Half-Day Diving off Split: Two Boat Dives into Šolta’s Coral Walls

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Half-Day Diving off Split: Two Boat Dives into Šolta’s Coral Walls

A five-hour, boat-based outing from Split that visits nearby sites around the island of Šolta for two guided dives, a Maslinica break and complete equipment rental.

Half-Day Diving off Split: Two Boat Dives into Šolta’s Coral Walls.

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Location
Split
Operator
Waterworld d.o.o.
Category
Boat Tour
Robert Eric Crews
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From Split, the Adriatic opens into an archipelago of accessible dive sites — more than 30 locations lie just 15–80 minutes by boat. In a compact half-day format you can sample Central Dalmatia’s colourful coral walls, caves and wrecks, guided by professional divers and returning to port the same afternoon.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE UNDERWATER

Coral walls, gorgonians and Mediterranean life

Dive sites in Central Dalmatia feature colourful walls overgrown with corals, sponges and gorgonians, plus caves, wrecks and the region’s characteristic fauna — grouper, lobster, octopus, conger eel and more.

THE ROUTE

Dozens of sites a short boat hop from Split

The operator runs excursions to over 30 distinct diving sites, each reachable within roughly 15–80 minutes by boat — a compact network of top dive locations in Central Dalmatia.

THE PAUSE

Maslinica: the lunchtime interlude

After the first dive the trip calls a break in Maslinica on the island of Šolta, a small harbour village with several restaurants and cafés where divers regroup before the second dive.

What the day feels like

What the half‑day feels like

This is a tight, purposeful outing: prepare at the base before a late‑morning departure, ride 15–80 minutes to a Solta site for a guided first dive, surface for a relaxed break in Maslinica, then head to a second nearby location for a final dive before returning in the late afternoon.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this trip suits — and who it does not.

1
Certified recreational diversWell suited: the outing is structured for certified divers able to make guided boat dives.
2
Recently certified diversAppropriate provided you hold a valid certification — the format is boat‑based with guided dives.
3
Non‑certified guestsNot suitable: the excursion is intended for certified divers rather than beginners without certification.
4
Groups of certified diversSuitable for groups composed of certified divers; the operator runs multiple boats and can host larger parties.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Equipment

Complete equipment rental is provided as part of the outing.

Guides & Safety

Professional licensed divers lead and supervise the dives.

Underwater time

The program includes approximately three hours exploring the underwater world across the dives.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Do I need to be certified to join?

Yes — this course is for certified divers only.

How long is the excursion?

The half‑day outing lasts about five hours, with a return to port in the late afternoon.

How many dives are included?

The described daytrip itinerary runs two dives with a break in Maslinica between them.

What is included in the price?

The trip includes complete equipment rental, a professional licensed diver, boat ride and access to the dive sites.

Where and when are transfers available for guests without a car?

A Split–Trogir–Split transfer can be arranged for an extra €15 per person with pick‑ups at 08:00 or 12:00; the pick‑up point in Split is in front of the church of St. Francis.

What marine life and features can I expect to see?

Dives visit colourful walls, sponges and gorgonians, caves and wrecks and a range of Mediterranean species including grouper, lobster, octopus and conger eel.