Diving Center Viking
Put Podstina 7, 21450, Hvar, Croácia ,Hvar
097 697 6978
4,8
Put Podstina 7, 21450, Hvar, Croácia ,Hvar
097 697 6978
4,8
Diving Center Viking, located in Hvar, Croatia, offers a comprehensive scuba diving experience for enthusiasts of all levels. As a PADI, SSI, and CMAS/FFESSM certified center, they provide a range of courses, including the PADI Instructor Development Course and specialized boat diving training. Divers can explore the underwater world of Hvar with guided dives, night dives, and introductory dives, with equipment rental and air fills (air and nitrox) readily available.
Founded in 2003 by Ksenija and Vinko, Diving Center Viking operates as a family-run dive school with a strong emphasis on safety, comfort, and environmental responsibility. They pride themselves on maintaining small group sizes and a personal approach to ensure a positive and secure diving experience for every guest. The center is equipped with brand new L&W compressors and a fleet of steel tanks, guaranteeing high-quality air fills.
The facilities at Diving Center Viking cater to the needs of divers, offering lockers, accommodation, and equipment rental. The multilingual team, fluent in English, German, and Italian, is dedicated to providing exceptional service and sharing their passion for the Adriatic Sea. Situated in a sheltered bay, the center provides a relaxing environment above water and access to diverse aquatic life below the surface.
Diving Center Viking is located in the heart of Hvar town, on the Croatian island of the same name, one of the most popular destinations on the Adriatic coast. The center was founded in 2003 and is run as a family business by Vinko, a CMAS 2-star instructor and boat captain with over 30 years of experience in Adriatic waters, and his wife Ksenija. This combination of expertise, family commitment and personalised approach has made Diving Center Viking one of the most highly regarded dive centers in Croatia, with a perfect Google rating of 5 out of 5.
As a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort, the center offers a complete training programme ranging from Discover Scuba Diving (EUR 95) to Divemaster level, including the PADI Scuba Diver (EUR 499, 2 days), PADI Open Water Diver (EUR 629, 3-4 days) and PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (EUR 549, 2-3 days). In addition to the PADI programme, the center is affiliated with CMAS, enabling it to offer certifications recognised across Europe and internationally. All courses include full gear, eLearning, certification and DAN insurance with no hidden costs.
For certified divers, the center organises boat dives to over 15 dive sites spread around the coastline of Hvar island, between 5 and 60 minutes by boat from the base. Available services include single dives (EUR 69-79 by boat), multi-day packages, night dives (with a EUR 20 surcharge) and private diving. Full or individual equipment rental (regulator, wetsuit, BCD) is available at competitive daily rates.
The center features a sheltered bay with a terrace and sunbeds, providing a calm, relaxed environment for gearing up and recovering between dives. The compressor is state-of-the-art and silent (320 liters/min capacity), and all diving equipment is fully renewed. Communication languages include Croatian, English, German and Italian, making it easy to serve divers from across Europe.
Diving Center Viking is particularly recommended for beginners looking for a safe and professional first experience with scuba diving, for divers wishing to obtain PADI or CMAS certification in an exceptional natural setting, and for experienced divers who want to explore the rich marine life of the Croatian Adriatic. The center's philosophy is built around small groups, personal attention, and safety as the absolute top priority.
Put Podstina 7, 21450, Hvar, Croácia, Hvar, HRV
Diving Center Viking is a family-run PADI 5 Star Dive Resort located in Hvar, on the Croatian island of the same name. Founded in 2003 by Vinko, a CMAS instructor with over 30 years of experience, and his wife Ksenija, the center offers full PADI courses, boat dive trips to over 15 dive sites, and modern equipment rental. With a perfect Google rating of 5 out of 5, it is an undisputed reference for diving in Croatia.
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