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Scuba Diving near Marsaxlokk

The best locations for scuba diving near Marsaxlokk are St. Julian's (San Ġiljan), Bugibba (St Paul's Bay) and Qawra (St. Paul's Bay) . In the area of Marsaxlokk you can find even more scuba diving locations.
St. Julian's (San Ġiljan) is the closest scuba diving location and is 14 km away from Marsaxlokk. You can reach it in about 22 min by car.

  • A beginner diver discovers the waters of St Julian with DiveWise Malta.
    The car route on the map to go from Marsaxlokk to St. Julian's (San Ġiljan), where you can go scuba diving.
    St. Julian's (San Ġiljan)
    14 km from Marsaxlokk (22 min by car)
    41Customer recommendations
    9Scuba diving offers
    St. Julian's (San Ġiljan): Popular Scuba Dives
    A beginner diver discovers the waters of St Julian with DiveWise Malta.
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    PADI Open Water Diver Course in St. Julian's for Beginners
    "Brilliant experience! A wonderful location for both enclosed and open water dives. And the tuition was top notch throughout. I cannot fault it"Simon, November 3, 2022
    From 495€ / day (8hrs)
    A person diving during the PADI Scuba Diver Course in St. Julian's for Beginners with DiveWise Malta.
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    PADI Scuba Diver Course in St. Julian's for BeginnersTake the first step in getting your scuba diving certification with the PADI Scuba Diver course. Make your holiday extra special and learn to scuba dive in the deep blue sea around Malta's coastline. We will help you develop a set of basic scuba diving skills while exploring the beauty of the aquatic wildlife and the mysteries of sunken shipwrecks.Goal of the course The PADI Scuba Diver certification qualifies you to dive alongside a PADI-trained instructor to a depth of 12 metres. It also allows you to get air fills at any PADI-affiliated dive centre and to take part in diving activities that are properly supervised. As part of the course you will learn how to control your buoyancy, how to ascend and descend, how to streamline your underwater movement, and how to stay safe.Meeting & Preparation In order to take part in the course, we ask you to complete the e-learning programme before your scheduled start date. We will send you all the access details once you've booked, so you can start the theory course from home. If you happen to be staying at a hotel or other form of accommodation within our pick-up zone, we're happy to have you driven straight to our dive centre without extra cost. When you arrive, we will check you in and have you fill out the PADI medical statement. Once we're done with all the administrative necessities, we will equip you with your scuba gear and you're good to go for your first practical diving session in the pool.Course content - Day 1: Practice in the Pool + 2 Open Water Dives The order and length of the individual parts of the course can change and will be individually adapted by the instructor.Included Activities - 3 Practice Dives in the Pool - 2 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 for all dives) - Dive Computer - Transfers & Pick-up from hotel (if in St. Julian's) - E-Learning material - PADI registration fee & certificateRequirements - Minimum age: 10 years - Physical health - Swimming ability
    From 340€ / day (8hrs)
    A diver discovering the underwater fauna in the waters of Malta.
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    Guided Reef & Bay Dives around Malta from St. Julian's
    "A superb experience of very patient and attentive instructors for our first experience in this field. The staff is very welcoming and pleasant throughout the activity. By Mayanka.&.Brandely"Corentin, August 18, 2019
    From 60€ / day (2.5hrs)
  • The car route on the map to go from Marsaxlokk to Bugibba (St Paul's Bay), where you can go scuba diving.
    Bugibba (St Paul's Bay)
    23 km from Marsaxlokk (33 min by car)
    126Customer recommendations
    7Scuba diving offers
    Bugibba (St Paul's Bay): Popular Scuba Dives
    SSI Try Open Water Scuba Diving Course for Beginners
    "The whole experience left me feeling safe whilst experiencing the most exciting aspects of scuba diving. I had an excellent instructor who was clear and concise in instructions with an engaging demeanour."Derry, August 16, 2019
    From 199€ / day (5hrs)
    Trial 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, 2025
    From 49€ / day (2.5hrs)
    Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners in Bugibba, Malta
    "I had a wonderful experience diving here! The instructor was incredibly patient, kind, and very professional. She never pushed us, which made us feel safe and comfortable, especially since we found it quite exciting at first. She really sensed our needs and adjusted perfectly. My 10-year-old son absolutely loved it and picked it up so quickly thanks to her guidance. Great value for money and truly an unforgettable experience – highly recommended!"Caroline, August 19, 2025
    From 60€ / day (3hrs)
  • The car route on the map to go from Marsaxlokk to Qawra (St. Paul's Bay) , where you can go scuba diving.
    Qawra (St. Paul's Bay)
    24 km from Marsaxlokk (36 min by car)
    83Customer recommendations
    6Scuba diving offers
    Qawra (St. Paul's Bay) : Popular Scuba Dives
    SSI Open Water Scuba Diving Course for Beginners
    "Super nice diving instructors and top training"Georg, July 29, 2022
    From 499€ / day (5hrs)
    Trial 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, 2025
    From 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, 2021
    From 349€ / day (5hrs)
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Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners in Bugibba, Malta
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Andris
"Good instructors, helpefull and polite personal."
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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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