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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)10Customer recommendations4Scuba diving offersSliema: Popular Scuba Dives
Trial Scuba Diving for Beginners in Sliema"Very friendly and competent staff. It was fun"Antonio, June 29, 2024From 80€ / day (3hrs)
SSI Open Water Course in Sliema for BeginnersOur SSI Open Water course in Sliema is tailor-made for beginners like you, offering an immersive and comprehensive introduction to the world of scuba diving. No prior experience is necessary! Throughout this course, which typically spans 3 to 4 days, you will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to become a certified SSI Open Water Diver and to dive up to 18 meters. It's a two-part adventure, comprising theoretical learning and practical training sessions. We guarantee an unforgettable experience as you uncover the hidden treasures of Malta's mesmerizing underwater realm: groupers and parrot fish are waiting for you!The SSI 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 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. 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 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 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 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 485€ / day (6hrs)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)14 km from Marsaxlokk (22 min by car)41Customer recommendations9Scuba diving offersSt. Julian's (San Ġiljan): Popular Scuba DivesGuided 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 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 abilityFrom 340€ / day (8hrs)PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course in St Julian's for Beginners"Great time with great people. Would highly recommend!"Partiban, April 3, 2024From 80€ / day (3hrs)
- Bugibba (St Paul's Bay)23 km from Marsaxlokk (33 min by car)127Customer recommendations8Scuba diving offersBugibba (St Paul's Bay): Popular Scuba DivesSSI Open Water Scuba Diving Course for Beginners"Super nice diving instructors and top training"Georg, July 29, 2022From 499€ / day (5hrs)Discover 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)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)
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