Croatia · Istria, off Rovinj

Baron Gautsch

Also known as: SS Baron Gautsch

Best time to dive

May to October

What you might see

  • NudibranchLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - wreck lies at 28-40m, well beyond snorkel range

Safety notes

Wreck is broken in places with collapsed masts/chimneys; entry restricted to the first two decks; deco/no-deco time management required at depth; access is legally permit-restricted

Permits & fees

Access permitted only through dive centers holding a special Ministry of Culture permit (protected cultural heritage site); general Croatia diving card also required, historically approx. EUR 14-15/year - confirm current price with an operator

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Rovinj

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.