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Scuba Diving near Manikata
The best locations for scuba diving near Manikata are Mellieha, Bugibba (St Paul's Bay) and Qawra (St. Paul's Bay) . In the area of Manikata you can find even more scuba diving locations. Mellieha is the closest scuba diving location and is 6 km away from Manikata. You can reach it in about 12 min by car.
Mellieha6 km from Manikata (12 min by car)33Reviews6Scuba diving offersMellieha: Popular Scuba Dives
Snorkeling in Cirkewwa"Everything was very proffessional, from the equipment to the way we were treated and the way the guide conducted the experience, always addapted to our state of the moment. Loved it!"Alina · September 2025From 40€ / day (1h)
Guided Shore Dives around Malta for Certified Divers"The dive was very pleasant, the guide was very attentive and explained the dive plan very well."wendys · July 2023From 57€ / day (3hrs)
SSI Try Scuba (8-10 y.) in Marfa BayWelcome to our private trial dive course specially designed for children aged 8-10 years old, taking place in the beautiful setting of Marfa Bay. In this introductory session, your child will have the opportunity to experience the excitement of diving in a safe and controlled environment, with a maximum depth of 5 meters. Despite the shallow depth, there's plenty to discover underwater, from colorful marine life to fascinating rock formations, providing an unforgettable experience for young adventurers. The dive session, lasting approximately 35-45 minutes, offers your child a one-on-one experience with their instructor, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the underwater world.Programme We'll gather at our dive center, located in the basement of the LABRANDA Riviera Hotel & Spa at the booked time. Look for the prominent signs on the left side of the hotel's main entrance. Upon arrival, you'll be equipped with all the necessary gear for the activity. Following a thorough briefing on equipment usage and activity procedures, you'll receive an introduction to diving. Then, we'll head to Marfa Bay, just in front of the dive center, for the dive session. During the activity, expect a total duration of 1.5 hours, including a diving time of 35–45 minutes with a maximum depth of 5 meters.Included services - Certified diving instructor - High-quality diving gear - Free hotel pick-up around Mellieha area (To be requested after completed booking)Additional services - Photos and videos can be taken (on request) Requirements - Age: Participants must be between 8 and 10 years old to participate in this activity - Swimming ability - Good physical healthGood to know - There are parking spots nearby and a bus station 3 minutes by foot - There is a restaurant at the diving center and food truck - We have prescription masks (from -2 to -5) - Diving spot can change based on weather conditionsFrom 80€ / day- Bugibba (St Paul's Bay)7 km from Manikata (11 min by car)133Reviews8Scuba diving offersBugibba (St Paul's Bay): Popular Scuba DivesSSI Open Water Scuba Diving Course for Beginners"The diving course made our vacation an unforgettable experience! The whole team is super nice and looked after us wonderfully. The course was perfectly organized, both theory and practice were taught to us with the highest level of expertise and sympathy. The safety of everyone involved was always the top priority, we always had complete trust in the guides. They looked at the strengths and weaknesses of each individual in the course and addressed each one individually accordingly. They took away our fears and made us feel comfortable in the wonderful underwater world. Being able to do the diving course on vacation in our native language made it even easier for us to understand and implement the content without language barriers. The best diving spots were selected on a daily basis, the course time was optimally designed to accommodate all the content, not too long and not too short. We felt very well looked after and would make the decision to do our Open Water Diver at Octopus Garden again at any time. We can only recommend the diving center to everyone. You made a big dream come true for us - thank you again, dear ones!! We have had a little reminder of it under our skin ever since :)"Elena · October 2024From 499€ / day (5hrs)PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Saint Paul's Bay for Beginners"Top-notch staff, highly professional and enthusiastic, to engage even the youngest divers. One-hour dive plus instruction. Direct access from the shore, right in front of the center. Highly recommended."Roberta · August 2025From 90€ / day (3hrs)Discover Scuba Diving for Beginners in Bugibba, Malta"The host were great and the bay were we went diving was very pretty. The pre diving instructions were spot on and very clear. The dive was very Great lengthwise, and the gear was in great condition. Pick up and delivery went well, overall a very enjoyable experience. All of my questions were answered and the shop was great to, well provided. "Chiel · July 2026From 60€ / day (3hrs)
- Qawra (St. Paul's Bay)8 km from Manikata (14 min by car)83Reviews5Scuba diving offersQawra (St. Paul's Bay) : Popular Scuba DivesSSI 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 2019From 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)SSI Open Water Scuba Diving Course for Beginners"The diving course made our vacation an unforgettable experience! The whole team is super nice and looked after us wonderfully. The course was perfectly organized, both theory and practice were taught to us with the highest level of expertise and sympathy. The safety of everyone involved was always the top priority, we always had complete trust in the guides. They looked at the strengths and weaknesses of each individual in the course and addressed each one individually accordingly. They took away our fears and made us feel comfortable in the wonderful underwater world. Being able to do the diving course on vacation in our native language made it even easier for us to understand and implement the content without language barriers. The best diving spots were selected on a daily basis, the course time was optimally designed to accommodate all the content, not too long and not too short. We felt very well looked after and would make the decision to do our Open Water Diver at Octopus Garden again at any time. We can only recommend the diving center to everyone. You made a big dream come true for us - thank you again, dear ones!! We have had a little reminder of it under our skin ever since :)"Elena · October 2024From 499€ / day (5hrs)
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Trial Scuba Diving in Saint Paul's Bay in Malta
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Claudia
"It was great fun. The staff was very friendly and professional, the briefing was excellent, and it was a fantastic experience."
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PADI Discover Scuba Diving in Mellieħa for Beginners
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Patrick
"It was super uncomplicated and relaxed, everything is at your own pace, highly recommended."
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Chiel
"The host were great and the bay were we went diving was very pretty. The pre diving instructions were spot on and very clear. The dive was very
Great lengthwise, and the gear was in great condition. Pick up and delivery went well, overall a very enjoyable experience. All of my questions were answered and the shop was great to, well provided. "
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