Krasi
CMAS ** Diving Instructor
University graduate. Fluent in English. Special interests: nature conservation and underwater archaeology.
Why dive in Rusalka?
A sheltered cove on Bulgaria’s wild northern coast, a friendly dive center, and some of the best wreck diving in the Black Sea.
The dive sites near Rusalka offer wonderful opportunities for both recreational and special-interest diving. The wealth of marine plants and fish, caves and wrecks from different eras makes Rusalka one of the finest diving destinations on the Black Sea coast — one of the few places where you can explore a cave or a shipwreck yourself and feel the spirit of a treasure hunt.
The dive center
- Air fills: 15 tanks and 2 compressors
- 12 full sets of rental gear, with lockable guest storage
- A classroom with audio-visual equipment
- Small-boat wreck diving to famous wrecks
- Shore diving around the clock; night, drift and cave dives on request
Courses from Snorkelling and Open Water up to Assistant Instructor, plus six specialties including Wreck Diving, Cave Diving and Underwater Photography. Certification through CMAS, in English and Russian.
Rusalka Yacht Club
The yacht club offers sailing lessons and trips with Laser sailing boats on request.
Our instructor team
Nobody knows the dive sites of the northern Bulgarian Black Sea coast better than our team. You’ll dive safely, in small groups, with a personal approach and a relaxed atmosphere.
Sasho
CMAS ** Diving Instructor
IT specialist. Fluent in English. Special interests: marine biology and ecology.
Travel & practical info
Rusalka is easy to reach from almost anywhere in Europe — fly to Varna, then a short transfer to the resort.
- Getting there: Fly to Varna Airport, then a short road transfer to Rusalka (about 80 km).
- Diving season: April–October, with high season June–September. Air 25–30 °C, water 20–25 °C.
- Climate: Mild, with sea breezes and around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year; summer rain is rare.
- Currency: Euro (€) — Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026. Cards are widely accepted.
- Time zone: Eastern European Time (UTC+2).
- Safety: A recompression chamber is available in Varna, staffed 24/7. There are no dangerous marine animals.
