Try a supervised Discover Scuba Diver introduction inside Malta’s marine protected waters. Learn basic skills, descend to 12 m, and encounter octopus and moray eels on a short, guided experience suited to beginners.
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You step off the skiff and the Mediterranean takes on a voice of its own — a cool, blue pressure that invites and questions at once. The instructor checks your mask, weights, and signal; below, a reef rises like an old wall, crevices promising octopus lairs and moray eels. In minutes you’re breathing through a regulator, the surface traffic muffled, the current nudging you gently along the reef.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Should be comfortable in the water and able to swim short distances; moderate fitness recommended due to boat transfers and equipment handling.
Wildlife
History
Malta’s islands have been key Mediterranean maritime hubs for millennia; today the marine park is part of national efforts to protect habitats that were once heavily fished.
Conservation
Operate with the marine park rules in mind: do not touch or remove wildlife, keep a safe distance from sensitive habitats, and use reef-safe sunscreen to limit chemical runoff.
Reserve your spot on the Diving experience in Malta today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Complete theory before arrival
Finish the online theory module so you can focus on in-water skills and maximize dive time.
Declare health conditions
Inform the operator about heart, spinal, pregnancy, or respiratory issues—these dives have medical restrictions.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable sunscreen before the boat ride to protect corals and fish in the marine park.
Bring a warm layer
Boat rides can be windy; pack a light jacket for before and after the dive when you’re wet.
Swimsuit and quick-dry layer
Wear under the wetsuit and bring a light layer for the boat.
summer
Towel and change of clothes
Needed after the dive for comfort and warmth.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and reduces harm to marine life.
summer
Light windproof jacket
Useful on early-season or windy boat transfers.
spring