Try scuba diving
Try scuba diving in Split and discover what it feels like to breathe underwater – no experience required. Your instructor stays by your side from the first breath in shallow water to your first guided dive over the reef.
What to expect when you try scuba diving
- Practice breathing through the regulator at 1 meter depth
- Descend step by step as you get comfortable
- Guided dive hand in hand with your instructor
- Pictures and videos of your dive included
Key facts
- Price: €100 per person
- Start: 9:00 or on request
- Duration: 2–3 hours
- Includes: all equipment, instructor, insurance, photos & videos
Requirements
- Minimum age 10 years, reasonable physical health
- Completed medical statement before the experience
- Ability to swim and float unassisted
- Basic English (for safety briefings)
Why try scuba diving in Split?
The coastline between Split and Omiš is a relaxed place for a first scuba experience. Clear Adriatic water, sheltered sites and a slow, instructor-led pace make it easier to focus on the exciting part: discovering what it feels like to breathe underwater. You do not need a diving licence, previous lessons or your own equipment. We begin in shallow water and only continue when you feel ready.
How your first scuba dive works
Before entering the water, your instructor explains the equipment, hand signals and the few safety skills you will use. You practise breathing through the regulator at the surface and at a comfortable shallow depth. Once you are relaxed, you make a gentle guided dive over the reef with your instructor beside you throughout. There is no pressure to reach a particular depth: the experience follows your comfort level and the conditions on the day.
Is Try Scuba right for you?
Try Scuba is ideal for curious beginners, couples, families with teenagers and travellers who want a memorable activity near Split without committing to a full course. It is also a useful way to see whether you would enjoy becoming a certified diver. If you love the experience, the next step is our Open Water Diver Course; if you are already certified, our guided Fun Dives take you to more of the local coast.
Plan your try scuba diving experience
Allow two to three hours for the full experience, including the briefing, equipment fitting, shallow-water practice and guided dive. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a dry change of clothes; we provide the diving equipment. Let us know in advance if you have a medical condition, are taking medication, are pregnant or have any questions about the medical statement. We will explain the requirements clearly before your booking.
Our meeting point is in Omiš, around 30 minutes from Split, with access to dive sites along the coast. Booking ahead is recommended in summer so we can reserve an instructor and keep groups small. The price is €100 per person and includes equipment, insurance, photos and videos. Choose a date online, then we will confirm the practical details for your day.
We welcome questions before you reserve. A short conversation can help you choose the most comfortable start time and make your first dive feel simple, safe and genuinely enjoyable for beginners of all ages.
FAQ
Do I need any diving experience?
No. Try Scuba is designed for complete beginners – your instructor handles everything and stays with you the entire time.
What if I want to continue diving?
Perfect – your next step is the Open Water Diver Course, the internationally recognized entry certification.
Not sure which program fits you? Explore all scuba diving options near Split and compare courses, try dives and guided dives.