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Scuba Diving near Marsaskala
The best locations for scuba diving near Marsaskala are St. Julian's (San Ġiljan), Bugibba (St Paul's Bay) and Qawra (St. Paul's Bay) . In the area of Marsaskala you can find even more scuba diving locations. St. Julian's (San Ġiljan) is the closest scuba diving location and is 15 km away from Marsaskala. You can reach it in about 22 min by car.
St. Julian's (San Ġiljan)15 km from Marsaskala (22 min by car)41Customer recommendations9Scuba diving offersSt. Julian's (San Ġiljan): Popular Scuba Dives
PADI Discover Scuba Diving in St. Julian's in Malta"Good instructors, helpefull and polite personal."Andris, July 19, 2023From 90€ / day (2.5hrs)
Guided Reef & Bay Dives around Malta from St. Julian's"The whole sector is well organized. Haven't been diving for a long time, the tutor started with a short recovery session to help get your memory back. My guide Joe is super nice with very clear instructions for everything! I was a bit nervous at the beginning, but with his guidance, I feel this recovery journey is super comfortable and very happy to back to dive again! And communications with the staff during booking is efficient. 5star recommendations!"Weilin, August 30, 2021From 60€ / day (2.5hrs)
PADI Open Water Diver Course in St. Julian's for Beginners"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."Lukas, August 23, 2022From 495€ / day (8hrs)- Bugibba (St Paul's Bay)24 km from Marsaskala (33 min by car)126Customer recommendations7Scuba diving offersBugibba (St Paul's Bay): Popular Scuba DivesDiscover Scuba Diving for Beginners in Bugibba, Malta"Relaxing scuba diving in Malta. The experience is unforgettable. The instructor explained everything briefly and clearly and led me underwater. It was worth it for me to fly to Malta."Viktorija, August 16, 2025From 60€ / day (3hrs)PADI Open Water Diver Course for Beginners in Bugibba, MaltaYou are passionate about diving and have decided to get a certification to be able to dive in the most beautiful sites in the world? In Malta, you will start in a dream setting by training in one of the best diving destinations in Europe. Our experienced instructors look forward to accompanying you on this very special journey that will take you closer to diving independently. During your course, you will discover unique sites accessible even to beginners, such as wrecks, and will enjoy the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean. The beginning of a great adventure and incredible underwater memories await you! Goal of the course The PADI Open Water Diver certification is one of the most popular in the world: it allows you to dive up to 18 m around the world, with a diving buddy who has a certification equivalent to or higher than yours. You can also rent diving equipment wherever you go. With us, you will learn everything you need to know about diving, familiarize yourself with the equipment and be prepared for the most common situations. In a nutshell, a very complete certification that will make you a confident and competent diver. Meeting & Preparation You will begin with the theoretical part of the course from the comfort of your home shortly before your first day at our center. On the first day with us, we will meet you at our base at the scheduled time. If you are staying in the area around Bugibba, we will be happy to offer you our pick-up service at your accommodation. Once at the base, you will get to know your instructor and be provided with your equipment. Then the course will start, with the theoretical part or directly with a confined water dive if you did the theoretical part before your arrival. Course content - From home: Online theory lessons - Day 1: Practice in confined water - Day 2: 2 Open Water Dives - Day 3: 2 Open Water Dives Included Activities - 5 Theory Lessons - Practice Dives in confined water - 4 Open Water Dives Included 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) - Daily Transfers & Pick-up from hotel (in the surroundings of Bugibba) - Transfer to the dive site and back to the base - E-Learning material - PADI registration fee & certificate Requirements - Minimum age: 10 years old - Physical health - Swimming abilityFrom 490€ / day (6hrs)Guided Boat & Shore Dives from Saint Paul's Bay in Malta"Had a great time. I messed up the booking initially and they sorted it all out for me and got me a great diving session suited for my and my mate. The instructors English was perfect, his instructions were very clear and he was very patient. The dive itself was really good, the reefs are quite amazing to see."Alisdair, September 19, 2019From 475€ / day (6hrs)
- Qawra (St. Paul's Bay)25 km from Marsaskala (36 min by car)83Customer recommendations6Scuba diving offersQawra (St. Paul's Bay) : Popular Scuba DivesTrial Scuba Diving in Saint Paul's Bay in Malta"I loved it! Increadible expercience with very professional and nice instructor. Everything has gone well!"Matteo, August 31, 2025From 49€ / day (2.5hrs)SSI Scuba Diving Course in St Paul's Bay for Beginners"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."Jens, August 21, 2021From 349€ / day (5hrs)Snorkeling from the Coast in Qawra Bay"Was really nice. Will looked after us well and also explained a lot about the sea. Because there was a storm on our original date, we were able to reschedule the date without any problems."Annika, September 18, 2023From 30€ / day (2.5hrs)
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Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners in Bugibba, Malta
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Viktorija
"Relaxing scuba diving in Malta. The experience is unforgettable. The instructor explained everything briefly and clearly and led me underwater. It was worth it for me to fly to Malta."
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Snorkeling from the Coast in Qawra Bay
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Hamish
"Great service received. Our guide Lucia was very supportive & helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience & would highly recommend WaterWorld."
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Trial Scuba Diving in Saint Paul's Bay in Malta
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Marlies
"Very friendly and professional crew. Our instructor Ricard was very experienced and made our first time under a great experience."
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