Scuba diving in the Adriatic of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast in the luxury cruiser BELUGA, exploring World War II wrecks, caves and the undersea world that was the favourite diving location of Jacques Cousteau - diving courses offered. Cruises are designed to be enjoyed by non-divers as well as divers, with itineraries including a wealth of natural, unspoiled locations such as the Mljet & Kornati islands National Parks, Cres, Dugi otok, Vis, Hvar, as well as famous diving haunts.

 
 
Scuba diving the Adriatic in BELUGA

The cruise ship Beluga is the first 40 meter long ship made expressly for diving cruises on the Adriatic Sea, but it can be enjoyed by all guests - diver or non-diver - who want to enjoy the beauties of the Croatian archipelago far away from crowded beaches. We offer comfortable accommodation, a first class service and culinary delights prepared using ancient authentic recipes. In addition to our main offer there is also a possibility of attending various scuba diving courses from international schools such as SSI, PADI, React Right or DAN. For more details on equipment, diving courses and regulations, please go to Scuba Diving in BELUGA.

Along with our standard locations, which include some of the most beautiful dive-sites of the North, Central and South Adriatic Sea, it is possible to arrange other activities for large groups, such as Croatian dancing with dance instructors, team-building trips with experienced educators and animators, big game fishing, business presentations & seminars, private parties with famous Croatian musicians, small private wedding cruises or relaxation & meditation wellness cruises.

SCUBA DIVING CRUISE ITINERARIES

We make regular scheduled diving cruises of the North and South Dalmatian Coast, but if you wish to charter the whole boat as a group we can arrange the diving itineraries according to your own wishes (wreck diving, cavern diving, or both). On any of these cruises guests are free to dive when and where you want (of course within the diving safety limits). For example; after a leisurely breakfast, a guest may wish to join fellow divers for a morning dive. Then, after lunch and a nap, they may enjoy an afternoon dive. Shallow water night dives can also be arranged. For scheduled cabin charter cruises we have planned the following itineraries, which alternate from one route to the other each week:

1. North Route (Sjeverna Ruta): Sibenik- island Zut (Kamenar, Babuljasi) - island Molat (cape Bonaster) - island Premuda - island Susak - wreck Tihany - island Galiolo - island Cres wreck Lina - island Unije - Male Srakane - Dugi otok - Kaprije - Sibenik

2. South Route (Juzna ruta): Sibenik - Hvar - Pakleni islands - Prznjak Veli - reef Kljuc - island Mljet - island Peljesac - island Lastovo - wreck Teti - island Vis - Bisevo - Sibenik

On all these routes we can organise excursions to local towns, such as to Split, Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik, etc. To see the maps of the diving itineraries, please go to the Beluga Cruise Itineraries page.

• Boat type: Motor-cruiser, motor-yacht
• Refitted in 2008
• Length 39.8 metres
• Beam 6.9 metres
• Draught 2.0 metres
• Cruising speed 12 KN
• 2 Diesel 235 HP engines
• Steel hull
• Fuel tank 9,000 litres
• Freshwater tank 2,000 litres
• Desalinised water tank 6,000 litres
• Desalinisation rate 250 litres/hour
• Electricity 50 amp, 220V
• Radar system & VHF radio
• Echo sounder
• GPS navigation
• Large stern dive deck with seating
• Sea-level dive platform
• Nitrox and air filling station
• Bauer Air/Nitrox compressor: 320 litres/min at 300 bar
• Freshwater equipment rinse

• Star rating of accommodation *****
• Maximum capacity: 20 guests, plus crew of 9
• 10 twin cabins for guests
• All cabins have shower and WC en-suite
• Full airconditioning throughout
• Thermostatic control of temperature in each cabin
• Large restaurant/saloon with bar
• Restaurant seats 20 guests on 3 tables
• Authentic traditional "Konoba" décor

• 1. Skipper
• 2. First mate
• 3. Quartermaster
• 4. Engineer
• 5. Cook
• 6. Hostess
• 7. Waiter/deck-hand
• 8. Dive master
• 9. Diving instructor
• All the crew speak good English & German

• Diving equipment for 20 guests
• Snorkling & fishing equipment
• CD/Video/DVD players
• Internet connection

The full passenger capacity of the cruise is for 20 guests plus crew of 9. The published prices below are for the cruise per week. There is no reduction in prices for groups smaller than the full capacity.

Week long cruises generally run from Saturday to Saturday.
The dates below are in dd/mm format.

Included in the price

Skipper & 8 crew, 7 days cruising according to schedule (you can make up your own itinerary if you charter the whole boat as a group), personal injury insurance for all guests while onboard (for more extensive specialised diving insurance from DAN - Divers Alert Network - please contact us), room service every day, welcome drinks and appetizers, fuel for 4 hours cruising a day, use of all onboard equipment apart from equipment for hire specified in the "Beluga Diving Prices" file, harbour fees (in the case of cabin charter only), water and electricity.

Not included

Additional meals, cocktails and drinks from the bar, tourist tax (about 1 EURO per day per person) and harbour fees (in the case of whole boat charter only).

You may sign-up online by clicking on the "Click to make a reservation" button, available on every cruise page. Once you have submitted this reservation request, one of our travel consultants will contact you during the next two business days to discuss your requirements. When you are in agreement with the price, route and other details of the cruise, we shall send you an invoice by e-mail for the initial 50% deposit, which can be paid either by credit card, bank transfer or certified cheque. Please see Paying for your cruise for the methods of payment. When your deposit has cleared we will send you a confirmation letter along with a receipt (after the payment of your second instalment, due 60 days before you embark, we shall send you general pre-departure information to prepare you for your cruise).

You are required to make your own travel arrangements, including the purchase of your own air tickets and ferry tickets, etc. Airlines often sell out their best fares many months in advance so early reservation is recommended. Please see our Getting to Croatia & Croatia page for travel information about flights, ferries and buses. For your travel insurance please check out World Nomads, one of the most respected and widely used providers of online insurance.

If you would like to check availablity of a cruise or if you have any questions, please click on the "Click to request more information button". One of our travel consultants will contact you within two business days.

or telephone us:

UNITED STATES
Tel/fax: 0888 835 6515 (toll free in US - between 8 AM & 3 PM)
Tel/fax: +1 881 835 6515 (pay call from outside US)

UNITED KINGDOM
Tel/fax: 0208 114 9384 (from UK)
Tel/fax: +44 208 114 9384 (from outside UK)

FRANCE
Tel/fax: 02 33 35 23 15 (from France)
Mobile: 0632 923 581 (from France)
Tel/fax: +33 2 33 35 23 15 (from outside France)
Mobile: +33 632 923 581 (from outside France)

For international calls replace the + with your international access code.
This is usually 00 but you will need to check for your particular country.