When booking your dive, please let us know if you prefer a taxi transfer from a meeting point in Split or if you will come directly to our center. Our meeting points for taxi transfers in Split are Tolstojeva ulica 4 or in front of St. Francis Church (Sveti Frane). The transfer usually takes about 20 minutes. If you are staying in Trogir, we can pick you up by car at the parking entrance right next to the main bus station. If you are coming with your own vehicle, we provide ample parking space in the immediate vicinity of the diving center. Transfers from locations closer to your accommodation are also possible by prior arrangement. For groups of 4 or more, transfer by our diving boat from Split Harbor directly to the diving center is also an option. For more detailed information, please check our map under the "Contact" section.

The main advantage is avoiding the summer traffic collapse and the noise of the busy Port of Split. Our location in Kaštela (the so-called "Goldilocks Zone") offers peaceful access to the sea, private parking, and strategic proximity to over 300 villas with pools. With our fast speedboat (BSC with a Honda 250HP engine), we reach the best locations around Čiovo and Šolta in record time.

We are located in Kaštel Stari, between Split and Trogir. We focus exclusively on the waters of Split, Kaštela, Čiovo, Brač, Šolta, and Trogir. We do not organize trips to Vis, Biševo, or Hvar because we want to maximize your time underwater on local reefs and wrecks, without unnecessarily long and exhausting boat rides.

For those without experience, we offer the "Intro Dive" (one dive) and "Discover Scuba Diving" (two dives). These are perfect programs for your first underwater encounter under the constant supervision of an instructor. Find more details on our "Try Dive" page.

Children from the age of 8 can participate in the "Bubblemaker" program. From the age of 10, they can join the "Intro Dive" and "Discover Scuba Diving" programs or enroll in the full "Junior Open Water Diver" course (ages 10-14).

For beginner programs (Intro and Discover), it is not necessary to be an experienced swimmer. Diving Center Venus instructors have extensive experience working with non-swimmers and ensure maximum safety in controlled conditions. Important: It is essential to indicate that you are a "non-swimmer" during the booking process.

On average, we need 4 days, though we often complete it in 3. You complete the theory and exams online via PADI eLearning before arrival, so we focus exclusively on the practical part in the sea. If you must interrupt the course (due to illness, etc.), you only pay for the practical portion completed and receive documentation allowing you to continue anywhere in the world whenever it suits you best.

Without an internationally recognized certificate, you can only join beginner programs with an instructor (up to a depth of 12m). You can be on the same boat as your certified friends, but you will dive in a separate group tailored to your experience level.

Of course. It is only important that your certificate/license is recognized by the WRSTC (World Recreational Scuba Training Council).

Your experience is our priority. We always divide the groups on the boat according to certification levels. Each group has its own dive leader (Divemaster or Instructor) and follows its own dive plan. Our locations are chosen to offer interesting details for both beginners and highly experienced divers.

Every operation is supervised by Ivica, the center owner and a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer with more than 20 years of experience. We use exclusively professional Aqualung equipment, which is regularly serviced. Our BSC speedboat with a Honda 250HP engine ensures fast and safe transfers.

A half-day trip lasts between 3 and 5 hours, depending on the distance to the location and the planned number of dives (one or two). Morning trips usually last about 5 hours, while afternoon trips last about 3 hours.

Bring your diving certificate (if you have one), swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and dry clothes. We always have fresh water and dry compartments for your belongings on the boat, as well as waterproof bags available upon request at our center.

Yes, if we have available seats. Non-divers can enjoy the boat ride or opt for snorkeling (mask, snorkel, fins, and wetsuit included). Most of our locations are excellent for surface underwater sightseeing.

We can recommend an apartment for 4+1 persons, located a 15-minute easy walk from the diving center. If we are fully booked, there are numerous villas with pools, Hotel Stacija, and other private apartments in the immediate vicinity.

You can book online through our website, via email (divingvenus@gmail.com), or directly via WhatsApp/Viber (+385 99 428 4400 or +385 91 227 1480). We accept cash, bank transfers, and credit/debit cards.