Vela Luka & the Blue Hole · Croatia · Wall
Monk Seal Bay
A sloping shelf from 6 m that leads south onto a deep wall
Monk Seal Bay is a sloping shelf and wall dive near Vela Luka on Korčula. A shelf from 6 m leads to a wall that passes 40 m, giving a site that suits a shallow shelf dive as well as a deeper wall profile.
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
Entry is at around 6 m on a sloping shelf, and the route heads south down the shelf to where it meets the wall. The wall then drops past 40 m. The bay is sheltered from east winds, which makes it an option when an easterly blows.
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.
Sources
- The best Dive Sites in Croatia — Croatia Divers
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