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Scuba Diving near Marsaxlokk
The best locations for scuba diving near Marsaxlokk are Sliema, St. Julian's (San Ġiljan) and Bugibba (St Paul's Bay). In the area of Marsaxlokk you can find even more scuba diving locations. Sliema is the closest scuba diving location and is 13 km away from Marsaxlokk. You can reach it in about 22 min by car.
- Sliema13 km from Marsaxlokk (22 min by car)7Reviews3Scuba diving offersSliema: Popular Scuba Dives
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 305€ / day (6hrs)SSI Try Scuba Course in Sliema for Beginners"Margerita did a great job familiarising us with the equipment and we always felt safe. John accompanied us on the dive itself and the time underwater was just great! Super experience! Thank you very much!"Martin · July 2024From 85€ / day (2hrs) - St. Julian's (San Ġiljan)14 km from Marsaxlokk (22 min by car)42Reviews9Scuba diving offersSt. Julian's (San Ġiljan): Popular Scuba DivesPADI Discover Scuba Diving in St. Julian's in Malta"Good instructors, helpefull and polite personal."Andris · July 2023From 90€ / day (2.5hrs)PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course in St. Julian'sContinue your scuba diving education and become a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver in St. Julian's! Broaden your Open Water Diver skillset and explore even more secrets of the ocean surrounding the Maltese islands. You will be astounded at the fascinating spots you will get to see and will become more and more confident underwater as you dive down deeper than you've done before.Goal of the course Upon completion of the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, you will be qualified to dive down to a maximum depth of 30 metres. Furthermore, you will have developed some additional skills, most notably underwater navigation. What is also great about the course is that beside the two mandatory deep-water and navigation dives, you get to choose which aspect of scuba diving you would like to get to know better. Choose three out of a long list of different adventure dives, which includes digital underwater photography, peak performance buoyancy, wreck diving, and much more...Meeting & Preparation If you wish to take part in the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course, you need to hold a PADI Open Water Diver certification (or an equal-level certification from another organization). You will also need to complete the Advanced Open Water Diver course on the PADI e-Learning platform before you start the practical part of the course with us. Please meet us at the dive centre 30 minutes before your first scheduled dive and bring the confirmation slip, so we can see that you know your theory. You will receive all the access details from us beforehand. As is common practice with the PADI courses, we would also ask you to fill out the medical statement attached to the booking confirmation and hand it in to us. If you require any transportation service from your hotel or accommodation, we can organize for you to be picked up. Once you're checked in, we'll hand you your equipment and you can get started with your first lesson.Course content - Day 1: 1 Adventure dive - Day 2: 2 Adventure dives - Day 3: 2 Adventure dives The order and length of the individual parts of the course can change and will be individually adapted by the instructor.Included Activities - 5 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 - Pick-up from hotel (if in St. Julian's) - E-Learning material - PADI registration fee & certificateRequirements - Minimum age: 12 years - Physical health - Swimming ability - Certified Open Water DiverBring Along - Diving Certification - LogbookFrom 415€ / day (8hrs)PADI Scuba Diver Course in St Julian's for BeginnersIf you're pressed for time but eager to become a certified PADI Diver, our PADI Scuba Diver course in St Julian's is tailored just for you! No prior diving experience is necessary to embark on this adventure, which promises to unveil the hidden treasures of Malta's underwater realm. This 2 to 3-day course equips you to dive to a depth of 12 meters under the expert guidance of a PADI professional. It's structured into two parts: a theoretical segment that you can complete online before your course begins, and a hands-on practical component. During the practical sessions, we will conduct a total of 3 dives. You'll have the flexibility to complete these dives either at our house reef or explore the multitude of dive sites scattered across the stunning Maltese Islands!The PADI 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 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. 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 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 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 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 325€ / day (6hrs)
- Bugibba (St Paul's Bay)23 km from Marsaxlokk (33 min by car)133Reviews8Scuba diving offersBugibba (St Paul's Bay): Popular Scuba DivesTrial Scuba Diving in Saint Paul's Bay in Malta"Fantastic course! Three friends and I decided to add some variety to our Malta holiday and booked this introductory scuba diving course. All the instructors speak German and answered all our questions in detail. We started with a short introduction to diving and the technical aspects, and then we were able to dive for about half an hour in the harbor basin right in front of the dive center. We really enjoyed it!"Johannes · September 2026From 49€ / day (2.5hrs)SSI Try Open Water Scuba Diving Course for Beginners"We had so much fun on the diving course! Nadine was the best and most relaxed teacher we could have wished for. We felt safe and comfortable the whole time and would come back anytime! Already the highlight of the holiday for us!"Anja · August 2024From 199€ / day (5hrs)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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