If you are short in time, but want to become a certified SSI Diver, this SSII Scuba Diver course in Sliema is ideal for you! No prior diving experiences is needed to take part into this experience, that will make you discover all the hidden gems of Malta's underwater world!
This 2 days course will enable you to dive to a depth of 12 meters under the guidance of an SSI professional. It is divided into two parts: a theoretical part that you can make online, prior to your course, and a practical part. For the practice, we will make 3 dives in total. You will have the opportunity to complete your dives either at our house reef or explore the numerous diving sites across the beautiful Maltese Islands!
The SSI Scuba Diver qualifies you to:- Dive to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet
- Dive with a scuba diving instructor by your side
Programme- eLearning:Once the booking is completed, we will send you all further instruction to access the SSI elearning portal. We recommend you completing the necessary modules before the start of the course, but you can also complete them at the same time. hen, you can move straight on to the practical part of your scuba diving experience.
- Kick-off:We will meet you directly
at our office in Sliema. If you come by car, there are free car parks nearby. We offer free pick-up in Sliema and St. Julian's, as well as paid pick-up in the region as far as Valletta. In both cases, this must be arranged after booking.
Once at the diving centre, you will collect your equipment and change clothes. Depending on the weather conditions, we will most likely stay on the beach in front of our base. If the conditions do not allow us to stay there, we will take the boat to a quiet cove and dive there. We will make a total of 3 dives: you can either make 1 or 2 dives a day, depending on your flexibility.
Course content- Theory Lessons
- Practice Dives in confined water
- Open Water Dives
Included services- Certified SSI diving instructor
- High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights)
- Scuba tank (200 Bar)
- SSI registration fee & certificate
- Transfers & Pick-up from hotel in Sliema and St. Julian's (in the morning only)
Not included- E-Learning material: to be bought after booking, for an additional 85€
Additional services - Prescription masks can be bought on site if needed
Requirements- Minimum age: 12 years old
- Swimming ability
- General health
- If you wear prescription glasses, you need to be comfortable wearing contact lenses
Bring along- Towel
- Swimming suit
- Water
- Change of dry clothing for after-diving
Good to know- After diving, you have to leave a minimum of 12 hours before your flight
- We accept cash and card for all payments on-site