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Tunel Prvić

3.7 — based on 14 community signals
4.2 12 species 26 contributors

Tunel Prvić is a year-round dive site near Croatia's Stražica Lighthouse, featuring a tunnel formation and diverse marine life.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Activity
dive
Difficulty
intermediate
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions

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Wind
3.7 kn
Wave
0.08 m
Water
24.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (50%)
Now: N (3°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.71m

Today: High 10:00 (-0.36m), Low 01:00 (-0.58m)

+-0.3 m-1.0 m
▼ 01:00 · -0.58m ▲ 10:00 · -0.36m ▼ 01:00 · -0.71m ▲ 09:00 · -0.43m Now -0.6m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.15 · mod Air PM2.55 · good 06:44 19:04
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 10.7 0.08 5 0mm
09-20 10.2 0.02 5 0mm
09-21 15.1 0.38 5 0mm
09-22 12.1 0.34 5 0mm
09-23 4.8 0.32 5 0mm
09-24 6.3 0.04 5 38mm
09-25 10 0.04 5 0mm

About this spot

Tunel Prvić offers divers a distinctive underwater passage near the Stražica Lighthouse off the Croatian coast. The tunnel formation creates an engaging dive structure that draws both recreational and experienced divers. The site's year-round accessibility makes it a reliable choice for planning dives during any season. Marine life observations at Tunel Prvić show good biodiversity documented across 12 recorded species sightings. The site sits outside a marine protected area, so standard local diving regulations apply. Community engagement around the dive is solid, with video documentation from multiple divers providing real-world perspectives on conditions and wildlife encounters. Access and logistics depend on local dive operators familiar with the Prvić area. The site's proximity to Stražica Lighthouse makes it geographically distinctive within Croatia's diving landscape. Water conditions vary seasonally, so checking current reports before your trip ensures you match your experience level to prevailing circumstances.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

CaveBoat

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 1338km · ~308kg · €6

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 77/100
  • Visa: Visa-free · 90 days max
  • Flight: 6h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 6h east · 4 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Tunel Prvić?

Tunel Prvić is diveable year-round, so you can plan trips in any season. Check local conditions before booking, as seasonal changes affect visibility and water temperature.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at Tunel Prvić. Review community video footage and dive logs from local operators to see recent sightings and understand what to expect on your dive.

Is a permit required?

Tunel Prvić is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Croatian diving rules apply. Contact local dive operators for current permit requirements and regulations.

How do I get there?

The site is located near Stražica Lighthouse on the Croatian coast. Local dive operators run trips to Tunel Prvić—ask them about boat access, travel time, and what to bring.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving at Tunnel, Prvic Island, Rab - 2021

werdy27

2018-07-09 Croatia Prvic Island Dive 2 (Tunel)

Airethilien Banach

Tunnel von Prvic

Hang-Loose-Diving
💬 1 top comments
  • super tauchplatz super hang loose anbieter, toller Filmer... nur die schwebeteilchen in film.. flossen... lasst uns noch was übrig. sorry

    @speeds77 · 👍 0
wind peaks Nov-Jan-Oct, calmest May-Jul-Jun, dry Jan-Aug.

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