Čierna Voda
The AQUAREA Čierna Voda Dive Center was established in 2017. By 2020, it became one of the world’s leading dive centers, earning five-star TDI/SDI/ERDI certification. Since 2021, it has met the requirements to become a DAN HIRA Partner – Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Program, the only dive center in Slovakia with this distinction.
It is the only dive base of its kind in Slovakia, offering fully equipped facilities, submerged attractions, and a wide variety of fish for divers to admire underwater. We provide ideal conditions for all divers, from beginners to technical divers, and even members of the Slovak Ministry of Interior and Defense.
Our staff is trained to provide first aid and oxygen administration, ensuring your comfort and safety.
As part of the resort, the Dive Center also offers activities for non-diving family members, from children to adults.
Submerged attractions attached with ropes over 1000 m in total, divided into zones based on certification level:
OWD (Open Water Diver) – circuit at 5 m and 9 m with attractions such as a car, tram, bus, glider, bell tower, and more
AOWD (Advanced Open Water Diver) – descent buoy at 30 m, simulated boat jump
DEEP – training platform at -30 m, descent buoy at -35 m
TECH – route: bus – platform – tram
Detailed map of submerged attractions and circuits
Observing, feeding, and swimming with carp in the bay among submerged trees
Dive equipment rental
Cylinder filling with BAUER POSEIDON 550 compressor (200/300 bar)
Automated AED defibrillator
Professional oxygen administration in case of diving accidents
Cooperation with DAN Europe
Beverages available (KOFOLA brand)
Your safety is our top priority. Every diver or freediver must register before each dive with their highest valid diving certification.
Unique underwater environment with submerged attractions
Professional services and full dive center facilities
Suitable for all levels of divers
Options from trial dives to certified courses
Freediving training for APNEA enthusiasts
Diving at the Dive & Freediving Centre is available during the summer season, or by individual arrangement outside the season. Current opening hours can be found in the Contact section.
Dive equipment rental:
AQUALUNG wetsuits (5 mm, with or without hood, sizes XS–4XL)
BARE wetsuits (3 mm – freediving)
AQUALUNG hood sizes S–3XL, masks, snorkels, fins
Weight belts (1 kg, 2 kg, 3 kg), knives, flashlights
Cylinder rental (10l, 12l, 15l), air filling (200/300 bar)
Other services:
Map of underwater attractions for use during dives
Instructor-guided dives, trial dives, dive courses (can be reserved via the Dive Centre website or reception)
Souvenirs
Discover the underwater world with us!
Do you enjoy unique experiences and want to explore life beneath the surface, admire its beauty, and feel weightlessness?
We offer a trial dive with an experienced instructor, who will guide you through diving basics, introduce you to dive equipment, and teach essential skills and underwater signals. During the dive, you will explore submerged attractions and can even feed carp with the instructor in the bay.
Trial dive includes:
Entry to the Sports & Leisure Area – Dive Center & Beach Zone
Pre-dive preparation
Equipment rental
30-minute dive with a diving instructor
Price: €89
Requirements:
Minimum age: 12 years
Good health for diving
Swimming ability
Bring swimwear, towel, and something to drink for hydration
Avoid heavy meals before diving
Alcohol is prohibited before trial dives
If interested, fill out the reservation form under the “RESERVATIONS” tab on our website.
Price: €590
Included in the course:
Access to Sports & Leisure Area – Dive Center & Beach Zone for 3 days
Equipment rental including cylinder fills for the duration of the course
Course materials and aids
Dive Center gift upon completion
SDI certification card (lifetime validity, valid worldwide)
Not included:
Printed version of the textbook (available for purchase at the Dive Center)
Requirements:
Minimum 12 years for Junior OWD (guardian consent required), 15 years for OWD certification
Health declaration (completed on day 1)
Swimming ability
Bring swimwear, towel, and drink for hydration
Avoid heavy meals before diving
Alcohol is prohibited before dives
Course schedule:
Friday: welcome, administration, equipment familiarization, controlled water skills practice, theory
Saturday & Sunday: 4–6 open water dives (max 3 per day), theory, briefings, debriefings, practice, final test
Course content:
5 theory lessons
Controlled water dives (training platforms)
4–6 open water dives
Freediving (breath-hold diving / APNEA) – courses include Level I, Level II, and Apnea Discovery. Suitable for those wanting to try freediving. Courses are offered by Freediving Academy under Jaroslav Figura.
Freediving facilities include:
“Island” platform for deep training
Located in the middle of the lake
Maximum depth: 35 m
Option to attach personal freedive buoy
Rest pontoons between dives
Static training platform
Depth: 1.5 m
Handles for static training
Capacity: 8 pairs / buddy system
Instructors are responsible for their students only
Every freediver must register at reception with a valid license
Personal descent buoys must be used (no rental available)
Freedivers must follow the center’s operational rules
Large freediving groups are advised to reserve in advance via the website for comfortable training and dive space
Available for rental:
5 mm / 3 mm wetsuits
Dive masks
Weight belts & lead
Snorkels, gloves, dive boots, scuba fins
Equipment cannot be reserved in advance, sizes vary. Test or pick up equipment before the course or early morning when the center opens.
We provide Level I & II freediving courses, as well as Apnea Discovery for those who want to try freediving.
