Vela Luka & the Blue Hole · Croatia · Wall · Cave & cavern
Blue Hole
A cavern dive along a wall, swum east from a 6 m entry
The Blue Hole is a wall and cavern dive near Vela Luka on the western end of Korčula. The dive begins in shallow water at 6 m and swims east along a wall that falls past 40 m, so a single dive takes in both the cavern and a deep stretch of open wall.
0Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Vela Luka & the Blue Hole and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
Divers drop in at about 6 m and set off heading east, with the wall on one side and the cavern features of the site along the way. The wall keeps going below the shallow entry and passes 40 m, so the turn depth is a matter of each diver's training and plan. The site is sheltered from north and east winds, which keeps the entry calm when those winds blow.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off-season | Off-season | Off-season | Off-season | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Fair | Off-season | Off-season |
Season follows Vela Luka & the Blue Hole: Boats run from early May to mid-October; July to September has the warmest water, and most centres close after the summer.
Questions divers ask
What certification does the Blue Hole near Vela Luka need?+
The entry is at 6 m, but the wall drops past 40 m, so Deep training is needed for the full profile; shallower plans stay on the upper wall.
Sources
- The best Dive Sites in Croatia — Croatia Divers
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