The 10 Best Scuba Diving in Malta

1.Malta: First Experience Scuba Diving Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 548 reviews · 2.5 - 3.5 hours · from $94Our pick

Learn scuba basics online, meet an English, Italian, German, or Spanish-speaking instructor, then practice in shallow water before exploring to 5 meters. Aquatica keeps groups to four, with instructors such as Emma, Marco, Vinny, and Francesca guiding nervous beginners through two shore sessions.

“Our first Scuba diving experience was brilliant. The instructors Aoife and Marco were really fun, calm and easy to follow. The helped us feel at ease in the water and took us to a lovely place to dive. The experience was great from start to finish and we now have the diving bug.”

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2.St Julians: Discover Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $106

Meet Divewise at the Westin Dragonara Resort for a 30-minute safety lesson, equipment practice, and a guided underwater session in St Julian’s. English, Spanish, French, Italian, Afrikaans, and Polish instructors are available. The pace stays beginner-friendly, with time to stop, ask questions, and build confidence.

“Absolutely brilliant would highly recommend 10/10 henry my guide was superb!”

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3.First scuba diving experience with instructor – Malta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · from $0

At DiveBase Malta in St. Paul’s Bay, you’ll learn basic scuba skills with an instructor such as Antonio, Georgia, or Davide, then spend time in shallow and open water. The three-hour private-style experience suits first timers, includes equipment and insurance, and ends with a PADI achievement certificate.

“The instructor Georgia was the best!! She made everything easy to understand as a beginner. I got to dive 7 meters!! This was a great experience and looking forward to doing it again”

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4.Two Morning Dives in Gozo for Certified Diver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Meet at 8 AM in Marsalforn for two guided shore-based scuba sessions around Gozo. Your equipment is prepared in advance, and the package includes tanks, gear, coffee, tea, cookies, and water. Bring proof of certification. A dive computer or torch costs €8 each.

“Super...the instructor driver was waiting for me at the harbour with full intimate communication before for advice to reach Gozo from everywhere...Dives where very safe and relaxing and enjoyed the company of a lot of fish visiting caves so large that you don't have to be advanced (for all levels)...very cost effective too”

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5.Malta, Scuba diving with instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · from $96

Learn the basics at DiveBase Malta, practice in the sea, then spend up to an hour exploring St Paul's Bay to a maximum depth of 12 meters. The English-speaking instructor provides equipment, insurance, learning materials, transport, and patient one-to-one guidance for beginners.

“Its a Must , the instructor was amazing and patient. she helped us alot , 100% reccomend”

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6.Gozo: Discover Scuba Diving Experience for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Start at Blue Waters Adventure in Qala with a short safety class, then ride to Hondoq Bay for shallow-water practice and a guided underwater session to 12 metres. Instructors including Jim and French-speaking Rodolphe teach beginners in several languages. Equipment and transfers are included.

“Très bien ! L’instructeur nous a guider du début à la fin de l’activité, en prenant le temps de nous expliquer l’ensemble des éléments de sécurité nécessaires à la plongée sous-marine et en restant à l’écoute. Je vous recommande vivement pour vos session de plongée !”

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7.Malta: 2 Scuba Fun Dives for Certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · 5 hours · from $118

Spend five hours with an English-speaking instructor on two 45-minute scuba sessions around Malta. Expect clear water, reefs, caves, tunnels, arches, and possible WW2 wrecks. Tanks, weights, transport, and guidance are included, while gear rental and Gozo trips cost extra.

“Very knowledgeable guides and stress free transport to and from the marine park, will definitely be coming back!”

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8.Malta: Discover Scuba Diving in crystal clear waters

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $147

You’ll learn basic scuba skills, complete a short online lesson, and explore Cirkewwa Marine Park with an instructor in a group of up to 10. The calm, clear water and 12-meter limit make this a friendly first underwater experience, with instruction available in five languages.

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9.Malta St Pauls Bay: PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $88Best value

Start with online PADI theory, then meet your English-speaking instructor at New Dimension Scuba in St Paul’s Bay. After an equipment briefing, practice in shallow water on the house reef before exploring farther out. Groups are limited to three, and a second session can reach 12 metres.

“Super! Ich kann es sehr empfehlen ! Hab direkt nach der ersten Erfahrung nochmal 2 tauch - Touren gebucht 😍😍😍 Bin ein geoßer Fan Super nette Leute ! Und sie haben viel Geduld:) falls was nicht klappt.”

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10.Mellieha: Introductory Diving Session in the Open Sea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $146

Meet at 2 PM near Riviera Spa Resort in Marfa Bay for a beginner scuba session with theory, shallow-water practice, and a first open-sea descent to 12 meters. Equipment, site transfer, and hotel pickup in Mellieħa are included. Instructor Arthur has earned praise for patient, clear coaching.

“Nous avons passé un moment exceptionnel pour notre première plongée à Mellieha ! Tout était parfaitement organisé, depuis la prise en charge jusqu’au retour. Mention spéciale à notre moniteur Arthur, qui parle français et a été vraiment top 👍 Arthur a su nous mettre en confiance dès le début : explications claires, beaucoup de pédagogie, patience et humour. Grâce à lui, nous nous sommes sentis en sécurité du début à la fin, et nous avons pu profiter pleinement de cette expérience incroyable sous l’eau. L’équipement fourni est de qualité et le cadre est magnifique : eau claire, sensations uniques et un vrai moment de tranquillité sous-marine. Une activité que je…”

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