Who we are
🐠 Welcome to Squatina Dive Center
At Squatina Dive Center, diving isn’t just a hobby – it’s a way of life. We’re a team driven by passion, professionalism, and a love for adventure both above and below the surface. Whether you’re taking your first breaths underwater or are a seasoned diver seeking new depths, you’ll find a warm, personal approach and expert guidance waiting for you here.
🤿 Why Dive with Us?
At Squatina Dive Center, you’re not just a student or a customer – you’re part of our diving family. With Norbert’s depth of experience in the water and Regina’s passion for making everything click on land, we offer more than just dive training: we offer memorable experiences, meaningful connections, and a love for the ocean that stays with you long after the dive ends.
Join us, explore the unknown, and discover the beauty of the underwater world – the Squatina way.
Norbert Szywala – Diving Instructor & Co-owner of Squatina Dive Center
Norbert is a highly experienced and passionate diving instructor and the proud owner of Squatina Dive Center. With years of diving expertise across Europe, Norbert brings deep knowledge, a fun-loving spirit, and a strong commitment to safety and quality instruction.
His diving journey has taken him to diverse underwater environments, from the vibrant Mediterranean waters of Malta and Croatia to the historic wrecks of Germany, France, and Poland, as well as the challenging cold waters of the UK. This broad experience allows Norbert to offer rich insights and personalized guidance to divers of all levels.
Known for his friendly and approachable teaching style, Norbert ensures every dive is both safe and enjoyable, making Squatina Dive Center not just a place to learn, but a place to fall in love with diving.
Whether you're taking your first breath underwater or exploring advanced dive sites, Norbert’s enthusiasm and deep respect for the ocean will inspire your diving adventure.
Regina Szarek – Co-Owner of Squatina Dive Center
Regina is the dynamic co-owner of Squatina Dive Center, bringing unmatched energy, organization, and passion to everything she does. As the office mastermind and organizing guru, she keeps operations running smoothly, ensuring every guest feels welcomed and well taken care of.
A certified diver, ski instructor, and sailor, Regina lives and breathes adventure. Her deep love for both the water and the mountains fuels her vibrant personality and inspires everyone around her. Whether she's coordinating dive trips, managing logistics, or sharing stories from the slopes and the sea, Regina brings heart, humor, and precision to the Squatina experience.
With Regina at the helm behind the scenes, Squatina Dive Center is more than a dive shop—it’s a community built on passion, professionalism, and fun.
Dario
our captain.
As a Meteorologist and talent in foreign languages he is alway in a good mood. He is responsible for our boat trips at SquatinaDiving always in a safe manner; he knows each wave in Baska and also knows how to take the wave. With almost 30-years experiance in diving business with humor and heart for the best support of our guest on board.
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Captain
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croatian pioneer in diving
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passionate freediver
We are looking forward to welcoming you!