SSI Scuba Diving Course in St Paul's Bay 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 SSI Scuba Diver course allows you to achieve your first diving certification in just two days and thus take the first step of your diving career. Together with our experienced diving instructors, you learn the basics of scuba diving in our home bay. During your first open water dives, you can apply the skills you have learned and discover the fascinating Maltese underwater world.Goal of the course
With the SSI Scuba Diver certificate in your pocket, you can dive to depths of up to 12 m accompanied by a professional dive guide. In this course, you complete the first half of the Open Water Diver program and learn the basics of diving. If you later decide to continue your training to become an Open Water Diver, you can pick up where you left off. The convenient online theory training, which you can complete in advance, allows you to concentrate fully on the practical side of the course.
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.
Course content
- Day 1: Practice in confined water
- Day 2: 2 Open Water Dives
Included Activities
- Practice Dives in confined water
- 2 Open Water Dives (For boat dives we charge EUR 10 per dive extra on site)
- Online Theory Lessons
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)
- Daily transfers & pick-up from the hotel (in St. Paul’s Bay area only)
- E-Learning material
- SSI registration fee & certificate
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.
Friendly staff, take a moment. The procedure and equipment are described in detail. Base is right on the water. From my side there was nothing to complain about.
Translated from German
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Can I take part if I can't swim, and are life jackets/floating devices provided (including for kids)?
No, being able to swim is a requirement to participate in this course.
What certification do I get at the end of the course?
You will receive the SSI Scuba Diver certificate, which allows you to dive to a depth of up to 12 m accompanied by a professional dive guide.
How long does the course take?
The course is completed in just two days.
What are the requirements to participate?
The minimum age is 12 years. Participants also need to be in good physical health and have swimming ability.
What is included in the price?
The price includes the certified SSI diving instructor, high-quality diving gear, a scuba tank, e-learning material, the SSI registration fee and certificate, as well as daily transfers and pick-up from hotels in the St. Paul's Bay area.
Do I need to bring my own diving equipment?
No, high-quality diving gear is included. This covers everything you need for your dive, such as a wetsuit, mask, fins, regulator, and weights.
Where is the meeting point?
You can either meet the team directly at the base at the Gillieru Harbour Hotel or get picked up from your accommodation if it is in the St. Paul's Bay area.
How large are the groups?
The regular course has a maximum of 5 participants per instructor. If you book the VIP option, the group size is limited to 2 participants per instructor.
Are there any extra costs?
For boat dives, there is an extra charge of EUR 10 per dive, which is to be paid on site.
From
349 €
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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 Scuba Diving Course in St Paul's Bay for Beginners by Octopus Garden Diving Center Malta in Qawra (St. Paul's Bay) and Bugibba (St Paul's Bay) is available on Tuesday, from August 4, 2026 through October 27, 2026. On each available day there is 1 start time at 10:00. Sessions last 2 days and are offered as group activities. Prices start from €349.00 per person.
Germany · August 2021
