Diving Center Aqualis Hvar (PADI and SSI dive center)
Oresta Žunkovića 1, 21450, Hvar, Croácia, Hvar, Grad Hvar, PRT
Over het Centrum
O Aqualis Diving Center Hvar, um centro de mergulho PADI e SSI localizado em Hvar, Montenegro, convida entusiastas de mergulho a explorar as profundezas do Mar Adriático. Liderado pelos apaixonados proprietários Zsanett e Robert, que deixaram sua Hungria natal para realizar seu sonho na deslumbrante Ilha de Hvar, o centro incorpora sua profunda conexão com a água, como sugere seu nome de origem latina. Situado na pitoresca Baía de Mala Garska, o centro ostenta vistas deslumbrantes e acesso perfeito ao mar e aos barcos. Essa localização privilegiada facilita cursos PADI e SSI simples, incluindo mergulhos de descoberta para não certificados com entrada direta da praia para uma área de treinamento rasa (0-120 cm), garantindo uma experiência segura e confortável para todos os níveis.
O Aqualis Diving Center Hvar oferece diversas experiências de mergulho, incluindo mergulhos matinais de dois tanques, deixando tempo suficiente para atividades da tarde, e mergulhos guiados de barco em mais de 15 locais de mergulho diferentes, adequados para iniciantes a profissionais. Excursões de snorkeling, ideais para toda a família, também estão disponíveis e podem ser aprimoradas com SEABOB ou SEABIKE. Para aqueles que desejam experimentar o mergulho, mergulhos de descoberta são oferecidos a partir dos 10 anos. O centro também se dedica ao mergulho para deficientes, seguindo o lema: 'Há um mundo onde a ausência de peso substitui a gravidade e a habilidade substitui a deficiência'. A segurança é fundamental, com profissionais multilíngues altamente qualificados, equipamentos de ponta e padrões rigorosos garantindo uma experiência personalizada e divertida.
As instalações incluem armários, um bar, uma piscina e aluguel de equipamentos, juntamente com enchimento de ar (incluindo nitrox). O centro acomoda mergulhos tanto da costa quanto noturnos. Mergulhadores podem desfrutar da conveniência de um barco de mergulho especialmente construído, equipado com teto, geladeira e banheiro, ou optar por um barco RIB mais espaçoso. O acesso aos barcos é fácil e sem barreiras. Após o mergulho, os mergulhadores podem relaxar no bar de praia exclusivo do centro. O Aqualis Diving Center Hvar fala espanhol, inglês, francês, alemão, italiano, português, russo, ucraniano e catalão, garantindo que hóspedes de várias nacionalidades se sintam bem-vindos.
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3 cursosSnorkeling Excursions
Experience the vibrant underwater world of Hvar with Aqualis Dive Center's engaging Snorkeling Excursions. Designed for all ages and experience levels, these tours offer a fantastic way to explore the crystal-clear Adriatic waters without the need for SCUBA certification. Whether you're an individual, couple, family, or group, this excursion provides a relaxed yet adventurous introduction to marine life. Each snorkeling program is led by a professional instructor who will guide you through essential techniques and safety guidelines. You'll receive a lecture covering local marine life and the history of the Pakleni Islands, ensuring a fun and informative experience. Aqualis Dive Center provides professional-quality gear, including masks, fins, snorkels, wetsuits, and weights, with instructors teaching you proper equipment use and basic freediving physiology. The standard snorkeling program typically lasts between 1.5 to 2.5 hours, focusing on one prime snorkeling site within the Pakleni Islands. After exploring the underwater scenery, you can choose to return to the center or enjoy a coffee break in a picturesque bay. For those seeking more adventure, options include enhancing your experience with SEABOB or SEABIKE devices, or trying freediving elements to reach depths of up to 5 meters. Aqualis Dive Center, a PADI and SSI certified facility, offers these excursions in multiple languages including German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Russian. While specific monthly climate data for Hvar is not provided, the Adriatic Sea is known for its clear visibility and rich marine ecosystems, making it an ideal location for snorkeling. The center's high Google rating of 4.9 underscores its commitment to providing excellent customer experiences.
PADI Discover Scuba Diving
Aqualis Dive Center offers the PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience, an ideal entry point for individuals curious about the underwater world without prior certification. This program is structured around a beach entry dive in a controlled, shallow training area, ranging from 0 to 120 cm deep. Under the direct guidance of a PADI professional, participants will acclimate to scuba equipment and learn the fundamental skill of breathing underwater. The focus is on building comfort and confidence in a safe environment, providing a genuine sensation of weightlessness and a first glimpse of marine life. This initial experience is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone, sparking a potential passion for diving. The session includes a thorough introduction to essential scuba gear, explaining its function and how to move efficiently beneath the surface. Participants will practice core skills crucial for all future dives, preparing them for their first open water exploration. This hands-on approach in shallow water ensures a solid foundation before venturing further. The opportunity to swim and explore the immediate surroundings allows for a direct experience of the freedom and wonder the aquatic realm offers. Aqualis emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere, making this introduction both educational and exhilarating. This PADI Discover Scuba Diving program is open to individuals aged 10 and above who are in good general health, with no prior diving experience required. Aqualis Dive Center prides itself on making this a fun and memorable first encounter with SCUBA, with instructors dedicated to ensuring participants feel safe and well-supported. They often discuss the next steps in diver education, such as the PADI Open Water Diver course, for those inspired to continue their journey. The center's commitment is to ignite a lasting interest in exploring the underwater world, offering a comprehensive and exciting taste of what diving entails. For those seeking a slightly different perspective, Aqualis also provides an optional boat dive to a nearby site inaccessible from shore. This extension offers a chance to explore another facet of the local underwater environment, showcasing the diversity of the Adriatic ecosystem. The primary goal remains to deliver a complete and thrilling first dive experience, meticulously tailored to each participant's comfort level. This program is more than just a try dive; it's an invitation to discover a new dimension of the planet, with instructors sharing insights into local marine life and the marine environment, ensuring a positive and confidence-building first encounter with SCUBA diving.
PADI Open Water Diver
Embark on your underwater adventure with the SSI Open Water Diver certification at Aqualis Dive Center, located in the stunning setting of Hvar. This foundational course is your gateway to exploring the marine world, providing you with the essential skills and knowledge to dive safely and confidently. Aqualis Dive Center leverages the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea, offering an exceptional environment for your initial scuba diving experiences. The curriculum is designed to build your competence step-by-step, ensuring a thorough understanding of diving principles and practices under the guidance of experienced SSI instructors. The SSI Open Water Diver course at Aqualis Dive Center includes comprehensive theoretical sessions covering dive planning, equipment familiarization, underwater physics, and physiology. You will then progress to confined water training, where you'll master crucial skills such as buoyancy control, mask clearing, and emergency procedures. These practical exercises are conducted in a controlled environment, allowing you to build confidence before transitioning to open water. The center’s commitment to small group sizes ensures personalized attention, allowing instructors to focus on each student's progress and comfort. Your open water dives will take place at carefully selected dive sites around Hvar, chosen for their suitability for beginner training and their rich marine biodiversity. These dives allow you to apply your newly acquired skills in real-world conditions, experiencing the thrill of exploring underwater reefs and encountering local marine life. Upon successful completion, you will be certified to dive with a buddy to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet) worldwide. Aqualis Dive Center prides itself on offering a high-quality training experience, with instructors prioritizing both safety and enjoyment throughout the course. Aqualis Dive Center caters to a diverse international clientele, offering instruction in multiple languages including German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese, and Russian. This multilingual approach ensures that participants from various backgrounds can fully grasp the course material and enjoy their learning experience. The center also offers flexible scheduling options, including morning two-tank dives that can accommodate course requirements, and provides access to quality rental equipment. This course is open to individuals aged 10 and above who are in good health and possess basic swimming abilities, making it an accessible entry point into the world of scuba diving.
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Each diver needs to book separately due to essential data requirements. For internet bookings, the full amount is due prior to the first dives. Discounts are available for multi-day packages and early bookings. Full payment is required for group and family bookings upon booking.
Payments are non-refundable 15 days prior to arrival. A 30% refund is given for cancellations between 16-29 days, and 65% for cancellations between 30 days and 3 months. Cancellations made over 3 months prior are fully refundable. No-shows result in the loss of full payment.
Yes, for divers who haven't dived for over a year, a refresher course is mandatory. If a refresher is not booked and divemasters deem safety to be an issue, entry into the water will not be permitted. A shore-based skill dive is recommended for those needing to refresh skills or adapt to cold water and 7mm wetsuits.
Full equipment rental for a single dive is 29 EUR, and for a full day (2 dives) is 35 EUR. Individual pieces of equipment like BCD, regulator, or wetsuit can also be rented per dive or per day.
You can try diving without certification from the age of 10. For PADI Discover Scuba Diving or SSI try diving experiences, participants must be at least 10 years old and in reasonable physical health.
Hvar boasts over 15 dive locations, primarily within the Pakleni Islands archipelago. Favorite sites include Vodnjak, Stambedar, Vela Garska, Paulina Wreck, Poseidon Pillar, Baba Reef, Robert's Wall, and Anchor Wall. The schedule is decided daily based on weather and diver experience.