Hippocampus Diving Center
Stoja 37, Pula, Istria County, HRV
About the Center
Hippocampus Diving Center is located in Pula, Istria, Croatia. It is situated within the Stoja campsite, close to the city center, and is surrounded by a pine forest and a pebble beach, making it an ideal environment for beginners and courses.
This diving center offers a comprehensive range of diving courses, certified by SSI and CMAS/FFESSM. The curriculum spans from Discover Scuba Diving to the Instructor Development Course. They also specialize in technical diving and wreck diving, with notable destinations such as the Baron Gautsch, Vis, Submarine, Varese, and Draga. Facilities include lockers, WiFi, a bar, equipment rental, and air fills (nitrox).
Hippocampus Diving Center emphasizes safety and thorough preparation before each dive. Professional instructors with extensive training experience are dedicated to showcasing the beauty of the underwater world. In addition to courses, they offer tours to attractive underwater locations in Istria, including wall dives, tunnel dives, night dives, and cave dives. The center also facilitates exploration of the Brijuni National Park.
The center offers services in English, German, and Italian. It provides facilities like nitrox fills, shore diving, and night diving. Their amenities are modern and welcoming, designed for diver comfort. Its prime location makes it an excellent starting point for exploring the underwater wonders of Istria.
Available Courses
17 cursosOpen Water Diver
The SSI Open Water Diver certification, offered by Hippocampus Diving Center, is the globally recognized standard for beginning your scuba diving journey. This comprehensive program combines personalized training with…
Advanced Open Water
The SSI Advanced Open Water Diver recognition rating represents a significant progression for certified divers, building upon foundational skills to explore new underwater frontiers. This rating is achieved by completing…
Wreck Diver
The SSI Wreck Diving Specialty course, offered by Hippocampus Diving Center, equips you with the essential skills and knowledge for safely exploring submerged historical sites. This program focuses on the unique…
Try Scuba Diving
Embark on your underwater adventure with the Try Scuba Diving experience offered by Hippocampus, a certified dive center. This introductory program is specifically designed for individuals curious about exploring the…
Specialty Diver Bundle
The SSI Specialty Diver recognition is a pivotal step for divers aiming for the prestigious SSI Master Diver rating, achievable immediately after completing Open Water Diver training. By successfully completing any two…
Perfect Buoyancy Specialty
Mastering neutral buoyancy is a cornerstone of safe and enjoyable diving, and the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty course offered by Hippocampus Croatia is meticulously designed to elevate your underwater control. This…
Photo & Video Specialty
Unlock your potential to capture the underwater world with the SSI Photo & Video Specialty course offered by Hippocampus. This program is meticulously designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and practical…
Deep Dive Specialty
The SSI Deep Diving Specialty course is designed for certified divers aiming to explore beyond the recreational limit of 18 meters. This program, offered by Hippocampus, provides the essential knowledge and practical…
Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty
Elevate your diving capabilities with the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox (EANx) Specialty course, offered by [Center Name] in [City]. This program is designed to teach you the safe planning and execution of dives using enriched…
Night Diving & Limited Visibility Specialty
Unlock the secrets of the underwater world after dark with the SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility Specialty course offered by Hippocampus. This specialty is designed to equip you with the essential skills and…
Navigation Dive Specialty
Master underwater navigation with the SSI Navigation Dive Specialty course offered by Hippocampus. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills for confident and safe exploration, ensuring you can…
Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty
The SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty course, offered by Hippocampus, is meticulously designed to transform you into a more confident and capable diver. This program focuses on the critical skills needed to prevent,…
React Right Specialty
The SSI React Right Specialty course offered by Hippocampus is a vital training program designed to equip divers with essential emergency response skills. This specialty focuses on preparing individuals to effectively…
Marine Ecology / Underwater Naturalist
The SSI Marine Ecology / Underwater Naturalist specialty program offered by Hippocampus.hr provides a comprehensive understanding of marine ecosystems. This course delves into the intricate relationships between marine…
Science of Diving
The SSI Science of Diving specialty course provides a comprehensive theoretical foundation for understanding the principles behind scuba diving. This program delves into the physics of diving, explaining concepts such as…
SSI Dive Guide
The SSI Dive Guide program at Hippocampus Croatia positions you as the foundational professional in recreational diving leadership. This certification is the first step in the SSI professional pathway, preparing you to…
SSI Master Diver
The SSI Master Diver rating represents the apex of recreational diving within the SSI framework, signifying a diver's extensive experience, advanced skill set, and profound knowledge. This prestigious certification is…
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What people ask before booking
The minimum age for Try Scuba Diving is 10 years old.
The Open Water Diver course price of 485 € includes equipment.
The SSI Advanced Adventurer program has a maximum depth of 30m.
Yes, there are discounts for booking multiple specialty courses: 10% for 2 specialties, 15% for 3, and 20% for 4.
A guided night dive costs 47 €.
The dive sites in the National Park Brijuni are Sv. Jerolim, Rt Peneda, and Grunj.
Renting a complete set of equipment for two dives on the same day costs 40 €.