC is completed, you attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step in gaining a PADI Instructor rating.

Course duration: 10 days / Internship

Prerequisites: PADI Divemaster / (or equivalent).
Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) or equivalent training within the past 24 months
Medical clearance signed by a physician within the last 12 months.
Proof of 60 logged dives, 100 dives to attend an IE, and be certified at least 6 months prior to start of course
Dive professionals who hold an instructor rating with another diver training organization may be eligible to enroll directly in the OWSI program.
Emergency First Response Instructor.
Minimum age: 18 years.

Boat Captain / dive center representative / scuba diving professional - you can do it all!

If you like people, travel, have a passion for scuba diving, and want an extraordinary life, join our team and learn what it takes to become aa rounded dive professional.

You will stay in our Staff House, on the sea front and close to the diving center. Our focus is on safety, quality, and service, and your training will be on varied aspects of the diving industry.

In addition to your PADI diver training, you will learn: boat handling, surface supervision, dive center administration, daily planning and logistics, customer service, health and safety, emergency procedures, equipment maintenance and servicing, compressor operation, and more...

The length and content of our internship programs are tailored to suit your needs and availability.
Internship options include: Team member, Boat Captain, Divemaster, Instructor, and combinations thereof.

Duration: Varies

Start date: Varies

Minimum age: 18 years.

N.B. places are limited - email us now to secure your place in our team.

Join our dive boat for a scenic journey along the Adriatic coastline. See the divers, the marine life, and if you're lucky, maybe even dolphins!

Have fun in the water, in the sun, and see the marine life and divers below.

Rent a SUP and explore the Croatian coastline in the sun.