D.C. Blue Planet

Blue Planet is a PADI 5 Star IDC Resort in Dubrovnik, one of Croatia's most beautiful cities. The office sits on the 1st floor of the Hotel Dubrovnik Palace — just follow the fin traces below the pool to meet the instructors. It's a waterfront setting wrapped in crystal-clear blue sea, impressive cliffs and a number of wonderful dive sites.

Courses and diving

With 10 PADI instructors on hand, the centre runs half- and full-day trips alongside a full spread of courses for beginners and advanced divers. Options include Morning and Afternoon Dives from USD 60, the 1-Day Dive Trip, PADI Discover Scuba Diving, the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course, and the PADI Open Water Diver Course with eLearning. Nearby dive sites include Bezdan and Mala Afrika.

Facilities cover a house reef, dive boat, retail shop and free Wi-Fi, plus air fills and equipment rental for adults and kids. The team speaks English, Spanish, German, Italian and Croatian, making it a welcoming choice for divers of all levels.