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Scuba Diving near Marsaskala
The best locations for scuba diving near Marsaskala are Sliema, St. Julian's (San Ġiljan) and Bugibba (St Paul's Bay). In the area of Marsaskala you can find even more scuba diving locations. Sliema is the closest scuba diving location and is 14 km away from Marsaskala. You can reach it in about 22 min by car.
- Sliema14 km from Marsaskala (22 min by car)6Customer recommendations3Scuba diving offersSliema: Popular Scuba Dives
SSI Try Scuba Course in Sliema for Beginners"The instructors were very friendly and welcoming. I felt safe and comfortable, and overall had a brilliant experience. Would definitely recommend. "Isobel+, August 14, 2023From 80€ / day (2hrs)SSI Scuba Diver Course in Sliema for BeginnersIf 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 sideProgramme - 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 DivesIncluded 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 lensesBring along - Towel - Swimming suit - Water - Change of dry clothing for after-divingGood 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-siteFrom 290€ / day (6hrs) - St. Julian's (San Ġiljan)15 km from Marsaskala (22 min by car)41Customer recommendations9Scuba diving offersSt. Julian's (San Ġiljan): Popular Scuba DivesPADI Open Water Diver Course in St. Julian's for Beginners"Great support, thorough training, safety awareness, good equipment and a great experience for my 13-year-old son. I can happily recommend it!"Christian, August 14, 2024From 495€ / day (8hrs)PADI Open Water Course in St Julian's for BeginnersOur PADI Open Water course in St. Julian's is perfect for beginners, providing a thorough and immersive introduction to scuba diving. You don't need any previous experience! This course usually takes 3 to 4 days and covers everything you need to know to become a certified PADI Open Water Diver, allowing you to dive up to 18 meters deep. It's divided into two parts: theory and hands-on training. Get ready for an unforgettable journey as you explore Malta's stunning underwater world, where you'll encounter fascinating marine life like groupers and parrotfish!The PADI Open Water qualifies you to: - Dive to a maximum depth of 18 metres/60 feet - Plan and execute dives with a certified buddy - Rent or buy diving equipment in dive centres worldwideProgramme - eLearning: Once the booking is completed, we will send you all further instruction to access the PADI 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. Then, 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 St Julian's. If you come by car, you can park directly in the street, the parking spots are for free. We offer free pick-up in Sliema and St. Julian's. The latter needs to be arranged after booking. Once at the diving centre, you will collect your equipment, change clothes and go to our dive site. We will make a total of 6 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 DivesIncluded services - Certified PADI diving instructor - High-quality diving gear (all you need for your dive: wetsuit, mask, fins, octopus, weights) - Scuba tank (200 Bar) - PADI 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: 15 years old - Swimming ability - General health - If you wear prescription glasses, you need to be comfortable wearing contact lensesBring along - Towel - Swimming suit - Water - Change of dry clothing for after-divingGood 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-siteFrom 485€ / day (6hrs)PADI Discover Scuba Diving in St. Julian's in Malta"Very nice instructors and they helped us a lot. We took it easy for our first time, but we still managed to go 11 meters deep."Nanuq, July 23, 2025From 90€ / day (2.5hrs)
- Bugibba (St Paul's Bay)24 km from Marsaskala (33 min by car)127Customer recommendations8Scuba 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 Discover Scuba Diving in Saint Paul's Bay for Beginners"Top-notch staff, highly professional and enthusiastic, to engage even the youngest divers. One-hour dive plus instruction. Direct access from the shore, right in front of the center. Highly recommended."Roberta, August 20, 2025From 90€ / 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)
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"We took part in the beginner diving course and were absolutely thrilled! The instructors were super friendly and welcoming from the very beginning, which made us feel comfortable right away. They explained everything patiently and guided us step by step through the process. They also made sure everyone felt safe – always encouraging and attentive to how we were doing. Diving with them was not only a lot of fun but also gave us the confidence we needed. Highly recommended! 🌊🤿"
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