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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)6Reviews3Scuba diving offersSliema: Popular Scuba Dives
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 510€ / 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 305€ / day (6hrs) - 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"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! 🌊🤿"Gizem Maddalena · August 2025From 90€ / day (2.5hrs)PADI Discover Scuba Diving Course in St Julian's for Beginners"The staff was extremely nice and understanding to us. Our instructor was also very experienced and flexible depending on our needs. It was an amazing experience, we saw many interesting animals and things under the water. Highly recommend the 2 dives in one day option!"Mihaela · August 2026From 99€ / day (3hrs)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 2022From 500€ / day (8hrs)
- Bugibba (St Paul's Bay)23 km from Marsaxlokk (33 min by car)133Reviews8Scuba diving offersBugibba (St Paul's Bay): Popular Scuba DivesSSI Try Open Water Scuba Diving Course for Beginners"Was a very good experience to recommend whoever wants to try scuba-diving in Malta, very friendly people. And a high qualified instructors, thank you very much for the day"Joao · July 2022From 199€ / day (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 2021From 349€ / 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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