Manta

Located in the historic fishing town of Komiža on Vis Island, Manta serves as a gateway to the diverse underwater landscapes of the Adriatic. The centre is positioned to take advantage of the region's unique combination of deep-water wrecks and complex natural formations.

Whether you are looking to complete your initial certification or are an experienced technical diver seeking advanced decompression training, the centre provides the necessary infrastructure. Their expertise covers a broad spectrum, from shallow reef exploration to deep, technical investigations of local shipwrecks.

Manta operates with a professional focus, offering training through both IANTD-SSI and SSI affiliations. This dual affiliation ensures that divers can access a wide variety of standardised course pathways, including the specialised TechXR programmes.

The centre is geared towards serious progression, providing everything from basic skills updates to professional instructor training. They also offer commercial diving services, reflecting a high level of technical proficiency within their team.

The course catalogue is extensive, beginning with entry-level programmes like Try Scuba and Open Water Diver. For those looking to build their skills, they offer a full suite of SSI specialties, including Perfect Buoyancy, Navigation, and Deep Diving.

Technical training is a core pillar of the centre, featuring the TechXR series. This includes TechXR Advanced Decompression, TechXR Advanced Nitrox, TechXR Decompression Procedures, and TechXR Normoxic Trimix, alongside Technical Foundations. For those pursuing a professional career, they provide Divemaster and various Instructor Training Courses (ITC).

The centre operates an exclusive yacht for its diving groups, providing a dedicated platform for exploring the waters around Komiža and Vis. This allows for comfortable transit to more remote sites, such as the wrecks and caves located further offshore.

For technical divers, the centre is equipped to support advanced profiles, offering Nitrox and Trimix. This capability is essential for those planning deep wreck penetrations or decompression dives.

The facility is designed to accommodate both recreational and technical divers, ensuring that the necessary gases are available for those following advanced training programmes.

The diving environment around Vis and Komiža is characterised by a variety of sites ranging from shallow reefs to deep-water wrecks. Divers should be prepared for the different conditions encountered when moving from sheltered coastal areas to the more open waters where many of the wrecks lie.