PADI Open Water Diver Course in St. Julian's for Beginners
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Activity
Scuba Diving
Included
Complete Diving Gear
Levels
First Timer
Languages
English, Dutch, Chinese (Mandarin), Spanish
Duration
8 hours
Availability
Aug 10 - Sep 30, 2026
Every day at 08:30
Note
No certification needed
Meeting place
St. Julian's (San Ġiljan) - St Julian's (San Ġiljan)
Westin Dragonara Complex (Triq Dragunara San Ġiljan MT STJ, 3143 Triq Dragunara, San Ġiljan, Malta)
Details
Make use of your time in one of the best scuba diving destinations in Europe, and become a fully PADI-certified Open Water Diver! Join us in St. Julian's and complete one of the world's most popular scuba diving courses in a beautiful Mediterranean backdrop. Develop a broad skill set and use it to uncover the secrets hidden beneath the ocean around Malta.Goal of the course
As a PADI Open Water Diver, you are qualified to dive down to a depth of 18 metres, together with a buddy. As long as your buddy has the same certification or higher, you can both take part in diving excursions and dive independently from an instructor. The course will equip you with all the knowledge and skills needed to become a confident scuba diver, ready to handle a broad number of situations under water.Meeting & Preparation
Before your first visit to our dive centre, it is important that you complete the PADI e-learning programme online. This has the benefit that you don't need to sit in a classroom while on holiday, and can get right to the fun part of gaining practical diving experience. On the first day of your scheduled course, please arrive at the dive centre 30 minutes before the starting time and bring the confirmation that you've completed the theory course. You will have to fill out the PADI medical form as well, to make sure you are fit to dive. After that, you will meet your instructor, receive your equipment and get started with your first confined water dives. If your accommodation is in St. Julian's, we can even organise for you to be picked up and driven straight to our dive centre.Course content
- Day 1: Practice in the Pool + 1 Open Water Dive
- Day 2: Practice in the Pool + 1 Open Water Dive
- Day 3: 2 Open Water Dives
The order and length of the individual parts of the course can change and will be individually adapted by the instructor.Included Activities
- 5 Practice Dives in the Pool
- 4 Open Water DivesIncluded Services
- Certified PADI diving instructor
- High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights)
- Scuba tank (200 Bar for all dives)
- Dive Computer
- Transfers & Pick-up from hotel (if in St. Julian's)
- E-Learning material
- PADI registration fee & certificateRequirements
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
Great support, thorough training, safety awareness, good equipment and a great experience for my 13-year-old son. I can happily recommend it!
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Simon · Solo travelerUnited Kingdom · November 2022
Brilliant experience! A wonderful location for both enclosed and open water dives. And the tuition was top notch throughout. I cannot fault it
Lukas · Group of friendsGermany · August 2022
The diving course was excellent. The two of us had an instructor, so very good supervision. The equipment was in good condition and everything was explained clearly. The area is just really nice for diving.
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Can I take part if I can't swim, and are life jackets/floating devices provided (including for kids)?
No, the ability to swim is a requirement to participate in this course.
What qualification will I get from this course?
You will receive a PADI Open Water Diver certification, which qualifies you to dive to a depth of 18 metres with a buddy who has the same or a higher certification.
What do I need to do before the course starts?
Before the first day, you need to complete the PADI e-learning programme online. You will also need to fill out the PADI medical form to ensure you are fit to dive.
What's included in the price?
The price includes the PADI instructor, high-quality diving gear (wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights), a scuba tank, a dive computer, the e-learning material, and the PADI registration fee and certificate.
Is hotel pick-up available?
Yes, a pick-up service can be organised if your accommodation is in St. Julian's.
What does the course schedule look like?
The course takes place over 3 days. Day 1 includes practice in the pool and 1 open water dive. Day 2 consists of more pool practice and a second open water dive. On day 3, you will complete 2 open water dives.
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500 €
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The activity PADI Open Water Diver Course in St. Julian's for Beginners by Divewise Malta in St. Julian's (San Ġiljan) is available every day, from August 15, 2026 through September 30, 2026. Each day offers 1 start time at 8:30. Sessions last 3 days and are offered as group activities. Prices start from €500.00 per person.
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