Dive into an unforgettable underwater journey with the PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Saint Paul's Bay — a perfect starting point for those eager to explore the depths for the first time. If this is your first dive, know you are in the right place. This experience is for adventurers aged 10 and above who are curious but not ready for a certification course. With experienced diving instructors, you will explore the underwater world in a comfortable and learning-centered setting, gradually descending to a depth of maximum 12 meters. Throughout the session, you will learn essential skills and enjoy the joy of swimming and discovering beneath the surface. Get ready to uncover the wonders below and embark on a unique adventure!
Dive area Right in front of our diving center, you will find a lively reef, perfect for diving. Beginners can start in the shallow waters near the shore, easing into the experience. Beneath the waves, a
diverse underwater world awaits, with colorful coral and fascinating marine creatures.
Programme-eLearningPrior to your dive, we will provide you with
eLearning material and some online paperwork. This takes around
30 minutes to complete and is an important preparation for your dive experience. Please ensure that you
finish these tasks prior to arriving at our dive center to ensure you are fully prepared.
-Kick-offUpon your arrival at the booked time, you will be greeted at our diving center in Malta. There are free parking spots nearby. You can recognize us by a sign saying
"ABC Diving". We offer a
pick-up service in the areas of Mellieha and St. Paul's Bay. If you are located further away, pick-up is still possible, but for an additional fee.
Once you are at the dive center, you will receive your scuba diving equipment and take part in a safety briefing. You will learn the key skills that you will use on every scuba dive, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. From there you will head to the sea for the
confined water practice and
open water dive. In the confined water near the shore you will have a skills practice session and when you feel ready you will slowly go deeper. During the activity, expect a
total duration of 3 hours, including a
diving time of maximum 60 minutes with a
maximum depth of 12 meters. The group size per instructor is
limited to 4 people.
Included Services- eLearning material
- Certified diving instructor
- 1 confined water skillls practice session leading into 1 open water dive
- High-quality diving gear
- Scuba tank
- Free hotel pick-up around Mellieha and St. Paul's Bay area (only if the booking is made at least 24h before the beginning of the activity)
Additional Services - Pick-up service available outside the area for an extra fee, to be requested after completed booking
Requirements - Minimum age: 10 years old
- Swimming ability
- Good physical health
Good to know - There are free parking spots nearby
- There is a restaurant above the diving center
- Diving spot can change based on weather conditions
- You should not fly within the next 12 hours after the dive