Authorized center with depth, permit, and wreck-access notes.
A protected Adriatic wreck with an upright profile.
A protected Adriatic wreck with an upright profile.
Access, permits, and wreck rules are handled through local authorized centers.
Baron Gautsch (Wreck) is an upright Adriatic passenger shipwreck that rewards disciplined wreck divers with a clean route, strong history, and a dramatic steel profile. The dive starts outside the wreck and works across the decks and along the hull, so you get a real sense of the ship's scale without needing to force the pace. It is a serious boat dive for advanced divers who want a protected wreck, tight procedures, and plenty of structure to look over on the way around.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
28m - 40m
Depth Note
The wreck stands upright on the sandy bottom with the upper deck around 28 m and the main body around 40 m.
Best Season
May to September.
Typical Conditions
Advanced wreck dive with limited current, around 5-10 m visibility, and an upright structure on a sandy bottom.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Use an authorized center, keep the team tight in the wreck, and avoid forcing penetration beyond the first two decks.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only and authorized dive centers only.
Legal Notes
A Croatian Ministry of Culture permit is required, and entry is limited to the first two decks.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The dive usually starts at the stern and works forward across the upper deck and around the hull.
Freediving
Not suitable for freediving; the wreck is deep and access-controlled.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits far below the surface.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Authorized center with depth, permit, and wreck-access notes.
Visibility, current, access, and general wreck profile.
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