UTRISH DIVE CENTER
Rayon Delfinariya, Bolshoy Utrish, Krasnodar Krai, RUS
About the Center
UTRISH DIVE CENTER, established in 2000, is located in the resort town of Bolshoy Utrish, Russia. Situated near the Bolshoy Utrish nature reserve, renowned for its pristine natural beauty and unique underwater landscapes, the center offers an exceptional diving experience. Local legends attribute the peninsula's formation to either an earthquake or a lightning strike from Zeus, with its Adyghe translation meaning 'Great Landslide'.
The center benefits from a prime location opposite the Bolshoy Utrish dolphinarium, attracting divers from all over Russia. The diverse underwater topography, including underwater drops, banks, and shipwrecks, coupled with the rich Black Sea flora and fauna, promises an unforgettable experience. Both shore dives for beginners and deep dives for experienced divers are available.
UTRISH DIVE CENTER is SSI certified and offers Boat Diving courses. Facilities include equipment rental and boat diving. The proximity to the nature reserve allows for diving in any weather conditions, with dive options adapted to wind direction, whether from the lighthouse side or the old pier. Boat trips to Maloy Utrish are also organized for further diving opportunities.
Available Courses
7 cursosDiscover Scuba Diving
Discover Scuba Diving at Utrih Dive Center offers an unparalleled introduction to the underwater world, designed for individuals with no prior experience, including non-swimmers. This program, conducted from the shore,…
Open Water Diver (OWD)
The SSI Open Water Diver (OWD) course at Utrih Dive Center provides the foundational knowledge and skills for safe and confident diving, certifying you to 18 meters. This comprehensive program includes theoretical…
Advanced Adventure OWD
The SSI Advanced Adventure Diver program at Utrih Dive Center is designed for certified Open Water Divers aiming to deepen their underwater expertise and explore diverse diving environments. This course builds upon your…
Stress and Rescue (SR)
The SSI Stress and Rescue Diver course offered by Utrih Dive Center is a critical training program designed to equip divers with the skills to prevent and manage dive emergencies. This course focuses on self-rescue…
DAN (First Aid)
The Divers Alert Network (DAN) First Aid specialty course, offered by Utrih Dive Center, provides critical training in emergency medical care for diving-related incidents. This program is designed to equip both divers…
Dive Master
The SSI Divemaster course represents the first professional tier in diver education, designed to equip individuals with the skills to supervise and guide certified divers. This program significantly enhances your diving…
Dive Control Specialist
The SSI Dive Control Specialist (DCS) program at Utrih Dive Center is a professional certification designed to equip you with the essential technical skills for dive center operations and equipment maintenance. This…
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The seasonal dive center operates from the beginning of May to the end of October.
Shore dives for beginners are conducted at depths of 5 to 8 meters. Advanced divers can reach depths of up to 30 meters near the lighthouse.
Training is conducted according to international SSI standards.
Yes, the center has instructors trained by IDDA (International Association for Disabled Divers) and supports the "Accessible Environment" program, offering introductory dives and full courses for individuals with limited mobility.
An introductory dive with an individual instructor from the shore costs 3500 RUB. For children, two instructors are provided.
Key dive sites include the Bolshoy Utrish Nature Reserve, the area near the lighthouse for deeper dives, the Gorgippia shipwreck (1943), Maly Utrish, and the unique underwater museum.