Andreas Kron d.o.o.
Kampor 413a, RAB, Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, HRV
Over het Centrum
Andreas Kron d.o.o., operating as Kron Diving, is a dive center located on the island of Rab, Croatia. Established in 1996, the center is situated in Kampor Bay and provides ample and comfortable facilities for an unforgettable diving holiday. They offer a comprehensive range of SSI-certified diving courses, spanning from recreational levels to professional programs, including Freediving, Boat Diving, and Wreck Diver courses. Its proximity to numerous Croatian islands, with their rich reefs, underwater caves, canyons, and shipwrecks, coupled with Rab's crystal-clear and warm waters, provides an exceptional diving environment.
The center is notable for its diverse offering of underwater activities, including SSI Freediving courses and even Mermaid courses, catering to both adults and children. For those looking to expand their skill set, Kron Diving also provides technical diving and Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) courses, along with Professional and Extended Range programs. The presence of an in-house Instructor Trainer facilitates professional development for divers. The center's fleet of speedboats ensures quick and convenient access to dive sites.
Kron Diving places a strong emphasis on safety, utilizing high-quality Mares equipment and offering nitrox fills. Their facilities include lockers, accommodation, equipment rental, and airport transfer services, ensuring a complete and hassle-free holiday experience. Beyond diving, the island of Rab offers a variety of other activities such as mountain biking, kayaking, and trekking, complementing the diving experience with opportunities for land-based exploration.
Beschikbare Cursussen
7 cursosSSI Try Scuba
Try Scuba at Kron Diving is a one-day introduction run in a confined water environment on the base in Kampor Bay. The SSI Try Scuba program gives first-timers a taste of breathing underwater without committing to a full…
Freediving
Kron Diving runs SSI Freediving from its base in Kampor Bay, with Ralf holding SSI Freediving Instructor certification. The bay at Kampor provides a sheltered environment for breath-hold training — controlled conditions…
Open Water Diver
The Open Water Diver at Kron Diving runs over 4 days and covers the full SSI certification that allows independent diving worldwide. Theory is completed via SSI Online Training before you arrive at the center in Kampor…
Advanced Adventurer
The Advanced Adventurer at Kron Diving covers 5 dives across 5 different specialty areas over 3 days. It's designed for certified divers who aren't sure yet which specialty direction they want to go, giving a structured…
Enriched Air Nitrox
The Enriched Air Nitrox specialty at Kron Diving is a 1-day program covering the planning and execution of dives with oxygen-enriched mixes up to 40%. Kron Diving fills Nitrox on site with two high-performance…
Extended Range Nitrox
Extended Range Nitrox at Kron Diving is the entry point into Extended Range training, covering decompression dives to a maximum of 40 m using Nitrox mixes up to 50%. The program can be completed with a standard…
SCR Diving
Kron Diving runs a dedicated program around the Mares Horizon semi-closed rebreather, positioned as an entry into SCR diving. The Horizon is described as a design built around simplicity: straightforward to set up,…
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Try Scuba starts at 8 years old, and the center has children's equipment on site. Most other courses, including Basic Diver, Scuba Diver, and Open Water Diver, require a minimum age of 10. Diver Stress & Rescue and Search and Recovery start at 12. A medical certificate may be requested for any program.
The team speaks German, English, Croatian, Italian, and Spanish. Andreas and Ralf both speak German and English; Croatian is covered by the team as well.
Yes. Kron Diving runs two high-performance compressors at 900 l/min combined, with a Nitrox and Trimix filling station including a booster pump. This supports both the recreational Enriched Air Nitrox courses and the technical Extended Range and CCR programs.
The center accesses more than 25 dive sites around Rab and the neighboring islands of Grgur, Goli, and Prvic. Boat rides range from 5 minutes (Gonar, Malo & Velo Kolo) to around 20–30 minutes for the more remote sites off Goli island.
Yes, and it's a significant part of what Kron Diving does. Andreas holds SSI Technical International Training Director and SSI Instructor Certifier status. The center offers Extended Range Nitrox, Decompression Diving, CCR courses, and SCR diving using the Mares Horizon semi-closed rebreather. Technical wreck diving including limited penetration is also in the course program.
The SSI Open Water Diver runs over 4 days. Theory is covered via SSI Online Training before arrival, refreshed at the base, followed by confined water skills in the bay and then 4 open water dives around the island. Minimum age is 10.
The Dupin restaurant is directly in front of the dive base, with a terrace overlooking the water. It serves national and international cuisine — practical for lunch between dives or an evening meal after a full day on the boat.
Yes. Kron Diving can assist with finding accommodation (private rooms, hotel, or camping options) and organizes transfers to and from the main airports in Croatia — Rijeka, Pula, Zadar, and Zagreb. Contact them by email with your arrival details.