The 10 Scuba Diving Trips in Malta Worth the Boat Ride

1.Malta: First Experience Scuba Diving Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 548 reviews · 2.5 - 3.5 hours · from $94Our pick

You’ll learn basic scuba skills online and in person, then practice in shallow water before a second shore session to 5 meters. Aquatica Diving Centre keeps groups to four, supplies the full kit, and uses instructors such as Emma, Marco, Vinny, and Francesca. Plan on 2.5 to 3.5 hours, plus swimwear and a towel.

“It was an amazing experience! Emma our guide was very calm and nice. It was the first time for both of us and it was no problem following her step by step. Thank you”

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2.St Julians: Discover Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $106

Meet at Divewise beside the Westin Dragonara Resort for a 30-minute safety lesson, equipment practice, and about an hour underwater in calm, shallow conditions. English, Spanish, French, Italian, Afrikaans, and Polish support is available. Patient instructors such as Nico, Mike, Jackson, and Iona help beginners build confidence at their own pace.

“It was a great experience, my first time so I didn’t have any idea about Diving I was uncomfortable in the beginning but my Instructor Yarik, (as I remember his name) helped me throughout I really appreciate that, He is a nice man as well. Thumbs up to him!!! 🙏👏👍💯”

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3.First scuba diving experience with instructor – Malta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews

Meet DiveBase Malta in St. Paul’s Bay for a three-hour PADI Discover Scuba session led by instructors such as Antonio, Davide, or Georgia. You’ll learn equipment use, ear equalization, fin swimming, and hand signals before entering shallow and open water. Equipment, insurance, and instruction are included.

“This was the best thing I did in Malta. We were underwater for about an hour and saw quite a bit of interesting sealife. Antonio was a great instructor.”

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4.Two Morning Dives in Gozo for Certified Diver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Meet your instructor at 8 AM in Marsalforn, where your sized scuba gear is ready. Travel by vehicle to a Gozo shore site for two guided underwater sessions, with a safety briefing, tanks, equipment, coffee, tea, cookies, and water included. Bring your certification card. A computer and torch cost €8 each for the day.

“Super...the instructor driver was waiting for me at the harbour with full intimate communication before for advice to reach Gozo from everywhere...Dives where very safe and relaxing and enjoyed the company of a lot of fish visiting caves so large that you don't have to be advanced (for all levels)...very cost effective too”

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5.Malta, Scuba diving with instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · from $96

Meet at DiveBase Malta near Seaview Hotel for a 3-hour introduction to scuba. You’ll learn the basics, practice at sea, then spend time underwater in St. Paul’s Bay with an English-speaking instructor. Groups are limited to four, and full equipment, insurance, transport, and learning materials are included.

“I loved how caring the instructors were, felt very safe, and everything was explained really well. would recommend.”

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6.Gozo: Discover Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Start at Blue Waters Adventure in Qala with a safety lesson, then travel to Hondoq Bay for calm-water practice and a guided scuba session down to 12 meters. You get equipment, instruction, and transport. English, French, German, Italian, and other languages are available, with instructors such as Jim and Rodolphe praised for patient teaching.

“Super baptême, Jim l'instructeur était génial et a pris le temps de bien se faire comprendre. Je me suis régalé !!”

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7.Malta: 2 Scuba Fun Dives for Certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $118

Join an English-speaking instructor from Aquatica Diving Centre for two guided scuba sessions around Malta. Expect about 45 minutes underwater each time, with tanks, weights, site transport, safety briefings, and a small group capped at five people. Gear rental, photos, Gozo, and boat trips cost extra.

“Very knowledgeable guides and stress free transport to and from the marine park, will definitely be coming back!”

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8.Malta: Discover Scuba Diving in crystal clear waters

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

You’ll learn basic scuba skills with a professional instructor from Orangeshark Diving Centre, then travel to Cirkewwa for a shallow underwater tour. The three-hour session includes equipment, transport, online preparation, and a small group of up to 10 people. You’ll reach a maximum depth of 12 meters.

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9.Malta St Pauls Bay: PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $88Best value

Learn basic scuba skills online, then meet a PADI instructor at New Dimension Scuba in St Pauls Bay. In a group of no more than three, you’ll practice in shallow water before exploring a local reef. Equipment is supplied, and a second session to 12 meters may be possible.

“Super! Ich kann es sehr empfehlen ! Hab direkt nach der ersten Erfahrung nochmal 2 tauch - Touren gebucht 😍😍😍 Bin ein geoßer Fan Super nette Leute ! Und sie haben viel Geduld:) falls was nicht klappt.”

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10.Mellieha: Introductory Diving Session in the Open Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $146

Meet your instructor at Marfa Bay for a friendly first scuba session. You will learn basic safety, practice in shallow water, then descend to a maximum of 12 meters in the clear Mediterranean. Equipment, site transfers, and hotel pickup in Mellieħa are included. French-speaking instructor Arthur is available.

“Nous avons passé un moment exceptionnel pour notre première plongée à Mellieha ! Tout était parfaitement organisé, depuis la prise en charge jusqu’au retour. Mention spéciale à notre moniteur Arthur, qui parle français et a été vraiment top 👍 Arthur a su nous mettre en confiance dès le début : explications claires, beaucoup de pédagogie, patience et humour. Grâce à lui, nous nous sommes sentis en sécurité du début à la fin, et nous avons pu profiter pleinement de cette expérience incroyable sous l’eau. L’équipement fourni est de qualité et le cadre est magnifique : eau claire, sensations uniques et un vrai moment de tranquillité sous-marine. Une activité que je…”

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