Join REEF on its continued exploration of the East Atlantic and Mediterranean region. Just outside Split, Croatia, Trogir Diving Center is proud to have beaten the test of time, being in service for more than 30 years. Its multiple boats and opportunities for shore diving make it the perfect spot for REEF explorers. With incredible underwater landscapes and crystal clear waters, there is plenty to find. Topside, there is just as much to explore! Accommodations are centrally located with easy access to Trogir's beautiful downtown or transportation to the surrounding areas.
Project Focus: The purpose of this trip is to conduct fish surveys to support REEF's Volunteer Fish Survey Project. Click here to learn more about participating in fish surveys on a REEF Field Survey Trip!
Best Suited For: Divers and Non-divers
Accommodations: Apartment Zaja offers 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. The 2-bedroom apartments include a double bed and two single beds. The 1-bedroom apartment has two single beds that can be combined. Both apartments also have a sofa bed in the living room, a kitchen, a bathroom, a balcony with sea view, a TV/SAT, air conditioning in the living room, WiFi internet, and private parking. Breakfast and lunch are also included at a local restaurant. Accommodations are 150m from the dive center.
Diving: The trip package includes 5 days of 2-morning boat dives with Trogir Dive Center. Nitrox can be added for an additional fee per tank. Additional afternoon dives, including shore diving in front of the dive shop, are also available for an additional fee. Water temperature is expected to be in the high 70s to low 80s.
Pricing, Inclusions, and Other Fees
| 1 and 2-Bedroom Apartment | |
| Double Occupancy Diver | $2,060 |
| *Single Occupancy Diver | $2,559 |
*Based on availability
Non-diving pricing based on request.
Your Package Includes: The trip package includes 7 nights of accommodation at Apartment Zaja, five days of 2-tank morning dives, breakfast, lunch, and transfers.
REEF Program Fee: A REEF Program Fee of $350 will be added to each package to cover the cost of the group leader, seminar, and REEF survey materials. The REEF Program Fee applies to all divers and any attendee age 18 or older.
Additional Fees - Not Included: The following costs are not included in the price paid to REEF: All flights, and meals other than breakfast and lunch, additional dives, or optional Nitrox. Gratuities are not included and are at each individual's discretion.
Registration
To reserve your space, email trips@REEF.org or call 305-588-5869. A $500 per person deposit will be due to confirm your reservation. Visit our Trip Policies page for more information on deposit and payment schedules.
Croatia Travel Info
Insurance: Travel insurance is not included. REEF strongly recommends that each participant purchase adequate dive travel insurance to protect you from unforeseen circumstances. REEF partners with both DiveAssure and DAN to offer travel insurance packages specifically for divers. REEF will receive a portion of the proceeds from travel insurance purchases when you click on the following affiliate links for DiveAssure or DAN.
How to Get There: Participants should look to make arrangements to fly into Split International Airport (SPU), arriving on Saturday, July 25, and departing the following Saturday, August 1. All participants are responsible for booking their own airfare. REEF is not able to book air travel.
Transfers: Transfers are included to and from Split International Airport (SPU) on the arrival and departure days. Further details will be provided closer to the trip.
Passports, Documentation and Visas: Visitors to Croatia are required to have a current passport valid for 6 months, with at least one blank page. Please refer to the appropriate consulate for requirements to enter Croatia.
COVID-19 Considerations: It is the participant's responsibility to ensure that they understand and comply with all local requirements (for entry and visit as a tourist) of the host destination, and for exit and entry requirements for their home country. Be prepared for your plans to change. Be sure your travel insurance covers COVID-related issues. No travel is risk-free during the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries may further restrict travel or bring in new rules at short notice, for example, due to a new COVID-19 variant. Please be aware that REEF is not a travel agent. We are doing our best to interpret the information provided by our trip vendor and the host country’s government COVID-19 webpages. We encourage everyone to do their own research, interpretation, and due diligence. Please see REEF’s COVID-19 Considerations and Vaccine Policies section in our REEF Field Survey Trips Policies page for more information.