Diving Dubrovnik - St. Mary’s Reef (Lokrum)

Site Overview

Dubrovnik - St. Mary’s Reef (Lokrum) is a reef dive site in Southern Dalmatia - Dubrovnik & Peljesac, Croatia, set in the clear, fish-rich waters of the Adriatic Sea. St. Mary’s Reef off Lokrum is a shallow coral garden ideal for beginners and night dives. Moray eels and octopus are common, making it a relaxed macro and training site. Its easy depth suits Open Water divers and fun dives. Visibility is good, and the short boat ride from Dubrovnik keeps it convenient. The island setting is scenic and close to the old town. It is a calm counterpoint to the deep Dubrovnik wrecks. 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 mediterranean moray, common octopus, two-banded seabream, with the full community described below for those planning a dive. Because of its beginner rating and the need for Open Water certification, Dubrovnik - St. Mary’s Reef (Lokrum) 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.