SSI Try Open Water Scuba Diving Course for Beginners
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Activity
Scuba Diving
Included
Transfer, Complete Diving Gear
Levels
First Timer
Languages
German, English
Note
No certification needed
Meeting places
Qawra (St. Paul's Bay) - Qawra
At our base in the Gillieru Harbour Hotel (Church Square, St Paul's Bay, Malta) or we individually arrange a hotel pick-up after booking (in St. Paul's Bay area only).
Bugibba (St Paul's Bay) - Bugibba
At our base in the Gillieru Harbour Hotel (Church Square, St Paul's Bay, Malta) or we individually arrange a hotel pick-up after booking (in St. Paul's Bay area only).
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
The clear Mediterranean Sea around Saint Paul's Bay is the perfect place for your first scuba diving experience. With the help of our local diving instructors, you will learn how to handle the diving equipment before you head into the open sea. The fantastic underwater world of the Maltese archipelago awaits you with diverse flora and fauna to be discovered on your first dives.
Goal of the course
The Try Scuba Open Water course allows you to try diving without completing a full course. You learn how to handle the equipment and find out what it feels like to breathe underwater. After a theoretical introduction and shallow water exercises, you can apply and consolidate your new skills in two open water dives to 12m depth.
Meeting & Preparation
If you arrive by car, parking is widely available nearby. We either meet directly at our base at the Gillieru Harbour Hotel or pick you up from your accommodation (in St. Paul's Bay area only) and take you to the dive centre. Here you will get to know your instructors and receive the equipment. As soon as the group is ready, we will start the course. The group size is limited to 5 participants in the regular course and 2 participants per instructor in the VIP option.
Included Activities
- Theoretical introduction
- 2 Open Water Dives (for boat dives we charge EUR 10 per dive extra on site)
Included Services
- Certified SSI diving instructor
- High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, regulator, weights)
- Scuba tank (200 Bar for all dives)
- Transfers & pick-up from the hotel (in St. Paul’s Bay area only)
Requirements
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
Good to know
There has to be at least 24 hours, between the end of the activity and your next flight.
We had so much fun on the diving course! Nadine was the best and most relaxed teacher we could have wished for. We felt safe and comfortable the whole time and would come back anytime! Already the highlight of the holiday for us!
Translated from German
Joao · Solo travelerUnited Kingdom · July 2022
Was a very good experience to recommend whoever wants to try scuba-diving in Malta, very friendly people. And a high qualified instructors, thank you very much for the day
Derry United Kingdom · August 2019
The whole experience left me feeling safe whilst experiencing the most exciting aspects of scuba diving. I had an excellent instructor who was clear and concise in instructions with an engaging demeanour.
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Can I take part if I can't swim, and are life jackets/floating devices provided (including for kids)?
No, swimming ability is a requirement to participate in this activity.
What are the requirements to participate?
The minimum age for this activity is 12 years. Participants also need to be in good physical health and have swimming ability.
What is included in the course?
The course includes a theoretical introduction, 2 open water dives, a certified SSI diving instructor, high-quality diving gear, a scuba tank and transfers from your hotel (in the St. Paul's Bay area only). For boat dives, an extra EUR 10 per dive is charged on site.
What is the group size?
The group size for the regular course is limited to a maximum of 5 participants per instructor. For the VIP option, there is a maximum of 2 participants per instructor.
Is hotel pick-up included?
Yes, pick-up from your accommodation is included if you are staying in the St. Paul's Bay area.
Is there anything I should know in relation to flying?
Yes, you must leave at least 24 hours between the end of the activity and your next flight.
From
199 €
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Octopus Garden Diving Center Malta is part of the worldwide SSI network of dive centres that provide SSI certification courses, thereby following the organisation's internationally set standards for scuba diving education.
You want to book or still have questions? Our team will be glad to help you!
The activity SSI Try Open Water Scuba Diving Course for Beginners by Octopus Garden Diving Center Malta in Qawra (St. Paul's Bay) and Bugibba (St Paul's Bay) is available every day except Saturday, from July 31, 2026 through October 30, 2026. On each available day there is 1 start time at 10:00. Sessions last 5 hours and are offered as group activities. Prices start from €199.00 per person.
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