This dive site, centered around the island of Kaprije, is renowned for its dramatic underwater topography including steep walls and drop-offs. It is particularly famous for housing the well-preserved wreck of the Francesca da Rimini, a WWII munitions ship. The clear Adriatic waters also reveal a vibrant ecosystem of smaller marine life amidst colorful sponges.
Kaprije
Adriatic island diving with wrecks, walls, and rich marine life.
Boat Access
20m Avg Depth
52m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Fair
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
California Spiny Lobster
Scorpionfish
Octopus
Sponge
Snowflake Moray
Saddled Seabream
Conger Eel
Nudibranch
Things to Note
Difficulty:
All levels
Offers both shallow, protected bays and deeper, more challenging wrecks.
Hazards:
depthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Mild
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