About Us

OpenWater Croatia diving center in Split

Open Water began in 1995 as a small diving school on the coast near Split, founded by Vladimir Stipčević – dive instructor, skipper and still the first person you’ll meet on the boat.

Diving is built on trust. Over the years, our divers kept returning with their families and friends – some wanted to explore above the water too. So we grew, carefully: boat days, snorkeling trips, activities along the coast. What never changed is the scale. Small groups. Personal guides. Time to breathe.

Who you’ll dive with

Dive instructor smiling in the water after a dive
  • Vladimir “Vlado” Stipčević – CEO, Dive Control Specialist Instructor
  • Alina Danet – Branch Office Manager, Omis
  • A small team of certified instructors and skippers

What we stand for

  • Safety without drama – thorough briefings, honest weather calls
  • Small groups: maximum 6 guests per tour
  • Water Sports Company of the Year 2018
  • More than 2,000 guests have explored Croatia with us

Read what our guests say on TripAdvisor.

Real dives, real guests, real Adriatic – no stock photos.