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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.

  • SSI Try Scuba Course in Sliema for Beginners from Dive Systems Malta.
    The car route on the map to go from Marsaxlokk to Sliema, where you can go scuba diving.
    Sliema
    13 km from Marsaxlokk (22 min by car)
    10Customer recommendations
    4Scuba diving offers
    Sliema: Popular Scuba Dives
    SSI Try Scuba Course in Sliema for Beginners from Dive Systems Malta.
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    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, 2023
    From 80€ / day (2hrs)
    One of the divers during the Trial Scuba Diving for Beginners in Sliema with Malta Blue Diving.
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    Trial Scuba Diving for Beginners in Sliema
    "The team builds confidence and ensures safety from A to Z. The experience was unique with the trainer listening and explaining perfectly what we are about to do in the water. An experience to do!!!"Nicolas, July 15, 2024
    From 80€ / day (3hrs)
    SSI Open Water Course in Sliema for Beginners from Dive Systems Malta.
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    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-site
    From 485€ / day (6hrs)
  • 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
    PADI 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 22, 2025
    From 90€ / 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 ability
    From 340€ / 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-site
    From 485€ / day (6hrs)
  • 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)
    127Customer recommendations
    8Scuba diving offers
    Bugibba (St Paul's Bay): Popular Scuba Dives
    Trial Scuba Diving in Saint Paul's Bay in Malta
    "Very friendly and professional crew. Our instructor Ricard was very experienced and made our first time under a great experience."Marlies, July 24, 2024
    From 49€ / day (2.5hrs)
    Guided Boat & Shore Dives from Saint Paul's Bay in Malta
    "Had a great time. I messed up the booking initially and they sorted it all out for me and got me a great diving session suited for my and my mate. The instructors English was perfect, his instructions were very clear and he was very patient. The dive itself was really good, the reefs are quite amazing to see."Alisdair, September 19, 2019
    From 475€ / day (6hrs)
    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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