The Maltese Islands offer a wide choice of dive centres with a track record of some 30 years in the industry. Professional, qualified diving staff are trained to teach all levels, from beginners to instructor courses.  Dive centres are located across the Islands, so you will always find one near your accommodation. There is no need to bring your own equipment as centres provide all you need.

Most centres run courses leading to internationally-recognised diving qualifications. The most common are the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), the British Sub-Aqua Club (BSAC) and the Confederation Mondiale des Activites Subaquatiques (CMAS).

The long track record of the diving industry here, coupled with safe, clear waters – there are no tidivdes and few strong currents – makes the Islands ideal for first-timers and novice divers.  Most centres offer long weekend taster course or beginners’ dives to give you a feel for what’s involved.   Tuition starts on land, followed by a pool orientation session before your first sea dive of around 30 minutes.

The next level, usually a four-day course, combines shore-based instruction with up to six open water dives with the instructor.  To gain an entry-level diving qualification you will need to spend more time, up to six days.  Check with individual dive centres (find list below) for details and prices.

Experienced, qualified divers can rent equipment and dive, so long as they are accompanied.  Qualified instructors can take their own groups diving in Malta.  

Before you dive, please check out Useful Diving Information .

Who can help me dive?

There are well over 40 dive centres across the Maltese Islands a full list click here or else . 

Most diving centres in Malta are members of the local Professional Dive Schools Association, an organisation that considers safety and well-being of divers paramount.  It also works to ensure that dive sites are protected and accessible and that divers here are conscious of the need to safeguard the archaeological and natural underwater heritage of the Islands.


For information on dive schools and regulations, contact the local Professional Dive Schools Association:

Professional Dive Schools Association,
P.O. Box 12
St. Paul's Bay,
MALTA

Website: http://www.pdsa.org.mt
Email: info@pdsa.org.mt


There are well over 40 dive centres across the Maltese Islands.  For a full list see below:

DIVE CENTRES - SLIEMA / ST. JULIAN'S