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    Diving Brac - Lucice Bay

    18m Max
    12-30m Vis
    shore

    Site Overview

    Brac - Lucice Bay is a training site dive site in Central Dalmatia - Sibenik, Split & Islands, Croatia, set in the clear, fish-rich waters of the Adriatic Sea. Lucice Bay is a sheltered inlet near Bol on Brač, ideal for training and macro. Seahorses, nudibranchs and reef fish inhabit the seagrass and rubble. The calm water makes it perfect for courses and relaxed fun dives. Visibility is good for a bay, and the site is convenient close to Bol. It is a gentle counterpoint to the deep Bol Wall. It is a favourite for night dives and underwater photography. Conditions are typical of the Croatian coast: visibility generally runs from 12 to 30 metres, the current is low and the water temperature ranges between 15 and 26 degrees Celsius depending on season and depth. The marine life is classic Adriatic, centred on long-snouted seahorse, mediterranean nudibranch, common octopus, with the full community described below for those planning a dive. Because of its beginner rating and the need for Open Water certification, Brac - Lucice Bay is best approached with the right thermal protection and, where relevant, wreck or deep training. It is a representative example of why Croatian diving, with its wrecks, walls, caves and gorgonian forests, attracts divers who want history and Mediterranean life in equal measure.

    Dive Briefing

    "Entry is made from the shore near Bol, and divers should check in with a local centre before entering the water. Lucice Bay is a sheltered inlet near Bol on Brač, ideal for training and macro. Seahorses, nudibranchs and reef fish inhabit the seagrass and rubble. The calm water makes it perfect for courses and relaxed fun dives. Visibility is good for a bay, and the site is convenient close to Bol. Plan your profile around a maximum depth of 18 m and an average of 8 m, keeping a close eye on gas and, in deeper sections, on the cold thermocline. Buoyancy control matters: silty or vegetated bottoms and submerged structures are easily disturbed, and shallow depth limits skills to shallow profiles is a real consideration here. Take a moment to review the site-specific hazards with your guide, because conditions at Brac - Lucice Bay can shift quickly with wind and tide and change the feel of the dive. A safe ascent with a surface marker buoy and a clear exit plan completes the dive, with emergency cover routed through Split University Hospital Hyperbaric Chamber."

    Signature Marine Life

    Long-snouted Seahorse

    high

    Hippocampus guttulatus

    Best: May, June, July

    Mediterranean Nudibranch

    high

    Flabellina affinis

    Best: May, June, July

    Common Octopus

    medium

    Octopus vulgaris

    Best: May, June, July

    Common Cuttlefish

    medium

    Sepia officinalis

    Best: May, June, July

    Two-banded Seabream

    medium

    Diplodus vulgaris

    Best: May, June, July

    Small Red Scorpionfish

    low

    Scorpaena notata

    Best: May, June, July

    Safety & Hazards

    • Shallow depth limits skills to shallow profiles
    • Occasional boat traffic in the bay
    • Silt disturbance over sand
    • Cold thermocline below the surface
    • Snag on seagrass
    • Busy in summer peak
    Nearest Chamber
    Split University Hospital Hyperbaric Chamber
    20km away

    Traveler Notes

    Who is this for?

    Brac - Lucice Bay suits beginner divers holding at least an Open Water certification, and it is a strong choice for those who enjoy the clear, fish-rich water of the Croatian Adriatic. Photographers, training groups and divers chasing wrecks, walls, caves or macro life will all find something here, provided they respect the temperature, the marine park rules and the limits of each site. It is less suitable for absolute novices unless booked through a centre running a supervised course, and the deepest or most enclosed sections should only be attempted with the correct specialist training and a guide. Planning a dive here with a licensed Croatian operator not only keeps you safe but also helps protect the fragile gorgonian forests, seagrass and wrecks that make the site special.

    training
    macro
    beginner
    night-dive
    adriatic

    For Non-Divers

    Zlatni Rat beach; Bol town; Brač stone heritage; Beaches

    Quick Stats

    Difficultybeginner
    CertificationOpen Water
    Currentlow
    Water Temp15-26°C
    Best TimeJune - September

    Dive Logistics

    Operators
    • Split Diving
    • Hvar Diving Center
    • Vis Diving
    • Brac Aquatic
    Pricing Guide
    $60 - $120
    Per 2-tank boat dive

    Photography Info

    Recommended Gear
    60mm macro
    28-80mm

    Best for: macro, wide_angle

    Nearby Stay

    Hotel Park

    Split20km away

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    Hotel Adriana

    Hvar20km away

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